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#12 of 16 Re: Mitsubishi outlander noise [20vcq] by batman47 Nov 01, 2009 (4:23 am)
Replying to: 20vcq (Oct 31, 2009 11:45 am) I think there is some information in this forum about that groaning/ flapping noise.   The frequency of this noise increases when the vehicle increases speed. Above let’s say 70 miles the noise is mixed with the engine and wind noise. Internal failing of the tire/rubber layers is the main causes of these distressing noises. Originally the dealer and I myself blamed this noise on some mechanical faults, including the transmission or the wheel bearings. The mechanics even changed the bearing of the wheel that in his and my opinion was the cause of the noise (all without any success). After some telephone calls to the technical advisory the mechanics took all the tires (and wheels) from the vehicle and replaced them with the wheels and tires from a similar vehicle in the show room and went for a drive. When I saw the mechanics coming back from the test with a big smile on his face I knew that the tires were the problem. That same day I bought a set of 4 new tires and everything ran OK until I sold my vehicle. Replies to this message: comem47 (Nov 01, 2009 9:04 am) toomanyfumes (Nov 02, 2009 2:40 pm)
#13 of 16 Re: Mitsubishi outlander noise [batman47] by comem47 Nov 01, 2009 (9:04 am)
Replying to: batman47 (Nov 01, 2009 4:23 am) I've seen and experienced this over and over again . Usually the OEM tires are crap and you don't really get many miles before the whup-whup sounds start. I recently replaced the rear Firestone OEM tires on my wife's Malibu (fronts were replaced earlier with another brand due to a sidewall accident). I told her I couldn't believe how she was putting up with the noise. All quiet now (all 4 tires are now the same). We earlier had an identical experience when we owned both a Dodge Dakota and Dodge Durango, both equipped with Goodyear Wrangles as OEM tires. When we switched to Michelin LTX tires (and later the same Michelin made for SEARS) the noise immediately went away and we never got those sounds with the Michelins (and their successor Michelins) as both sets were only replaced after a good long life . Replies to this message: toomanyfumes (Nov 02, 2009 2:40 pm)
#14 of 16 Re: Mitsubishi outlander noise [comem47] by toomanyfumes Nov 02, 2009 (2:40 pm)
Replying to: comem47 (Nov 01, 2009 9:04 am) My parent's Grand Prix GT did the same thing. Whenever I drove it, I would ask them how they could stand the noise. They didn't even notice it. When they finally replaced the OEM tires, they couldn't believe how quiet the car was.
#15 of 16 Re: Mitsubishi outlander noise [20vcq] by rcpax Nov 17, 2009 (8:26 pm)
Replying to: 20vcq (Oct 31, 2009 11:45 am) How did you arrange the warranty? Did they give you discount on the new set? I have confirmed that the flapping noise and steer vibrations was due to tire warping. How does warranty work for tires? Does it need to be replaced by the dealer or is any tire place carrying Goodyears okay? Replies to this message: 20vcq (Nov 25, 2009 11:04 am)
#16 of 16 Re: Mitsubishi outlander noise [rcpax] by 20vcq Nov 25, 2009 (11:04 am)
Replying to: rcpax (Nov 17, 2009 8:26 pm) I had just driven off the lot - so to speak. The dealer had I noticed it before hand would have replaced the tires. They contacted a local Good year dealer Fountain Tire, and they checked the tires - found them warped and ordered new ones under the tire warrantee.

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