Q: Front wheel thumping
The front passenger's side wheel started thumping when going uphill. Could it be the wheel bearing?
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It could be from the bearing, or from a tire with a bubble or tread separation. I recommend having a mechanic, such as one from YourMechanic, run a diagnostic on the source of the noise in order to identify and quote the repairs needed.
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