Wheel Vibration

Tyspy · 07-12-2010, 04:40 AM

Thanks for the reply, could you update me on how yours goes?

Nautik · 07-12-2010, 08:26 AM

Just noticed the same type issue in my E46 M3 this morning. I have never noticed it before, steering was always solid. I thought it was the road at first... I did notice the left front tire was a little low on air pressure though so I am hoping that is the issue.

novablackm3 · 07-12-2010, 05:00 PM

i had the same issue with my 2010, no issues on the 2008. it was from 75~85 that caused this. however when i took it to the dealer they kept saying hey are not allowed to road test beyond the speed limit.

so after getting all 4 wheels balanced, air pressure checked i gave up. car now has 8500 miles and i just live with it now

shendrick · 07-12-2010, 05:11 PM

The factory balance on my 18's with PS2's was perfect. Just replaced the fronts with PS2s again and now I have a slight vibration in the wheel around 75-85. A second road force balance by my stealer improved the situation a little - so I know its a blance issue. They swear the balance is spot on now - but I'd have to see it to believe it. If the Hunter machines have the ability to spit out data - get as much as you can since a slightly out of round wheel could also sink you.

starkraven · 07-12-2010, 05:52 PM

I know this is probably helpful to no one, but I thought I'd chime in to say that I've had a minimal vibration in the steering wheel since day one when I drive 75-95 mph. It is really, really minimal, but it is a little annoying.

I did European Delivery and the PCD with the M3. In between, I told the PDC about the vibration, and one of the instructors tested it. He said he didn't notice the vibration. It's still there to me, so I am chalking it up to me being too sensitive to vibrations.

linsm3 · 07-12-2010, 06:10 PM

I just got back from the lake and have had this ever since I had the rear tires changed, the vibration is terrible at speeds 80 plus, figured it had to do with the new wheels, pressure etc is all fine.

F15-31 · 07-12-2010, 10:04 PM

Found my issue. The front had 5mm spacer's that when fixxed to the hub only left 3mm of hub centric lip for the wheel to sit on, Thus causing the vibration. I remove the spacer,s and the vibration went away. Later today I Installed 12mm spacer's that are hub centric both front and back, and still no vibration. If you have Spacer's check and make sure they allow the wheel Enough hub centric seating on the mounting surface. For those have a problem without Spacer's, Like mentioned before, It's Balance, Bent wheel, Tire thread separation, or some part of the front suspension.

Tyspy · 07-13-2010, 08:23 AM

More and more people seem to be having this issue...............

Thanks for the feedback sly335i I will pass your findings onto my dealer today as my car is back in again today!

ucla1995 · 07-16-2010, 10:39 PM

Tyspy · 07-21-2010, 03:28 AM

I know some of you are keen for me to keep you updated on this issue, well a quick update to say my car has been at the dealers now for 1 week and they are still none the wiser!
BMW called a tech down from BMW HQ in the UK too take a look and he has confirmed (as I knew already) that there is definitely something not right and are still looking at it! Not really much in the way or progress but at least they have admitted something isn't right! Maybe they need to acknowledge that fact that this is a bigger problem than 1 or 2 cars as well!

F15-31 · 07-21-2010, 07:18 PM

Thx, And yes Im very Interested in what they,"BMW" find and How they "BMW" treat you.

Tyspy · 07-23-2010, 11:08 AM

Just a quick update, BMW still haven't found the fault have taken my brand new car to pieces so I have rejected the car under British Law and will be getting a full refund..................... Audi/Porsche here I come

jrlee53 · 07-23-2010, 01:59 PM

That's quite a good law you have there. They would just outright deny there's a problem here stateside.

F15-31 · 07-23-2010, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Tyspy

Just a quick update, BMW still haven't found the fault have taken my brand new car to pieces so I have rejected the car under British Law and will be getting a full refund..................... Audi/Porsche here I come

Good luck Sir, Have fun with what ever you buy.

Tyspy · 07-27-2010, 09:24 AM

Ok well took my car out for a test drive today with the wheels and tyres (Michelins) from the stealers new demonstrator and all appears to be fine! no vibration at all all the way up to silly speeds! So pretty chuffed now got to wait for my new tyres.........

F15-31 · 07-27-2010, 12:36 PM

ucla1995 · 07-28-2010, 05:29 AM

I thought you'd gotten rid of the car per British Law??

Moxie · 07-28-2010, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by ucla1995

I thought you'd gotten rid of the car per British Law??

X2 ^^

07-12-2010, 04:40 AM	#23
Tyspy Enlisted Member 8 Rep 38 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 DCT M3 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Essex, England iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the reply, could you update me on how yours goes? __________________ 2010 M3 2010 RR Sport HSE
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07-12-2010, 08:26 AM	#24
Nautik Captain 37 Rep 636 Posts Drives: 2009 AW M3 DCT Join Date: May 2010 Location: NoVA iTrader: (0)	Just noticed the same type issue in my E46 M3 this morning. I have never noticed it before, steering was always solid. I thought it was the road at first... I did notice the left front tire was a little low on air pressure though so I am hoping that is the issue. __________________ 2009 e92 M3 - AW DCT - Apex Arc8s - Corsa
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07-12-2010, 05:00 PM	#25
novablackm3 Captain 125 Rep 813 Posts Drives: Performante, G05 M50i, RR SVR Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (3)	i had the same issue with my 2010, no issues on the 2008. it was from 75~85 that caused this. however when i took it to the dealer they kept saying hey are not allowed to road test beyond the speed limit. so after getting all 4 wheels balanced, air pressure checked i gave up. car now has 8500 miles and i just live with it now __________________ Huracán Performante 18- Novitec Springs \| RR SVR 19 \| G05 X5 M50i \| E70 11 X5M retired \| Jerez Black E92 10 m3 RE SSK \| AFE Filter \| Fabspeed XFC / Xpipe \| AA ECU 1.5v \| BMW PSW \| Envy Charger \| Megan Exhaust
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07-12-2010, 05:11 PM	#26
shendrick Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 255 Posts Drives: 08 e90 M3, 05 e46 zhp, 07 X3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Near Boston MA iTrader: (0)	The factory balance on my 18's with PS2's was perfect. Just replaced the fronts with PS2s again and now I have a slight vibration in the wheel around 75-85. A second road force balance by my stealer improved the situation a little - so I know its a blance issue. They swear the balance is spot on now - but I'd have to see it to believe it. If the Hunter machines have the ability to spit out data - get as much as you can since a slightly out of round wheel could also sink you.
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07-12-2010, 05:52 PM	#27
starkraven Private First Class 17 Rep 153 Posts Drives: 2019 540i G30 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	I know this is probably helpful to no one, but I thought I'd chime in to say that I've had a minimal vibration in the steering wheel since day one when I drive 75-95 mph. It is really, really minimal, but it is a little annoying. I did European Delivery and the PCD with the M3. In between, I told the PDC about the vibration, and one of the instructors tested it. He said he didn't notice the vibration. It's still there to me, so I am chalking it up to me being too sensitive to vibrations.
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07-12-2010, 06:10 PM	#28
linsm3 Lieutenant 19 Rep 500 Posts Drives: E92 08 M3 AW Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	I just got back from the lake and have had this ever since I had the rear tires changed, the vibration is terrible at speeds 80 plus, figured it had to do with the new wheels, pressure etc is all fine. __________________ Vorsteiner front lip molded and painted no reflectorstype II diffusersingle side CF trunkBlk grillesside markers w/ dark tint40% tintH&R springsMacht Schnell spacersBBS-LM 19"Eisenmann RacingHardwired Escort 9500ci radar/laser systemBrembo 380MM BBKGIRLS RULE!
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07-12-2010, 10:04 PM	#29
F15-31 Private First Class 5 Rep 124 Posts Drives: E92 M3 6SPD Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Redlands,ca iTrader: (0)	Found my issue. The front had 5mm spacer's that when fixxed to the hub only left 3mm of hub centric lip for the wheel to sit on, Thus causing the vibration. I remove the spacer,s and the vibration went away. Later today I Installed 12mm spacer's that are hub centric both front and back, and still no vibration. If you have Spacer's check and make sure they allow the wheel Enough hub centric seating on the mounting surface. For those have a problem without Spacer's, Like mentioned before, It's Balance, Bent wheel, Tire thread separation, or some part of the front suspension. __________________ FAST ISN'T FAST,SMOOTH IS FAST!!!!!!!!!!!!
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07-13-2010, 08:23 AM	#30
Tyspy Enlisted Member 8 Rep 38 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 DCT M3 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Essex, England iTrader: (0)	More and more people seem to be having this issue............... Thanks for the feedback sly335i I will pass your findings onto my dealer today as my car is back in again today! __________________ 2010 M3 2010 RR Sport HSE
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07-16-2010, 10:39 PM	#31
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07-21-2010, 03:28 AM	#32
Tyspy Enlisted Member 8 Rep 38 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 DCT M3 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Essex, England iTrader: (0)	I know some of you are keen for me to keep you updated on this issue, well a quick update to say my car has been at the dealers now for 1 week and they are still none the wiser! BMW called a tech down from BMW HQ in the UK too take a look and he has confirmed (as I knew already) that there is definitely something not right and are still looking at it! Not really much in the way or progress but at least they have admitted something isn't right! Maybe they need to acknowledge that fact that this is a bigger problem than 1 or 2 cars as well! __________________ 2010 M3 2010 RR Sport HSE
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07-21-2010, 07:18 PM	#33
F15-31 Private First Class 5 Rep 124 Posts Drives: E92 M3 6SPD Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Redlands,ca iTrader: (0)	Thx, And yes Im very Interested in what they,"BMW" find and How they "BMW" treat you. __________________ FAST ISN'T FAST,SMOOTH IS FAST!!!!!!!!!!!!
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07-23-2010, 11:08 AM	#34
Tyspy Enlisted Member 8 Rep 38 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 DCT M3 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Essex, England iTrader: (0)	Just a quick update, BMW still haven't found the fault have taken my brand new car to pieces so I have rejected the car under British Law and will be getting a full refund..................... Audi/Porsche here I come __________________ 2010 M3 2010 RR Sport HSE
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07-23-2010, 01:59 PM	#35
jrlee53 Captain 157 Rep 838 Posts Drives: 2010 E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Queens, NY iTrader: (0)	That's quite a good law you have there. They would just outright deny there's a problem here stateside. __________________ 2003 Cobra -> 2010 BMW e90 M3 - Space Grey - Black on Carbon Leather Int. - BRILLIANT CAR!!
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07-27-2010, 09:24 AM	#37
Tyspy Enlisted Member 8 Rep 38 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 DCT M3 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Essex, England iTrader: (0)	Ok well took my car out for a test drive today with the wheels and tyres (Michelins) from the stealers new demonstrator and all appears to be fine! no vibration at all all the way up to silly speeds! So pretty chuffed now got to wait for my new tyres......... __________________ 2010 M3 2010 RR Sport HSE
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07-27-2010, 12:36 PM	#38
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07-28-2010, 05:29 AM	#39
ucla1995 Slow and low 59 Rep 636 Posts Drives: M5 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (2)	I thought you'd gotten rid of the car per British Law??
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