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Noise from wheels

Mar 3, 2024
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Hi,
since I put winter tires (205/55 R16 ET46) on the Leon, when I turn the steering wheel completely to the right or left and move forward, something hums from the front wheels. It doesn't make any noise on summer wheels (225/40 R18 ET51).
What can it be?
Thank you
 

Walone

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Feb 10, 2016
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Near Heathrow
Hi,
since I put winter tires (205/55 R16 ET46) on the Leon, when I turn the steering wheel completely to the right or left and move forward, something hums from the front wheels. It doesn't make any noise on summer wheels (225/40 R18 ET51).
What can it be?
Thank you
I can only assume that the tyres are rubbing somewhere.
 

Mr Pig

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Jun 17, 2015
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I can only assume that the tyres are rubbing somewhere.
Sounds like a possibility. Are the winter wheels the correct size and offset or did you just buy some old VW wheels that would fit?
 

Mr Pig

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Jun 17, 2015
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Best bet is to jack up a front corner and spin the wheel. You should be able to find it quite easily.
 
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