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Old Jun 7, 2013 | 04:52 PM
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Hello all,

When I turn my steering wheel all the way going at a very slow speed, I hear clicking or cracking noise. This happens in both directions and only when the car is in motion. I searched on google and apparently this may be due to a bad CV joint? Anyone else have this?

I never drive my car hard. The only thing is I noticed this happening after getting 20 inch rims on my car. Is that a coincidence only? I did not lower my car. Thanks!
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Old Jun 7, 2013 | 08:00 PM
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Unless you have 4WD there are no CV joints in your front axle. Sounds like your tires are hitting the fender liners.
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Old Jun 7, 2013 | 09:09 PM
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No I have a e63.. Hmm now I'm confused as to why my tires would be hitting the fenders. I've had my new tires and rims on for about a week and I'm noticing this sound just now..
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Try having someone else drive it in a slow circle while you CAREFULLY walk alongside and try to see where the noises are coming from.
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