Growling or rumble noise at low speed

[DavidAR]

Between 15 and 20 MPH there is a growling or rumbling sound coming from the drive train. Sounds like perhaps a wheel bearing but the sound goes away with speeds above 20 MPH. This is on a 2015 Allroad with 52K miles. Perhaps a suspension or bent wheel problem? Any thoughts?

[Audibot]

quattro rumble?

[DavidAR]

Is the B8 chassis noted for this rumble? My C5 Allroad does not have it,

[Allowencer]

Could be the middle support bearing on the driveshaft for the rear diff. Could be many other things too. Need to know where the sound is coming from better.

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[Hagasan41]

@DavidAR Any update on the noise? My 2015 seems like it’s developed the same noise.

[treginginco]

Having replaced both front wheel bearings on my '13 allroad..... one at 176k miles and the other one at 199k miles..... the noise you're hearing sounds like the beginning of a wheel bearing going bad. get back with us in a couple of weeks. It should get a little louder and the speed in which the noise disappears should get higher.

[Hagasan41]

Having replaced both front wheel bearings on my '13 allroad..... one at 176k miles and the other one at 199k miles..... the noise you're hearing sounds like the beginning of a wheel bearing going bad. get back with us in a couple of weeks. It should get a little louder and the speed in which the noise disappears should get higher.

I’ll need to investigate a bit more for sure as I only have 53k, but do have the 19” Black Optic wheels and 10mm H&R spacers all around. Perhaps the combination accelerated the wear on the wheel bearings.

[Allowencer]

As long as the spacers are fitted properly, the right bolts were used, shouldn't be an issue at all. I run 10mm spacers.

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