Knocking Sound from wheel?

[spins615]

Hey guys,

I noticed the other day after i had my tires changed that there is a wierd vibration when i let off the gas at highway speeds. Thinking it might be the brakes, i bought new pads and went to change them, but the lugs were loose. So i tightened them and the noise went away.

But now a different noise is coming from where i believe is the front right passenger side wheel. Its like a knocking noise that is loud for the first few pops then it dies down to a barely noticeable knock.

It goes away when I press the brakes, and even with the clutch pressed in (its a 5 speed) the noise is still there, so i can rule out the engine being the problem. I shook the tire when i lifted it to change the brakes and it didnt seem to move at all, so i dont think that its the wheel bearings, but from what i've read and found out it might be the cv joint? Does anyone have any input?

The car is a '09 SE 5 speed with 61000 miles on it. The current pads are only about half worn on the front. Everything is original up there as well.

Thanks!

[Importz]

It could be your wheels are off balance

[CupCate18]

sounds like cv joint to me from a quick read. Does it do it more in turns and when accelerating? I had that issue with my avalon. Take the wheels off and inspect them for rips or tears.