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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Rolling noise

This section covers Volkswagen Golf Mk7 tyre rolling noise: general notes on tyre noise generation and flat spots caused by locked-wheel braking.

Questions & answers

Rolling noise — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

What causes rolling noise on the Golf Mk7?
Tyre pattern, road surface and tyre wear all contribute. Some tyre designs are inherently louder. Comparing with a known-good tyre of the same type helps diagnosis.
Handling problems
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General notes on tyre noise
Tyre noise that can be heard by the human ear is caused by vibrations which are transmitted by the air from the source of the sound to our ears. ...