Re: [bmw] Re: E39 purchase

[Robert Chase <beostar@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hmmm,

I had a Honda Accord with Bridgestones.  Noise was a big problem with 
that car and the ultimate reason I got rid of it. 
Robert Chase


Elcrinv@domain.elided wrote:


> In a message dated 1/13/04 2:18:36 PM Mountain Standard Time, 
> owner-bmw-digest@domain.elided writes:
> .  Tire/Road noise:  This vehicle has the sport package and I have owned or
> driven other BMW's with the sport package, but none were as loud as this
> vehicle.  The noise from the front two tires at low speeds seems to be above
> the comfort level, while at highway speeds, road/tire noises seem to be
> undetectable.  Would a change in rubber (currently Bridgestone) eliminate
> the road noise as low speeds?
> I've had some problems with noise from my front tire on an E39 sport package. 
> Check the inside of the front tires for feathering. If you find it maybe you 
> can deal in a new set.
> Fred Callender RMC
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