Anyone experience tire noise? I'm not talking the tire-road contact noise. I'm talking a "wah-wah-wah-wah" noise that's independent of the road surface and can really be heard on a smooth black road with windows up and radio off. I've had the tires rotated and balance checked....no re-balance needed...they were OK as is. The noise changed somewhat with the rotation but is still there.
The car is a 2012 with 18-inch Pirelli's and 17K miles. I had the same issue with one of my tires on my new 2006 Crown Vic Sport. I honestly thought that I had a bad bearing, but new tires eradicated the sound. It was explained to me that the steel belts in the tires can start working loose causing the sound. Makes sense i guess!...
The car is a 2012 with 18-inch Pirelli's and 17K miles. I had the same issue with one of my tires on my new 2006 Crown Vic Sport. I honestly thought that I had a bad bearing, but new tires eradicated the sound. It was explained to me that the steel belts in the tires can start working loose causing the sound. Makes sense i guess!...