Ticking noise from tires when I ride over a bump in road

[THEKID]

All:

Some guidance would be very appreciated.

'05 Tahoe LT, 24k miles

There's a ticking noise I hear when ridin gon the road and going over standard bumps and grooves in the pavement. I think the sound is coming from the area of the front tires. It almost sounds like a nut or bolt rattling around under the front axle. Only when I go over bumps and grooves. Very strange.

I want to bring it into the shop, but I don't want the guys there to think I'm crazy!

Any ideas what that could be?
Thanks,
Tom

 

[812EnRoute]

Check to see if there are any rocks or debris in or on the rims. Also make sure the tires, rims, and or center caps are tight. I have seen a lot of vehicles with ticking noises from a wheel that have been caused by a rock between the rim and hub cap and also center caps or tires not being tightened down all the way. Start with the simple and go from there.