Wheel/tyre noises?

hugov · Nov 19th, 2018, 07:53

Hi,

New owner, only done about 1000 miles on my V50 '12 D3. I'm getting some occasional noises from the tyres/wheels and I'm wondering if they're normal (haven't had them on any previous cars).

The noises are resonances that almost sound like when you hit the rumble strip at the edge of a carriageway, and happen at around 50-60 mph (depending on road surface), and go away when you get faster. Wheels are 17" Spartacus alloys (205/50 R17 W).

Subjectively, the road noise in general is quite high in the cabin in general. Do I need to get the wheels re-aligned or something?

Thanks!

LizardOfBodom · Nov 19th, 2018, 11:03

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Originally Posted by hugov

Hi,

New owner, only done about 1000 miles on my V50 '12 D3. I'm getting some occasional noises from the tyres/wheels and I'm wondering if they're normal (haven't had them on any previous cars).

The noises are resonances that almost sound like when you hit the rumble strip at the edge of a carriageway, and happen at around 50-60 mph (depending on road surface), and go away when you get faster. Wheels are 17" Spartacus alloys (205/50 R17 W).

Subjectively, the road noise in general is quite high in the cabin in general. Do I need to get the wheels re-aligned or something?

Thanks!

Hi
The first thing that comes in mind is the state of tyres, can you actually confirm those are ok, not weirdly worn, not put wrong way around (like outside to inside or agains the rotational pattern indicated on tyre) ?
It could also be related to wheel bearings but havent heard that description before (rumble strip comparison) so my first question would be tyre threads.

StatusRed · Nov 19th, 2018, 16:17

I used to get a lot of rumbling noise on my old set of tyres.. got 2x worse when I then rotated the worst affected rear wheels to the front. I had bumps on mine (areas of worn and not so worn parts of the tyre). Completely went away when I got a new set of tyres (Michelin CrossClimates) and did a laser 4 wheel alignment.

Welton · Nov 20th, 2018, 12:39

Sounds like a tyre issue to me, I once bought a car that (unknown to me at the time) had been sat around with a flat tyre for weeks. I was getting a pat-pat-pat sound/vibration because there was a flat spot or weak spot on the tyre carcass.

Budget-type tyres can be noisy and even 'rumble' at low speeds, also some premium brands can become noisy as they wear closer to the wear markers.

Nov 19th, 2018, 07:53	#1
hugov New Member Last Online: Dec 12th, 2022 14:55 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Cambridge	Wheel/tyre noises? Hi, New owner, only done about 1000 miles on my V50 '12 D3. I'm getting some occasional noises from the tyres/wheels and I'm wondering if they're normal (haven't had them on any previous cars). The noises are resonances that almost sound like when you hit the rumble strip at the edge of a carriageway, and happen at around 50-60 mph (depending on road surface), and go away when you get faster. Wheels are 17" Spartacus alloys (205/50 R17 W). Subjectively, the road noise in general is quite high in the cabin in general. Do I need to get the wheels re-aligned or something? Thanks!

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StatusRed Premier Member Last Online: Today 19:16 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Glasgow	I used to get a lot of rumbling noise on my old set of tyres.. got 2x worse when I then rotated the worst affected rear wheels to the front. I had bumps on mine (areas of worn and not so worn parts of the tyre). Completely went away when I got a new set of tyres (Michelin CrossClimates) and did a laser 4 wheel alignment. __________________ 2009 S40 SE Lux 2.0i \| 2022 Suzuki V-Strom 650 \| 2002 Audi TT 225 Previous: C70 Coupe 2.4i \| Saab 9-5 Aero \| Daihatsu SporTrak

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Welton Premier Member Last Online: Sep 14th, 2021 17:03 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Market Harborough	Sounds like a tyre issue to me, I once bought a car that (unknown to me at the time) had been sat around with a flat tyre for weeks. I was getting a pat-pat-pat sound/vibration because there was a flat spot or weak spot on the tyre carcass. Budget-type tyres can be noisy and even 'rumble' at low speeds, also some premium brands can become noisy as they wear closer to the wear markers. __________________ 2005 S40 T5 SE - Manual. Bilstein B4's. (For Sale) 2010 Citroen C4 1.6 HDi (bizarre Gearbox model). 2010 Renault Twingo (refreshingly simple) 2018 Infiniti Q30 1.6T Business Executive (what's this button do?)

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