Lon Terry Posted May 15, 2004 Share Posted May 15, 2004 First time - and thanks for the opportunity. Lexus 400, 2000, has a noise from about 30 MPH that is a level above the tires hitting the pavement. Those of you that have lived in an old house, that could hear the wind howling, this is somewhat the noise I hear, however the decible level and velocity is constant, and does not vary with speed. Silly, but if musical terms could be applied, the tires hitting the road being "soprano", the noise I hear would be a close, "alto." Any thoughts? Thanks, Lon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98 LS Posted May 15, 2004 Share Posted May 15, 2004 Let's see ........... Do you think it "is" the tires or something unrelated to the tires? If so .......... Make and model of tires? Cold air pressure? Any unususal wear patterns? If not .......... more clues please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lon Terry Posted May 16, 2004 Author Share Posted May 16, 2004 Since I can hear tire noise, I think this is in some way related to air flow, or some moving part noise, being transferred, to audible, and giving the sound of air flow. Tires are new, (experienced same noise with old set) and cold air pressure is 32. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jschunke Posted May 17, 2004 Share Posted May 17, 2004 Are the new tires the same brand as the old? Has the car always made the noise? If its a wind noise then it could be a bad door or window seal. There are tricks in locating bad seals. If its always been there then maybe your just more sensitive to the sound than others. For instance I find the road noise on my 93 LS excessive but most others don't notice it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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