Anyone running these tires? I'm getting an oscillating hum/whine.
60-70, comes from the passenger side
70-80, comes from the drivers side

The overall loudness of the tires is fine, but the oscillating sound bothers me. Just wondering if anyone else has the same experience.

Quick checklist:
235/45/R17
The sound is easier to hear on smooth, quiet roads.
Tires are new, alignment done -- specs can be provided.
Tried various pressures.
Ensured the lugs were torqued properly.
No noise on stock wheels.

 

i have the same tires i they do hum a little but i dont hear it much it might be because i just came off a set of pradas and they were a lot louder

 

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I don't notice any oscillating noise.

 

No worries. I did search, but wanted to hear more from fellow Suby owners. A few people mentioned (jokingly) that it sounded like a wheel bearing was going out. Overall, I didn't see too many complaints though.

 

If you're able to, try rotating the tires and see if that makes a difference. Remember that they are directional, so Front Right to Back Right, Front Left to Back Left.

This will tell you if it is a wheel/tire issue or something with the car.

 

My buddy has them on his Mazdaspeed 6. Yes they do hum at certain speeds, but the performance is worth the noise. Solution is to drive with the windows down or music up

All joking aside these tires have awesome ultimate grip in both wet and dry conditions. The tire wear through the life cycle has been excellent for this rating tire. There were never any tram-lining problems on the freeway, and its an attractive tread pattern.

 

I think his concern was with the oscillating pitch of the hum, not the hum itself.

 

I'm going to rotate them or try them on another WRX.

Yes, the increased noise amplitude isn't that bad, although it does drown out the beautiful exhaust sound! It's the hum that lasts 1-2 secs, goes away for 1-2 secs, comes back, etc. And the fact that it shifts sides depending on the speed. At least that's how my ears perceive it. Harmonics can be deceiving.

 

My friend has them on his 04, I believe they hummed and grinded.

 

coming from the RE070's, these tires grip like mad, not as jittery, and no i don't notice any humming either. only 3 weeks on the car, so my feedback might change later...

 

I just got these tires delivered today and can't wait to feel the difference. I'll have post back later once I get em on and test em out

 

i had them on my old car and i loved them

 

I did notice a increase in noise from switching from azenis st-115's, but they are known for being very quiet.

 

i just had star specs installed, and i hear the oscillating sound. i can't really hear it until after 70mph when i have my window open and my radio on. but it oscillates so quickly that it usually just sounds like one flat hum if i don't pay attention to it.