Start by checking your wheels and tires....recent changes? new tires? balanced? then look into some front end components i.e thrust arm/bushing etc....
If u think your wheels are new and balanced then most places don't charge for checking the integrity of the front end for you....they'll give u an estimate, then u decide if it is DIY job!!
I have a 98' 528i and I have never had any problems. Plus, my mom used to have a 98' 528i and she put 180k miles on it and never had that problem either. Take it to a tire shop, they should be able to tell whats going on. Good luck and Welcome to the Forums!
1. Without actually seeing the car it is all guess work…so please check with your dealer/independent mechanic and other forums....my car had developed a vibration problem at 102.000 miles---BMWs don’t carry antidotes for front end vibrations---due to a bent rim on the interior side while looking so innocent on the outside.
2. It can be a vibration caused by a fallen lead piece used to balance the rim—high speed wheel balance.
3. Then we suggested checking the front end components; following a process of elimination.
4. Needless to say the unknown history of a used car is a mystery i.e. prior accidents/hitting curbs etc. In addition to the fact our big fat tires do compound such problem.
In sum: If one BMW with 180.000 miles hasn’t exhibited similar vibration problem, it does not mean your car is automatically immune to it. I would check the tires/wheel balance; when and if NOT in doubt; the front end including brake pads/rotors will be next on my list—more vibration when applying brakes--- Good luck
Lets keep it simple for a change, you probibly just threw a weight, no big deal. If you dont hear anything or feel any clunking. Just have them re-balanced.
Originally posted by Slvr e39@Mar 28 2005, 12:26 PM I have a 98' 528i and I have never had any problems. Plus, my mom used to have a 98' 528i and she put 180k miles on it and never had that problem either. Take it to a tire shop, they should be able to tell whats going on. Good luck and Welcome to the Forums!
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