They're Pirelli. But the noise is definitely mechanical. Not to say they're couldn't be a contributory factor in the tyre noise.
But the main audible noise is def mechanical. Also it displays itself under power load, pointing away from just tyre/road noise.
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- Wed Jul 15, 2015 9:52 am
- Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
- Topic: Droning Noise ?? Problem is evading the mechanics. Any suggestions please
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- Tue Jul 14, 2015 8:54 pm
- Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
- Topic: Droning Noise ?? Problem is evading the mechanics. Any suggestions please
- Replies: 10
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Droning Noise ?? Problem is evading the mechanics. Any suggestions please
Hi Guys, new to the forum. My X5 2004 4.4 Sport has developed an audible drone specifically under power load. Can be felt through the car/pedal and sometimes displays itself as a whoo whoo whoo especially at speed. BMW specialists have it at the moment. They have road tested and pinpointed it more ...