Suspension creeking/clunking/crunching, possibly because of wheels?

[Allstarsrd12]

So I went from the 17 inch "chick" wheels to the 20'' style 87's. I don't know why, but I didn't immediately go to a place to get it aligned and balanced. I did have it balanced later on, but it was about a month or two after I put the bigger wheels on. The front makes a clunking crunching noise when I go over bumps, and when I turn the wheel a lot, as if parking or maneuvering around slowly, it seems to make a horrid noise, as if somethings being crunched, or pulled maybe. Now I notice that when I go over speed bumps, my rear wheels are making a noise, but I believe it may be more suspension related because it seems like a compression rubbing noise that would come from in the springs.

I cant remember if it happened before or after, i just know its much more noticeable now. At first I was convinced it was the sway end links, or possibly the thrust rod bushings, but now I feel like it could be something more.
My question is, would this all be cause by the bigger wheels messing up the arrangement of suspension parts? Could this possibly be a bigger issue, like tie rod ends? Theres no real issues driving at high speeds, 80-100 mph still very smooth, I don't feel worried in the least.

Any input would be greatly appreciated, Thanks.

[JCL]

I wouldn't refer to the 17" wheels as chick wheels, since the 20" wheels are fashion wheels, lol.

Seriously, if the wheels were properly mounted, they are unlikely to have caused any suspension problems by themselves. That said, larger wheels are harder on suspension components than standard wheels, and something that was close to failing may have had its failure accelerated by the larger wheels.

Get the suspension checked out to see what is causing the noise. Then decide how critical it is, and how soon it needs to be addressed.

[KaptainKid1]

CVC joint. Does it make the same sound turning. Give gas on a turn the clicking sounds get louder. I would suspect CVC joints.

[Allstarsrd12]

I prefer to call them "premium" wheels lol.
Well, here is a short list of symptoms that are going on.
1. Definite "clunking" going over bumps leaving/entering parking lots, anything that would push the suspension up.
2. Parking lot maneuvering causes a rubbing (not wheel related for sure), grinding, slipping/ as well as pulling sound, if that makes sense.
3. Jabbing brakes causes a clunk as well
4. Turning wheel at very slow speeds sounds as if somethings maybe being pulled/stretched. Just doesnt sound good.
5. Definitely all the front end, around the tire area.
6. Steering wheel shakes a small amount with a slight vibration, nothing major though.
7. maybe 15-40/50 mph, listening outside sounds like a wow wow wow wow wow sound, as if somethings out of line/balance/sync, etc.

I know I sort of just repeated myself, but that's everything in a nutshell.

Kaptain- no clicking sound

[KaptainKid1]

Also X5 4.4i has air suspension plus some X5 3.0i. The air suspension tends to fail every 75-100k. You'll noticed when your air shocks to be problem when the steering shakes, major clunking sounds too. You'll also noticed the car isn't sitting right because car will sit lower where the air shock has fail. The air pump would be working all the time too. So you would hear the air sounds as well. I would take it to mechanic because either problems would be very hard to fix.