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Excessive Road Noise on 2001 LS430 with 135000 miles

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Old 06-29-13, 11:15 AM
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Cool Excessive Road Noise on 2001 LS430 with 135000 miles

My 2001 LS430 now makes excesssive road noise when driving on any street. All 4 tires are newer and have adequate tread. If any users can pinpoint where to start to uncover where this noise is cominhg from? It use to drive excellent and still does, but this noise has to go!!

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i'd start with alignment check with professional 3d-capable equipment
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Originally Posted by samxavier
. . . All 4 tires are newer and have adequate tread . . .
What is the date code on the tires? Tires do harden over time and begin to make much more road noise than when fresh. I've discarded tires for this very reason. Bad wear patterns can also cause them to howl. I agree with Lynzoid on checking the alignment.
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