Tire/front end noise
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Tire/front end noise
Hi there, I hope you can help me Mr. Tech. 
My car currently has on a fairly new set of Goodyear E1's with the stock '98 Sport rims. I know these tires are noisy, but I think I have more of an issue. Aside from the road howl one can expect at highway speeds, there is a noise/feeling that kicks in while speeding up and slowing down at the 20mph mark. Especially slowing down.
I'll try to explain the noise...I imagine I have worn or somehow 'bad' front wheel bearings. Going down past 20mph, there is a distinct "rubbing" noise I can hear coming from the front, combined with a feeling in the wheel. not so much as an obvious vibration, but definitely a 'feel'.
It isn't brakes rubbing or rotors.
I've had the car into the dealer 6 months ago and I mentioned the problem. They told me it was due to the tread pattern of the tires. I suppose it's possible, but I just can't live with it. If swapping out a new set of tires (different brand) was an option, I'd try it, but that's an expensive experiment.
Is this somewhat clear enough to form an opinion?
My car currently has on a fairly new set of Goodyear E1's with the stock '98 Sport rims. I know these tires are noisy, but I think I have more of an issue. Aside from the road howl one can expect at highway speeds, there is a noise/feeling that kicks in while speeding up and slowing down at the 20mph mark. Especially slowing down.
I'll try to explain the noise...I imagine I have worn or somehow 'bad' front wheel bearings. Going down past 20mph, there is a distinct "rubbing" noise I can hear coming from the front, combined with a feeling in the wheel. not so much as an obvious vibration, but definitely a 'feel'.
It isn't brakes rubbing or rotors.
I've had the car into the dealer 6 months ago and I mentioned the problem. They told me it was due to the tread pattern of the tires. I suppose it's possible, but I just can't live with it. If swapping out a new set of tires (different brand) was an option, I'd try it, but that's an expensive experiment.
Is this somewhat clear enough to form an opinion?
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Re: Tire/front end noise
Originally posted by RBrenton88
Hi there, I hope you can help me Mr. Tech.
...Going down past 20mph, there is a distinct "rubbing" noise I can hear coming from the front, combined with a feeling in the wheel. not so much as an obvious vibration, but definitely a 'feel'.
It isn't brakes rubbing or rotors....
Hi there, I hope you can help me Mr. Tech.
...Going down past 20mph, there is a distinct "rubbing" noise I can hear coming from the front, combined with a feeling in the wheel. not so much as an obvious vibration, but definitely a 'feel'.
It isn't brakes rubbing or rotors....
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Thanks Darkman.
I can live with it as long as I can look forward to peace & quiet when the Michelins arrive.
Frankly, I'm surprised MB would have picked these for OEM. Surely some engineer noticed this problem along the way.
I can live with it as long as I can look forward to peace & quiet when the Michelins arrive.
Frankly, I'm surprised MB would have picked these for OEM. Surely some engineer noticed this problem along the way.
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Another thing that drives me crazy with these tires is that they have no lateral support whatsoever. You hit a bump and you notice sideways movement. They are absolutely horrible. And as the threads wear, so does the "howl" increase at speeds. You'll surely enjoy the Michellins.
