Q: Noise coming from tires

asked by on February 02, 2016

I hear a noise coming from the tires of my car every time I go on the freeway.

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Hi there. Diagnosing this issue would require a mechanic to take your vehicle on a test drive and determining what noise is coming from your vehicle. This issue maybe related to your tires being out of balance. A qualified mechanic will be able to identify the source of the noise and let you know what repairs you should move forward with.

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