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Tyre Making Noise When Driving A Truck What Different Sounds Mean
Those who drive trucks know how much sound their vehicles make. Engine rumbles like BRRRR. Gears slide with a soft shhhh. Cabin rattles on rough roads. But there’s one noise most drivers don’t hearken to when driving. - tyres. Yes, it’s true, those rubber rings rolling beneath you create their own music. And not just one sound but multiple!
In this blog, Amigo Tyres will discuss the most common tyre noises you hear when driving a truck on the road. We want to help you understand what each sound means; what it’s trying to warn you about. So that next time you hear something from tyres, you know exactly what to check.
Let’s start.
What Different Tyre Noises Do You Hear When Driving?
The following are some tyre sounds that you should pay attention to while driving your truck:
High-pitch squeal
Noticing a high-pitched, loud squeak, mostly when you turn, begin moving or press the brakes? This type of noise is usually an indication of under-inflated tyres. Rubber is stretching more than it should and slips against the road surface. Other occasions that cause high-pitch squeal can be from worn tread edges or tyres that have not been rotated in a long time.
Constant humming or whirring
Here is one of the largest of truck tyre noises one may notice when driving - a monotonous hmmmmmm which increases with velocity. Although some hum is normal, excessive hum usually indicates that the tread has worn unevenly. Resulting in cupping or scalloping shapes.
It can also be an indication of worn suspension elements that are causing tyres to remain flat on the road. Hum rising and falling rhythmically? It’s almost always irregular wear.
Heavy thumping or rhythmic bump-bump
Some drivers feel and hear bump-bump-bump when driving their trucks. It’s frequently indicative of a flat spot. This occurs when the tyres are parked for days in cold weather or when an unexpected brake lock-up causes part of the tread to flatten.
In some cases, this thump becomes more severe. It could lead to a burst tyre belt. Once the layers of inner steel are torn apart, tyre gets out of shape and forms a deadly wobble. This is the sound one should never ignore.
Grinding or growling sound
A growl which seems to be nearly metal rubbing - grrrrrrr - is hardly a tyre problem in itself. It normally indicates that wheel bearings are wearing out. Worn bearings cause the wheel assembly to rotate unevenly. Thus, tyre produces this type of noise when driving.
If not paid much attention to, this might cause a lock-up or even wheel detachment. When the growl increases in intensity as you turn, just take it as an archetypal bearing-warning signal.
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Flapping or slapping sound
This tyre noise sounds as if you’re hitting the road with something- flap-flap-flap. It can be brought on by loose rubber. Tread beginning to peel off or chunk of tyre getting destroyed by a pothole are some known examples. A flapping or slapping sound can also be a low-air-pressure problem where sidewalls flex too much and slap the ground.
Drivers carrying heavy loads are especially prone to this type of noise since their tyres have not been inflated according to the weight.
Whistling or air-wooshing noise
Sometimes, truck drivers may hear a light, windy whoosh sound coming out of their tyres. Although this may be harmless, it may indicate an issue with the tyre valve, rim seal or a small puncture causing air to escape. Even the slightest leakage when under heavy loads and high speeds will result in an explosion.
If whooshing gets higher when driving next to barriers or walls, it could also be the tread pattern causing the aerodynamic noise. An indication that your tyres are about to wear out.
Visit Amigo Tyres To Deal With Different Types of Noises
Alright, we talked about some noises one should pay attention to when driving a truck on Australian roads. No matter what sound you’re hearing, just don’t ignore it. Remember, they are the first warning sign of bigger issues. Catching them early will save you in the long run from costly repairs and dangerous breakdowns.
Amigo Tyres specialise in diagnosing exactly what your tyres are trying to tell you. Pressure checks to alignment and balancing to full tyre replacements - our team makes certain every drive feels flawless, safe, and quiet.
Contact us at 07 3519 6491 to learn about our tyre services including tyre sales in Rocklea!
