#1: Whistle after swapping alloys to vortex Author: sicskate, Location: Margate, KentPosted: Fri Feb 11, 2011 1:19 pm ---- I've just fitted my vortex wheels, but straight away I've noticed a whistle noise coming from both front wheels.
I've got new flat style wheel bolts
Wheels have have new tyres and are all balanced up.
Any suggestions?
#2: Re: Whistle after swapping alloys to vortex Author: MattyP, Location: PlymouthPosted: Fri Feb 11, 2011 1:24 pm ---- I've got the same problem mate and from both front wheels, unfortunately I go no idea either what it could be, if you find out can you let me know mate
#3: Re: Whistle after swapping alloys to vortex Author: sicskate, Location: Margate, KentPosted: Fri Feb 11, 2011 3:57 pm ---- Anyone?
#4: Re: Whistle after swapping alloys to vortex Author: Arthur_Daley, Location: Ramsgate - SE KentPosted: Fri Feb 11, 2011 5:10 pm ---- Is the whistle constant?
#5: Re: Whistle after swapping alloys to vortex Author: sicskate, Location: Margate, KentPosted: Fri Feb 11, 2011 5:32 pm ---- Yes, when breaking it kind of sounds like the engine losing revs (but it's not).
I'm taking it to work tomorrow so hopefully I can investigate further.
#6: Re: Whistle after swapping alloys to vortex Author: sicskate, Location: Margate, KentPosted: Sat Feb 12, 2011 2:12 am ---- Just had it on the ramp at work.
I can't see any signs of rubbing, the wheel spins freely, bearing is quiet.
I haven't got a clue.
#7: Re: Whistle after swapping alloys to vortex Author: tomd0801754, Location: MoscowPosted: Sat Feb 12, 2011 2:36 am ---- Are the bolts the correct bolts?
#8: Re: Whistle after swapping alloys to vortex Author: sicskate, Location: Margate, KentPosted: Sat Feb 12, 2011 3:08 am ---- They are all new flat style bolts.
Are there two types of the flat style?
#9: Re: Whistle after swapping alloys to vortex Author: NorthantsBen, Location: Raunds, NorthamptonshirePosted: Sat Feb 12, 2011 3:26 am ---- Just an idea but if there bigger wheels than before could it be bearing noise if there worn? Ie bigger wheel mor strain? Just a option that's all.
#10: Re: Whistle after swapping alloys to vortex Author: sicskate, Location: Margate, KentPosted: Sat Feb 12, 2011 3:34 am ---- Nope, I had 17s on before with the same size tyre, unless these weigh ALOT more?
#11: Re: Whistle after swapping alloys to vortex Author: richpowell91, Location: Melton Mowbray LeicestershirePosted: Sat Feb 12, 2011 4:56 am ---- Might be a long shot but do you have the plastic wind deflector clipped on the front wishbones? I was told that they can cause a whistling noise. If you do have them on might be worth just unclipping them and going for a drive to see if the noise goes.
#12: Re: Whistle after swapping alloys to vortex Author: sicskate, Location: Margate, KentPosted: Sat Feb 12, 2011 5:09 am ---- I've never fitted any, but could be. Where in the arch could it be?
#13: Re: Whistle after swapping alloys to vortex Author: ExoVyper, Location: Waiting for the tugboats to push me into port (Whitehaven)Posted: Sat Feb 12, 2011 5:43 am ----
sicskate wrote:
Nope, I had 17s on before with the same size tyre, unless these weigh ALOT more?
i don't know what wheels you hade on before but when i was selling my vortexs i weighed them for shipping and each one was a whopping 20KG with the tyre on O.o
#14: Re: Whistle after swapping alloys to vortex Author: sicskate, Location: Margate, KentPosted: Sat Feb 12, 2011 12:30 pm ---- I think I have a sticky piston on the NSR caliper, I'm wondering if this could be my noise??
Anyone know if they are easy(ish) to service?
I replaced my rear pads 2 months back, so I know how to wind the piston in.
#15: Re: Whistle after swapping alloys to vortex Author: sicskate, Location: Margate, KentPosted: Sun Feb 13, 2011 5:00 am ---- Or could over tight wheel bolts cause this?
#16: Re: Whistle after swapping alloys to vortex Author: tomd0801754, Location: MoscowPosted: Sun Feb 13, 2011 5:05 am ---- I don't know what type of bolts Vortex take. But there will be flat and tapered. Someone will conifrm which ones are for Vortex.
#17: Re: Whistle after swapping alloys to vortex Author: Steve206, Location: UKPosted: Sun Feb 13, 2011 5:06 am ---- Does the noise get louder with speed? Is there a good amount of tread on the tyres?
#18: Re: Whistle after swapping alloys to vortex Author: sicskate, Location: Margate, KentPosted: Sun Feb 13, 2011 6:45 am ---- Tyres are very good 6mm all over.
It gets louder as the car slows. But breaking doesn't effect it.
I'm wondering if it could be a driveshaft, but all boots are sealed.
Spinning the wheel whilst on the ramp doesn't make any noise.
It gets louder as the car slows. But breaking doesn't effect it.
I'm wondering if it could be a driveshaft, but all boots are sealed.
Spinning the wheel whilst on the ramp doesn't make any noise.
Hi,
Did you ever find out this problem?
My car has just started whistling at me for some reason, checked it all over and cant see anything wrong :\ totally confussed.
#20: Re: Whistle after swapping alloys to vortex Author: sicskate, Location: Margate, KentPosted: Mon Apr 04, 2011 12:55 pm ---- Tyre was fitted in the wrong direction & wasn't balanced.
#21: Re: Whistle after swapping alloys to vortex Author: Seabook, Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2011 12:59 pm ----
sicskate wrote:
Tyre was fitted in the wrong direction......
who fit the tyre?
can't believe a tyre fitter can made this mistake
#22: Re: Whistle after swapping alloys to vortex Author: sicskate, Location: Margate, KentPosted: Mon Apr 04, 2011 1:23 pm ---- Was like it when I bought them.
I had 3 os tyres and 1 ns tyres.
I just had a os tyre removed and turned around.
#23: Re: Whistle after swapping alloys to vortex Author: cu8ey, Location: toronto, bishop aucklandPosted: Tue Apr 05, 2011 2:39 am ---- lol oook well i know thats not my issues as had these wheels on a while.
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