Concerned about rotating sound from wheel(s)
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Concerned about rotating sound from wheel(s)
Hi there,
For the last few thousand miles I noticed a low-level "rotation sound" from the wheels of my 07 S-Cooper Conv when at highway speed. It wasn't there before. I currently have 29,000 miles on the clock.
More recently I noticed that at 10-15 MPH I can detect a very slight rotational "feel" through the gas pedal - almost like a roughness. That may have been there for a while - I'm not sure.
Front tires were low so I had them replaced about 500 miles ago and rebalanced and a fresh wheel alignment. I did not have the rear wheels rebalanced. Problem did not go away.
Mini went in for 2nd scheduled service at Nick Alexander Mini in LA and I explained the issue and requested they look into it. They couldn't find anything and performed a "minor alignment adjustment". But it hasn't made any difference.
To compound the issue this is the sort of problem which can be hard to notice if you weren't familiar with how the car felt before. I know there is something not right but not sure how to diagnose further. At 29,000 miles and the way we drive it it is still a new car.
Can anyone help me with suggestions on how to diagnose this? I posted it over at Northamericanmotoring but did not get many suggestions. One person suggested that it was tirewear due to poor alignment - but I've got new tires on the front, the rear ones look excellent with very even treadware, and I've just had a fresh alignment.
Appreciate any thoughts..
Thanks!
Daniel.
For the last few thousand miles I noticed a low-level "rotation sound" from the wheels of my 07 S-Cooper Conv when at highway speed. It wasn't there before. I currently have 29,000 miles on the clock.
More recently I noticed that at 10-15 MPH I can detect a very slight rotational "feel" through the gas pedal - almost like a roughness. That may have been there for a while - I'm not sure.
Front tires were low so I had them replaced about 500 miles ago and rebalanced and a fresh wheel alignment. I did not have the rear wheels rebalanced. Problem did not go away.
Mini went in for 2nd scheduled service at Nick Alexander Mini in LA and I explained the issue and requested they look into it. They couldn't find anything and performed a "minor alignment adjustment". But it hasn't made any difference.
To compound the issue this is the sort of problem which can be hard to notice if you weren't familiar with how the car felt before. I know there is something not right but not sure how to diagnose further. At 29,000 miles and the way we drive it it is still a new car.
Can anyone help me with suggestions on how to diagnose this? I posted it over at Northamericanmotoring but did not get many suggestions. One person suggested that it was tirewear due to poor alignment - but I've got new tires on the front, the rear ones look excellent with very even treadware, and I've just had a fresh alignment.
Appreciate any thoughts..
Thanks!
Daniel.
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