Apologies if this is the wrong forum. Wasn’t sure if technical or wheels and tyres. Recently had four Nokian replace by Michelin cross climates. Ever since there has been an ominous whine coming from the rear. Am used to the diff going pop whine as that’s happened and been remedied once already (JLR fix). Sounds similar but not quite as I remembered it. Will take to the local stealer but wondered what if could be. Don’t want to be taken for a be diff if could be something else.

I got rid of 4 Nokian Weatherproof SUV halfway through their life due to dreadful perishing (New tyres were provided by Nokian under warranty) even though they were only 2.5 years old. They had also broke down internally and were causing noises that increased with turning (exactly the same as wheel bearings).

Is it possible that your Nokians were making noise that 'hid' this new noise that you are getting? FL2 HSE Auto Galway Green
Evoque SD4 Auto Blue.
FL1 HSE TD4 Manual Black - Gone.
RR Classic V8 EFI - Gone

My Xclimates were a touch noisey for a few miles then settled. FL2 MY10 TD4 GS traded in at 2 years
FL2 MY13 TD4 GS Current

I'm sticking with Avon zx7s good in the wet and cheaper than most. MY13 HSE LUX Aintree Green
MY57 SE Stornoway Grey. Gone
Nissan X Trail
Discovery V8 LPG
Series II Land Rover

It might be worth swapping front and rear tyres over as you could have a noisy one. I have had rear diff problem, noisy rear wheel bearing and a noisy rear tyre and they all sounded the same to me. 3 x FL1 2 manual + 1 auto
5 x FL2 4 manual + 1 auto
Now Discovery Sport P250 MHEV SE

Thanks all for the suggestions. @Pedro good thinking. Might be. I don’t recall the Nokians being over noisy but could well have masked the development of this whine/drone. I was impressed initially with them but they seemed to go off quickly once they started to wear.

@yorky - when you say a few miles how many is a few. Over 400 on them now and it’s stkll noisy

@Dorset - good idea. Will give that a go and see what happens.

Was out today and from listening carefully and the valuable input of Mrs Wales it seems there’s two noises at different pitches. Although Mrs Wales couldn’t tell if they came from the back front or which side.

Could Mrs Wales get in the boot with the tailgate open and stick her head out for a better listen ?

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@yorky - when you say a few miles how many is a few. Over 400 on them now and it’s still noisy

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Should be gone by 500 miles if settling in and no other issues. FL2 MY10 TD4 GS traded in at 2 years
FL2 MY13 TD4 GS Current