[2011X3NYC35I]

I recently purchased a 2011 x3 35i and when I make left or right turn the tire is rubbing. Seems to be coming from the inside wall. It has stock rims & tire size. Does anybody know whats causing this issue? can it be the suspension issue?

[///Mposter]

Is it rubbing on a mud guard or the under tray ? If its missing screws on the plastic under tray it might be hitting the tire at full lock.
At first I would have said maybe the tire size but you said the size is OEM size? 245/45/19 and 275/40/19 ? Is that correct?

[2011X3NYC35I]

Yes,OEM but not even 19s it's 245/50RF18 & it rubs not even at full lock.Seems to be hitting under tray & doesn't seem to be missing any screws.

[nyalpine90]

first of all where did u buy x3?

make an appt have them diagnose the issue

[2011X3NYC35I]

I set up an appointment already at the dealership I bought it from. They said they'll take care of it but don't want them to take a cheap way out like adding spacers etc. if the suspensions are shot..

[02420X3]

My '11 35i came with BMW type 308 wheels and 245/50-18 tires. I've never had any rubbing issues.

Is this what your wheels look like?

[2011X3NYC35I]

yes,exact same rims & the tire size is 245/50RF18

[02420X3]

There is no reason that the tires should be rubbing then. Those are original spec tires and rims, so it's not like they were replaced with a different size or different offset. Something else is off, not the tires or rims.

[2011X3NYC35I]

my exact thoughts.. Maybe the struts have gone bad & is time for replacement..

[Mr Comfort]

can you see wear marks on anything up in the wheel well?

[nyalpine90]

they cant add spacers when you have oem setup...they have guidelines to follow

[2011X3NYC35I]

can you see wear marks on anything up in the wheel well?

Yes on the inside I can see a spot that its rubbing against.

[2011X3NYC35I]

It's a fishy used car place. who knows what they'll try to get away with...

[nyalpine90]

did you get it from used car lot?

did you check VIN to see if it was involve in accident?

i would take it to BMW service dept. have them check it out.

do you have extended warranty?

[2011X3NYC35I]

Yes, purchased it from a used car lot. Checked the carfax report & no accidents. I did however get the extended warranty 3 years or 36000 miles. I'm bringing it back to the dealership tonight since they said they'll take care of everything.

[nyalpine90]

good luck hopefully its nothing major.

[MetaX]

Sounds really odd since there is so much clearance between tire and wheel well. Did you compare left & right wheel wells to see if they might be shaped differently like a bulge that shouldn't be there? My other guess was a bad joint or something but if there are wear marks then something must be hitting. I assume the rubbing sound changes pitch based on the speed you're moving when turning?

[2011X3NYC35I]

Thanks nyalpine90.

Yeah,its mostly when im at a stop & make left or right turn. doesn't hit when im driving on highway. doesn't seem to have any bulge & looks the same on both sides.

[2011X3NYC35I]

Quick update.. Just got a call from the service dept. & they said the rain protector on the bottom was loose & was rubbing on tire. Picking it up tonight,Hope theres no more issues. Thanks everybody for the replies.

[nyalpine90]

[Mr Comfort]

great news that it was nothing major!

[2011X3NYC35I]

Thanks guys but another update.. what I thought was a tire rubbing issue it's something completely different. The shop said it was a loose rain guard & the problem was fixed but the problem still exists, When making a left or right turn there seems to be some shaking. brought it back to the shop & there going to run more tests & let me know whats causing this problem.