deeveus 81 Report post Posted November 7, 2008 I've got an E53 I think it is, which is giving a slight humming noise at speeds most noticeable above 80kph. Could this be the front bearings or has anyone had this issue before? Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zenetti 0 Report post Posted November 7, 2008 It is more than likely scalloped tyres. Run your hands from the front of the tyre to the back, if you can feel ridges (kind of like a scallop shell funnily enough) this is what will most likely be causing the noise. It also usually makes itself most noticeable when you are braking at almost at a stop. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deeveus 81 Report post Posted November 9, 2008 That could be the case. Would this mean that I need to replace the front tyres, the noise seems to be coming from the front anyway... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sp8s 1 Report post Posted November 9, 2008 Maybe you should teach it the works to the song Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zenetti 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2008 That could be the case. Would this mean that I need to replace the front tyres, the noise seems to be coming from the front anyway... yes, the only cure is to get new tyres if they are scalloped. either that or turn the radio up Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwiland 3 Report post Posted November 9, 2008 Sometimes swapping the front and rear tyres can help matters, the different wear patterns and suspension differences between front and back can change the noise generated (and the wear rate) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zenetti 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2008 Sometimes swapping the front and rear tyres can help matters, the different wear patterns and suspension differences between front and back can change the noise generated (and the wear rate) Bad idea in this particular case. The sportpac runs a staggered fitment wheel and tyre combo! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwiland 3 Report post Posted November 10, 2008 Apologies to all I stand corrected. A little knowledge is dangerous!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zenetti 0 Report post Posted November 10, 2008 haha - no worries The only reason I picked up on it was because it is in the sig! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lubed 55 Report post Posted November 11, 2008 It is possibly a wheel bearing like you have mentioned or it could be something completly different... prob best to get it confirmed by a mechanic in a workshop as its near impossible to diagnoise a noise over the internet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deeveus 81 Report post Posted November 11, 2008 Got it sorted, still waiting for the nice bill to arrive. It was a R/H Front wheel bearing. Still cheaper than replacing the tyres on the front! Thanks for the help Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
