ludo Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 Does anyone have any opinions as to what could be making a kind of whub-whub-whub-whub noise at speed?I thought it might be dodgy wheel bearings but have checked out the wheels and there's no loose 'play'..All tyres are in good nick and the wheels are all correctly balanced as far as I'm aware..Any ideas? Thankyou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardaft Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 (edited) Can you be sure its not the wheel bearings?I had a similar problem, turned out to be badly worn tyres, they had distorted!. They were Firestone tyres, so they are what you have its probably them! Ive heard a few other people say about these tyres, so be warned! Im meaning the Firestone Firehawk 700s not the later Firestone TZ200s, BTW If not, im not sure!Edit: Just noticed you have a GTI, so wont have those tyres Edited April 23, 2008 by cardaft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ludo Posted April 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 Yeah it's a GTI! But I run Kumhos on slightly bigger rims - but the noise has only become apparent in recent weeks.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeyesh Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 Yeah I instantly thought what cardaft thought about the tyres wearing funny!! Anyway whats the mileage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ludo Posted April 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 Approx 93k - I'm hoping to god it's not something simple like a badger stuck in the wheelarch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X..bumble..X Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 it might be your drive shaftx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boy'dup Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 had a similar noise recently wheel felt solid even on the jack..... then discovered id sheared one of the bolts off..... farking typical now that was a job to fixdunno if that helpscheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niche Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 Can you be sure its not the wheel bearings?I had a similar problem, turned out to be badly worn tyres, they had distorted!. They were Firestone tyres, so they are what you have its probably them! Ive heard a few other people say about these tyres, so be warned! Im meaning the Firestone Firehawk 700s not the later Firestone TZ200s, BTW If not, im not sure!Edit: Just noticed you have a GTI, so wont have those tyres My Firestones make that same horrible noise, and they bounce when cornering. Hate them, the tyres look like plastic and feel like it to, Federals here I come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 Does the noise speed change between the gears? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ludo Posted April 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 No the noise is fairly constant - I've even switched off the engine and let it coast (on a safe road I might add!) and the noise is still there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LupoEnvy Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 Just a completely 'off the wall' thought - could it be the brakes rubbing? I'm sure mine need to be looked at - they might need renewing as they're a bit rusted up - so they can stick a bit sometimes. Might explain the rubbing noise? Just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ludo Posted April 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 That's a good thought - but it's def not those - it's more of a deep rumbling, rather than a chafing noise.. it's now that I wish there was some way of piling us all into the back for a listen.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardaft Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 Is the noise coming from the rear of the car then? One side or both?Have you checked there is nothing in your tyre tread?Could be your driveshaft if it is coming from the front, if not im not sure. You could try swapping your wheels front to back.My Firestones make that same horrible noise, and they bounce when cornering. Hate them, the tyres look like plastic and feel like it to, Federals here I come. Not got any new tyres yet then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niche Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 Not got any new tyres yet then!Nope...catalytic converter had to be done first.I also need a new coil, air filter insert, new exhaust system, new tyres all around, new door strap, new central locking motor...The list goes on as you may have already gathered. This car really scratches my balls sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ludo Posted April 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 (edited) Is the noise coming from the rear of the car then? One side or both?Sorry I didn't mean that literally - I was confusingly suggesting that everyone pile in the back for a listen because there's no room in the front - I'm driving after all.. Sorry to confuse the issue.Swapping wheels front to back might be worth a go. It's really difficult to pinpoint exactly where the noise is coming from.In the meantime, is there any more painful a noise than kerbing your alloys? Managed it at the rear yesterday - AAAAARGGGH! Edited April 28, 2008 by ludo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardaft Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 In the meantime, is there any more painful a noise than kerbing your alloys? Managed it at the rear yesterday - AAAAARGGGH! Erm no! I think we have all done it too Although the worst bit is hearing the noise then having to persude yourself to look at the damage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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