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Thread: Front-end noise while slowing down, 95 M3

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    Front-end noise while slowing down, 95 M3

    I'm getting a grinding noise when I slow down, and I know its not my brakes, I just replaced them.
    It occurs around 15 or less mph and sounds like it might be the wheel bearings. A mechanic told me it could be bad front struts that are vibrating at low speeds.
    Has anyone had anything similar happen with their M3?

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    Could be the tire tread is particularly noisy at certain speeds. What tires are you running? Sumitomo tires in the M3 size are particularly noisy, from what I heard on a friend's car.

    Wheel bearings make more noise the faster you go.

    Are your tires worn unevenly?
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