Just changed from A/S on 16" wheels to M/S on 15" wheels for winter. On first trip around town there's quite a bit of grinding/groaning noise coming from the front wheels, but maybe more on the right side (passenger). This noise wasn't there on the A/S tires and wheels. This is at all speeds, and also maybe in reverse...
The M/S have noticeable cupping. 205/65/15 (1 of 4 brand new)
The A/S are 205/55, which is approx. 3% smaller diameter than OEM specs... Shorty after installing it snowed, and I noticed that the brakes lock-up when the brake pedal is fully depressed when trying to slide to a stop (causes judders). However, it seems that in snowless/iceless conditions, the lock-up doesn't occur.
The M/S rims were very dusty (old mud?) and had some rust before I put them on. Should I take them off and clean them? And also clean my rotors while I'm there?
Maybe the cupping of the M/S is causing this, or the ~3% difference in the 205/55's caused some permanent damage? It seems like a caliper is sticking... Maybe the change of tires wore out whatever amount of pads that I thought I had left.... :roll:?
Any ideas?
Thanks
The M/S have noticeable cupping. 205/65/15 (1 of 4 brand new)
The A/S are 205/55, which is approx. 3% smaller diameter than OEM specs... Shorty after installing it snowed, and I noticed that the brakes lock-up when the brake pedal is fully depressed when trying to slide to a stop (causes judders). However, it seems that in snowless/iceless conditions, the lock-up doesn't occur.
The M/S rims were very dusty (old mud?) and had some rust before I put them on. Should I take them off and clean them? And also clean my rotors while I'm there?
Maybe the cupping of the M/S is causing this, or the ~3% difference in the 205/55's caused some permanent damage? It seems like a caliper is sticking... Maybe the change of tires wore out whatever amount of pads that I thought I had left.... :roll:?
Any ideas?
Thanks