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Tyre Noise after Changing to New Ones

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Jonbummer

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hi

 

really green at this, and somehow can't find any info on

previous thread

 

finally decided to change my rims and tyres, since i think

it's at not bad a deal.

after having the wheels bolted on, alignment was done.

the mech also drove out to 'test'

all was ok, and i'm happy. [:)]

 

reaching my carpark i made a left turn and heard some noise from

the front R tyre. too tired to really bother about it, i parked

 

this morning before going to JB in my fren's ride, i drove around

the carpark, making Right and Left turns.

it confirm Right turn is good, smooth

but Left turn makes the Right tyres groan.. [:/][sweatdrop]

wat could be wrong?

is the tyre place too near?

 

tmw i'm going down to ask them to adjust, but dun want them to

smoke me lor so want to do the thing once and for all

 

cheers

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Jonbummer

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oh, think the size of the trye remains the same

 

think previous and current is the same 185/65/14

which makes the noise more puzzling... at least

to me

 

cheers

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Biglittlebean

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I think new tyres will have a period of "wearing in" due to the silicon compound that is on the surface of the tyre..... during that period, you will hear a bit of squeaks from time to time. After some time, it will be worn out and your tyre will be as normal. Heard it takes about one week.

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Jonbummer

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that i understand is the Scrub In period

500km for this set of tyres

 

but it's not the squeaks that you suggested..

more of something rubb of graining with it [:|]

i dunno, i might be too sensitive but right turn ok

left turn have leaves me quite unsettled..

 

cheers

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Dipstick

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If I were you, I would check the wheel-nuts to see if they are tightened properly. After the wheels have been removed and then refitted, it is necessary to retighten them after a long run.

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Apollo

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depends on the tyre size and rim width, tyre could b rubbing to the banana leaf/ aka weather shield on front. u should b able to see the rubbing line. but seriously nothing u can do except drive more gently.

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Dgwee

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I would also add that many tyre shops do not use torque wrenches to tighten the nuts. The use of torque wrench is very important to make sure the nuts are not over or under tighten.

 

Also try re-balancing the wheels.

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Pisces69

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I dont know if your is like this but I ever encounter a very dishonest tyre shop long long ago.

 

I went there to change my battery cos it's flat, and the guy went below & adjust my tie-rod.

 

Later I drive home, the car pulling to one side.

 

I go back & ask him but he act blur. Later I found out the b@stard adjust the alignment to cause my tyres to wear out faster so he can sell me some tyres.

 

He's quite a big sized guy & had a crew-cut that time. After several monthe, I saw his shop gone, so think he must have closed down. (Damm good [thumbsup] ).

 

Your case seems like the tyre is rubbing on the mudguard. Ask someone to drive with the tyre fully turned & u stand outside & try to see & listen where the sound is coming from.

 

If your tyres r exactly the same size, u sud not have any prob.

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Jonbummer

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hey [:)]

 

no leh... the sound is not of metal nature.

but then again, who knows??? i believe it the

tyre somewat rubbing the inner wall.. or something.

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Jonbummer

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hey

 

prob is i have not even go for my long run

after fitting in the new rubber i cover at most 8km

 

no real way i can check on the wheel nuts, think bring

it back to them is the best for now since it only so new

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Jonbummer

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hi

 

oh.. wat do u mean there's nothing can be done???

since there was no change in tyre sizes or any

change to the setting, shldn't turning be smooth

and quiet?

 

my concern is only that constant rubbing for long

will cause the tyre to go boom before its time..

[sweatdrop][sweatdrop]

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Jonbummer

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hi & to all who had chip in and helped [wave]

 

 

and horror to all horror, the reason for the sound

is that.... The Right Dust Cover beneath the engine was

loose!!!!

and thus rubbing the wheel when i make left turn!

 

thank goodness it was close to nothing at all..

[pirate]

 

cheers

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