vcherian

There is a low frequency moaning noise (like a bad muffler sound) coming from the front of the car at certain speeds.
Its there between 35 and 40, 50 and 55 and between
more loudly between 65 and 75. You cannot hear it at any other speeds. Also, it is not dependent on the gear or the RPM. And today I found out that
if you steer to the left, the noise goes away!
Could it be related to steering or alignment? I noticed that the driver side front tire and the inner edge of the passenger side front tire are worn out.
It is a 01 1.8 Quattro with Tiptronic.

Any input is appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Žob

sounds like a wheel bearing to me

mjbrox (reformed)

are you under warranty?

vcherian

Yes: 40K service in a week or so.

mjbrox (reformed)

the deale should take care of it, Be sure to go on a test drive with the tech

Gldnrkt(GT3076R)

Yep..had the same thing...it's wheel bearing.

vcherian

Is it ok to drive for week before fixing it?
Going on a roadtrip tommorow!

pikejerky

yep. it's fine. talk the dealer into doing an alignment too.