Slight humming sound different speeds

maktas

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Windsor, ON Canada
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2005 Passat TDI
I am starting to notice a slight humming sound at lower speeds (20-30km/h) and at higher speeds (100-120 km/h), especially noticeable on smooth, paved roads. I just got another pair of Goodyear Assurance triple treads (1 month ago) getting rid of the last 2 OEM contis. I am not sure if it is associated with the tires or something in the brakes/rotors. I currently have 65,000 kms on the odometer.
 

blaz

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Apr 16, 2006
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Ontario Canada
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05 Passat
Might try changing the tire pressure to see if that affects it.
Depending upon the tire, have noticed big changes in road vibration especially coming through the steering wheel, depending upon tire pressure. Higher pressure = more vibration.
 

maktas

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Windsor, ON Canada
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2005 Passat TDI
abctdi said:
Probably those new tires that you researched so much...
"Researched so much"? Are you trying to be retorical or something?

I wanted the best all season tire.... there was no humming when the first set was in the front.
 

abctdi

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ABQ, NM, USA
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2005 Passat GLS
My bad...I mistook you for another who hijacked other's threads in his search for the perfect tire. The rears should have much more pressure than the front per the door sticker. Good luck.
 
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