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2008 BMW 535 Repair Question


Topics covered: Tire, Brake rotor, Dent.
Mileage: 45,000 miles.

Asked on March 25, 2011

Thumping noise in fr wheel

There is a thumping noise is the right front wheel on my 2008 535xi. What could be the cause of this?
Avatar Asked by halawa94

Answer

Replied on March 25, 2011

Kind of hard to tell over a computer. The two most common causes would be a broken tire belt, which you will typically also feel, or a warped or rusted brake rotor. An inspection at a tire and alignment shop will usually identify the problem.

Tiny Answered by caradiodoc (expert)
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