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      10-08-2013, 09:02 AM   #8
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Drives: F20 116d + E81 116i
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Originally Posted by RichardF View Post
Hi Folks,

I have had my BMW 1 series 5 door hatchback 116d automatic for 3 weeks now and have completed about 700 miles. During all of this time there is a continual road noise like a jet engine running. It is more apparent from the driver's seat but can be heard (not quite so much) from the front pax seat.
The noise varies a bit with speed and also slightly with varying road surfaces, hence my attributing it to road noise.
It gets quite distracting and, after a while in the car, very annoying and has taken the joy out of driving it.
I have made an appointment with BMW for them to carry out a road test but was naturally wondering if anyone has had this symptom.
The tyres are Bridgestone Turanza 205/55R16 with basic alloy wheels.
Richard
Southampton
I had the same issue with the same tires (Turanza ER300) in the same size on my 116d. Then I changed to other wheels with Conti SC5 and everything was fine.
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