Humming Front Left Wheel During turns

dcohen13 · 04-10-2023, 03:54 PM

Noob question, as this is still my first 6 months with F90 M5.

Not sure if anyone has came across same thing, but I just noticed this morning when driving, that I have a humming noise that is consistent with speed, as I turn right. The noise is coming from what seems to be front left side wheel.

Saw a few things on Google search:

Wheel Bearings?

Anyone else ever have this type of noise or situation from their M5?

Thanks in advance!

NoMods · 04-11-2023, 07:14 AM

Cold morning?

pbonsalb · 04-11-2023, 12:07 PM

I’d go with left wheel bearing if the car has some miles on it. I think I have read of only 1 wheel bearing replacement on these forums on the past 2 years so they do not seem to be a problem.

dcohen13 · 04-11-2023, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by armoredsaint

Cold morning?

it was about 60 degrees?

dcohen13 · 04-15-2023, 10:47 AM

car is currently at Sterling BMW in Newport Beach. Will update you when they get back to me!

dcohen13 · 04-26-2023, 03:59 PM

Dealer assumes it is wheel bearings, but is making me put on my factory wheels and tires, before they "inspect again wink wink." Grateful for them being cool, but a pain to do the swap each time something is wrong. Will update again...

micvite · 04-29-2023, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by dcohen13

Dealer assumes it is wheel bearings, but is making me put on my factory wheels and tires, before they "inspect again wink wink." Grateful for them being cool, but a pain to do the swap each time something is wrong. Will update again...

As long as wheels are factory spec and you're not using spacers you won't have to. If you're using spacers... well

dcohen13 · 04-30-2023, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by micvite

As long as wheels are factory spec and you're not using spacers you won't have to. If you're using spacers... well

No spacers ever, car is at dealer now. Will see what they say. I cannot see them pointing fingers at my Eibach Pro Kit next...but we will see!

pbonsalb · 04-30-2023, 06:53 PM

BMW sells a lowering kit that does not cause warranty issues. Spacers may stress wheel bearings more, as may wider wheels or tires.

dcohen13 · 04-30-2023, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by pbonsalb

BMW sells a lowering kit that does not cause warranty issues. Spacers may stress wheel bearings more, as may wider wheels or tires.

which lowering kit are you speaking of? I did not realize this...

pbonsalb · 04-30-2023, 07:08 PM

https://www.getbmwparts.com/oem-part...it-33502456208

dcohen13 · 05-01-2023, 11:10 AM

UPDATE: BMW will be replacing front driver wheel bearing, under warranty. Will only cost me a bottle of gin to the shop foreman! haha...

dcohen13 · 05-01-2023, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by pbonsalb

https://www.getbmwparts.com/oem-part...it-33502456208

I had no idea this existed. Is it just the springs? Do you know how much lower the kit drops the car? Thanks!

pbonsalb · 05-01-2023, 12:22 PM

I don’t know anything about it other than it is a sleeve over coilover kit — reuses your struts. Some prefer the KW HAS and some prefer the BMW version. Should preserve suspension travel whereas just lowering springs do not, but no one with just springs seems to be reporting issues. The E90 M3, in contrast, did not really have enough travel to run just springs without some modifications.

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dcohen13 Lieutenant 682 Rep 527 Posts Drives: M5 Comp Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (0)	Humming Front Left Wheel During turns Noob question, as this is still my first 6 months with F90 M5. Not sure if anyone has came across same thing, but I just noticed this morning when driving, that I have a humming noise that is consistent with speed, as I turn right. The noise is coming from what seems to be front left side wheel. Saw a few things on Google search: Wheel Bearings? Anyone else ever have this type of noise or situation from their M5? Thanks in advance!
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pbonsalb Lieutenant General 5234 Rep 10,616 Posts Drives: 18 F90 M5, 99 E36 M3 Turbo Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New England iTrader: (4)	I’d go with left wheel bearing if the car has some miles on it. I think I have read of only 1 wheel bearing replacement on these forums on the past 2 years so they do not seem to be a problem.
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dcohen13 Lieutenant 682 Rep 527 Posts Drives: M5 Comp Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (0)	Dealer assumes it is wheel bearings, but is making me put on my factory wheels and tires, before they "inspect again wink wink." Grateful for them being cool, but a pain to do the swap each time something is wrong. Will update again...
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pbonsalb Lieutenant General 5234 Rep 10,616 Posts Drives: 18 F90 M5, 99 E36 M3 Turbo Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New England iTrader: (4)	BMW sells a lowering kit that does not cause warranty issues. Spacers may stress wheel bearings more, as may wider wheels or tires.
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pbonsalb Lieutenant General 5234 Rep 10,616 Posts Drives: 18 F90 M5, 99 E36 M3 Turbo Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New England iTrader: (4)	https://www.getbmwparts.com/oem-part...it-33502456208
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dcohen13 Lieutenant 682 Rep 527 Posts Drives: M5 Comp Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (0)	UPDATE: BMW will be replacing front driver wheel bearing, under warranty. Will only cost me a bottle of gin to the shop foreman! haha...
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pbonsalb Lieutenant General 5234 Rep 10,616 Posts Drives: 18 F90 M5, 99 E36 M3 Turbo Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New England iTrader: (4)	I don’t know anything about it other than it is a sleeve over coilover kit — reuses your struts. Some prefer the KW HAS and some prefer the BMW version. Should preserve suspension travel whereas just lowering springs do not, but no one with just springs seems to be reporting issues. The E90 M3, in contrast, did not really have enough travel to run just springs without some modifications.
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