Bit of a rumble from the back?

[sssstew]

update - had some new Pirelli Pzero Neros fitted now (wow they are not cheap!) and it is soooo much quieter, i can hear the turbo now too which is great

[safetyman]

Bought my '07 Polo GTI on Friday.
Took it for a test drive and noted a very loud roar from the rear left, which increased with speed.
Checked the tyres when I got back and asked the dealer to come for a run and was told it was the tyres which would be replaced before delivery (3 well worn ContiSport2 and an odd Eagle F1 on the passenger rear.)

Picked it up yesterday with 4 brand new Bridgestone Adrenalin's, but the noise is still there
Had the car checked by Camden GTI who have diagnosed it as the left rear bearing. Apparently because of the sealed nature of the rear bearing, the old check the wheel with a shake doesn't show it up.
Mine appears to make the noise only forwards too..

Booked in with the dealer next week under warranty

[Jmac]

Yep common for the tyres to Scallop/Sawtooth and gives the wheel bearing drone effect for sure, and yes the rear bearing is a cassette bearing and doesnt need to have play to be noisy, same as a front one
Jmac

[safetyman]

All sorted!

Replacement bearing/s? fitted to rear and our baby is just purring along.
No more rumble.

[sssstew]

good to hear, you can start enjoying the car again