Falken FK452's --> Tire Noise/Hum at 2500 miles, or Wheels Bearings Going Out??

deanmc · 08-10-2010, 12:27 AM

I need some help. For those that have Falken FK452s, are you experiencing loud tire noise at low speeds? I'm getting a loud noise at low speeds around ~20mph that goes away as I accelerate. The sound comes back when braking and seems to peak at around 20mph. On very smooth paved surfaces like parking lots, the tire noise is really loud.

Tires in front are 235/35/19 and have about 2500 miles on them, and I checked but no bubbles, separation, or uneven wear. Pressure set at 34-36. Is this normal for FK452's, or are my wheel bearings on their way out? How can you tell if wheel bearing need to be replaced?

joec500 · 08-10-2010, 01:12 AM

I have the same exact tire on my fronts with about 5k miles and they are fine. I had these tires on my Audi as well without any issues.

SnMalone · 08-10-2010, 02:56 AM

The same for me, falken fk452 235 front and 265 rear no issues at all.

LOLrance · 08-10-2010, 03:00 AM

jack up the car and "wiggle" the wheels. If there is any play in the wheels (and it'll be very obvious), you're wheel bearings need to be replaced.

will1968 · 08-10-2010, 04:30 AM

Had this with all the falken fk452 tyres I've had they do seem to be a loud tyre, but using Nexen N3000 now and no tyre noise and just as much grip as the falken's.

deanmc · 08-10-2010, 11:39 AM

Thanks for all the input, I'll try wiggling the wheels tonight. I swear my previous Kumho Ecstas were way quieter than these Falkens.

I really hope it's not the bearings giving...I think they're covered under the CPO warranty, but I'd have to return my car back to stock height. Ugh.

Bartman619 · 08-10-2010, 07:45 PM

i notice most uni-directional tires get noisy as that wear down. i had Toyo T1 r's and Falken Ziex 512, and Nitto 555's...all unidirectional and once they star to wear down they started to get pretty noisy. To the OP, try swapping out the original tires and wheel and take the car for and drive to see if it's still has the same noise.

rg87 · 08-10-2010, 07:47 PM

The falken fk452's are a very loud tire. I had them on my E46, didn't get that many miles out of them. Switched to some pirelli pzero nero's and they are a much better tire. Quiet tire, good grip.

08-10-2010, 12:27 AM	#1
deanmc Captain 64 Rep 878 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (15) Garage List 2006 325i [10.00]	Falken FK452's --> Tire Noise/Hum at 2500 miles, or Wheels Bearings Going Out?? I need some help. For those that have Falken FK452s, are you experiencing loud tire noise at low speeds? I'm getting a loud noise at low speeds around ~20mph that goes away as I accelerate. The sound comes back when braking and seems to peak at around 20mph. On very smooth paved surfaces like parking lots, the tire noise is really loud. Tires in front are 235/35/19 and have about 2500 miles on them, and I checked but no bubbles, separation, or uneven wear. Pressure set at 34-36. Is this normal for FK452's, or are my wheel bearings on their way out? How can you tell if wheel bearing need to be replaced? __________________ Last edited by deanmc; 08-10-2010 at 01:27 AM..
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08-10-2010, 01:12 AM	#2
joec500 Brigadier General 125 Rep 3,004 Posts Drives: it has 4 wheels Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (10)	I have the same exact tire on my fronts with about 5k miles and they are fine. I had these tires on my Audi as well without any issues.
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SnMalone Second Lieutenant 29 Rep 246 Posts Drives: SG 09 E91 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Austria iTrader: (0)	The same for me, falken fk452 235 front and 265 rear no issues at all. __________________ -- SG 09 E91 --
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LOLrance The Law. 301 Rep 14,283 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SF / OC iTrader: (17)	jack up the car and "wiggle" the wheels. If there is any play in the wheels (and it'll be very obvious), you're wheel bearings need to be replaced. __________________
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will1968 Private First Class 8 Rep 158 Posts Drives: F32 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: UK iTrader: (4)	Had this with all the falken fk452 tyres I've had they do seem to be a loud tyre, but using Nexen N3000 now and no tyre noise and just as much grip as the falken's.
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08-10-2010, 11:39 AM	#6
deanmc Captain 64 Rep 878 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (15) Garage List 2006 325i [10.00]	Thanks for all the input, I'll try wiggling the wheels tonight. I swear my previous Kumho Ecstas were way quieter than these Falkens. I really hope it's not the bearings giving...I think they're covered under the CPO warranty, but I'd have to return my car back to stock height. Ugh. __________________
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08-10-2010, 07:45 PM	#7
Bartman619 Captain 25 Rep 701 Posts Drives: Bimmer Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: SDCA iTrader: (2)	i notice most uni-directional tires get noisy as that wear down. i had Toyo T1 r's and Falken Ziex 512, and Nitto 555's...all unidirectional and once they star to wear down they started to get pretty noisy. To the OP, try swapping out the original tires and wheel and take the car for and drive to see if it's still has the same noise.
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08-10-2010, 07:47 PM	#8
rg87 Lieutenant 51 Rep 513 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (1)	The falken fk452's are a very loud tire. I had them on my E46, didn't get that many miles out of them. Switched to some pirelli pzero nero's and they are a much better tire. Quiet tire, good grip.
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