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If any one of your wheel bearings are damaged or wearing then they should be repaired or replaced before anything bad happens.

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Q: Can a bad wheel bearing cause a tire to fall off the car?
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Will a tire fall off when the wheel bearing breaks?

A bad wheel bearing can cause your tire to tilt inward. The motion of the tire tilt thing in word, while you are driving, can cause the axle to break and the tire to come off.


Can wheel bearing make tire fall off?

Yes, a wheel bearing can make a tire fall off while it is being driven. If the bearing does fall off, the tire can then fall off the vehicle.


Will my tire fall off on my 2001 Nissan Sentra if I need a wheel bearing replaced?

Tire fall off, not likely. It just may seize the spindle and lock it up (and cause you to not be able to steer, or move the vehicle).


What are the reason for steering wheel vibration?

The most common cause is a tire out of balance. It can also be a bent wheel, defective tire, wheel bearing, or steering parts worn.


Can a tire fall off if you don't replace the wheel bearing?

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What would cause a steering wheel to shake back and forth?

Any number of things can cause a steering wheel to shake back and forth. It could be a bad wheel bearing indicating a wheel is about to fall off. It could be a bad tire or bushing. Without checking it out personally, I can't tell.


What could cause a shake in the right rear of a dodge dually?

Tire imbalance or wheel bearing. tire(s) more likely.


2001 Lincoln continental. What would cause the wheel to shake?

Tire out of balance, bent wheel, loose lug nuts, worn out wheel bearing, defect in the tire, or steering part worn.


How can you tell the difference between a flat spot on the tire and a bad wheel bearing?

If you suspect a flat spot on a tire examine the tire closely. You should be able to see a flat spot. To determine if your car has a bad wheel bearing rotate the wheel. A bad wheel bearing will often make a grinding sound as well as feeling rough as you turn the wheel. A bad wheel bearing may also shake or wiggle. It will also cause a car shaking problem.


What can cause the steering wheel to shake half inch back and forth at lower speeds?

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Car vibrating at high speeds?

Tire out of balance, bent wheel, or defective wheel bearing are common causes.Tire out of balance, bent wheel, or defective wheel bearing are common causes.


What would have caused your tire to fall off you just had your wheel bearings changed last week?

If the wheel that fell off was the same corner as the replaced bearing the lug nuts we're probably loose. If you have alloys, corrosion on the inside of the wheel where it bolts up can cause this.