Strange noise in the fender (split from welcome Mods)

bhwalker · 07-11-2009, 02:28 AM

I have a brand new prius. When I turn a corner to the right and go over a bump in the road it sounds like my rear passanger tire is rubbing on my fender well. Anyone had the same experience?

dmvp · 07-11-2009, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by bhwalker

I have a brand new prius. When I turn a corner to the right and go over a bump in the road it sounds like my rear passanger tire is rubbing on my fender well. Anyone had the same experience?

LOL

Well, if the new moderators haven't had to move a thread to it's correct place...now is the time!!

ROFLOL

Wow...

F8L · 07-11-2009, 10:25 AM

I was going to comment on it this morning but I was laughing to hard and simply left to go make coffee lol

HTMLSpinnr · 07-11-2009, 12:53 PM

Yea, duely moved. First post no less... and what a hijack!

HTMLSpinnr · 07-11-2009, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bhwalker

I have a brand new prius. When I turn a corner to the right and go over a bump in the road it sounds like my rear passanger tire is rubbing on my fender well. Anyone had the same experience?

If it's reproducible, get your friendly local service department to take a peek - that's what the Warranty is there for!

Also, look for evidence of rubbing either on the fender itself or the tire.

crake · 10-08-2009, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by bhwalker

I have a brand new prius. When I turn a corner to the right and go over a bump in the road it sounds like my rear passanger tire is rubbing on my fender well. Anyone had the same experience?

I am experiencing the exact same thing with my 2 month old 2010. Did you find out what it was?

I was planning on bringing it in to have them look at it next week, but would appreciate any info you can pass on. Its driving me nuts!

Mike Dimmick · 10-08-2009, 02:01 PM

Have you had larger wheels fitted on a Prius II? The standard wheels are 15" with a 195/65 R15 tyre; wider tyres (larger first number) will likely rub at full lock. The Prius V, which comes with 17" wheels, has less lock and a wider turning circle precisely to avoid this issue.

jburns · 10-08-2009, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by bhwalker

I have a brand new prius. When I turn a corner to the right and go over a bump in the road it sounds like my rear passanger tire is rubbing on my fender well. Anyone had the same experience?

This is caused by the road surface and you are actually lucky to have a car that exhibits this characteristic. Many people, especially rock musicians, love the sound of a Fender Roads.*
http://www.fenderrhodes.com/models/mark1a.php

*I'm so sorry but I couldn't resist.

07-11-2009, 02:28 AM	#1
bhwalker Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: idaho Posts: 1 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: II Package: #2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Strange noise in the fender (split from welcome Mods) I have a brand new prius. When I turn a corner to the right and go over a bump in the road it sounds like my rear passanger tire is rubbing on my fender well. Anyone had the same experience?

07-11-2009, 10:25 AM	#3
F8L Collecting Data on Nature Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA. Posts: 5,543 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #4 Thanks: 22 Thanked 201 Times in 148 Posts Friends: 35	Re: Welcome the new Gen III Prius forum moderators! I was going to comment on it this morning but I was laughing to hard and simply left to go make coffee lol

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Mike Dimmick Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Reading, UK Posts: 700 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: T3 Thanks: 7 Thanked 108 Times in 69 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Strange noise in the fender (split from welcome Mods) Have you had larger wheels fitted on a Prius II? The standard wheels are 15" with a 195/65 R15 tyre; wider tyres (larger first number) will likely rub at full lock. The Prius V, which comes with 17" wheels, has less lock and a wider turning circle precisely to avoid this issue.

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