Typically this fast wearing off of the (RFT) tyres on the outsides, often coupled with sawtooth noise issues, may be the result of a too low tyre pressure. Suggest you try 38 psi for front tyres and 35 psi for rear tyres. In addition, you may want to exchange the front wheels every 3k-4k miles ...

Dear Chris, Different noise case as it seems. In my case the noise was a grinding noise, like a broken wheel bearing (which it wasn't). The noise was there when driving at about 35-55mph without load (coasting) and went away when accelerating and when under load. Sorry to be of no help for your case ...

Hi Chris, with my X5 40d 2012 I have quite a story behind me regarding noise coming from the left front of the car (German car, steering wheel left side). BMW replaced transfer box, front differential, and many more parts until we found the noisy part to be the short front drive shaft. If you want ...

Hi Silverous, have fun with your new car. I picked up my pretty new X5 some week ago (~12k miles) and I am very happy with it. My comment may be too late for your pickup but the following observation I made with my car: - Tires: The front tires 275/40/20 had sawtooth, were quite unbearably loud ...

Hi Simpic, just bought myself two weeks ago an used 40d (2012, 20k km) in Germany. My advice based on own experience: Take a look at the front tires. Mine were Bridgestone 275/315, and had a severe sawtooth issue. They were loud, and it felt like driving a lorry. Agreed with the dealer to share the ...