2002 Mercury Mountaineer "cupped tires noise" Questions

Ad

...cupped tires can make noise rotate them to the front to see if the problem goes with the tires they do have wheel bearings that go bad  and the rear diff but the rear diff will change noise when ...

Ad

2002 Mercury Moutaineer. There's a clicking noise in the back on the driver's side, coming from the wheel well above the tire and behind the plastic cover with the cup holder and tray. What is it? The

Ad

...could be if the tires are starting to get cupped .Also have your alignment check if the tires are cupped.If the noise sounds like a airplane then it could be a bearing noise from one of the

...noise in rear It just may be the tires. Tire cupping will make a roaring noise. You can check for this with your palm. Run you hand over the tread of the tire while parked. Look and feel for cups or ...

cupped tires, I DON'T KNOW HOW NEW THEY are but cupped tires will also make this noise. One way to see if it is the tires is to do a rotate If noise changes at all then you no its a tire causing noise

Question about Mercury Mountaineer

2 Answers

none of the above checks out rotate the tires from front to rear. Did the noise move with the tires or go away? If so you have a bad tire. Cupped tires will make a similar noise to a bad wheel bearing

Question about Mercury Mountaineer

1 Answer

...cupped tires. I would be hard pressed to buy another Focus. cupping is caused by, underinflationand/or mechanical irregularities such as out of balance of wheel or tire, and a bent or damaged wheel. ...

...tires that look cool, don't expect them not to make noise. Second, if you have ever run them underinflated and the cupping and adverse wear has started the only thing that may help reduce but not ...

Question about Mercury Mountaineer

1 Answer

...2008 impala. tire noise on rear of car. Tries cupping or Feathering nor sure which. Dealer rotated back tires but still have the same problem. Have you had your suspension checked? If not please ...

if noise goes away at 55 not bearings, check for tire cupping. Move tires front to rear or side to side and see if noise moves. You will not detect bearing noise when jacked up with no load on bearing

Not finding what you are looking for?
2002 Mercury Mountaineer Logo

942 questions posted

Ask a Question

Usually answered in minutes!

Top Mercury Experts

ZJ Limited
ZJ Limited

Level 3 Expert

17989 Answers

Thomas Perkins
Thomas Perkins

Level 3 Expert

15088 Answers

Arnie Burke
Arnie Burke

Level 3 Expert

7339 Answers

Are you a Mercury Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Answer questions

Manuals & User Guides

Loading...