Car tires are usually replaced with new ones to avoid any problems caused by the old ones like punctures, wear out, or unusual noises. But what if your car tires start making unusual noises like roaring? That’s of course a matter of concern right?
This article tries to cover possible reasons for new tires making roaring noise so read on to find out what is wrong with your car.
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Why Are My New Tires Making Roaring Noise?
The reasons can be classified into normal and abnormal when you notice new tires making a roaring noise. Let’s look at each of them and the reasons under it broadly.
1. Normal Reasons That Make Your Car Tire Sound Loud
Under normal causes comes reasons like Tire type, size, tread peculiarities, Road conditions, driving conditions, and habits.
a. Tire Type, Size, and Tread Peculiarities
Sometimes the new tires may not match the features that your car needs and can lead to new tires making a roaring noise.
(i) Tire Type
Are the new tires your purchased winter type or off-road type? These types of tires are known to make noises due to their tread pattern. Thus the type of tires can play a major role in making your new tires roar and it would be better to just replace them with normal ones if you are not enjoying the roar one bit.
(ii) Tire Size
Tires if they are of bigger or smaller sizes than your car’s usual tire size, can make roaring noises. Bigger-sized tires have more contact area with the road making it road at times while smaller-sized tires have less sidewall area to absorb the noise.
(iii) Tire Tread
Tire tread which is more aggressive and symmetrical causes more noise. This happens because of the air that gets in the grooves. Some air tends to get inside the channel and compresses the tire and the surface. When this air goes out, it creates a roaring sound and makes way for a new portion of air. If your new tire lacks proper tread lock patterns to cancel this noise, it can make roaring sounds.
b. Road Conditions
Coarse and rough-conditioned roads can lead to new tires making a roaring noise. Your new tires are not used to such conditions so it’s only usual if your new tires make such noises while driving. These noises are mostly the issue of the road than your car so you needn’t be that concerned.
c. Driving Conditions And Habits
Your driving conditions are a factor that leads to new cars making loud noises. The several not so good driving conditions and habits include
- Constant high speeds.
- Heavy load on the vehicle.
- Rapid speed acceleration.
- Hard braking.
- High-speed cornering.
These factors can lead to more air in the grooves thus making a louder noise. There is more air circulating on the tread which multiples the regular tire noise, making it resemble a roar.
2. Abnormal Reasons That Make Your Car Tire Sound Loud
Under abnormal causes comes reasons like Uneven tread wear, Improper tire and wheel maintenance, and Non-tire part damage.
a. Uneven Tread Wear
Sometimes the new tires you bought may have uneven tread wear and this can lead to your new tires making a roaring noise along with vibration.
(i) Under Inflation
This happens mostly when the new tires you buy are faulty and give worn-out portions. Sometimes you will notice that the edges of the tire are worn making it underinflated. When you drive further with such tires, they flatten more. This will make your car tire make loud noises that resemble a roar.
(ii) Over Inflation
This happens when the central part is more worn out than the edges. In this case, the new tire is probably overinflated. This can also lead to new tires making a roaring noise.
(iii) Camber Wear
This happens when the shoulders wear more than the rest of the tire. This situation arises when your new tire has a damaged ball joint or another issue in the wheel or suspension.
(iv) Feathering
This happens when one edge of the rib rounds while the other one becomes sharper. This situation mostly arises when the new tire has a worn front bushing or front suspension.
(v) Cupping
This happens when there are areas across the tread where rubber seems to be scooped. This situation arises when the tire has a worn or bent suspension. A tire imbalance can also cause the issue.
Noise-wise, cupping is the most dangerous one as this condition causes the most roar-like noise. Your new tires may also vibrate when it’s facing issues like this. It’s best to get the tires replaced with new ones in such circumstances. Make sure you don’t make the same mistakes like not checking them for damages before buying them.
3. Non-Tire Part Damages
If you notice your new tires making a roaring noise it may not be the issue of your new tire. Other worn-out parts can cause such issues. Some of the car parts that can cause such issues are.
a. Wheel bearings
If you are hearing loud roaring noises when changing lines, you might have to check your wheel bearings. This part may be failing or has already worn out resulting in loud noises and vibrations.
b. CV Joints
CV Joints when worn out result in the formation of loud noises that resemble roaring. This can also happen when the axle loses the necessary flexibility and can also result in wobbling.
c. Struts
Damaged struts won’t be able to do their job properly and you will hear loud roaring like noises, shock, and vibrations.
d. Hubcap lug nuts
When hubcap lug nuts are loose, they will make loud noises whenever you increase your car’s speed or turn your vehicle.
e. Drive Belt
A loose drive belt makes noises that are easily confused as tire noise. Dive belts are responsible for connecting the alternator, air conditioning system, and power steering, to the crankshaft.
What Can I Do To Stop Roaring Noises From My Tire?
The first thing to do to avoid undesirable noises coming from your tires is to choose them wisely while buying. Do not go for cheap, low-quality tires for your car. These not only can produce loud noises but can also cause other issues including safety hazards. So choose new tires wisely. You should also regularly check for other worn-out parts and get them repaired or replaced as soon as possible.
1. Is It Normal For New Tires To Be Loud?
Don’t be alarmed if your new tires are noisy right out of the gate. It’s normal for aggressively treaded tires, winter or snow tires, or low-profile tires to be noisy. If your noisy tires don’t fall into those categories, it’s probably just because the rubber needs to break-in.
2. Do New Tires Squeak?
3. How Long Does It Take To Break In New Tires?
Conclusion
Loud roaring noises from your new tires are not something to be ignored. This article has covered the reasons why such noises arise from your car and what to do to cure it. Hope this article helped you.
