Hi all,
I’m hoping to get some insight on a rubbing noise coming from the RF area of my 2010 Outback Premium. I know basically nothing about cars, but what I can say is this:
It started quiet and has gotten progressively louder over 2 months
It sounds like a tire rubbing on plastic (but the tire is not rubbing anywhere)
It gets noticeable from about 40mph up
it gets louder if I’m taking a left turn, quieter to nonexistent if I’m taking a right turn
It’s related wheel speed, not engine rpm
My tire is cupping; I got an alignment and a rotation and the noise is still happening from the same vehicle location
It does not sound like a hub going out because that did happen last year and I replaced all 4 hubs
First mechanic was sure it was just out of alignment. It was, but the noise is still happening.
Second mechanic who does not do tranny work suggested I take it to a shop that does.
Any help is greatly appreciated.