Just got an 08 X5 3.0

[grotto1]

Driving on the freeway it seems that the car is "wobbling" for lack of a better word.
Any idea of what it might be?

[Big "J"]

Does it happen when braking? If so, this is normal... sort of, BMW can't figure it out and the theory is it's the X-drive and ABS causing it.

If it's not when braking then you probably have a tire out of balance or "out of round".

[grotto1]

No, it is not when braking. I think is a balance problem. I am taking it to the dealer next week.

[TexasBMW]

May just be your tires/wheels need balancing.

[acitydweller]

wobbling is sort of vague... can you be a tad more descriptive?

[grotto1]

wobbling is sort of vague... can you be a tad more descriptive?

It was actually a good description of this problem on another forum.
" I do, however, notice a slight tendency at highway speeds not to track as straight . There seems to be a need to make slightly more steering correction than in the other SUV. It does not pull one way or the other, but wanders very slightly"

I think more and more that it needs to be balanced.

[Craig B]

Also have them check your alignment. You also say it's not tracking straight...

Craig

[sammyg007]

The wobbling occurs when the wheels are not balanced or if they are simply out of round (highly unlikely). Definitely check the balancing at your nearest tire shop. Good luck.