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Car wheels that sound like "spokey-dokes"

Last post 05-31-2008 10:54 PM by BulldogJiggs. 6 replies.
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  • 09-16-2006 9:53 AM

    • usmcholmans
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    Car wheels that sound like "spokey-dokes"

    Hubby has a 1995 Nissan Altima. When we turn the wheels to back up out of the driveway, or make a sharp or deep turn, the back wheels make a kind of "popping" or "clicking" noise, sort of like the old "Spokey Dokes" that we used to put on our bike spokes. Other than that, the wheels seem to be fine.

    I'd hate to be driving by myself down I-4 and have my back wheels fall off...Huh? Any ideas what it might be?

    Lori



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  • 09-16-2006 10:12 AM In reply to

    Re: Car wheels that sound like "spokey-dokes"

    My 2000 Jeep cherokee does the same thing but the tires it has are too big and it is the tires clipping the wheel well.

     

    you may want to have your wheel bearings checked or perhaps your CV joints









  • 09-17-2006 2:11 PM In reply to

    • j
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    Re: Car wheels that sound like "spokey-dokes"

    Check the plastic piece that forms around the wheel weld, it may be lose or the ite may be rubbing against it.
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  • 09-17-2006 2:17 PM In reply to

    Re: Car wheels that sound like "spokey-dokes"

    usmcholmans:

    Hubby has a 1995 Nissan Altima. When we turn the wheels to back up out of the driveway, or make a sharp or deep turn, the back wheels make a kind of "popping" or "clicking" noise, sort of like the old "Spokey Dokes" that we used to put on our bike spokes. Other than that, the wheels seem to be fine.

    I'd hate to be driving by myself down I-4 and have my back wheels fall off...Huh? Any ideas what it might be?

    Lori

    Have someone look at your CV Joints. 

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  • 09-18-2006 2:51 PM In reply to

    Re: Car wheels that sound like "spokey-dokes"

    Wm. R Miller Jr.:
    usmcholmans:

    Hubby has a 1995 Nissan Altima. When we turn the wheels to back up out of the driveway, or make a sharp or deep turn, the back wheels make a kind of "popping" or "clicking" noise, sort of like the old "Spokey Dokes" that we used to put on our bike spokes. Other than that, the wheels seem to be fine.

    I'd hate to be driving by myself down I-4 and have my back wheels fall off...Huh? Any ideas what it might be?

    Lori

    Have someone look at your CV Joints. 

    sounds more like the rear wheel bearing to me

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  • 09-24-2006 8:27 PM In reply to

    • crate78
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    Re: Car wheels that sound like "spokey-dokes"

    On a front wheel drive car, the CV joints are in the front.  I'd have to say start by having the rear wheel bearings checked.  First, though, before you spend any money, does one side seem to do it, or do both sides make the noise?  Does it seem to do it more turning one way than the other?  (Turning right vs turning left).   What kind of wheels does it have?  Sometimes a rock can get inside a wheel cover and drive you nuts.

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  • 05-31-2008 10:54 PM In reply to

    Re: Car wheels that sound like "spokey-dokes"

    I agree with you Mike, sounds like the bearings of the rear axels. . . the problem "could" mean that it is "Cracked"(the bearing. . . ) and only makes the sound backing up, forward-no problem. . . if it is-its not something to let go. Get it checked soon. . . good luck!

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