Wheels Rubbing Noise!

[Alan H]

Hi

i have a 1.4 Bravo SX with HLX wheels on

the wheels have been on for a long time but today i noticed a kind of rubbing noise when i turn the wheel a slight bit.

the wheels aren't catching on anything and the power stearing fluid is within the limits....

ay ideas whatit could be?

Alan H

 

[Sven]

You sure they are rubing on something ?
Check the tire preasure.

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[Anonymous]

i don't think its the wheels rubbing - the sound i hear sounds like thewy are though.

ive been told maybe the handbrake is catching... any truth in this?

 

[Sven]

Is the sound there all the time or just when you turn the wheels ?

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[Anonymous]

just when i turn the wheels.....

only really bad at slower speeds though...

i.e. when i reverse or am parking....

Alan H

 

[Anonymous]

if there are any wheel balancing weights on the inside of the wheel they may be catching on something and causing a grinding noise?

worth a try

 

[Anonymous]

yeah - therer are, i'll have a look.

any more suggestions should this fail?

Alan H

 

[Anonymous]

if u have antiroll bars then it likely that the weghts are catching on them when u turn the wheel.

either take them off or go to a garage and ask them to either move them, or to put plastic coated ones on instead. it shouldnt cost too uch if anything at all.

 

[Anonymous]

could be bearings, balljoints, or brake pads wearing mate have a garage look at get a few to look at it and then see the general consensus remember we cant see your car so can only go on what you say.