Ron M. wrote:
> Whenever I get up to a speed of 35 m.p.h. or more with my 98' Accord, a
> vibration and corresponding bumping noise begins. This noise is very rapid
> sounding even at slower speeds. I can get on up to roughly 65 m.p.h. and the
> noise continues. If I slightly turn the wheel to the left at pretty much any
> speed over 35 m.p.h. the noise completely stops temporarily until I
> straighten the wheel back out or turn to the right; which makes it even
> worse. At least it seems that way.
>
> The tires are almost new Bridgestone Turanza LS-Hs. They only have about 600
> miles on them now. If it were a bad tire that is causing the problem, I
> don't understand why the noise will completely stop when I slightly turn the
> vehicle at cruising speed. This is why I would lean towards a diagnosis of a
> bad wheel bearing. It appears to be coming from the left front wheel area of
> the car.
>
> Lastly, can a bad CV joint produce this same type of noise with these
> particular types of Honda cars?

It sounds to me like it could be a bend in the rim or the wheel
bearing. You could jack up the front left of the car and run the engine
to spin the wheel.