Wheel bearing?

[spewey at comcast.net (Spewey)]

Allyn wrote:
> You are assuming that all bearing failure modes result in increased noise under increased cornering load.  It is quite possible for
> a bearing to offer little to no difference under these conditions.  The bearing race preload is comparable to the vehicle weight,
> and cornering forces could actually be changing the path of the bearings, shifting them to a less used, and possibly even *quieter*
> portion of the race.

Man, you guys get into some esoteric shit.  I bet it was the turbo whine 
  or maybe the Escort distributor wheel.  So far all we have to go on is 
a straight up noisy bearing and you want her head to swim with 
possibilities?

> I don't mean to say that the right/left thing is a bad strategy, I'm simply posing another data point - as I have personally
> observed the usual strategy of replacing the side opposite the louder turn fall flat on its face.  If you only buy one bearing, and
> change it, just be prepared for the possibility of your problem remaining.

Ok.  Always do both.