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22nd May 2016, 11:19 PM
#1
Beginner
Rear Wheel Clicking Noise
Hi guys I have a set of 285/75R16 muddies and a standard 265/70 R16 spare on my 98 GU.
The rear right muddie got a puncture so I put the spare on and was driving for about 20 minutes (in 2wd) and noticed that when I turn a corner a clicking / tapping noise is coming from the rear right wheel area.
What have I damaged?
Any ideas would be awesome.
Thanks guys.
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22nd May 2016 11:19 PM
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22nd May 2016, 11:31 PM
#2
Beginner
Also it is more of a clattering noise.
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23rd May 2016, 12:45 AM
#3
I am he, fear me
If you have an LSD then that is too big a difference in tyre dia, get it sorted asap
If you have an open diff and diff lock - Check the wheel nut tension... bit hard to describe but a few loose wheel nuts can give a clicking sound as the rim flexs from side load
Last edited by the evil twin; 23rd May 2016 at 12:49 AM.
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23rd May 2016, 09:02 AM
#4
Patrol God
Ow shit.. change it asap..
That's way to much difference in diameter and you'll distroy your lsd..
If you can't fix it asap stick the spare on the front and do not lock the hubs..
Not sure how the auto hubs will go though..
And watch the steering as it'll be off..
Best just to fix it asap..
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23rd May 2016, 10:57 AM
#5
Beginner
Thanks for the advice guys.
Took the flat mud tyre down to the tyre shop this morning (in another car) and got it repaired.
I will put it back on the Patrol tonight. Hope this issue is no longer occuring.
Lesson learnt will get a spare 285/75R16 muddy.
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23rd May 2016, 06:01 PM
#6
Patrol God
Always try to have a spare with equal wear as well as matching size
If it happens again have the rear two the same and put the odd ones on the front.
But I think you wont have the problem again.
04 ST 3lt auto, not enough Mods to keep me happy, but getting there
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23rd May 2016, 10:00 PM
#7
Beginner
Originally Posted by
the evil twin
If you have an LSD then that is too big a difference in tyre dia, get it sorted asap
If you have an open diff and diff lock - Check the wheel nut tension... bit hard to describe but a few loose wheel nuts can give a clicking sound as the rim flexs from side load
I went to put the mud tyre back on again and the wheel nuts were loose
I feel really embarrassed / lucky that nothing bad happened but relieved that it wasn't the diff.
From now on I am double and triple checking the wheel nuts and getting a full sized spare.
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24th May 2016, 08:38 AM
#8
Patrol God
After you have any work done on your wheels, re tighten after a few Kays.
Gus have a bad habit of dropping alloy rims off. Torque them to spec
04 ST 3lt auto, not enough Mods to keep me happy, but getting there
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2nd June 2016, 09:32 PM
#9
Beginner
Originally Posted by
threedogs
After you have any work done on your wheels, re tighten after a few Kays.
Gus have a bad habit of dropping alloy rims off. Torque them to spec
I will remember that thanks mate.
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