I have a 2002 Silhouette. While driving there is a noise that sounds like a card stuck in the spokes of a bicycle. I can't explain it better. It doesn't make the noise if the van isn't moving. And it seems to not be there if I make a right turn. It does not sound like metal grinding.


CouldI have a cv joint going out? Could it be unbalanced tires?


I am totally baffled.

 

Maybe a brake pad?

 

FROM WHAT DIRECTION DOES THE NOISE SEEM TO GENERATE FROM AND WHY WOULD YOU THINK WHEEL BALANCE?

 

You might try to jack frontend up in air (front wheel drive)and place in gear to help pinpoint sound, just a thought.


You might also look for a bubble in tire or a tire tred that dosent look right from a broken belt inside the radial tires.Edited by: Ryano

 

ryano has a very good point. if your tires are dipped out ( high and low spots mostly on the outer edges it will create a sound similar to what you are discribing. .