Funny noise when turning tight corners...

alexman

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I've been getting a noise like the tyres squeaking when turning tight corners, but I'm sure it's not the tyres squeaking as they are upto the right inflation (around 31psi all round on 19" M wheels).

Is this normal? Has anyone else experienced this?
 
Honestly not sure. I thought dodgy bearings manifested themselves as a knocking sound when turning corners tightly? This is more of a squeaking at low speeds in car parks etc

Are wheel bearings covered under warranty or just considered wear and tear?
 
i couldnt tell you, it was just a guess. if its not the breaks thats what i would presume it was.


if your car is under warranty why dont yuu just pop to the dealer and get the to test drive it/take a look at it
 
Knocking noises are more usually attributable to a knackered CV joint (or the odd bush sometimes) because of their construction. Could be a bearing if its only on full lock but if it is, you may just as well wait and see if it starts to manifest itself in a straight line, when its time to get it sorted!

Are you talking low-speed only on car park-type tarmac? These surfaces are often prone to tyre squeal even when you are driving very carefully.....might be worth trying a bit of acceleration when it occurs to see what happens....just watch out for low-flying shoppers in the run up to Xmas :D
 
Narrow the noise down as lacroupade suggests. Find which wheel. If only on full lock, any particular surface, slow or any speed. forward or reverse

Once done then jack up the vehicle test for play in t he bearing top to bottom and front to rear. Rotate and see if anything rubs from the dirt guard against the disk to a worn pad or even a stone wedged somewhere

I would say a bearing should be under warranty. They should last a very long time.
 
Hi,

It's an M you have right? It's probably the diff. Mine also makes a noise with low speed tight turning. I've heard some people have got the oil changed in the diff and its resolved the issue.

Cheers
 
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