From: Jim Bailey [jim@928intl.com] Sent: Monday, September 23, 2002 11:41 AM To: 928 Subject: [928] RE: Rear wheel bearing replacement Theo..."and my tires also do have a tendency to wear just in the middle, making them a bit hollow. Exactly that seems to create additional noise. There..." Yes , Theo cupping of the center will often case excessive road noise similar to the sound of a wheel bearing ! If you read the customer comments at Tire Rack there are often comments about problems with noise as the tires wear . Jim Bailey 928 International Jim@928intl.com www.928intl.com (714)632-9288