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Old 10-09-2013, 02:04 PM   #6
John V
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My 330 does something similar - it's the front tire rubbing on the fender liner. The fender liner sags a little bit and the tire hits it when fully compressed.

Sounds awful, happens rarely, causes no harm.

If it's a continuous grumbling sound, it's a wheel bearing.
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