20" wheels cyclical thrum

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montoyacesar

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It is barely noticeable - but it can be heard. Sounds like bad tires or tires with bad alignment or uneven thread.

Sound comes mostly from the front of the vehicle, most noticeable when cruising at lower speeds (under 40mph)
Sound gets faster as speed up.

I have the sport 20" wheels option

Anyone here has the same problem? or resolution?
 
I noticed this issue from day one and informed my dealer about this issue. Your diagnosis is right, there is a tire design issue resulting in excessive rolling noise at low speed and cornering.
2 months ago an 'expert' at BMW informed me that they are trialling a new improved version on selected markets like Austria and that they will soon come to Belgium.
My recommendation, inform your dealer about your pain point and do not accept anything less than a complete free swap.
 
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