You may not have enough steering fluid?
check your power steering fluid
The speedometer cable is either worn out or loose.
A broken car =]
An expert would have to hear the noise. Some possibilities are dry top bearing of the shocks, horn ring loose in steering wheel, tire rubbing on frame - -
When their is air in the power steering hoses it will create noise. This is bad, as it can result in a dry pump which will eventually lead to pump failure.
the steering wheel wont make the front wheels make noise as there is no generating source from the steering wheel. it will be the other way around.
If you aren't moving and it is making the noise, it may be the transmission or engine. if you are moving and it makes it, it could be a joint or a worn disc brake. If you aren't moving it is definitely not a joint.
if u put wider aftermarket tires on then the tires are rubbing on the fender wheel well if you are refering to in/at the actual steering wheel, then some grinding noise is normal. it's possible the electrical contacts for airbag/cruise/radio controls, whatever you have on the steering wheel are making some grinding noise.
Power Steering Fluid Low.
Could be the pump or maybe need fluid
There are several things that could be causing this noise to come from your front wheel well. You could have a faulty wheel bearing, a brake could be dragging, or a hub is rubbing.
A bad tire weight can cause a rubbing noise on full left lock on your Honda Civic 1997. A bubble on the tire can also cause this.