Diagnosis And Testing - Tire Noise
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Stratus and 2005 Chrysler Sebring. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Unusual tire noise can be associated with tire and wheel vibration or irregular tire wear. For vibration, (Refer to TIRES/WHEELS - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING) . For irregular tire wear, (Refer to TIRES/WHEELS/TIRES - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING) .