# Got a replacement tire; now hear a grinding sound when turning

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/got-a-replacement-tire-now-hear-a-grinding-sound-when-turning/19280>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** selling, noises, tires\
**Created:** [September 8, 2008, 3:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/got-a-replacement-tire-now-hear-a-grinding-sound-when-turning/19280 "2008-09-08T03:20:13Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![mari4321](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/7c8e57/32.png) [@mari4321](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mari4321)\
**Post date:** [September 8, 2008, 3:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/got-a-replacement-tire-now-hear-a-grinding-sound-when-turning/19280/1 "2008-09-08T03:20:13Z")

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I had one Yokohama, and three Toyo tires with similar tread on my 1997 Saturn SL2. When one of my Toyos was slashed, I got a second Yokohama tire to replace it, and was advised to move my existing Yokohama to match the axle. All and all, three wheels were moved when I went the mechanic: the spare; and the two pre-existing tires for the benefit of the axle. Now, I have all functional tires, but I hear a brand new grinding noise when I turn. It sounds like it’s coming from the wheels. Sometime it is inconspicuous, and sometimes it is loud enough that people turn their heads and look. Does anyone have a sense of what it could be? Any idea if it’s unsafe?  
  
 Thank you very much!

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**Author:** ![lion9car](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/59ef9b/32.png) [@lion9car](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lion9car)\
**Post date:** [September 8, 2008, 1:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/got-a-replacement-tire-now-hear-a-grinding-sound-when-turning/19280/2 "2008-09-08T13:42:18Z")

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Are the front tires the correct width? Check your owner’s manual for the allowed sizes. If they’re too wide, they could be rubbing on something when you turn.