R32Mathieu

whirling noise with windows down ... my guess is wheel bearings??? is this a DIY on a scale of 1-10

Matt H.

Also, is the noise consistent when you put the car in neutral and let it idle while rolling?

If yes to both, it's probably bearings.

IMO NOT a DIY...even if someone has a press, they could still press them in incorrectly and send you back for new ones after a few K miles.

Stealth4

only since I put my summer wheels/tires back on, but they were rebalanced right before. any ideas?

sounds similar to the loud engine noise when you downshift to a lower gear but its coming from the wheels.

scared the hell out of me the first time, I pulled over but couldnt see anything wrong.

I think its the rear wheels which have new (used but new to me) tires from rfan.

only happens when its raining and the roads are wet.

Blip

I do not think you could hear your bearing if they where bad outside of you car. It is more of a internal noise and changes with speed.

R32Mathieu

prob just mind playing tricks on me, but i'll see as the days go by.