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after i put my BRABUS wheels on the car feels=?

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Old 05-22-2007, 08:37 AM
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after i put my BRABUS wheels on the car feels=?

the car doesn't feel as stable as before with my new 18 inch wheels on.My car felt a lot more tight and crispier with my original amg 17 inch wheels ,the car was more responsive when i had to steer the wheel.There is nothing wrong with the suspension or the front axle or steering parts.My car was on a B-service last week, alles gut from the mechanic,he said take care of your car just the way you allways do.Just having a crazy feeling that i liked the 17 inch wheels on the car more and that gave me a greater steering feeling.Is this normal to have this feeling=?My Brabus wheels are original 18 inch Monoblock V, split rims.My new brabus wheels looks fat on my car i just love em'

BTW how can i tell if my steering damper is on its way out>?
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I put a set of 17s on my old car (E420) - during the colder months I'd put the 15s back on... and the car felt much better to drive (and ride). It was more responsive and cushier...
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possibly unsprung weight.. adversely affects the performance of ur suspension.. probably just too heavy. stick on 19" and it'll bring down ur performance..
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Originally Posted by kowalski
the car doesn't feel as stable as before with my new 18 inch wheels on.My car felt a lot more tight and crispier with my original amg 17 inch wheels ,the car was more responsive when i had to steer the wheel.There is nothing wrong with the suspension or the front axle or steering parts.My car was on a B-service last week, alles gut from the mechanic,he said take care of your car just the way you allways do.Just having a crazy feeling that i liked the 17 inch wheels on the car more and that gave me a greater steering feeling.Is this normal to have this feeling=?My Brabus wheels are original 18 inch Monoblock V, split rims.My new brabus wheels looks fat on my car i just love em'

BTW how can i tell if my steering damper is on its way out>?


I have 18" E55 Monoblocks on my C43....I bought the car with them so I can't comment on the before/after deal. But you'll probably just have to get use to the bigger tires.

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