Noise from right front wheel
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CLK 430 cabriolet
Noise from right front wheel
I have a annoying sound coming from the right front wheel. Best way I can describe is it sounds like "krrrrrrrrrr". Like when you put a plastic flap to drag along the spokes on your bike as a kid. The frequency gets quicker with speed and the load on the wheel effects the volume of the sound.
If I turn left it is much louder and right it's almost gone. Does not sound like typical wheel bearing grinding at all. Do not feel or hear anything weird with car lifted, probably because there is no weight on the wheel then.
Any tips what to check?
If I turn left it is much louder and right it's almost gone. Does not sound like typical wheel bearing grinding at all. Do not feel or hear anything weird with car lifted, probably because there is no weight on the wheel then.
Any tips what to check?
Last edited by Metalhead_79; Jun 24, 2025 at 02:59 AM.
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2002 CLK 430
did you put aftermarket rims? if so you may want to check the the inside of the wheel to see if there is any excessive wear on it. this could be that your tire is rubbing against the nut and bolt for the upper control arm i believe.
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Bought the car 3 years ago, Used it the first summer, but not at all last year so just second summer in use for me.
Have not made any changes and it has done this from the beginning in the same way.
Would think the rubber would have been worn away by now or at least so much that it would be noticeably better.
Have not made any changes and it has done this from the beginning in the same way.
Would think the rubber would have been worn away by now or at least so much that it would be noticeably better.
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so visually you don't see any wear marks or touching of components to the wheel? you would have to remove the rim and check the wheel well liner to see if anything is worn or protruding then. and get a good look at all the components while your at it and visually inspect them such as the rotor brakes the arm etc...
