Problem with my E60!
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Originally Posted by flyingpuck' post='1034377' date='Oct 16 2009, 09:09 PM
How old are your tires?? 
Could just be a drone from them...or an aftermarket exhaust...or bearings....or a million other things, if the car is under warranty, take it to the dealer and let THEM figure it out! Good luck and keep us posted! 
Could just be a drone from them...or an aftermarket exhaust...or bearings....or a million other things, if the car is under warranty, take it to the dealer and let THEM figure it out! Good luck and keep us posted! 
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Originally Posted by bmw_irl' post='1034025' date='Oct 16 2009, 11:07 AM
Hey guys,
I have a 2008 520d m sport 47,000 and as i was driving down the motorway today i discovered there was a low humming noise from the car everytime i was doing 63 - 67 mph.
Is it a wheel bearing or worse?
I have a 2008 520d m sport 47,000 and as i was driving down the motorway today i discovered there was a low humming noise from the car everytime i was doing 63 - 67 mph.
Is it a wheel bearing or worse?
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Originally Posted by gwf545' post='1034432' date='Oct 16 2009, 11:23 PM
Runflats? Dunflops? They start out quiet, then they begin humming and then they roar. Crappy tires to be replaced at the first opportunity.
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Originally Posted by porsche911targa' post='1034640' date='Oct 17 2009, 08:47 AM
Have I ever said this? RFTs SUCK!!!!!!
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You say it's in the mid 60's, but not at slower or faster speeds?
You can pretty much eliminate a driveshaft carrier bearing or a wheel bearing because they would get louder as you go faster.
A wheel bearing is very noticeable because if you are going around a corner it will either get louder or quieter (depending on which side it's on and which direction your steering).
Do you notice vibration at that speed either in general or through the steering wheel? If you do, I'd say it's likely a wheel balancing issue as a wheel which is not balanced will be noticeable at certain speeds like you mention, but not really faster or slower.
You can pretty much eliminate a driveshaft carrier bearing or a wheel bearing because they would get louder as you go faster.
A wheel bearing is very noticeable because if you are going around a corner it will either get louder or quieter (depending on which side it's on and which direction your steering).
Do you notice vibration at that speed either in general or through the steering wheel? If you do, I'd say it's likely a wheel balancing issue as a wheel which is not balanced will be noticeable at certain speeds like you mention, but not really faster or slower.
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