ngking1

I just got new SI rims installed on my Civic Ex and it makes this weird noise. The tires were used and the rims were used but are in mint condition. Anyone know why?

chris_v2

tires are cupped. Or in other words.. bad tires.

ngking1

well, the tires are only used for like 3 months.. could it be the tire wear was different on the other car?

DumbasSi

The wheels and tires were mine and I assure you, not bad. Maybe worn yes, but they are 4 months old now and I put almost 10,000k's on them.

I noticed that those tires (Falken Ziex 512) made a little bit more noise then the stock tires (Michelin) my Si came with. Some tires different tread patterns can cause more road noise then others. The tires my old EX had were very, very quiet and you may not be used to the sound yet. It's colder now too and the rubber stiffens up alot. Also remember that they are a much lower profile then the tires your EX came with. Lower profile means a stiffer sidewall and usually more noise. My snow tires sound like truck tires compared to those Falkens.

k_r_a_c_k_e_r

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my 512's make a bit of noise too.

Pyro

just drive in VTEC you won't hear it anymore =)

k_r_a_c_k_e_r

iTrader: (3)

lol.