What Causes the Squeaking Sound of Tires During Sharp Turns?
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When a car turns, the squeaking sound from the tires is caused by the friction between the rubber and the ground, which is a normal phenomenon. This is because the car's inertia is forward during a turn, and the sound is produced by the resistance and friction between the tires and the ground. Automotive Noise: When car tires come into contact with the ground, they generate various levels of noise depending on the type of road surface, its unevenness, the car's speed, the type of tires, and the tire's air pressure. Therefore, no matter how perfect a car is, it cannot completely eliminate the noise produced by the tires and the ground during driving. Other Causes: If you hear the sound of tires rubbing against the ground, you should check the wheel alignment. If the sound is a rattling noise, it may be due to a problem with the CV joint, which would require replacement.
Once when I took a sharp turn in my old Passat, I clearly felt the tires struggling. Squealing during sharp turns is mostly a sign of insufficient tire grip: too low tire pressure makes the sidewalls soft, causing the rubber to deform and groan when turning; tires with nearly worn-out treads also tend to squeal, like the sound of slipping on tiles with worn-out soles. In winter, stiff tires are more prone to squealing, and the water film on the tread after rain can amplify the friction noise. For front-wheel-drive cars, it's also important to check if the steering ball joints have play—last year, my neighbor's car made a screeching sound like a pig being slaughtered during turns due to loose ball joints. If the turning noise has a whistling tone, it's likely due to aging shock absorber top mounts. The sound is painful to hear, so it's best to check it out immediately.
