DavidDao77

Hi guys, this post is regarding my rear wheel. When I park my car after driving, a strong burnt rubber smell is coming off from the sides of my rear wheel... I'm not sure if its the tires or oil, but I don't see any fluids leaking. My car oil maintenance light just recently came on. Could that be the problem?? This has never happened before. Thanks for the help.

GT Motoring

This happens occasionally in the warmer months when running sticky tires. Your oil maint. light likely has nothing to do with this issue.

Austin

rob-2

Totally normal.

I get this from all 4 tires when I drive it hard

DavidDao77

Really? I don't even drive that hard lol... But its good to know. Thanks guys, I thought it was my brakes or some kind of oil leak... scared the shit out of me

baZurk

Is it only one side?

DavidDao77

The smell comes from both sides. I'm not sure if its more of coming under the car or not, but the smell is very distinct when I lean next to my tires/wheels

Suzuka_BlueS2K

I get that on my S And Gf Crv at first I was like wtf. Lol. Seems norm.

rn53

might want to check the alignment, if the car is running excessive toe in you could be going through tires faster than you'd want to

s2000maniac

Your caliper could be sticking....

chino101

How are the tire pressures? If they are to low, the shoulders of the tires can overheat causing the burning smell.