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Help: 01 330ci Wheel Noise


Delineate
12-10-2003, 06:51 PM
Hello all,

I recently purchased a 01 330ci with the Sports Package. Is it normal to hear a growling-like noise from the front wheels at very low speed? The noise disappears at around 10 MPH. At first, I suspected a wheel bearing problem (it sounds like it), but because the sound disappears at faster speed, I then thought it's maybe coming from the low-profile tires. Can anyone explain or clarify this?

Thanks in advance!

Gerard330ci
12-18-2003, 07:55 AM
Hello all,

I recently purchased a 01 330ci with the Sports Package. Is it normal to hear a growling-like noise from the front wheels at very low speed? The noise disappears at around 10 MPH. At first, I suspected a wheel bearing problem (it sounds like it), but because the sound disappears at faster speed, I then thought it's maybe coming from the low-profile tires. Can anyone explain or clarify this?

Thanks in advance!

I have the exact same problem that you just described. Took it the dealer, and they diadnosed it as a bent Rim. I went and got the rimm fixed and the problem disappeared.make sure you get a wheel allignment after you do this however.
Good luck!

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