Tonight I took a few RIGHT turns at a good clip and when I did so I heard like a vibration coming from the front drivers side wheel...It's kind of like a metal on metal sound of something vibrating on something else...I think its the cover for the rotor...that little cover behind of it...I dont hear it when I turn regular or when I make a left turn ?? only hard right turns

I've only heard it since i put my 17's on ??

Thanks for any imput ??

 

1) Verify that all wheel nuts are tight.

2) Raise the car. If you have a floor jack you can raise the entire front end at once, and test both front wheel bearings. No need for jackstands, as you will not get under the car.

3) Grab the top of the tire (12 o'clock) and push away from yourself and pull toward yourself. Yank it to and fro in this fashion several times. If there is noticeable free play or a "clunking" sound, the wheel bearing may be damaged.

4) Spin the wheel. If it spins freely but makes ugly sounds the bearing may be damaged. If it won't spin freely the brake may be dragging. This could indicate a sticking caliper.

5) Remove the wheel. Make a careful visual inspection of the brake and surrounding parts. See if...
- the stamped sheet metal baffle plate has been bent and is rubbing the rotor
- a pebble or other foreign body has become trapped and is rubbing the rotor.
- a brake shim has slipped out of position and is rubbing the rotor.