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Offline MrP

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wheel bearing(?) noise
« on: March 11, 2012, 06:17:18 pm »
bit of help or advise if possible please ladies and gents.

i bought our golf in December and noticed that there was alot of noise coming from the wheel bearings or something.

i changed onto a set of winter tyres i had pretty soon and the noise disappeared.

i've just put the summer tyres back on and the noise is back.

i've checked that the pressures are right (2.3bar according to the fuel cap, 225/45/17) and that all the nuts are done up tight, but it really sounds terrible.

i saw somewhere that uneven worn tyres can cause it, but is that all it is??

i cant be doing with the noise all the time, its gonna drive me crackers on longer runs, please help!
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Re: wheel bearing(?) noise
« Reply #1 on: March 11, 2012, 06:44:11 pm »
Are they cheap tyres? i would suggest buying new tyres  :happy2:
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Re: wheel bearing(?) noise
« Reply #2 on: March 11, 2012, 06:46:52 pm »
2 are wanli's 2 are bridgestone potenza's, and the bridgestones are on the front :(
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Re: wheel bearing(?) noise
« Reply #3 on: March 11, 2012, 07:00:50 pm »
Its the Wanlis! 100% my mate had the same tyres. They are soo sh!t
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Re: wheel bearing(?) noise
« Reply #4 on: March 11, 2012, 07:04:54 pm »
yeah i thought as much, but the bridgestones dont exactly seem quiet either!
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Re: wheel bearing(?) noise
« Reply #5 on: March 11, 2012, 07:12:01 pm »
I have Dunlop sport Maxx's on the front.

Sounds like im driving a road roller  :grin:
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Re: wheel bearing(?) noise
« Reply #6 on: March 11, 2012, 07:14:27 pm »
do all 225's sound like the wheels are about to fall off then??

my 205 michelin snow tyres have been quiet as mice, but there really sound awfull.
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Re: wheel bearing(?) noise
« Reply #7 on: March 11, 2012, 07:17:22 pm »
my 225 sound awful on a smooth road, i should really have my front and rear camber set but i like the way it sits in a bit at the top, most of the road noise on mine is the tyres running heavy on the inner edge
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Re: wheel bearing(?) noise
« Reply #8 on: March 11, 2012, 09:57:50 pm »
you rekon a trip to get thr tracking etc done might help?
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Re: wheel bearing(?) noise
« Reply #9 on: March 12, 2012, 06:57:56 am »
Quote from: MrP on March 11, 2012, 07:14:27 pm
do all 225's sound like the wheels are about to fall off then??

my 205 michelin snow tyres have been quiet as mice, but there really sound awfull.

No not all. I believe the Goodyear & continental's are a lot quieter :happy2:
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Re: wheel bearing(?) noise
« Reply #10 on: March 12, 2012, 07:32:17 am »
Quote from: GrayMK5GTI on March 12, 2012, 06:57:56 am
Quote from: MrP on March 11, 2012, 07:14:27 pm
do all 225's sound like the wheels are about to fall off then??

my 205 michelin snow tyres have been quiet as mice, but there really sound awfull.

No not all. I believe the Goodyear & continental's are a lot quieter :happy2:

get shot of the tyres, that will cure your rumbling noise. Unlikely to be wheel bearings untill your wheels are smothered with grease :signLOL:
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Re: wheel bearing(?) noise
« Reply #11 on: March 12, 2012, 11:07:15 am »
going to get the tracking done today.

what are the recommendation's for tyres.

I normally go for michelin tyres as i like something that lasts rather than outright grip, but i'm open to other suggestions that suit the golf better

its a 1.4 tsi 170 GT Sport with DSG in case anyone wants to know :)
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Re: wheel bearing(?) noise
« Reply #12 on: March 12, 2012, 11:52:02 am »
check all the tyres have no flat spots where the tread is wearing down more than the rest of the tyres--even expensive tyres can go out of shape :happy2:
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Re: wheel bearing(?) noise
« Reply #13 on: March 12, 2012, 12:34:29 pm »
Quote from: MrP on March 12, 2012, 11:07:15 am
going to get the tracking done today.

what are the recommendation's for tyres.

I normally go for michelin tyres as i like something that lasts rather than outright grip, but i'm open to other suggestions that suit the golf better

its a 1.4 tsi 170 GT Sport with DSG in case anyone wants to know :)

Goodyear Eagle F1 Assymetric 2 seem to be the favourite on here.  :happy2:
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Re: wheel bearing(?) noise
« Reply #14 on: March 12, 2012, 02:19:29 pm »
well its not the tracking.

the tracking was out, but only by a small amount, correcting the tracking hasnt really dulled the noise.

before i start shelling out on tyres, i think i'll swap pairs with my winters to see if that cures the problem.

judging by where the noise is, i have the feeling its the bridgestones that are causing it.
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