Thanks everyone
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If the boots weren't leaking on the axles when you repacked them, I wouldn't worry about the internals of the joints being worn. How did you take the axles out for repacking, you didn't hammer on them too rough or damage the joint on removal or reinstallation did you?
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I actually pulled the CV joint apart and visibly inspected it, it was damaged as I said slight pitting so there is a tiny bit of play compared to a new CV joint. It could be the issue.....
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Did the problem exist before you put the new tires on and had them balanced?
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I don't know, the tyres were replaced just before I bought it.....
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How many miles on your X5 and do you know what suspension work has been done in the past?
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110,000 miles on the clock, Again I don't know what work had been done but the CV boots were both split and it seems that the previous owner had done as little maintenance as possible....
The steering wheel visibly shakes in my hands, it was only ever minor before replacing half the suspension components but now that I've replaced most of them it's got much worse (but as I said about 10 mph slower than before). Its almost like they were allowing the overall vibration to be dampened and now they cannot do that as they are tight.
Would the sway bar links really cause a vibration issue? I understand they may play havoc with the rolling characteristics during hard turn driving but not around a countryside bend....
My thoughts are that the CV joint is causing a slight vibration that is at its resonant frequency at 50mph and the tie rod end is worn allowing the vibration to violently shake the steering wheel......
Anyone agree or disagree with that thought?