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Weird noises at highway speeds

FloridaState

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'97 XLT 4x4
It seems like whenever I get to around 90mph, especially anything over, there's like a weird buzzing or humming noise of some sort that seems to come from the front passenger side, what I assume to be, tire. I know I probably shouldn't be driving that fast, but I'm concerned it may be an issue even for moderate speeds, but just becomes noticeable at higher speeds.

I checked the tire pressure, 30-31psi all the way around...tires look fine. Any ideas? Could the lugs be loose or something? Or is it just because the X is not meant to go 90+? :p:
 



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Mine does the same thing going above 70. My old truck did this too. I just attributed it to the dynamics of the truck which is why when I go to FSU to visit my sister I borrow the parent's car. You could always just make sure the lugnuts are tight, lube up the joints, and make sure the wheel bearings are good by doing the shake test. Btw boo FSU, Gators all the way!
 






Mine does the same thing going above 70. My old truck did this too. I just attributed it to the dynamics of the truck which is why when I go to FSU to visit my sister I borrow the parent's car. You could always just make sure the lugnuts are tight, lube up the joints, and make sure the wheel bearings are good by doing the shake test. Btw boo FSU, Gators all the way!

Yeah, before the next trek home I'll double check the lugs and whatnot. I usually have the music too loud when I'm driving, so I don't hear it, but I was changing a song going around 90-ish on the interstate and I heard it, so I don't even know how long its been doing this.
But I'll give it a good once-over I guess. I just hope there's nothing seriously wrong with it.

And the Gators SUCK. GO NOLES!!
 






if there is no wobble, shaking, clunking or anything like that it shoud be would. You would feeling the sheering wheel the wheel wobbling due to loose lug nuts
 






if there is no wobble, shaking, clunking or anything like that it shoud be would. You would feeling the sheering wheel the wheel wobbling due to loose lug nuts

No, no noticeable shaking or anything. I probably wouldn't have even noticed the sound had I not turned off the stereo for a second.
I'll check the lugs just to be sure before I drive six hours home after summer classes end. :)
 






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