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LED Crazy · 04-03-2014, 12:59 AM

This issue has me completely stumped. I have had this issue for awhile and thought nothing of it because I had a friend tell me it was normal. Then I picked up some drunk friends downtown. For once I had people in my back seat. When I ran over some bumps in the road on the way to their homes, the sound increased 50%. It was extremely loud. Loud enough to where I honestly thought something was going to break.

I took it to my dealer and they believe my tires are too wide for my vehicle and it is the tires making contact with my vehicle. Causing the loud noise. I contacted Best Wheel Deals. Best Wheel Deals claims they have sold this tire package to another Camaro or two before with no reported issues. My only issue with this is I have a circular pattern indented on my rear tires. Which the dealer says is due to my tires making contact with my vehicle. Best Wheel Deals believes my dealer is shooting in the dark. As if it maybe a rear suspension issue.

Thoughts?

RobertRS · 04-03-2014, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by LED Crazy

This issue has me completely stumped. I have had this issue for awhile and thought nothing of it because I had a friend tell me it was normal. Then I picked up some drunk friends downtown. For once I had people in my back seat. When I ran over some bumps in the road on the way to their homes, the sound increased 50%. It was extremely loud. Loud enough to where I honestly thought something was going to break.

I took it to my dealer and they believe my tires are too wide for my vehicle and it is the tires making contact with my vehicle. Causing the loud noise. I contacted Best Wheel Deals. Best Wheel Deals claims they have sold this tire package to another Camaro or two before with no reported issues. My only issue with this is I have a circular pattern indented on my rear tires. Which the dealer says is due to my tires making contact with my vehicle. Best Wheel Deals believes my dealer is shooting in the dark. As if it maybe a rear suspension issue.

Thoughts?

What diameter and width wheels are you running and with what tire setup?

LED Crazy · 04-03-2014, 01:25 AM

Vredestein 315 tires. I'll have to look up my records for the rim measurements

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 04-24-2014, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by LED Crazy

This issue has me completely stumped. I have had this issue for awhile and thought nothing of it because I had a friend tell me it was normal. Then I picked up some drunk friends downtown. For once I had people in my back seat. When I ran over some bumps in the road on the way to their homes, the sound increased 50%. It was extremely loud. Loud enough to where I honestly thought something was going to break.

I took it to my dealer and they believe my tires are too wide for my vehicle and it is the tires making contact with my vehicle. Causing the loud noise. I contacted Best Wheel Deals. Best Wheel Deals claims they have sold this tire package to another Camaro or two before with no reported issues. My only issue with this is I have a circular pattern indented on my rear tires. Which the dealer says is due to my tires making contact with my vehicle. Best Wheel Deals believes my dealer is shooting in the dark. As if it maybe a rear suspension issue.

Thoughts?

Apologies to read about this situation as I can understand your concern. Good to see that you've reached out to your dealer about the matter. Keep us posted on this situation.

Kindly,

William R.
Chevrolet Customer Care

2010SLVRBULIT · 04-24-2014, 07:48 PM

are you lowered as well? Previously happened on mine w/ adapters(only w/ rear passengers), fender edge would rub on sidewall bulge when hitting a bump. Resolution = no rear passengers allowed!(j/k)

need2speed · 04-25-2014, 06:36 PM

I have a 2010 Camaro RS...the dealer told me the tapping noise that is coming from the drivers side part of the engine is what a lot of Camaro's are doing, nothing they can do about it ...I suspect it is either a bad injector or a lifter problem. If it is the common tapping sound a lot of Camaro's have...does anybody have any suggestions on anything to quiet it down, it is embarrassing and annoying . Any help PLEASE ?

04-03-2014, 12:59 AM	#1
LED Crazy okcamaros.com Drives: 2016 SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tulsa, Ok Posts: 1,753 View My Garage	Loud clunk noise in the rear from road bumps This issue has me completely stumped. I have had this issue for awhile and thought nothing of it because I had a friend tell me it was normal. Then I picked up some drunk friends downtown. For once I had people in my back seat. When I ran over some bumps in the road on the way to their homes, the sound increased 50%. It was extremely loud. Loud enough to where I honestly thought something was going to break. I took it to my dealer and they believe my tires are too wide for my vehicle and it is the tires making contact with my vehicle. Causing the loud noise. I contacted Best Wheel Deals. Best Wheel Deals claims they have sold this tire package to another Camaro or two before with no reported issues. My only issue with this is I have a circular pattern indented on my rear tires. Which the dealer says is due to my tires making contact with my vehicle. Best Wheel Deals believes my dealer is shooting in the dark. As if it maybe a rear suspension issue. Thoughts? __________________ In Oklahoma? Have a Camaro?! Join OkCamaro's on facebook! Blake https://www.facebook.com/groups/okcamaros/

04-03-2014, 01:25 AM	#3
LED Crazy okcamaros.com Drives: 2016 SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tulsa, Ok Posts: 1,753 View My Garage	Vredestein 315 tires. I'll have to look up my records for the rim measurements __________________ In Oklahoma? Have a Camaro?! Join OkCamaro's on facebook! Blake https://www.facebook.com/groups/okcamaros/

04-24-2014, 07:48 PM	#5
2010SLVRBULIT Drives: G5(LLT) & C6(LS3) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MARS Posts: 7,527 View My Garage	are you lowered as well? Previously happened on mine w/ adapters(only w/ rear passengers), fender edge would rub on sidewall bulge when hitting a bump. Resolution = no rear passengers allowed!(j/k)

04-25-2014, 06:36 PM	#6
need2speed Drives: 2010 Camaro RS V6 White w/orange Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 11	I have a 2010 Camaro RS...the dealer told me the tapping noise that is coming from the drivers side part of the engine is what a lot of Camaro's are doing, nothing they can do about it ...I suspect it is either a bad injector or a lifter problem. If it is the common tapping sound a lot of Camaro's have...does anybody have any suggestions on anything to quiet it down, it is embarrassing and annoying . Any help PLEASE ?