2011 335is - rear driver's side wheel rubbing noise issue

guanyum5 · 02-07-2016, 02:46 AM

Hey guys, I started noticing this issue maybe 2-3 months ago, but deemed it minor. It only happens at low speeds 5-10 mph. It is almost constant, but is loudest at a certain part of the rotation. When at normal speeds, I don't even notice it. From what I recall, it used to be louder, and has quieted down a bit.

Here's a quick vid:

Rotor heat/brake shield warped? Bad wheel bearing? Rock stuck somewhere? E-brake boot loose? Possibly related: I have been getting intermittent TPMS malfunction errors (usually on the highway). Could the TPMS sensor be dislodged?

Thanks in advance for any advice/guidance as to what this noise could be.

sp1tfire · 02-07-2016, 04:21 AM

Well something is definitely out of place) Put it on jack and take the wheel off. Im sure you will be able to see something bent/loose/whatever. Im sure it will be easy fix.

gregsatt · 10-17-2016, 12:29 PM

Lug nuts loose?

GATORB8 · 10-18-2016, 12:15 AM

TPMS malfunction is probably a sensor going bad. If you can pull the codes it should tell you which wheel. The tire shop scanners won't necessarily read it as bad. Discount Tire did one of mine for $65 installed.

They'd probably throw the car on a lift for free and check out the rub for you while you're there.

02-07-2016, 02:46 AM	#1
guanyum5 Private 13 Rep 70 Posts Drives: 2011 335is SGM/CR Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW E92 335is [8.50]	2011 335is - rear driver's side wheel rubbing noise issue Hey guys, I started noticing this issue maybe 2-3 months ago, but deemed it minor. It only happens at low speeds 5-10 mph. It is almost constant, but is loudest at a certain part of the rotation. When at normal speeds, I don't even notice it. From what I recall, it used to be louder, and has quieted down a bit. Here's a quick vid: Rotor heat/brake shield warped? Bad wheel bearing? Rock stuck somewhere? E-brake boot loose? Possibly related: I have been getting intermittent TPMS malfunction errors (usually on the highway). Could the TPMS sensor be dislodged? Thanks in advance for any advice/guidance as to what this noise could be.
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02-07-2016, 04:21 AM	#2
sp1tfire Private First Class 19 Rep 150 Posts Drives: F10 535i Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Woodland Park, CO iTrader: (1)	Well something is definitely out of place) Put it on jack and take the wheel off. Im sure you will be able to see something bent/loose/whatever. Im sure it will be easy fix.
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gregsatt Private 6 Rep 72 Posts Drives: 2011 335is Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Texas iTrader: (0) Garage List 2004 Honda CRF230 [0.00] 2011 335is [0.00]	Lug nuts loose?
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10-18-2016, 12:15 AM	#4
GATORB8 Captain 225 Rep 807 Posts Drives: 2011 335is 6MT Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 335is [9.50]	TPMS malfunction is probably a sensor going bad. If you can pull the codes it should tell you which wheel. The tire shop scanners won't necessarily read it as bad. Discount Tire did one of mine for $65 installed. They'd probably throw the car on a lift for free and check out the rub for you while you're there.
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