Re: X5 drifts left (archive)

Ur not the only one, i have the sp package w/ 19" wheels the reason why it drifts is due to the imperfections in the roads along w/ tires that have bowed side walls. I used to have the same problem with drifting on my '94 540 w/ 18" brigestone which i swapped for P6000 supersports which drive straight and have a straight side wall

aman b
2001 steel grey 4.4
1997 328ic
1994 540i
1990 535i

I don't have the SP, but I do have the 18" wheels on an '01 4.4i. And it is dead on in any lane on the highway. I agree with you - it's not right. FWIW, I had two Jeep Grand Cherokees before the X5, and both would pull to the right on any road, despite a dead-on alignment. Chrysler never could figure it out. I was griping about it at the BMW garage, and the service writer told me that it was a known problem (she used to work at a Jeep shop) and could be fixed with new lower ball joints.

How you had the tires checked by a tire dealer? Could have a busted belt.

Bob

I have a '01 X5 3.0 that constantly drifts left at highway speeds. Car has been aligned twice (list time w/digital printout) and it shows that its dead-on specs. However, problem not solved. Dealer says its because I have sport package and the 18 inch tires make it more sensitive especially to camber of the road. To me, thats a joke . . . they can't figure it out. Anybody have same problem and know how to solve? I tried a couple pound lower psi in right front, but that didn't solve it. All help appreciated. Thanks!

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