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Message started by youngde811 on 08/06/16 at 10:27:32

Title: Tire whine
Post by youngde811 on 08/06/16 at 10:27:32

Hi. Stock 2014 S40, 3250 miles. I've noticed lately some whine from the tires as I'm cornering at speed. I've double-checked the tire pressure and it's correct as per the manual (29 front, 33 rear I think). The only difference between now and three months ago is I'm a slightly better rider and have more confidence in the curves (still less than 12 months experience). I don't recall hearing this in the past.

Normal or something to be concerned about? Thanks.

Title: Re: Tire whine
Post by ohiomoto on 08/06/16 at 12:44:18

I get the whine. My rear tire has a flat spot and then it's feathers on the sides. Time for new rubber anyway.

Title: Re: Tire whine
Post by Dave on 08/06/16 at 14:43:31

My tires whine when the bike is leaned over.....as the tire wears the tread blocks get a bit angular, and they start to sing.

Title: Re: Tire whine
Post by youngde811 on 08/06/16 at 20:28:20

Cool. Yep, that's exactly when mine sing. When the bike is leaned over. Thanks!

Title: Re: Tire whine
Post by youngde811 on 08/06/16 at 21:03:49

By the way, what kind of mileage will the stock tires give me? The bike is garage kept and gets ridden, on average, at least five days per week. A mix of stop/go and country riding. No highway. Thanks...

Title: Re: Tire whine
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 08/06/16 at 22:08:58

Like tires on the car. When I was young, they didn't last very long. Cars didn't last long, either.
I got five thousand miles, but they felt slimy, ready to wash out, so, corners weren't real fast.

Title: Re: Tire whine
Post by Dave on 08/07/16 at 03:44:41

Most front tire will last through 2 rear tires.

The stock IRC tire isn't great, and even the low cost Shinko tires are an upgrade.

Title: Re: Tire whine
Post by Kris01 on 08/07/16 at 09:33:11

My stock IRC tires only lasted 5000 miles. I've got Pirellis now that look like they will run MUCH longer than that.