Clicking noise

gatordent2007 · 01-31-2013, 07:26 PM

Ive recently noticed at very low speeds, like in a drive thru, a clicking noise as I move forward slowly. Anyone have any ideas or experience. Could it be something with the brakes?

SomeRandomer123 · 02-02-2013, 06:36 PM

Not a stone in the tyre tread? Only noticed with your window open in the Drive Through?

gatordent2007 · 02-04-2013, 08:49 AM

I can only hear it with the window open. I thought I may have seen a nail in the tire a while back, but wasn't sure. It's a pretty loud noise, so u really think something in the tread would make that noise? Thanks

SomeRandomer123 · 02-05-2013, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by gatordent2007

I can only hear it with the window open. I thought I may have seen a nail in the tire a while back, but wasn't sure. It's a pretty loud noise, so u really think something in the tread would make that noise? Thanks

Surprising how loud a stone or nail in the tyre can be with your window open. Have a look at your tyres! Or see if you can take a video with the sound captured so we can have a proper diagnosis!

kkrar · 03-10-2013, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by gatordent2007

Ive recently noticed at very low speeds, like in a drive thru, a clicking noise as I move forward slowly. Anyone have any ideas or experience. Could it be something with the brakes?

what tires do you have, run flats?

gatordent2007 · 03-10-2013, 09:43 PM

So I haven't worried about it for a while now, but finally got around to taking it to the dealership. I have 21" non run flat wheels on the car. Neither the tech nor myself could see anything in the tire (I previously thought I had a nail, but I guess not). The tech basically told me it's not a big deal and shouldn't be anything major and just deal with it. I proceeded to rip him a new one for telling me to deal with an annoying sound coming from my $118k BMW. He then said I could bring it back and they would have to put it on the lift, as I had just stopped in unannounced. I will keep u posted when I take it back in

rharris612 · 03-10-2013, 10:16 PM

Justified in ripping him....

Does it coincide with tire rotation or engine speed?

Loose caliper, lug nut, center cap, wheel bearing, or if in sync w/ engine speed could be belt, idler, etc.

Easiest and most likely would be something in tire.

gatordent2007 · 03-10-2013, 10:48 PM

My guess is either something I can't see in the tire or something is loose around the tire. It def comes from driver rear tire, but I have been too damn busy to go to the dealership. Thanks for the suggestions

335ifanatic · 03-11-2013, 02:51 AM

Could be the rim? Is the rim aftermarket or oem?

gatordent2007 · 03-11-2013, 10:31 AM

they are oem alpina wheels

gatordent2007 · 03-21-2013, 08:27 PM

So I think the geniuses at the dealership finally figured it out. The problem was something in the center cap positioning. They had replaced one of my tires a while back and put it on wrong. They switched the caps around and said that should do the trick. I went to pick it up after the service dept was closed only to have to take it off and replace it myself because I could see they put it back on wrong again and it wasn't flush! Only took 4 trips,

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gatordent2007 Lieutenant 179 Rep 432 Posts Drives: 2020 x7 M50i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Clearwater, Fl iTrader: (1) Garage List 2016 BMW 750xi [0.00]	Clicking noise Ive recently noticed at very low speeds, like in a drive thru, a clicking noise as I move forward slowly. Anyone have any ideas or experience. Could it be something with the brakes?
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gatordent2007 Lieutenant 179 Rep 432 Posts Drives: 2020 x7 M50i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Clearwater, Fl iTrader: (1) Garage List 2016 BMW 750xi [0.00]	I can only hear it with the window open. I thought I may have seen a nail in the tire a while back, but wasn't sure. It's a pretty loud noise, so u really think something in the tread would make that noise? Thanks
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gatordent2007 Lieutenant 179 Rep 432 Posts Drives: 2020 x7 M50i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Clearwater, Fl iTrader: (1) Garage List 2016 BMW 750xi [0.00]	So I haven't worried about it for a while now, but finally got around to taking it to the dealership. I have 21" non run flat wheels on the car. Neither the tech nor myself could see anything in the tire (I previously thought I had a nail, but I guess not). The tech basically told me it's not a big deal and shouldn't be anything major and just deal with it. I proceeded to rip him a new one for telling me to deal with an annoying sound coming from my $118k BMW. He then said I could bring it back and they would have to put it on the lift, as I had just stopped in unannounced. I will keep u posted when I take it back in
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rharris612 New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 2019 750Li 2021 X5 2024 X5 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: North Texas iTrader: (0)	Justified in ripping him.... Does it coincide with tire rotation or engine speed? Loose caliper, lug nut, center cap, wheel bearing, or if in sync w/ engine speed could be belt, idler, etc. Easiest and most likely would be something in tire.
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gatordent2007 Lieutenant 179 Rep 432 Posts Drives: 2020 x7 M50i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Clearwater, Fl iTrader: (1) Garage List 2016 BMW 750xi [0.00]	My guess is either something I can't see in the tire or something is loose around the tire. It def comes from driver rear tire, but I have been too damn busy to go to the dealership. Thanks for the suggestions
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03-11-2013, 02:51 AM	#9
335ifanatic Major 52 Rep 1,091 Posts Drives: Revuelto, Urus Performante, X5 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canada iTrader: (1)	Could be the rim? Is the rim aftermarket or oem?
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gatordent2007 Lieutenant 179 Rep 432 Posts Drives: 2020 x7 M50i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Clearwater, Fl iTrader: (1) Garage List 2016 BMW 750xi [0.00]	they are oem alpina wheels
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gatordent2007 Lieutenant 179 Rep 432 Posts Drives: 2020 x7 M50i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Clearwater, Fl iTrader: (1) Garage List 2016 BMW 750xi [0.00]	So I think the geniuses at the dealership finally figured it out. The problem was something in the center cap positioning. They had replaced one of my tires a while back and put it on wrong. They switched the caps around and said that should do the trick. I went to pick it up after the service dept was closed only to have to take it off and replace it myself because I could see they put it back on wrong again and it wasn't flush! Only took 4 trips,
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