V2 Wheel Clicking

OKC_CTSV · #1 (**permalink**) 09-01-09, 03:47 PM

I took my V2 into the caddy dealer yesterday for the 5000 service and for them to fix the clicking when I turn the wheels. They said my W4M exhaust was too low and it was rubbing when i turned the wheels. They realigned my exhaust and no more click. Hope it last!

commander112 · #2 (**permalink**) 09-01-09, 05:26 PM

I hope so too but I have the stock exhaust and have clicking. Good luck.

anonfrank · #3 (**permalink**) 09-01-09, 05:30 PM

Eh? Where does the exhaust touch the front wheels? Are you sure that your dealer just did the wheel TSB and that's why you don't have the clicking?

OKC_CTSV · #4 (**permalink**) 09-01-09, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by anonfrank

Eh? Where does the exhaust touch the front wheels? Are you sure that your dealer just did the wheel TSB and that's why you don't have the clicking?

That could be it too, because they did the 5k mile which includes rotate/balance, but my exhaust was also hanging low so maybe they thought it was the exhaust and it was actually the wheels. Hell i don't know...haha! I'll let you all know if it comes back!

nynd · #5 (**permalink**) 09-01-09, 07:09 PM

They don't rotate the V2 wheels do they? Seeing as they are staggered.. I would think no rotating... unless these guys are removing them from the rims and remounting and re-balancing... which I'd say I'll pass on! And that would be just left to right as rear ares different than fronts.

OKC_CTSV · #6 (**permalink**) 09-01-09, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by nynd

They don't rotate the V2 wheels do they? Seeing as they are staggered.. I would think no rotating... unless these guys are removing them from the rims and remounting and re-balancing... which I'd say I'll pass on! And that would be just left to right as rear ares different than fronts.

they just swapped left and right front and left and right rear on the rotation.

nradcad · #7 (**permalink**) 09-02-09, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by OKC_CTSV

they just swapped left and right front and left and right rear on the rotation.

uhh..really? No tread direction on the PS2s?

Kadonny · #8 (**permalink**) 09-02-09, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by nradcad

uhh..really? No tread direction on the PS2s?

That's a good question. I'm staring at the tires now and they don't seem to be a directional tread. I'll have to go look at the sidewall and see what it says there.

readyact · #9 (**permalink**) 09-02-09, 09:56 AM

From what I've read the PS2s are non-directional. So if you wish you can rotate them by swapping the driver's side tires with the passenger's side tires. Many people don't recommend this technique because of the nature of the belts in the tires being initially stretched in one direction and then when you swap them to the other side of the car the belts are being stretched in the opposite direction. But I say to each their own do what you want.

Silver -V- · #10 (**permalink**) 09-02-09, 02:06 PM

Why do the sidewalls on my PS2's say "Outside" on the sidewalls?

nynd · #11 (**permalink**) 09-02-09, 02:49 PM

Silver -V- , they say this because of the tread pattern. If you put them the other way, the one shallow groove will be more on the inside
as opposed to the outside which I think is a design element for wet traction and water removal.

CTS-V-TWIN · #12 (**permalink**) 09-02-09, 03:15 PM

The wheel clicking issue is very annoying to say the least. I have taken my car in at least 5-7 times (don't know exactly how many times since it has been so often) and GM even replaced all of my painted wheels with the polished wheels and after 1,500 miles of driving, the clicking sound is back.

I called GM and my dealer last week and last night I got a message from the dealer saying NOT to bring the car back in because GM has no fix for it. The service manager has called GM and is waiting for a call back to see what they should do. They are going to let me know if and when GM has a fix for it. They should offer to buy the car back being how many times I have had this problem!

If I don't get any results, I will contact a lemon law attorney and at that point, I am sure they will pay better attention. $65K+ for a car to have this stupid issue is just ridiculous!

SG

tedcmiller · #13 (**permalink**) 09-02-09, 04:38 PM

The designation of the "Outside" has nothing to do with directionality. A wheel swapped from the left to the right side will still have the "Outside" on the outside. Directional tires have arrows on the sidewall indicating the correct direction of roatation. Pilot Sport PS2s are not directional so "rotation" by swapping sides (not front-to-back on the 2009 CTS-V) is technically OK. However, what readyact says can happen with undesirable consequences. Normally, swapping left-to-right does not cause a problem even with radials. But, you must do this yourself for it to be a economic benefit in increased tire life. If you pay someone else to do, you might as well leave the tires in place until replacement is needed.

Palagius · #14 (**permalink**) 09-14-09, 07:05 PM

I'm a recent 2009 CTS-V owner (and new to the forums). Sorry for the late post, but I wanted to ask a question on this topic.

I also seem to have some clicking noticeable during low-speed maneuvering when the steering is at full-lock. Is that what you're describing? Any one else have that?

I searched the forums and didn't see anything else obvious.

Caddyscat · #15 (**permalink**) 09-14-09, 07:28 PM

I highly doubt these expensive-ass tires aren't non-directional.

I torqued my wheels down to 140ft/lbs and the clicking was less than before. I'm hesitant to go all the way to 156ft/lbs.

As for the dealer telling you your exhaust was in the way, sounds like jibberish. Some service writers think they have a technical grasp on everything these cars have, and won't listen to your complaint. I'd like to know what the front wheel hub bearings tolerances are and if they're adequate for the load of the V. I suspect it has something to do with them.