Ok, I have new Falken F452s and they are pretty quiet, but I've noticed a very faint hum or whine when at speed. I'm guessing it is due to the fact that I have less than 30 miles on the tires. Perhaps my toe-in could be off though? I haven't had it aligned because it tracks fine, handles fine, and drives straight as an arrow. Any thoughts?

 

God willing I will have my new 20s with 452's on before the Dragon and will let you know. I was anxious about that when I purchased, but the reviews and thread pattern are so great that even if they are a little louder, I can deal

John

 

Mine are very quiet, but then again, I'm used to a Tahoe with mudders. Well almost. And my little crappy Ranger with $70 big tires!

 

great looking car!!

 

Thanks Man!

 

Ok, 1500 miles on the Falkens, they drive straight and track nice.
But, starting at ~ 45 MPH I get a "thrum" with a 1 1/2 second period. What I mean is it goes "thrum...thrum...thrum...".
It DOES NOT change with speed.
It DOES NOT do it on all road surfaces.
It DOES NOT shake the steering wheel.
IT DOES NOT seem to be tire hum.
It feels like it might be coming from the rear.
I have had all 4 re-balanced. No change.

I will (finally) install the stabilizer in the morning to see if there is any change.

And I'll slip it into Neutral at 70 to see if there is any change too.

It's the strangest thing...

I respectfully wait for any help?

 

I have had SIMILAR issues with mine, but I also discovered another issue in the process. I knew the falken were riding too rough and loud and took it back to the shop, they found a flat spot in the wheel that I need to get fixed, but I am truly wondering if this will solve the problem. I have not read this about these tires from other reviews, maybe something to do with the XF and the tires together? I only get it from about 50-80MPH, once I have the wheel fixed and can put some miles on, I will let you know what I find out.

John

 

Thanks, pal. I'll be waiting...