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Title: Have I been told a porky about 'scrubbed' tyres ?
Post by: Mighty_G on 09 January 2012, 19:54

All,

Got my Mk6 when they first came out, and loved it ever since, however about 4 months ago there started a whirring noise coming from the rear which I thought was wheel bearings. Took it into the local VW dealership to be told it was the tyres which have apparently naturally become 'scrubbed' ina  way that causes the noise.

I was dubious but they were adamant, so I took it as read. However I've only now got to looking on the forum and can't see anyone else complaining - so have I been told a load of b*llocks ??

any help / advice appreciated


Paul

Title: Re: Have I been told a porky about 'scrubbed' tyres ?
Post by: Jimmymature on 09 January 2012, 19:56

Quote from: Mighty_G on 09 January 2012, 19:54

All,

Got my Mk6 when they first came out, and loved it ever since, however about 4 months ago there started a whirring noise coming from the rear which I thought was wheel bearings. Took it into the local VW dealership to be told it was the tyres which have apparently naturally become 'scrubbed' ina  way that causes the noise.

I was dubious but they were adamant, so I took it as read. However I've only now got to looking on the forum and can't see anyone else complaining - so have I been told a load of b*llocks ??

any help / advice appreciated


Paul

Same noise, same answer mate.  Dunlop tyres no doubt?


Cheers,

Jim

Title: Re: Have I been told a porky about 'scrubbed' tyres ?
Post by: Dannyavw on 09 January 2012, 20:04

We see this on a daily basis but like what was said before dunlops are usually to blame

Title: Re: Have I been told a porky about 'scrubbed' tyres ?
Post by: Mighty_G on 09 January 2012, 20:06

Bridgestone, guess its the car thats the problem. Highly annoying as I do about 3k miles a month,

its put me off getting another golf (due to replace in 5 months)

Title: Re: Have I been told a porky about 'scrubbed' tyres ?
Post by: richw911 on 09 January 2012, 20:22

Spot wear

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=92328.0

Title: Re: Have I been told a porky about 'scrubbed' tyres ?
Post by: Mighty_G on 09 January 2012, 20:29

thanks rich, thats it for definite then, so so so annoying !!

Sad thing is its going to be bye bye GTI and hello Mondeo (or something else as awful)

Title: Re: Have I been told a porky about 'scrubbed' tyres ?
Post by: Jimble on 09 January 2012, 20:48

I'm sure Keithuk posted some pictures of tyres with this issue but i think it was an issue that could be sorted, not 100% though.


Keith where are you?............... :grin:

Title: Re: Have I been told a porky about 'scrubbed' tyres ?
Post by: Rhyso on 09 January 2012, 20:49

Rear's can be adjusted no?  :undecided:  Maybe help stop the wear?

Title: Re: Have I been told a porky about 'scrubbed' tyres ?
Post by: Mighty_G on 09 January 2012, 20:51

Quote from: Rhyso on 09 January 2012, 20:49

Rear's can be adjusted no?  :undecided:  Maybe help stop the wear?

apparently not, only new ones installed and I can't fork out for tyres that are otherwise perfectly fine (and paid for by the lease company !)

Title: Re: Have I been told a porky about 'scrubbed' tyres ?
Post by: Hurdy on 09 January 2012, 21:36

If they are nearly new you could always have them shaved at around £10 a corner. Usually done to road legal track tyres but I can't see why you couldn't get normal road tyres done too. :smiley:

Title: Re: Have I been told a porky about 'scrubbed' tyres ?
Post by: stu79 on 09 January 2012, 21:36

I have the same problem, thought it was shot bearings until I read this. Seems at its worst at around 50mph on smooth quiet roads.

I have Dunlops too.

Title: Re: Have I been told a porky about 'scrubbed' tyres ?
Post by: C3PO on 10 January 2012, 18:00

I have this issue too, and yes I run Dunlops. Was told you can have the set up adjusted, but then your handling will suffer.

Just turn the music up, and then you cannot hear it :smiley:

Title: Re: Have I been told a porky about 'scrubbed' tyres ?
Post by: Jimmymature on 10 January 2012, 18:04

Quote from: C3PO on 10 January 2012, 18:00

I have this issue too, and yes I run Dunlops. Was told you can have the set up adjusted, but then your handling will suffer.

Just turn the music up, and then you cannot hear it :smiley:

My tyres need replacing soon so I'm staying clear on the Dunlops, probobly get GoodYear or Conti's.


Jim

Title: Re: Have I been told a porky about 'scrubbed' tyres ?
Post by: JamesR27 on 12 January 2012, 19:01

I can recommend the goodyears. I got them cheaper than the continentals. They have seemed to have made the tyre rumble from the dunlops better and the ride seems firm but fair now. On the dunlops I always found it was more harsh than my MK5 which was on bridgestones.