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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum

10-17-2012, 07:35 PM

Replies: 25

Suddenly noisy tires...Expert opinions sought

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Posted By CobraGuy

Thanks Holmz. Yes, I'd suggest taking it to the...

Thanks Holmz. Yes, I'd suggest taking it to the dealer or a trusted suspension shop for a diagnosis before you spend money on a tire you may not need. Dealers have the gear and familiarity with the...

Forum: X5 (E70) Forum

06-15-2012, 03:01 PM

Replies: 25

Suddenly noisy tires...Expert opinions sought

Views: 13,134

Posted By CobraGuy

14K miles isn't much, so unless your tires are...

14K miles isn't much, so unless your tires are unevenly worn, I doubt they're the source of the noise. Your suspension bushings have way more play in them than a bad bearing ever would so it's...

Forum: X5 (E70) Forum

06-14-2012, 07:17 PM

Replies: 25

Suddenly noisy tires...Expert opinions sought

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Posted By CobraGuy

Hi Ben, Yes, the noise could be described as...

Hi Ben,

Yes, the noise could be described as a hum or drone. I originally described it as an "off-road" truck tire sound. The noise on mine grew louder from 25 to about 45 mph then pretty much...

Forum: X5 (E70) Forum

06-12-2012, 01:14 PM

Replies: 25

Suddenly noisy tires...Expert opinions sought

Views: 13,134

Posted By CobraGuy

Suddenly noisy tires...Expert opinions sought - Update

Well, dealer confirmed this morning that the "tire noise" is in fact a failed LF wheel bearing. I've heard failed bearings before and I would have bet $1000 that the sound I was hearing was due to...

Forum: X5 (E70) Forum

06-05-2012, 12:36 PM

Replies: 25

Suddenly noisy tires...Expert opinions sought

Views: 13,134

Posted By CobraGuy

Ard, that’s an intriguing debate. It seems there...

Ard, that’s an intriguing debate. It seems there are numerous opinions regarding the suitability of a modern tire to rotate in opposite directions for extended periods (ie a full 5,000 to 10,000 mile...

Forum: X5 (E70) Forum

06-05-2012, 12:35 PM

Replies: 25

Suddenly noisy tires...Expert opinions sought

Views: 13,134

Posted By CobraGuy

Will do. Service appointment is still a week out...

Will do. Service appointment is still a week out but I'll definitely post the outcome. I agree, when you're used to a relatively quiet tire experience, which I found the Bridgestones to be for the...

Forum: X5 (E70) Forum

05-30-2012, 04:04 AM

Replies: 25

Suddenly noisy tires...Expert opinions sought

Views: 13,134

Posted By CobraGuy

Have you had the wheel bearings checked out?...

Have you had the wheel bearings checked out? Swisstype mentioned his success with a wheel bearing repair correcting an apparent noisy tire and I'm hopeful that's my problem too. I probably should...

Forum: X5 (E70) Forum

05-29-2012, 01:16 PM

Replies: 25

Suddenly noisy tires...Expert opinions sought

Views: 13,134

Posted By CobraGuy

Diagnostic update

Thanks for all the suggestions guys, took the X in on Saturday for an alignment adjustment (.01-.02 toe all corners) and the sound remains unchanged. Through the process of elimination, consensus is...

Forum: X5 (E70) Forum

05-24-2012, 12:18 PM

Replies: 25

Suddenly noisy tires...Expert opinions sought

Views: 13,134

Posted By CobraGuy

Thanks for the suggestion MotorDavid, I've been...

Thanks for the suggestion MotorDavid, I've been burned in the past with things like that so I checked for correct mounting before I left when the tires were originally installed.

Ard, I think you...

Forum: X5 (E70) Forum

05-23-2012, 06:45 PM

Replies: 25

Suddenly noisy tires...Expert opinions sought

Views: 13,134

Posted By CobraGuy

Thanks Ard, TireRack for the tires and same...

Thanks Ard,

TireRack for the tires and same shop did the mounting, balancing and alignment. Open less than a year, latest top end equipment and knowledgeable but cooperative techs. They did...

Forum: X5 (E70) Forum

05-23-2012, 11:44 AM

Replies: 25

Suddenly noisy tires...Expert opinions sought

Views: 13,134

Posted By CobraGuy

Suddenly noisy tires...Expert opinions sought

Hi Folks, been lurking here for a few years now (thank you for all the help) and always managed to find answers to my questions with a search. Since I didn’t really have anything to add that wasn’t...

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