Rumbling noise when turning right.

[D44nny]

Hi all.
My wife drives a bmw 1 series and when you are over 40mph ish and steer right there is a grumbling noise that sounds like its from the front right wheel. The harsher the turn the louder it is but it can't be heard whilst driving straight or turning to the left. Would anyone have any advice on what could be causing it or had the same issue? Thanks

[Darkslider]

NSF wheel bearing if I had to guess!

[matchmaker]

Darkslider said:

NSF wheel bearing if I had to guess!

I'd agree with that.

[2 sMoKiN bArReLs]

I was also going to say as above. In addition check tightness of wheel nuts.

[Lotobear]

Full lock only or light turn, 'graunching' or a 'droning' noise?

[D44nny]

Lotobear said:

Full lock only or light turn, 'graunching' or a 'droning' noise?

Only hear it above 40mph not full lock more like on a country lane bends or changing lane aggressively on a duel carriage. To me kind of sounds like somthing is rubbing on something.

[D44nny]

matchmaker said:

Darkslider said:

NSF wheel bearing if I had to guess!

I'd agree with that.

Thanks for the replies I always thought a bearing could be heard all the time.

[A205GTI]

Could be the Top mount needing replacing.

[Darkslider]

D44nny said:

Thanks for the replies I always thought a bearing could be heard all the time.

When they get really bad they can be, but in the early stages increased load (especially lateral loading from cornering for example) can induce a rumble that goes away afterwards. Can be frustrating as there might be no noise, play or roughness when the wheel is jacked up and spun, but I've done enough of them to make an informed guess!

[D44nny]

Darkslider said:

D44nny said:

Thanks for the replies I always thought a bearing could be heard all the time.

When they get really bad they can be, but in the early stages increased load (especially lateral loading from cornering for example) can induce a rumble that goes away afterwards. Can be frustrating as there might be no noise, play or roughness when the wheel is jacked up and spun, but I've done enough of them to make an informed guess!

Yes that is the issue I'm having its been jacked up this morning with no issues found.
Would you say its n/s or o/s

[matchmaker]

D44nny said:

Darkslider said:

D44nny said:

Thanks for the replies I always thought a bearing could be heard all the time.

When they get really bad they can be, but in the early stages increased load (especially lateral loading from cornering for example) can induce a rumble that goes away afterwards. Can be frustrating as there might be no noise, play or roughness when the wheel is jacked up and spun, but I've done enough of them to make an informed guess!

Yes that is the issue I'm having its been jacked up this morning with no issues found.
Would you say its n/s or o/s

N/S - it is usually the opposite to the direction you are turning.

[E-bmw]

As above turning right it is the left as that is the side with the most load on it.

[D44nny]

Brill thank you everyone

[Richard-D]

If you remove the wheels and discs then turn the hub with your hand you can often feel a rough bearing when it seemed fine with the wheels on.