Thread: 275/55R20 KO2 or LTZ

I fitted front mud-flaps to reduce mud on the doors prior to fitting the BFGs which would now also be limiting stones. However I haven't particularly noticed the noise of flying stones when travelling my loose gravel lane at 100 kph. I might have to check the paintwork though.

No obvious noise from flying stones on a quick run on loose gravel back-roads and lanes today, which this vehicle with its CVDs and these tyres handled superbly especially with a 30mm lift to keep away from the bump-stops. What a great combination!

There is hope that the reverberation being experienced is temporary as the noise is confined to the driver's side. The nuts and screws holding the guard liner were loose, obviously not having been tightened properly after fitting the front mud-flaps. I should know if the reverberation/resonance has gone on the next outing.

Unfortunately there was no improvement after tightening the guard liner nuts and screws. However I've just found an exhaust heat shield that runs along the inside of the sill immediately below the driver's seat that rattles and vibrates against the sill if flicked. Earlier today I wondered if the noise was coming from the bottom of the door or through the floor so hopefully this time I've found the culprit.

Still no joy with stopping the noise. However I spotted that there is no bottom to the cavity below the brake booster other than the plastic guard liner whereas the passenger side has the large battery tray blocking most of the cavity. I'll stuff an old towel in there for a trial.

Oh yes, whilst checking the passenger side I found the battery positive cable that runs to the rear rubbing on a sharp metal edge due to the cable being incorrectly positioned - not good for the vehicle's longevity!

Do you think the noise is a by product of the Tyres vibrating??

Certainly caused by the tyres but seems not tyre on road noise but secondary acoustics, perhaps a panel vibrating or an echo.

Ok thanks. I'm still thinking about putting these Tyres on mine in the next 6 months.
Definitely enjoy hearing how they go on yours.