Alignment issue for w205 c300 sedan with 4matic
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2015 w205 c300 4matic
Alignment issue for w205 c300 sedan with 4matic
Hi guys,
I got my alignment checked today as the outsides of my front tires were wearing significantly more than the insides. I figured my toe or camber was off. However I was surprised to find that they were within spec. I can’t find the specified ranges online to double check the shop’s work. Can anyone tell me if this is accurate? If so, what else could be causing such dramatic wear on the outsides of my front tires?
Thanks in advance.
Last edited by dongueraz; Sep 28, 2019 at 04:29 PM.
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Same thing happened to my rear tires at only 13,600 miles (but the rear tires only). My shop told me that this was normal, that MB optimizes the settings for performance, not mileage. My shop is European Auto Solutions in Waltham, Mass. They specialize in Mercedes, and the manager is President of the Minuteman Section of the Mercedes-Club of America. (See my Signature below for information about the $500 discount I received on my present Mercedes, on account of my MBCA membership.)
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"Outside of front tires wearing significantly more than the inside".... "Surprised to find within spec"...."what could be causing such dramatic wear"!!
Reality is there is only Toe "directional" adjustment. No Camber or Caster to allow to adjust tire contact angles to compensate for other than showroom height conditions.
Example day to day commuting encountering high cambered roads, altered height / wheel squat through load carrying, lowering or worn bushings. Fitting wide profile tires, curb knock damage.
Both "deletion of adjustment" and increased "within specs parameters" is all to do with ever increasing speed of vehicle assembly lines.
We saw the need therefore to re-instate from the early 90's once again full, precise adjustment. Front Camber and Caster, Rear Camber (and extra Toe to compensate for the new Camber facility). Fixing it right the 1st time - RESOLVING COSTLY, PREMATURE EDGE TIRE WEAR AND HIGHER IMPACT LOADS - which can also lead to increase in ruptured side walls and rim damage.
Adjustment kits are designed to replace at same time, the 4 front and rear highest wearing suspension bushings ..Unique patented KMAC design - precise "single wrench" adjustment. Accurately (under load) - direct on alignment rack.
C300-450 / C43 4 matic:
Front Camber and Caster #503416 K $480
Rear Camber (and extra Toe) #502226 K $480
Instructions attached
Also manufacture popular uprated bushings for the 6 multi link rear arms. Less rear end flex, twist, loss of traction. Especially when applying power to lane change / overtake #502628 K $480
Delivery $30 one kit. $20 each extra kit
PayPal, Visa or M/Card
https://i.imgur.com/9CZ07Jy.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/90XBvlK.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/jLcPZdB.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/7i6Jk5C.jpg
Reality is there is only Toe "directional" adjustment. No Camber or Caster to allow to adjust tire contact angles to compensate for other than showroom height conditions.
Example day to day commuting encountering high cambered roads, altered height / wheel squat through load carrying, lowering or worn bushings. Fitting wide profile tires, curb knock damage.
Both "deletion of adjustment" and increased "within specs parameters" is all to do with ever increasing speed of vehicle assembly lines.
We saw the need therefore to re-instate from the early 90's once again full, precise adjustment. Front Camber and Caster, Rear Camber (and extra Toe to compensate for the new Camber facility). Fixing it right the 1st time - RESOLVING COSTLY, PREMATURE EDGE TIRE WEAR AND HIGHER IMPACT LOADS - which can also lead to increase in ruptured side walls and rim damage.
Adjustment kits are designed to replace at same time, the 4 front and rear highest wearing suspension bushings ..Unique patented KMAC design - precise "single wrench" adjustment. Accurately (under load) - direct on alignment rack.
C300-450 / C43 4 matic:
Front Camber and Caster #503416 K $480
Rear Camber (and extra Toe) #502226 K $480
Instructions attached
Also manufacture popular uprated bushings for the 6 multi link rear arms. Less rear end flex, twist, loss of traction. Especially when applying power to lane change / overtake #502628 K $480
Delivery $30 one kit. $20 each extra kit
PayPal, Visa or M/Card
https://i.imgur.com/9CZ07Jy.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/90XBvlK.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/jLcPZdB.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/7i6Jk5C.jpg
