Strange noise on Citroen C3 2107

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Sigma312
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Strange noise on Citroen C3 2107

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I have a problem that has been going on for 3 years. My Citroen C3 1.2 2017 SX has a sound like a broken bearing that can be heard in the front. I have changed both bearings, completely shock absorbers, front fork bushings, shock absorber buffers, discs and pads, but the sound is still there. It is not that loud, but after 450-500 km without a break, it changes and sounds like the bearing has broken. My car does not have a right long half shaft that has a bearing, I have taken it to mechanics several times, but no one can find out where the sound is coming from. And yes, the set of lamellas has also been changed. Does anyone have an idea or has anyone had a similar problem and how was it solved?
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Re: Strange noise on Citroen C3 2107

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Have you checked the springs for cracks? :)
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Re: Strange noise on Citroen C3 2107

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Everything is checked. There are no cracks on springs. I forgot to mention, I drive 185/65/15 tyres. I borrow from other man two tyres with rims with 195/65/15 tyres and I replaced my front tyres. With that dimension the sound is lost.
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Re: Strange noise on Citroen C3 2107

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What does the broken bearing noise sound like, if a worn bearing it would be a whining noise that increases with speed ?
If the noise is gone with different wheels and tyres, then it suggests your tyres are making the noise. If you have put on 2 new tyres of a different make on your existing wheels then it might be the wheels or caps on them if they are a type that is a loose fit. A photo of the wheels might help to provide advice.
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Re: Strange noise on Citroen C3 2107

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,The thing is, with tyre dimensions 195/65/15 there I no noise, but with factory recommended dimension 185/65/15 noise is there. The noise is like winning noice and over 120 km/h there is no noise.
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Re: Strange noise on Citroen C3 2107

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Are the 2 different tyre sizes the same make and type ?
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Re: Strange noise on Citroen C3 2107

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The tires were the same season-summer, certainly not for the manufacturer. I drive Hankook, they were certainly from a different manufacturer.
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A quick search suggests Hankook tyres can be noisy so it may be the tyres.