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Iain
3rd February 2009, 21:34
Hi all,

Just had my tires replaced and now have a loud noise (howl) from the front wheel (I think) on decelleration, from about 95k down to 88k.

Could this have anything to do with the front wheel being put on too tight?


Iain
Shaun
6th February 2009, 08:21
Hi all,

Just had my tires replaced and now have a loud noise (howl) from the front wheel (I think) on decelleration, from about 95k down to 88k.

Could this have anything to do with the front wheel being put on too tight?


Iain



It could be YES! It could be many things mate, Go back to the shop and get it checked out
Crasherfromwayback
6th February 2009, 08:42
may be hearing tyre noise due to the tread pattern. You can't really over tighten the axle nut. IF a spacer is left out...then that's a different story all together! Get it checked either way.
portokiwi
6th February 2009, 08:52
could be the little nipples on the new tyre.
I had that on my bike after I got a new front tyre at cycle treads.
Cut them off the noise stopped:2thumbsup
slofox
11th February 2009, 15:13
Check that no cats have got their tails caught in the brake calipers.....
Hitcher
11th February 2009, 15:19
Check that no cats have got their tails caught in the brake calipers.....

Or that the obvious troll isn't jammed under the mudguard.
slofox
11th February 2009, 15:25
Ahhh well, its a slow day in here (again) and I couldn't resist.....:whistle:
Sad what boredom does to a man....
breakaway
11th February 2009, 16:00
My brake pads made the craziest noises when they were on their way out. Got them replaced ASAP and it went away.
slofox
12th February 2009, 10:52
My brake pads made the craziest noises when they were on their way out. Got them replaced ASAP and it went away.

That's coz the cat got out when they took the wheel off........
DarkLord
13th February 2009, 14:36
My brake pads made the craziest noises when they were on their way out. Got them replaced ASAP and it went away.

Yeah mine did too...this grinding noise....also with a few loud CLUNKS for good measure....that was really bad of me as the pads were so far gone I was grinding metal :P lucky my discs didn't give out. Ah well you live and learn.
Iain
21st February 2009, 14:34
Check that no cats have got their tails caught in the brake calipers.....

Spot on... I checked my front wheel and sure enough, there was a large rodent lodged firmly between the caliper and the rotor. haha. :eek5:

Iain
slofox
21st February 2009, 14:46
Spot on... I checked my front wheel and sure enough, there was a large rodent lodged firmly between the caliper and the rotor. haha. :eek5:

Iain

Told ya!...:rolleyes:
AllanB
21st February 2009, 14:58
could be the little nipples on the new tyre.
I had that on my bike after I got a new front tyre at cycle treads.
Cut them off the noise stopped:2thumbsup



Ditto - on my new PR2.

It stands to reason I guess.

I've never meet a nipple that does not make a howling noise when you put a lot of pressure on it........
3umph
21st February 2009, 15:14
does it do it on all surfaces??? or every time you slow down???

is it when brakes are applied?? applied hard or soft???

or engine braking???

does it make any strange noise at slower speeds???

type of bike and tyre???