Is it the brakes?

05-08-2004, 08:34 PM

there is a rubbing noise coming from my wheels when i am going about 10 mph....could it be the brakes? its really annoying so if anyone knows what it could be please help me out....

BLACK99GT/ROB · 05-08-2004, 08:44 PM

What tires do you have?RSA's?

kubiache · 05-08-2004, 08:44 PM

Is it only at 10mph?
Does it go away/get worse when you turn?
Does it go away when you apply the brakes hard/soft?
Is it rythmic or constant?

edit: I see that's your first post, so you're probably not aware of the deal with RSAs. If you have the stock RSAs, that could be your problem.

BLACK99GT/ROB · 05-08-2004, 08:47 PM

There was an issue with the RSA's on 99's but I see you have a 2000 so I don't know if it involved your year or not.

BLACK99GT/ROB · 05-08-2004, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kubiache

edit: I see that's your first post, so you're probably not aware of the deal with RSAs. If you have the stock RSAs, that could be your problem.

Was/Is it an issue with the 2000's as well?

kubiache · 05-08-2004, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLACK99GT/ROB

Was/Is it an issue with the 2000's as well?

I guess I don't know. I never had RSAs, I just figured it was universal.

If not...Refer to the questions in my previous post.

05-08-2004, 09:39 PM

i have the stock RSAs still and the problem is not when i brake its when im driving....when i brake softly it still makes the noise but when i have my foot off the brakes and the car is rolling it stil makes the noise....as i go faster i dont hear the noise ne more

05-08-2004, 09:40 PM

its also a rythmic noise its not constant

BLACK99GT/ROB · 05-08-2004, 09:42 PM

Sounds like the tires to me.

05-08-2004, 10:23 PM

but how are the tires making the rubbing sound?....wut is it rubbing against?

1/2dolla · 05-08-2004, 11:56 PM

Its weird but its normal. Nothing mechanically wrong, its just one of those things that while irritating GM has no quick fix for. If you cant wait for the noise to go away replace with a different brand of tire.

BLACK99GT/ROB · 05-09-2004, 06:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NyC GrandAmGT

but how are the tires making the rubbing sound?....wut is it rubbing against?

There is a raised seam on the tire that rubs.If the car is still under warranty I think they would replace them,but seeing you have a 2000 you probably don't have one so get in touch with GoodYear like I did and they will replace at reduced cost according to treadwear.Or just buy different ones.

BLACK99GT/ROB · 05-09-2004, 07:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1/2dolla

Its weird but its normal. Nothing mechanically wrong, its just one of those things that while irritating GM has no quick fix for. If you cant wait for the noise to go away replace with a different brand of tire.

You actually don't have to switch brands,they fixed the problem with the new RSA's.

05-09-2004, 10:00 AM

Thanks fellas im going to see if i get in contact with goodyear........

VaGT · 05-19-2004, 06:52 AM

My 01 had the rubbing noise. I lived with it until I got a tire split at about 30K miles. It was late fall, the tread was pretty low, so I just bought new. I didn't want Goodyear tires again, so I just replaced them on my own.

Y2KGA · 05-19-2004, 08:19 AM

has anyone had the tire rub problem with the 16" goodyear ls tires? I'm starting to hear a noise (low pitched voom,voom,voom) while driving at low speeds. I figure its either that or the wheel hub.

noog99 · 05-19-2004, 10:09 AM

check the tire pressure

BLACK99GT/ROB · 05-19-2004, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by noog99

check the tire pressure

A good way to tell if it's the tires is to put around 42lbs of pressure and the noise should go away and then come back as the pressure decreases.

05-23-2004, 12:57 AM

I have an 01 GAGT and about a year and a half ago I took my car into GM because it was making a squeaking sound at low speeds and they gave me 2 new front tires because there was apparently a recall on them because they slipped on the rims causing that noise

05-23-2004, 12:58 AM

Y2KGA>> I had the same exact noise you just said

05-08-2004, 08:34 PM	#1
NyC GrandAmGT Guest Posts: n/a	Is it the brakes? there is a rubbing noise coming from my wheels when i am going about 10 mph....could it be the brakes? its really annoying so if anyone knows what it could be please help me out....

05-08-2004, 08:44 PM	#3
kubiache Get blown Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Age: 42 Posts: 1,858 Vehicle: 1998 GTP	Is it only at 10mph? Does it go away/get worse when you turn? Does it go away when you apply the brakes hard/soft? Is it rythmic or constant? edit: I see that's your first post, so you're probably not aware of the deal with RSAs. If you have the stock RSAs, that could be your problem. __________________ Dave Woodward '01 GA SE --- 14.864 @ 92.61mph.....NA '98 GTP - NIC cam / P&P heads / 105# springs / Titanium retainers / INTENSE LW pushrods / CC Lifters / INTENSE TCS-300 / ZZP Poly mounts / RT 3" DP / PEMs / ZZP MPS 3.2, 3.0 / Wizair / 103s / DHP / AFC 2.2 .......still tuning

05-19-2004, 06:52 AM	#15
VaGT Go Steelers! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Woodbridge, Va Age: 44 Posts: 842 Vehicle: 2001 Grand Am GT1	My 01 had the rubbing noise. I lived with it until I got a tire split at about 30K miles. It was late fall, the tread was pretty low, so I just bought new. I didn't want Goodyear tires again, so I just replaced them on my own. __________________ 2001 Grand Am GT1 75th Anniversary Edition Purchased new 6/14/01

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05-08-2004, 08:44 PM	#2
BLACK99GT/ROB GAGT - Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Summit Point,WV Posts: 566 Vehicle: 1999 Grand Am GT Sedan	What tires do you have?RSA's?

05-08-2004, 08:47 PM	#4
BLACK99GT/ROB GAGT - Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Summit Point,WV Posts: 566 Vehicle: 1999 Grand Am GT Sedan	There was an issue with the RSA's on 99's but I see you have a 2000 so I don't know if it involved your year or not.

05-08-2004, 09:39 PM	#7
NyC GrandAmGT Guest Posts: n/a	i have the stock RSAs still and the problem is not when i brake its when im driving....when i brake softly it still makes the noise but when i have my foot off the brakes and the car is rolling it stil makes the noise....as i go faster i dont hear the noise ne more

05-08-2004, 09:40 PM	#8
NyC GrandAmGT Guest Posts: n/a	its also a rythmic noise its not constant

05-08-2004, 09:42 PM	#9
BLACK99GT/ROB GAGT - Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Summit Point,WV Posts: 566 Vehicle: 1999 Grand Am GT Sedan	Sounds like the tires to me.

05-08-2004, 10:23 PM	#10
NyC GrandAmGT Guest Posts: n/a	but how are the tires making the rubbing sound?....wut is it rubbing against?

05-08-2004, 11:56 PM	#11
1/2dolla GAGT - Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Henderson Posts: 157 Vehicle: 2001GT1coupe	Its weird but its normal. Nothing mechanically wrong, its just one of those things that while irritating GM has no quick fix for. If you cant wait for the noise to go away replace with a different brand of tire.

05-09-2004, 10:00 AM	#14
NyC GrandAmGT Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks fellas im going to see if i get in contact with goodyear........

05-19-2004, 08:19 AM	#16
Y2KGA GAGT - Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 182 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am SE Coupe	has anyone had the tire rub problem with the 16" goodyear ls tires? I'm starting to hear a noise (low pitched voom,voom,voom) while driving at low speeds. I figure its either that or the wheel hub.

05-19-2004, 10:09 AM	#17
noog99 GAGT - Newbie Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: philadelphia, pa Age: 38 Posts: 26 Vehicle: 2001 grand am gt coupe	check the tire pressure

05-23-2004, 12:57 AM	#19
edmoilersfreak Guest Posts: n/a	I have an 01 GAGT and about a year and a half ago I took my car into GM because it was making a squeaking sound at low speeds and they gave me 2 new front tires because there was apparently a recall on them because they slipped on the rims causing that noise

05-23-2004, 12:58 AM	#20
edmoilersfreak Guest Posts: n/a	Y2KGA>> I had the same exact noise you just said