Noise from tires?

[norhan]

I have a 2010 Genesis Sedan 3.8 V6. When driving a noise comes from the car like there is too much air in the tires. I changed the Kumho tires with Michellin but nothing changed. Does anyone have such problems? What can be the cause of this noise?

 

[scottdk]

I have a 2010 Genesis Sedan 3.8 V6. When driving a noise comes from the car like there is too much air in the tires. I changed the Kumho tires with Michellin but nothing changed. Does anyone have such problems? What can be the cause of this noise?

Have you checked your tire pressure? If so, what was the PSI reading at?

 

[norhan]

Yes I did. It was 32. I don't think tire pressure is the cause.

 

[homeofstone]

you should have wheel bearings checked. Also, what tires do you have on your car brand, model name etc.

 

[norhan]

Is this a common problem with these cars? The car is 2010 but is rarely used. I changed the original Kumho tires with Michellin.

 

[Mark_888]

Is this a common problem with these cars? The car is 2010 but is rarely used. I changed the original Kumho tires with Michellin.

Tire noise is not a problem of the Genesis, but with the tires. If you have Energy Saver tires (even Michelin Energy Saver tires) you may have more noise than some other kinds. Energy Saver tires get better gas mileage, but have some disadvantages on certain roads.

The only other thing that I recall that has been reported is rear axle noise, which occurs only at certain speeds on some early models. There is a TSB for this (contact your dealer if you think it applies to you).

 

[prov1]

Hi Team,

i have an unbearable in cabin noise from a 2009 my genesis v8, it appears to be speed related i.e starts at 30 mph and goes up, kind of goes away at 80 mph ?, current miles is 53k, tires were replaced w/ yokahama, i suspect it is front wheel bearings and not the tires, taking the car in next week, will do a test w/ these tires vs. others from a brand new model and will report back. not too pleased about this

 

[scottdk]

Hi Team,

i have an unbearable in cabin noise from a 2009 my genesis v8, it appears to be speed related i.e starts at 30 mph and goes up, kind of goes away at 80 mph ?, current miles is 53k, tires were replaced w/ yokahama, i suspect it is front wheel bearings and not the tires, taking the car in next week, will do a test w/ these tires vs. others from a brand new model and will report back. not too pleased about this

Have you had the TSB done for the driveshaft by chance? This sounds similar, but others' could confirm that have had it done.

 

[QuantumRift]

Just what IS the sound of "too much air in the tires"?....I'm trying to figure that one out....

 

[JDC]

Hi Team,

i have an unbearable in cabin noise from a 2009 my genesis v8, it appears to be speed related i.e starts at 30 mph and goes up, kind of goes away at 80 mph ?, current miles is 53k, tires were replaced w/ yokahama, i suspect it is front wheel bearings and not the tires, taking the car in next week, will do a test w/ these tires vs. others from a brand new model and will report back. not too pleased about this

Same issue, low rumble/vibratation, normally starts in the 40's and by the early 60's has 'blended into' the background noise/vibration - meaning it is still there. The faster the speed the faster the vibration/low rumble.

Sometimes it is not there, and with these last two years I initially thought it was cold tires. Not cold tires. Have new tires now, same issue. Took it to dealership, and or course it did not present itself. Seems mostly to come while car is fresh driven for the day. I believe it is something to do with the trans - even though if I put it in neutral at speed that does not change the rumble.

When it initially starts (in the mid 40's say), if I speed up a few mph, and then take my foot off the accelerator, once it 'backs down' to the originating speed it suddenly will just 'stop'.

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[JDC]

Have you had the TSB done for the driveshaft by chance? This sounds similar, but others' could confirm that have had it done.

I am not aware of this. I'll go looking for it.

 

[BogKid]

Rhythmic Rumbling in Front End

My 2009 Genesis 4.6 has almost 16,000 miles on it. Some time ago it developed a rhythmic rumbling noise which seems to come from the left front end. Dealer, who said they could not hear it, switched and rotated tires but said they could find no cause. I still hear it -- a rumbling noise which increases in frequency with speed from about 30 mph on up. Switching to neutral does not cause slow-down, only reducing speed.

Thoughts? Tires? Have original Cooper 5000 Sports which still show tread. Wheel bearings?

 

[Southern Boy]

Look at this video from General Tire Company:

http://generaltire.custhelp.com/app...sion/L3RpbWUvMTM1MTM3MjEzNS9zaWQvSFZQcWVPOWw=

Towards the end they talk about what causes road noise.

 

[scottdk]

Re: Rhythmic Rumbling in Front End

My 2009 Genesis 4.6 has almost 16,000 miles on it. Some time ago it developed a rhythmic rumbling noise which seems to come from the left front end. Dealer, who said they could not hear it, switched and rotated tires but said they could find no cause. I still hear it -- a rumbling noise which increases in frequency with speed from about 30 mph on up. Switching to neutral does not cause slow-down, only reducing speed.

Thoughts? Tires? Have original Cooper 5000 Sports which still show tread. Wheel bearings?

The noise is almost certainly caused by your tires. You have the OEM Dunlop 5000's and they are horrible and well documented in regards to how bad they are. Many people are reporting only getting 15,000 to 20,000 miles out of these tires. You may want to consider a new set of rubber.

 

[ATA]

My 2010 4.6 Dunlap's were replaced at 13,000 miles with Pirelli P Zero Nero's. I now have 24000 on the car and the P Zero's have become noisy (womp, womp, womp) after 10,000 miles. The tire dealer says it's due to the high performance nature of the tire(s) and they have suffered from cupping. Yep, I rotate at 3000 miles.
Now I am on my way to Florida and I dread the womp, womp so I am faced with yet another set of tires or being womped to death.
I am thinking of Bridgestone Serenity, based on reviews.
Any help would be appreciated.

 

[QuantumRift]

I would think that any tire that goes whomping down the road is a poorly-built tire. Tires should roll smoothly (expecially 'green' tires). I experience an occasional WHOMP after my old Isuzu truck sits for a day or more, as the 10.5x31R15 tires WILL flat spot after sitting a while (especially in cold wether). The WHOMP disappars after a couple of miles as the tires heat up and resume their shape.

As for "high performace tires" whomping, all I can say is the guy that told you that is an idiot. Plain and simple. WHOMPING like that sounds like defective tire (or tires if made during the same run). I've never had a high performance tire WHOMP down the road.

Tire noise comes form several things: The tread pattern. The composition of the rubber. The type and composition of the road surface. The tire belts and construction. A low profile tire has less 'flex' than a higher sidewalled tire and doesn't absorb shocks quite as well, hence you can get that "clomp clomp" sound on a patched or cracked, uneven concrete surfaces.

You can specifiy all sorts of things in your tires....low rolling resistance, low noise, excellent traction, long tread life, etc. Ultimately a tire has to a good job at all of them but tradeoffs occur to attain the specific attribute you seek.

http://www.bridgestonetire.com/performance#quiet-ride

 

[Southern Boy]

My 2010 4.6 Dunlap's were replaced at 13,000 miles with Pirelli P Zero Nero's. I now have 24000 on the car and the P Zero's have become noisy (womp, womp, womp) after 10,000 miles. The tire dealer says it's due to the high performance nature of the tire(s) and they have suffered from cupping. Yep, I rotate at 3000 miles.
Now I am on my way to Florida and I dread the womp, womp so I am faced with yet another set of tires or being womped to death.
I am thinking of Bridgestone Serenity, based on reviews.
Any help would be appreciated.

I had a set of Italian snow tires on a front wheel drive car that went wop wop wop when driven over 20 mph, but never womp womp womp.