Hey guys.. New to the list.. First Beetle i have owned... I have had a
few busses a few type 3's but never a beetle.. so i have a 71 Super..
1600DP.. No rust A rarity here in Utah Anyone else on the list
from around here?? Well here is my issue.. I am running 15 inch empi 8
spokes. pretty wide 145's on there. But lately.. last month or so.. I
have had this thumping noise coming from the right rear wheel it
seems.. It speeds up as the car speeds up and slows down as the car
does, I did have a nail in the tire, Went and got that fixed.. seemed
just a smidge better.. But its still there.. on the freeway i dont
notice it.. but thats probably cause im going 70 and its noisy lol.
any ideas as to what it could be?? Tires are pretty new... I jacked
the car up.. didnt feel much play in the bearing.. there was a little,
but i know there is supposed to be just a little. Any help would be
appreciated. I may rotate the tires and see if the sound moves to the
front.. if so.. maybe off balance somehow?? Any ideas will be
appreciated

Thanks,
Jason
71 SB Ogden, UT