Why wheels buzz: from a harmless to a deadly symptom
- October 2, 2023
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An experienced driver will find the strength to drive without music at least a few times a week. After all, not all of the car’s “sores” are displayed
An experienced driver will find the strength to drive without music at least a few times a week. After all, not all of the car’s “sores” are displayed by indicators on the dashboard, but many are audible. And the sooner this happens, the cheaper the repair will cost. Especially when it comes to ‘wheel noise’. Details are on the AvtoVzglyad portal.
Started it up, warmed it up for a few minutes, turned up the music and got to work. We also have to stop by the gas station for coffee and gas station! This is the scheme used by ⅔ of city drivers who are used to driving a car, but not maintaining it. However, the older the car gets, the less often the formula ‘wash + refuel + go to a gas station once a year’ works. “Signs of wear” begin to appear, which an experienced driver will notice at a very early stage and remedy at a fraction of the cost of a neglected case. It’s just a matter of noticing the error and taking action to correct it in time. A striking example is the wheels and their numerous “tones”.
No matter how luxurious the soundproofing is, noises from the street are sure to enter the cabin. The chatter of nails, a puddle and just the rustle of tires can be heard even in the cabin of the S-class. You just have to listen to him. If the wheel is buzzing, in a spare minute it is still worth looking into the arc and examining the “questioning person.” If he “gave his vote,” the thing is unclean. Maybe it’s a small thing, maybe not. Let’s look at all the options.
The simplest and most common case of “increased noise” from tires is out of balance. A falling weight can cause the handlebars to move in a different circle, burning the rubber and eventually causing the handlebars to collapse. An annoying but minor malfunction, easily remedied at any tire shop for a thousand rubles. A damaged wheel alignment costs much more.
Parameters that are not adjusted in a timely manner will lead to tire replacement, increased load on the suspension and subsequent failure of various elements, all of which today stand like a cast-iron bridge. And that doesn’t include replacement work! However, the operation itself can sometimes be “pleasant”: for example, an alignment of cars from a not very mandatory German car manufacturer, carried out at an official dealer, can easily cost 30,000 – 40,000 rubles.
One day, on our long-suffering roads, the wheel bearing will begin to buzz. That’s not to be trifled with: the buzz will turn into a beep, and then (and very quickly!) it will simply freeze. We don’t think it’s necessary to explain how a wheel that gets stuck at high speed will turn out. There are two types of bearings in the hub: replaceable – when only the element itself is replaced – and non-replaceable, which go in the trash together with the hub. The price of the issue depends on the make and model, but this breakdown won’t cost anyone cheap.
The “saddest” sound is the “grenade”, also called a CV joint. Constant speed connection. If a strange noise only appears when you’re driving in a straight line and disappears when you make a turn, then we’ve arrived, get out your wallet. A worn-out unit, even in a used version with disassembly, is expensive, and disassembly and installation entail not only a lot of work for a mechanic, but also a mandatory wheel alignment. However, this is a fairly reliable unit that will remind you of itself in the second or third hundred thousand kilometers. Only the love of burning rubber can “correct the situation” – a “burnout” will shorten the life of the “grenade” several times. Isn’t that right, BMW enthusiasts?
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Started it up, warmed it up for a few minutes, turned up the music and got to work. We also have to stop by the gas station for coffee and gas station! This is the scheme used by ⅔ of city drivers who are used to driving a car, but not maintaining it. However, the older the car gets, the less often the formula ‘wash + refuel + go to a gas station once a year’ works. “Signs of wear” begin to appear, which an experienced driver will notice at a very early stage and remedy at a fraction of the cost of a neglected case. It’s just a matter of noticing the error and taking action to correct it in time. A striking example is the wheels and their numerous “tones”.
No matter how luxurious the soundproofing is, noises from the street are sure to enter the cabin. The chatter of nails, a puddle and just the rustle of tires can be heard even in the cabin of the S-class. You just have to listen to him. If the wheel is buzzing, in a spare minute it is still worth looking into the arc and examining the “questioning person.” If he “gave his vote,” the thing is unclean. Maybe it’s a small thing, maybe not. Let’s look at all the options.
The simplest and most common case of “increased noise” from tires is out of balance. A falling weight can cause the handlebars to move in a different circle, burning the rubber and eventually causing the handlebars to collapse. An annoying but minor malfunction, easily remedied at any tire shop for a thousand rubles. A damaged wheel alignment costs much more.
Parameters that are not adjusted in a timely manner will lead to tire replacement, increased load on the suspension and subsequent failure of various elements, all of which today stand like a cast-iron bridge. And that doesn’t include replacement work! However, the operation itself can sometimes be “pleasant”: for example, an alignment of cars from a not very mandatory German car manufacturer, carried out at an official dealer, can easily cost 30,000 – 40,000 rubles.
One day, on our long-suffering roads, the wheel bearing will begin to buzz. That’s not to be trifled with: the buzz will turn into a beep, and then (and very quickly!) it will simply freeze. We don’t think it’s necessary to explain how a wheel that gets stuck at high speed will turn out. There are two types of bearings in the hub: replaceable – when only the element itself is replaced – and non-replaceable, which go in the trash together with the hub. The price of the issue depends on the make and model, but this breakdown won’t cost anyone cheap.
The “saddest” sound is the “grenade”, also called a CV joint. Constant speed connection. If a strange noise only appears when you’re driving in a straight line and disappears when you make a turn, then we’ve arrived, take out your wallet. A worn-out unit, even in a used version with disassembly, is expensive, and disassembly and installation entail not only a lot of work for a mechanic, but also a mandatory wheel alignment. However, this is a fairly reliable unit that will remind you of itself in the second or third hundred thousand kilometers. Only the love of burning rubber can “correct the situation” – a “burnout” will shorten the life of the “grenade” several times. Isn’t that right, BMW enthusiasts?
Source: Avto Vzglyad
Donald Salinas is an experienced automobile journalist and writer for Div Bracket. He brings his readers the latest news and developments from the world of automobiles, offering a unique and knowledgeable perspective on the latest trends and innovations in the automotive industry.
