front wheel/tyre noise at low speed

freeness · 14 Dec 2014

from stand still - when i move off clunky sound from wheels/tire when turning

i.e reversing out of parking space really slow steering wheel full lock.

really hard to explain but been like that since i got it.

is it just the tires sticking to the road ?

anyone else have the same as above ?

weejimmy · 15 Dec 2014

They all do that sir!

Feels like the wheels are made from 50 pence pieces... or that you have just driven over something. Only happens are very low speed with a moderate amount of lock on. It's been discussed at length - I think it's unofficial name is "Driving on Acorns".

Seems to be a combination of steering geometry, low profile tyres and colder weather as it is more obvious in winter.

Mine does it, Boxster I was loaned last week did, as did my previous e92 M3 (albeit it a lesser extent). Mates C4s does it to.

Nowt to worry about I'd say.

Chris W · 15 Dec 2014

No worry, very common in cold weather. Its the tyres just skipping a bit on full lock. Ideally try to reduce the amount of lock in reverse if you can, just to save extra stress and a little wear on the tyres. Not a Porsche thing, all cars do it, just exaggerated with big fat low profile tyres.

freeness · 15 Dec 2014

Thanks guys

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