Tire-roar.

Leftbehind126 · 07-14-2008, 02:12 PM

So I took my car to CarMax this morning to have it diagnosed and possibly fixed. My mechanic told me that the right rear wheel bearing needed to be replaced. I got a call from carmax earlier saying that everything is fine - since they are aftermarket tires, what we were hearing was just "tire roar." They are bigger wheels. (i think) So what do you guys think? I don't know much about cars so I dont know if Tire Roar is real, or some BS excuse so they didn't have to do work. It was under warranty too.

Dave · 07-14-2008, 02:30 PM

"Tire roar?" are they talking about road noise? Haha not sure I'd want to have my car worked on there.

Leftbehind126 · 07-14-2008, 02:33 PM

No idea. I'd assume thats what they meant. They said that since the tires are bigger than the stock tires, its going to make those noises. What happens is when I am driving and then stop (not suddenly but not slowly) you can hear something still spinning near the wheel. I might sound stupid but thats the best i can explain it.

06AspenWhiteSTi · 07-15-2008, 12:12 AM

bearings?

**tyler_sti** · 07-15-2008, 01:58 AM

I'd say bearings too.

mav1c · 07-15-2008, 04:36 AM

Need more details. What brand/model tires are they? What size tires? What size wheels? How does the treadwear look? Does the sound definitely seem to come from one particular corner?

From experience I can understand how tire noise can be mistaken for something else. I had Avon M550 tires and they got SO loud. I thought something must be wrong with the car. Wheel Bearing? CV joint? something had to be making all that noise. Well, after reading some reviews where people stated the tires were loud, I replaced them with Falken Ziex-912's. It was like riding in a new car. All the noise was gone. So, it may just be tire noise, and if you can answer the questions above, we'll be able to narrow it down.

allwheelsdriven · 07-15-2008, 06:52 AM

my goodyear f1's roar like mad....i didnt know how bad it was until i hit a patch of clean new asphalt and about 80% of the roar was gone. But most of WA is not clean new asphalt

Leftbehind126 · 07-15-2008, 06:50 PM

I just got home from work. I'll check what tires they are tomorrow when I go outside to wash it. I'm not too car smart and when I bought the car they were on there. I don't even know what size either.

karleric · 07-15-2008, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Leftbehind126

I just got home from work. I'll check what tires they are tomorrow when I go outside to wash it. I'm not too car smart and when I bought the car they were on there. I don't even know what size either.

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***brookslarry*** · 07-15-2008, 10:55 PM

They all sound like they have bad wheel bearings.... try a set of tires off your granmaws buick. if it still sounds like sheet then check the bearings and thank your sorry ass you don't drive a Buick

The new BFG KDW2's were deleciously loud on my 06 ! That is why I quit Buicks. Just got an 08 with the less than stellar tires supplied and my bearings sound bad. ... hmm all kidding aside how do you tell? I apologize I am not sure other than to try Street tires. The reality of these cars is the rubber mounted is loud. Oh Well...!
Seriously though most HP cars that run decent rubber are loud. It can be a bit disconcerting wondering if you are hearing things, or is there a problem. I should think I might be worrie if there is more sound from one corner than another. I don't know what your mechanical background is but if you feel the bearings without the wheels 'feel like' you might get a clue. For the most part unless your car has a lot of miles on it you should be fine.

Cheers,

Larry

honeybadger · 07-17-2008, 05:43 PM

All the bad bearings I've heard have made a "groaning" or "howling" sound.

You can do a simple check by jacking up the car and pulling the wheel up in/out and checking for any play (shouldnt have any)

***wdb*** · 07-17-2008, 07:19 PM

What kind of car are you coming from?

What kind/size of tires are on the STi?

Finally, at the end of the day, who do you believe -- your mechanic, or Carmax?

B4RSTiwsnc · 07-18-2008, 01:49 PM

do Dunlop tires have alot of noise typically, mine do since I changed rims with a guy last night for stock bbs w. dunlop sp sport max tires

07-14-2008, 02:12 PM	#1
Leftbehind126 Junior STI Driver Car: Blue 04 WRX STi Fav Mod: Apexi GT Spec Catback Location: Bel Air, MD Posts: 69 Join Date: May 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Tire-roar. So I took my car to CarMax this morning to have it diagnosed and possibly fixed. My mechanic told me that the right rear wheel bearing needed to be replaced. I got a call from carmax earlier saying that everything is fine - since they are aftermarket tires, what we were hearing was just "tire roar." They are bigger wheels. (i think) So what do you guys think? I don't know much about cars so I dont know if Tire Roar is real, or some BS excuse so they didn't have to do work. It was under warranty too. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

07-14-2008, 02:30 PM	#2
Dave Grog master extraordinaire! Location: Dancing Dragons Building Posts: 292 Join Date: Feb 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Tire-roar. "Tire roar?" are they talking about road noise? Haha not sure I'd want to have my car worked on there.

07-14-2008, 02:33 PM	#3
Leftbehind126 Junior STI Driver Car: Blue 04 WRX STi Fav Mod: Apexi GT Spec Catback Location: Bel Air, MD Posts: 69 Join Date: May 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Tire-roar. No idea. I'd assume thats what they meant. They said that since the tires are bigger than the stock tires, its going to make those noises. What happens is when I am driving and then stop (not suddenly but not slowly) you can hear something still spinning near the wheel. I might sound stupid but thats the best i can explain it.

07-15-2008, 12:12 AM	#4
06AspenWhiteSTi Junior STI Driver Car: 06 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: seatbelt beep delete Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 158 Join Date: Feb 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Tire-roar. bearings?

07-15-2008, 01:58 AM	#5
tyler_sti Gold Member Car: '07 CMG STI Fav Mod: Not knowing how to "spell" hah Location: los angeles Posts: 3,735 Join Date: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (15)	Re: Tire-roar. I'd say bearings too.

07-15-2008, 04:36 AM	#6
mav1c Professional STI Driver Car: 06 CGM STI Location: Hoodbridge! Posts: 468 Join Date: Feb 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Tire-roar. Need more details. What brand/model tires are they? What size tires? What size wheels? How does the treadwear look? Does the sound definitely seem to come from one particular corner? From experience I can understand how tire noise can be mistaken for something else. I had Avon M550 tires and they got SO loud. I thought something must be wrong with the car. Wheel Bearing? CV joint? something had to be making all that noise. Well, after reading some reviews where people stated the tires were loud, I replaced them with Falken Ziex-912's. It was like riding in a new car. All the noise was gone. So, it may just be tire noise, and if you can answer the questions above, we'll be able to narrow it down.

07-15-2008, 06:52 AM	#7
allwheelsdriven Spec C Club Car: 04 WRB STi Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,176 Join Date: Jan 2004 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: Tire-roar. my goodyear f1's roar like mad....i didnt know how bad it was until i hit a patch of clean new asphalt and about 80% of the roar was gone. But most of WA is not clean new asphalt

07-15-2008, 06:50 PM	#8
Leftbehind126 Junior STI Driver Car: Blue 04 WRX STi Fav Mod: Apexi GT Spec Catback Location: Bel Air, MD Posts: 69 Join Date: May 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Tire-roar. I just got home from work. I'll check what tires they are tomorrow when I go outside to wash it. I'm not too car smart and when I bought the car they were on there. I don't even know what size either.

07-15-2008, 10:55 PM	#10
*brookslarry* Platinum Member Car: 08 blue sti Fav Mod: reflash Location: FLA Posts: 87 Join Date: May 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Tire-roar. They all sound like they have bad wheel bearings.... try a set of tires off your granmaws buick. if it still sounds like sheet then check the bearings and thank your sorry ass you don't drive a Buick The new BFG KDW2's were deleciously loud on my 06 ! That is why I quit Buicks. Just got an 08 with the less than stellar tires supplied and my bearings sound bad. ... hmm all kidding aside how do you tell? I apologize I am not sure other than to try Street tires. The reality of these cars is the rubber mounted is loud. Oh Well...! Seriously though most HP cars that run decent rubber are loud. It can be a bit disconcerting wondering if you are hearing things, or is there a problem. I should think I might be worrie if there is more sound from one corner than another. I don't know what your mechanical background is but if you feel the bearings without the wheels 'feel like' you might get a clue. For the most part unless your car has a lot of miles on it you should be fine. Cheers, Larry

07-17-2008, 05:43 PM	#11
honeybadger Amateur STI Driver Car: 2002 Honda S2000 Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 37 Join Date: Jun 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Tire-roar. All the bad bearings I've heard have made a "groaning" or "howling" sound. You can do a simple check by jacking up the car and pulling the wheel up in/out and checking for any play (shouldnt have any)

07-17-2008, 07:19 PM	#12
*wdb* dances with roads Car: 2005 CGM STi Posts: 5,066 Join Date: Apr 2005 Trader Rating: (8)	Re: Tire-roar. What kind of car are you coming from? What kind/size of tires are on the STi? Finally, at the end of the day, who do you believe -- your mechanic, or Carmax?

07-18-2008, 01:49 PM	#13
B4RSTiwsnc Spec C Club Car: 04 Aspen White STi Fav Mod: exhaust powered intake Location: Charlotte/Winston Salem, Posts: 1,310 Join Date: Jul 2006 Trader Rating: (6)	Re: Tire-roar. do Dunlop tires have alot of noise typically, mine do since I changed rims with a guy last night for stock bbs w. dunlop sp sport max tires This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.