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bent wheel sound
- MikeyH
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bent wheel sound
Hi Guys, what sort of sound does a bent wheel make and can it be bent by a clumsy tyre fitter? Mike.
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bent wheel sound
If he was a gorilla!
More likely to be the dust shield bent while fitting/removing the wheel so it is catching the disc.
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bent wheel sound
A bent alloy wheel would cause severe vibration as you drive along from the affected wheel. Check the wheel nuts are tight first
- MikeyH
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bent wheel sound
Thank you both, I have had the wheels off to do the roof drains so will check tomorrow but hopefully okay and I have felt around the wheels and can’t feel anything odd. I did wonder if the hand brake pads might be causing a problem as they squeak sometimes. Mike.
Now, Sterling grey Z4 2.2 with cup holders, stubby aerial and sport seats. Roadsters ‘cause they’re great with the roof down.
Ford Anglia, Red Sprite, a few MG midgets, MGB Roadster and yellow Ford Capri, all gone many years now.
Ford Anglia, Red Sprite, a few MG midgets, MGB Roadster and yellow Ford Capri, all gone many years now.
- MikeyH
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bent wheel sound
Glad it’s not a bent wheel, made another quick feel around the wheels this morning can’t see if anything is rubbing though. I’ll check the wheel nuts later I had wondered if a stone had got in behind somewhere like on the G29 but have wiggled the backing plate and nothing has dropped out &
Now, Sterling grey Z4 2.2 with cup holders, stubby aerial and sport seats. Roadsters ‘cause they’re great with the roof down.
Ford Anglia, Red Sprite, a few MG midgets, MGB Roadster and yellow Ford Capri, all gone many years now.
Ford Anglia, Red Sprite, a few MG midgets, MGB Roadster and yellow Ford Capri, all gone many years now.
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bent wheel sound
Before my rusted back plates were replaced, they made a terrible noise when reversing. I would not rule them out unless you have really seen them not touching the wheel
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I will have a proper look over the weekend, it sounds like when you spin a hosepipe round and round. I'm hoping it's not the back axle, if it is I will put up with it. Mike.
Now, Sterling grey Z4 2.2 with cup holders, stubby aerial and sport seats. Roadsters ‘cause they’re great with the roof down.
Ford Anglia, Red Sprite, a few MG midgets, MGB Roadster and yellow Ford Capri, all gone many years now.
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The more you describe it, the more it sounds like what mine was like.
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Previous:
Z4M Silver Grey - non flimper spec (gone to Bing)
Z4 3.0 Toledo
911-50 Black - unique spec
X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
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- MikeyH
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bent wheel sound
Thank you PVR, this has been bugging me for weeks, I will have a proper look.
Now, Sterling grey Z4 2.2 with cup holders, stubby aerial and sport seats. Roadsters ‘cause they’re great with the roof down.
Ford Anglia, Red Sprite, a few MG midgets, MGB Roadster and yellow Ford Capri, all gone many years now.
Ford Anglia, Red Sprite, a few MG midgets, MGB Roadster and yellow Ford Capri, all gone many years now.