2015 C300 question for suspension and tire
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2015 C300 question for suspension and tire
I just got the 2105 C300 with sports packages(sport suspension) yesterday. Well everything was perfect before I went into bumpy road. Because I live in SD I never notice that LA has a such sucky road. But the thing is I might gonna move to LA next year 
So, I was wondering is anyone know how to make suspension makes more softer?
Or I'm thinking to change run-flat tire to more comfortable tire. I'm guessing basic tire which is PROCONTACT GX SSR too hard for comfort ride. Can someone recommend replaceble tire? Tire sizes are front 225/45R18 and rear 245/40R18. I'm planning to raise aspect ratio about to 225/50R18 245/45R18 if it's possible.
Any info from other owners would be appreciated.
So, I was wondering is anyone know how to make suspension makes more softer? Or I'm thinking to change run-flat tire to more comfortable tire. I'm guessing basic tire which is PROCONTACT GX SSR too hard for comfort ride. Can someone recommend replaceble tire? Tire sizes are front 225/45R18 and rear 245/40R18. I'm planning to raise aspect ratio about to 225/50R18 245/45R18 if it's possible.
Any info from other owners would be appreciated.
Last edited by Eundong; Aug 31, 2015 at 02:45 AM.
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I have the even harsher riding 19" AMG wheels & lower profile run-flat tires on my 2015 C300 Sport 4Matic, but after a couple thousand miles I've notice the ride is a bit smoother now.
Have you checked your tire pressure yet? The recommended pressure is listed on the drivers door sill.
What will you do for a spare if you ditch the run-flat tires?
Have you checked your tire pressure yet? The recommended pressure is listed on the drivers door sill.
What will you do for a spare if you ditch the run-flat tires?
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The door sill lists maximum tire pressures. The recommended pressures are listed inside the fuel filler door, and they are lower. (Unless they've changed this recently.)
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All you need to do is get rid of the runflats. Though soft on irregular roads, they are hard on pot holes. Essentially they have a small area of give and after that you enter the stiff sidewall. A set of decent normal all season michelins will fix that right up.
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I guess I'm used to that information being on the door sill on my past vehicles, and not on the gas filler door.
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What do you use as a spare if you got rid of your RFTs?
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The contis RFTs are more comfortable than those of old to a point, if you go past the soft point are harsh too. People that lived in poorly patched potholed areas find out very quickly. As I pointed out elsewhere even ultra high performance offer a better ride.
