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Offline Mighty_G

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Have I been told a porky about 'scrubbed' tyres ?
« 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
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Re: Have I been told a porky about 'scrubbed' tyres ?
« Reply #1 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
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Offline Dannyavw

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Re: Have I been told a porky about 'scrubbed' tyres ?
« Reply #2 on: 09 January 2012, 20:04 »
We see this on a daily basis but like what was said before dunlops are usually to blame
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Offline Mighty_G

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Re: Have I been told a porky about 'scrubbed' tyres ?
« Reply #3 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)
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Re: Have I been told a porky about 'scrubbed' tyres ?
« Reply #4 on: 09 January 2012, 20:22 »
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Re: Have I been told a porky about 'scrubbed' tyres ?
« Reply #5 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)
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Offline Jimble

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Re: Have I been told a porky about 'scrubbed' tyres ?
« Reply #6 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:
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Re: Have I been told a porky about 'scrubbed' tyres ?
« Reply #7 on: 09 January 2012, 20:49 »
Rear's can be adjusted no?  :undecided:  Maybe help stop the wear?
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Re: Have I been told a porky about 'scrubbed' tyres ?
« Reply #8 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 !)
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Offline Hurdy

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Re: Have I been told a porky about 'scrubbed' tyres ?
« Reply #9 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:
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