Any idea why my wheel is so hot and makes noise?

Just had 33s swapped onto my truck and noticed that the front right tire makes a lot of noise. When I hit 60mph I get a wheel shake and lots of noise. I parked it and checked the wheel and didn't see anything obviously wrong. I touched the wheel and lug nuts and noticed they were abnormally hot compared to the rear wheel. Not sure what is going on but I'm to take it back to discount tire to get it checked out.

 

Brakes are dragging.

 

What would cause this just from swapping the wheels?

 

My guess would be wheel bearing or ball joints causing the shake and in turn the increase in drag and heat. Get this looked at ASAP. Big tires cause increased wear and often amplify underlying issues.

 

I guess I can take it to someone nearby to check it out. I'm definitely not going to be driving it like this. Might even just take it back and ask them to mount the old tires back on to see if the problem goes away. My old wheels and tires are still assembled I just need to throw them on the truck.

 

First thought was wheel bearings. Changing wheels/tires can put more stress on them than before and exacerbate an issue that was already there.

 

How does one check the wheel bearings? Any suggestions for replacements?

 

I bet bearings. Jack up the front and see if there is play.

 

Easiest way is when you hear that screeching noise from the front and feel excessive heat on the wheel. If it's not being caused by the front brake locked up, then most likely bearings. Good thing is it is a fairly easy job to replace.

 

I haven't heard any screeching from the front but I did notice some noise while driving. I just figured it was wheel noise. Definitely going back to the old wheels and tires until I figure out the issue. I'm going to do some research on this forum about changing the bearing.

 

Replacing front bearings is an easy DIY project. I'm sure there is a good write up on here somewhere for 1st gen models.

 

Wheel bearings. Easy fix.

 

Awesome! I'm gonna take a look. Maybe I'll add it to my tune up project. I'm doing spark olugs, wires, fuel fiktef, and engine oil.