How easy should the disk rotate without the rim on?

How easy should the disk rotate without the rim on?

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98 months

Friday 10th November 2017
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I've just taken the front driver side rim off my bmw e36 and notice that when I rotate the wheel by hand it makes some metal rubbing noise and stops moving after about only half a turn. Is this normal? Or should it rotate freely for a few rotations?

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Original Poster:

140 posts

98 months

Friday 10th November 2017
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Thanks guys.