jefftred

I have a 2001 E 430 and about a year ago I bought some nice 19" aftermarket rims. About 3 months ago the front left one makes a "clacking" noise when I drive. This noise is driving me mad. I sound like I am 7 years old again and put a card in the spokes of my bmx bike. I put my stock rims on the front only and the noise completely went away.

I had the rim repaired and it went away for about a day and then came back. There were no visible cracks in the wheel, but they said it was warped.

I may have to just repace the rim,but wanted to see if anyone had any suggestions first.

Thanks

Fabio D

They are multi-piece ones? if yes you can tight a little all the nuts. if not :S man replace the wheels, it maybe explode at 160mph :S hahahaha

Fabio Daniel

illest

Besides checking the wheel also check the suspension components on that side. The larger wheel may be changing the position of the suspension in a way that the stock wheels can't replicate. Pull the wheel off and look for anything out of the ordinary.