Hi,
My car tires are worn out, and I never got them rotated (one tire got burst, and I just got two new and put them at the front, so that they will wear out with the old tires at the back). Today (as the weather got dry), I suddenly realized that my car is making a strange humming noise, that increases with increase in speed. I put my car on neutral, and the noise was still there. Could this be bcz of worn out, not rotated tires and will go away as I get the tires changed or no?
I will appreciate any help. It has got me worried.
Thank you.
2007-04-22 15:55:16 · 9 answers · asked by umermariner 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
yes tires can make noise. either they are "chopped" from a alignment issue or in your case, lack of rotation. sometimes the steel belts that are in tires can seperate or break and cause tire noise and a severe vibration.
or you can have a wheel bearing going bad. a good rule of thumb to help locate what side is making the noise ( if coming from the front) get out on the open road and swerve the car back and forth some. for instance if the right wheel bearing is making the noise when you gently swerve to the left this will load the right bearing more and made the noise more pronounced. and when you swerve to the over direction
it will unload that bearing and the noise will get quieter.
if it is a wheel bearing as opposed to a tire. get it fixed SOON.
2007-04-22 16:07:21 · answer #1 · answered by FLYC3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what kind of tires did you put on? If the tread is more aggressive then your old ones were then you may hear more nosie on dry roads. I also would double check tp make sure they are inflated to the proper air pressure. Many places do not get it right when they install tires. The pressure requirements are on a plate inside yoour diver side door jam.
2007-04-22 23:22:56 · answer #2 · answered by pappy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll need to invest in a new set of tires and while you do, have your alignment checked at a reputable facility.
You should also rotate your tires as recommended in your owners manual. As a rule of thumb, its about every other oil change.
2007-04-22 23:05:46 · answer #3 · answered by eaglefox200 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ummmm, yes. Yes it could. Might even be dangerous. Have them checked and if necessary replaced.
ASE Certified Automotive Service Advisor with 5 years experience in the tire industry
2007-04-23 09:05:21 · answer #4 · answered by Naughtums 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The problem may not be with tires at all. Possibly your front wheel bearing. When driving notice if the noise slightly goes away in a left or right hand turn. If so, then you know it is the wheel bearing.
2007-04-22 23:39:58 · answer #5 · answered by ru.barbie2 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Some tires are a little noisier then others so maybe your new tires are making a normal hum.
2007-04-22 23:04:30 · answer #6 · answered by wheeler 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You're not used to hearing good tires with tread on them.
2007-04-22 23:07:54 · answer #7 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
get an alignment, save your tires and be much safer
2007-04-22 22:59:32 · answer #8 · answered by DAVID W R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dude you need a alignment BAD
2007-04-23 00:23:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋