walmart just repaired tire for me. now when i drive the car there is a loud thumping sound. what could cause this?

Asked by mimi1946 Jan 09, 2015 at 08:59 PM about the 2001 Hyundai Sonata FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

my tire had a slow leak, i took it to walmart to be repaired. it was fine when i took it there. after the tire was repaired i drove down the parking lot and heard a loud thumping noise that was not there when i took it in. walmart says they don't know what it is. anyone have any ideas?

2 Answers
24,040

Dannyl answered 10 years ago

Now you must seek a real car technician. demonstrate the issue, have them inspect and find the cause. i do not recommend driving far like that. Get out and look at the area where the sound eminates from. If it were on the steering axle you could turn, advance forward a few inches and repeat till you inspected the tire all the way around, then do the other side. Check the pressures in the others. It could be a mudflap ? a foreign object ? a failed tire casing ? loose parts ?

Best Answer Mark helpful
24,040

Dannyl answered 10 years ago

It could be the wheel cover has brake dust trapped between the covers centering attachment parts even. If your covers pull off, drive without it and with it to isolate.

1 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

2001 Hyundai Sonata

Write a car review

Review another car

Shortcuts

Search Hyundai Sonata Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    sumcon
    Reputation
    6,000
  • #2
    clifford
    Reputation
    2,240
  • #3
    tenspeed
    Reputation
    2,080
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Hyundai Elantra
835 Great Deals out of 30,146 listings starting at $995
Used Honda Accord
1,539 Great Deals out of 30,519 listings starting at $600
Used Toyota Camry
2,403 Great Deals out of 44,090 listings starting at $700
Used Honda Civic
1,402 Great Deals out of 21,217 listings starting at $875
Used Nissan Altima
1,487 Great Deals out of 27,808 listings starting at $500
Used Nissan Sentra
871 Great Deals out of 31,646 listings starting at $1,599
Used Toyota Corolla
1,538 Great Deals out of 27,716 listings starting at $1,591
Used Kia Optima
275 Great Deals out of 4,668 listings starting at $2,100
Used Nissan Maxima
210 Great Deals out of 3,021 listings starting at $1,995
Used Hyundai Santa Fe
1,100 Great Deals out of 28,846 listings starting at $1,995
Used Chevrolet Malibu
1,516 Great Deals out of 21,613 listings starting at $1,200

Used Cars for Sale

2024 Hyundai Sonata For Sale
46 Great Deals out of 1,014 listings starting at $20,700
2023 Hyundai Sonata For Sale
84 Great Deals out of 1,402 listings starting at $12,790
2022 Hyundai Sonata For Sale
91 Great Deals out of 1,242 listings starting at $10,300
2021 Hyundai Sonata For Sale
81 Great Deals out of 858 listings starting at $8,000
2020 Hyundai Sonata For Sale
47 Great Deals out of 577 listings starting at $10,495

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.