Rear rumble / whine sorted !

[David-J]

Purchased a 2003 E320 about a week ago. Immediately notised a rumble/whine from the back of the car, started about 35mph & drowned out by 70mph. I couldn't pinpoint it to one side or the other of the car and no change on cornering. After reading these forums I eliminated the Diff' as there was no change on accelleration/decelleration, which left bearings or tyres. Previous owner had fitted "Part worn" Michelin's which looked very fresh so I took it in to my local garage for new bearings. Mechanic phoned be within the hour to advise me that the tyres were lumpy and misshapen on the inside shoulders so there was no need to proceed with the bearing change.
New tyres cured it immediately...

I thought I'd mention it on this forum just in case anyone else comes across this in the future.
Cheers