I started hearing a rhythmic humming sound seemingly coming from the back of the car when I drove above 60kmh. The sound became less obvious after I changed the tyres some months ago, but it became ...

Q I’ve recently noticed a growling rumble coming from the front of my car as I’m driving. I guess it has come on so gradually I hadn’t noticed, but when I’m driving a curvy road I notice the noise ...

The lowly and often taken-for-granted wheel bearing hasn’t really changed much in design or function since the dawn of the automotive age save the move to incorporate them into wheel hub and bearing ...

When wheel bearings go bad, you'll know. Here are some top replacements. If you’ve spent many years owning a car or truck, especially one that’s out of warranty, you’ve probably heard the song of the ...

As I mentioned in my “Automotive Triangle” piece a few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to buy a unicorn 2007 BMW E91 328i wagon (6-speed, rear-wheel-drive, Sport package) for a price that was about ...

Wheel spacers are a popular mod that transcends many different groups of enthusiasts. For example, off-roaders can fit larger tires on stock wheels by spacing the wheels outboard and away from rubbing ...

When a machine is subjected to a noise-reduction program, bearings are normally involved. Even when bearings are not generating noise, they may be concerned with noise transfer. Generally, ...

Schaeffler’s standard deep groove ball bearings set the benchmark when it comes to relevant technical characteristics, such as minimising friction and noise. Reduced friction means, for example, lower ...