e46 320d 03my strange noise/ resonance 65mph

e46 320d 03my strange noise/ resonance 65mph

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crossroadsg

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193 months

Wednesday 9th April 2008
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My 03 plate 320d has a strange noise/resonance at or around 65-70mph, seems to emanate from nearside of vehicle can be driven through but obviously at motorway limit is very annoying, have checked tyres,wheel balance,propshaft front and rear suspension etc but found no fault is not a wheel bearing noise sounds like when tyres run over rumble strip but has no heavy vibration. Any help appreciated!!

Olf

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Thursday 10th April 2008
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crossroadsg said:
My 03 plate 320d has a strange noise/resonance at or around 65-70mph, seems to emanate from nearside of vehicle can be driven through but obviously at motorway limit is very annoying, have checked tyres,wheel balance,propshaft front and rear suspension etc but found no fault is not a wheel bearing noise sounds like when tyres run over rumble strip but has no heavy vibration. Any help appreciated!!
What wheels/tyres are they?

I've got MV2's on mine (it's an 04 sport) I had a similar thing, got it checked out and a BMW master tech said it was the tyres. Apparently these 18" low profile jobs are prone to some rumbling/vibration if there is any uneven wear. Anyway, I wasn't sure but when I got the front tyres changed it disappeared.