Metallic Sound Coming from Front Wheel? *HELP*

dspence44 · 05-23-2018, 11:39 AM

Morning everyone!

Been a while since I've posted here, but you're always reliable when it comes to diagnosis, so I thought I'd give it a shot!

Just last night I was out doing some 'spirited' driving, down some winding roads. When I was driving back home, I could hear a metallic(?) sound that seemed to be coming from my front driver wheel. I think the best way to describe the sound would be to imagine a rock that is tumbling around the inner section of your rim. The steering of the car still felt fine, there wasn't any issues there, I checked all that I could on the side of the road without any luck.

Has anyone had any symptoms like this before? What are your thoughts? Could it be a sign of a failing tie rod?

Any and all input would be greatly appreciated!

Cheers!

TemjinX2 · 05-23-2018, 11:43 AM

wheel bearing? would help if you recorded the sound and posted it.

dspence44 · 05-23-2018, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by TemjinX2

wheel bearing? would help if you recorded the sound and posted it.

I could try and see if I could get a recording of it! I'll grab a friend today and see if we're able to!

robthewrench · 05-24-2018, 07:38 AM

A good starting point would be to find out if the noise is related to either wheel speed or engine speed or neither. This will make it much easier to diagnose.

If related to wheel speed, the problem is most likely either with the brake components, wheel bearing, or a wheel rubbing condition.

dmatre · 05-24-2018, 08:03 AM

Probably a stone caught between the rotor and the heat shield on the back side of the rotor. Should be easy to check.

05-23-2018, 11:39 AM	#1
dspence44 Lieutenant 75 Rep 503 Posts Drives: '07 E92 328i 6MT Join Date: May 2016 Location: Alberta iTrader: (1)	Metallic Sound Coming from Front Wheel? HELP Morning everyone! Been a while since I've posted here, but you're always reliable when it comes to diagnosis, so I thought I'd give it a shot! Just last night I was out doing some 'spirited' driving, down some winding roads. When I was driving back home, I could hear a metallic(?) sound that seemed to be coming from my front driver wheel. I think the best way to describe the sound would be to imagine a rock that is tumbling around the inner section of your rim. The steering of the car still felt fine, there wasn't any issues there, I checked all that I could on the side of the road without any luck. Has anyone had any symptoms like this before? What are your thoughts? Could it be a sign of a failing tie rod? Any and all input would be greatly appreciated! Cheers! __________________ // 328i E92 // N52 // Muffler Delete // K&N Drop In // Charcoal Delete // RGBW LED Halos
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TemjinX2 Major 521 Rep 1,485 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi e92 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Socal OC iTrader: (0)	wheel bearing? would help if you recorded the sound and posted it.
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robthewrench Captain 266 Rep 952 Posts Drives: 11 E90 335i Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Columbus OH iTrader: (0)	A good starting point would be to find out if the noise is related to either wheel speed or engine speed or neither. This will make it much easier to diagnose. If related to wheel speed, the problem is most likely either with the brake components, wheel bearing, or a wheel rubbing condition. __________________ bone stock
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dmatre Captain 665 Rep 740 Posts Drives: 2011 328i Sedan Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: The Carolinas iTrader: (0)	Probably a stone caught between the rotor and the heat shield on the back side of the rotor. Should be easy to check.
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