2012 C250 Coupe Pulls to right
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2012 C250 Coupe Pulls to right
I have @23K miles on my 2012 C250 coupe. I replaced the (staggered) tires at Costco with Michelin Sport AS/3 Y speed rating, and got an alignment done at Just Tires where they adjusted the left front alignment. I noticed that while driving on a straight road the car now pulls to the right. I took it back and Just Tires, although willing to do a re-alignment, thought it might be due to the tires. I got the right front tire replaced at Costco free of charge. However the car still pulled to the right. Took it back to Just Tires and they corrected alignment on the right front this time and also swapped the front tires, and I believe, tried adjusting camber on right front. They confessed that the pull to the right still remains and offered a refund... Is there something different that Mercedes does with their alignment? What could be the issue? Thinking of taking it in to Mercedes after all although they are expensive....
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True, but...
I lease so I chose to always have my work done at the dealership. I just had an alignment done in January and if I remember correctly it was a $190 service. Give them a call and find out; they can't charge you for that. 
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Unless you are mechanically skilled enough to perform repairs yourself OR you have a trusted mechanic who specializes in Benzes... ALWAYS, ALWAYS go to the dealership. Not only will they do the work right the first time, your car's resale value will be higher if you can document the maintenance was only performed at the dealer using OEM parts. Reason being, any mechanic will tell you he can fit tires on your car because he wants your business. But he knows nothing about the C250 camber angle, and have you seen how much the wheels tilt at full steering? What do they know about your C250's sway bar? Are they hooking up the tire pressure monitor sensors when they're done?
Bottom line... when you're making a budget to buy your new Mercedes, if you can't afford the maintenance by qualified professionals, you can't afford the car. Treat your baby right and she will treat you right back for many many years.
Bottom line... when you're making a budget to buy your new Mercedes, if you can't afford the maintenance by qualified professionals, you can't afford the car. Treat your baby right and she will treat you right back for many many years.
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I have @23K miles on my 2012 C250 coupe. I replaced the (staggered) tires at Costco with Michelin Sport AS/3 Y speed rating, and got an alignment done at Just Tires where they adjusted the left front alignment. I noticed that while driving on a straight road the car now pulls to the right. I took it back and Just Tires, although willing to do a re-alignment, thought it might be due to the tires. I got the right front tire replaced at Costco free of charge. However the car still pulled to the right. Took it back to Just Tires and they corrected alignment on the right front this time and also swapped the front tires, and I believe, tried adjusting camber on right front. They confessed that the pull to the right still remains and offered a refund... Is there something different that Mercedes does with their alignment? What could be the issue? Thinking of taking it in to Mercedes after all although they are expensive....
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C350 4matic coupe
Unless you are mechanically skilled enough to perform repairs yourself OR you have a trusted mechanic who specializes in Benzes... ALWAYS, ALWAYS go to the dealership. Not only will they do the work right the first time, your car's resale value will be higher if you can document the maintenance was only performed at the dealer using OEM parts. Reason being, any mechanic will tell you he can fit tires on your car because he wants your business. But he knows nothing about the C250 camber angle, and have you seen how much the wheels tilt at full steering? What do they know about your C250's sway bar? Are they hooking up the tire pressure monitor sensors when they're done?
Bottom line... when you're making a budget to buy your new Mercedes, if you can't afford the maintenance by qualified professionals, you can't afford the car. Treat your baby right and she will treat you right back for many many years.
Bottom line... when you're making a budget to buy your new Mercedes, if you can't afford the maintenance by qualified professionals, you can't afford the car. Treat your baby right and she will treat you right back for many many years.
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c250 coupe .2012 e550 coupe
Unless you are mechanically skilled enough to perform repairs yourself OR you have a trusted mechanic who specializes in Benzes... ALWAYS, ALWAYS go to the dealership. Not only will they do the work right the first time, your car's resale value will be higher if you can document the maintenance was only performed at the dealer using OEM parts. Reason being, any mechanic will tell you he can fit tires on your car because he wants your business. But he knows nothing about the C250 camber angle, and have you seen how much the wheels tilt at full steering? What do they know about your C250's sway bar? Are they hooking up the tire pressure monitor sensors when they're done? Bottom line... when you're making a budget to buy your new Mercedes, if you can't afford the maintenance by qualified professionals, you can't afford the car. Treat your baby right and she will treat you right back for many many years.
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2015 ML350 Black/Black
I wouldn't trust to do alignment to places like this, Costco also by far not the best to replace tires. I am normally buying tires from TireRack and asking MB dealer to install them, it cost me not much more but I know they would be responsible for any problem on my MB. This is no Chevy to play with it like this.... 
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late 2009 CLK 350 Coupe Elegance, '65 Jaguar S Type wires
Dial in one more degree caster on the passenger side front (max 2 degrees) than the drivers side. Typically 9.6 & 10.6 degrees. This will stop the car from pulling with the camber of the road. Fluted 3 way castor bolts are required for the job.
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c250 coupe .2012 e550 coupe
I have @23K miles on my 2012 C250 coupe. I replaced the (staggered) tires at Costco with Michelin Sport AS/3 Y speed rating, and got an alignment done at Just Tires where they adjusted the left front alignment. I noticed that while driving on a straight road the car now pulls to the right. I took it back and Just Tires, although willing to do a re-alignment, thought it might be due to the tires. I got the right front tire replaced at Costco free of charge. However the car still pulled to the right. Took it back to Just Tires and they corrected alignment on the right front this time and also swapped the front tires, and I believe, tried adjusting camber on right front. They confessed that the pull to the right still remains and offered a refund... Is there something different that Mercedes does with their alignment? What could be the issue? Thinking of taking it in to Mercedes after all although they are expensive....
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From: Llandudno, Cape Town, South Africa
late 2009 CLK 350 Coupe Elegance, '65 Jaguar S Type wires
Let me assure you that the Caster adjustment is the recommended MB fix. The only adjustment you can do without the fluted bolt kit is Toe. This will not resolve the issue.
Most US dealers don't seem to know about it because they don't read their DTB's.
Most US dealers don't seem to know about it because they don't read their DTB's.
