Update incase it helps anybody else. Changed tyres this morning and it’s literally like driving a different car. No noise no engine hesitation. Crazy to think tyres can have that effect!! Even worse that Bmw and numerous tyre shops advised tyres would not be the cause. Thanks again!

Yes rims are all same size mate

Obviously if this corrects my problem or even reduces it I would then feel more comfortable about spending the money on 4 star rated tyres. Just don’t want to be spending 5-600£ on tyres and still have same issues so trying to go about it the cheaper way at first as money is pretty tight right now !...

Thanks for ur Input guys if I went to a squared set up, 235/50/18 u reckon that would cause me less issues? I can get hold of 4 matching of that size today and all tyres with 5ml thread, although they are not star rated!? I understand until I make the change I will never know. But all advice is welc...

Hi guys , looking for some help I’ve read into plenty of forums on line in regards to my problem but hoping use can shed abit more light. Recently purchased 2005 X3 xdrive car was running fine up until about week ago suddenly started hearing a kind of clunking noise that sounds like coming from rear...