Have that tire checked sometimes the belts inside can break and cause a thumping noise
water/friction
If it is a thumping and a front wheel drive car, it is probably one of the axles.
Type your answer here... Rims bent
Rear wheel drive: Possibly a worn universal joint on the drive shaft. Front wheel drive: possibly worn CV joints on the front drive shafts.
Could be a bad tire? Could be a bad wheel bearing?
Flat spot on the wheel. Bad wheel bearing. (however its usually the front not the back) Rotate the wheels and see if the problem travels with the a certain wheel
Could be a wheel bearing, brake pads worn,
I am not sure what you mean by "cranking" noise. My guess is a bad wheel bearing. A loose wheel makes a noise especially if the some of the bolts have fallen out and are rolling around in the wheel cover.
Bad tire? try moving it to another location on vehicle Bad wheel bearing?
It sounds like wheel bearings. They make a noise while they're in one position but when you hit the brake, it moves them a little, and the noise stops.
if its when you are breaking it is possible it could be a rotor if you hear like a roaring or grinding noise coming from that side also could be a wheel bearing