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Old 06-18-11, 08:51 AM
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I have an IS 250 and have steadily been noticing the front end sound more and more noisy (road noise roar type sound). It is most prominenet below 20 MPH. I recently changed the brakes and turned the rotors and assumed it was the pads dragging, but it seems to be getting worse, and I can feel it in the wheel. I changed the tires a year ago, but did not notice any noise at that time. Could this possibly be an alignement issue, a breakpad/rotor issue, or bearing issue? Anyone had this problem? Just curious
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Old 06-18-11, 09:32 AM
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you might want to post this in the 2IS section as you'll likely find more help there.
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Old 06-18-11, 10:48 AM
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It could be that your tires are getting older so they make more noise. This is very evident when using summer tires. Thats why I stopped. They are whisper quiet when new then as they age every time you are coming into a light you get this whirling noise
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