Noise when turning

2012 AUDI A3
10,000 MILES • 2.0L • TURBO • 2WD • MANUAL
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GAVIN
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Hi all,
I wonder if you can advise me. when i turn my car left or right i can hear a slight humming/grinding noise at low speeds normal speeds everything is fine. I have changed new brake disks and pads and new CV joints and new front wheel bearings and hub, but still have the issue.
Aug 5, 2017 at 7:09 AM
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Hello,

It sounds like it could be uneven tire wear patters. Can you check out this guide and get back to us please?

Rotate the tires to fix.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-car-tires-work

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken

Aug 7, 2017 at 11:12 AM
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GAVIN
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Hi Ken, thank you very much for your message.

I have checked the tires as you have suggested and I can see that there is wear on the outside wall on the passenger tire. I am unable to swap this with a spare tire as I do not have one with my car (repair kit only). As for the drivers side the tire is brand new. do you really think that this noise/issue I am having is down to the bad tire?

Thanks,

Gavin
Aug 8, 2017 at 1:04 AM
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Can you take a picture of the tire tread and upload it?
Aug 8, 2017 at 2:05 PM
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GAVIN
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Hi Ken,

Apologies in late responding to you. As i have not been able to see where this issue is as was not sure if its dangerious i have booked it in today with an AUDI/VW specialist and after speaking with them not long ago they have informed me that the tyre on the drivers side has been incorrectly fitted (dirrectional wrong way round) . They have advised me to go back to the place that fitted the tyre and get it corrected. Is this a possability why i am having this noise ? due to the incorrect fitting of a tyre ( directional way)
Aug 16, 2017 at 6:36 AM
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O ya, that can do it. Please let me know what happens.
Aug 16, 2017 at 10:50 AM