Squeaky tyres - is there such a thing?

[jimc91]

So driving around with the window open I can hear what I can only describe as a squeaky sound coming from the right front wheel area, it’s not all the time, goes when I speed up, sometimes only occurs when I turn the steering wheel to the left, doesn’t happen when stationary. The only work I’ve had done recently is new tyres all round (cross climate 2’s). I’ve taken the wheel off, nothing rubbing. I wondered if it’s something to do with the new rubber not yet bedded in, any thoughts?

 

[Dundee_Kev]

Have you checked the tyre pressure?

 

[jimc91]

Have you checked the tyre pressure?

I’ve got them at 42, the badge by the door says 44, do you think that would make much difference?

 

[Dundee_Kev]

For test purposes, stick a few extra psi in the tyre. If it goes quiet, then you know it's the tyre. You could pop some tyre dressing on the tyre and reset the pressure and hopefully that will act as a lubricant and keep the noise away

 

[jimc91]

For test purposes, stick a few extra psi in the tyre. If it goes quiet, then you know it's the tyre. You could pop some tyre dressing on the tyre and reset the pressure and hopefully that will act as a lubricant and keep the noise away

Will do, it’s also been very hot here lately so again I did wonder if that’s affecting the tyre pressures