CLK-Class (W208) 1998-2002: CLK 200, CLK 230K, CLK 320, CLK 430 [Coupes & Cabriolets]

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Old 09-04-2011, 11:35 PM
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I am getting some new rims and tires and I was just wondering if people take their clks to chain wheel shops like Firestone or Town Fair Tire, or is it better to go to a specialist?
Just wondering thanks guys
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The clk’s suspension is pretty basic and can be aligned by any reputable tire shop.
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Bought a set of Michelins at TownFair, which included a free alignment.

Recall that only did the fronts were done and got a detailed before and after computer printout.

Two years later, the tire wear has been very even.
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If you're getting wheels and tires and not changing the suspension geometry, there's no reason to align the car.

That said, I prefer the dealer (gasp) or an alignment/Mercedes indy.
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My indy takes all there cars to a wheel shop down the street from his shop.
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My car needs an alignment bad so I figured this was a good time to get it done, also my mechanic told me that at some point someone ground down the rear tierod for some reason. So I don't know if that's contributing to the poor alignment.
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for an alignment def dealer.
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99CLK320,
I went to MB for a $200 alignment and I has a $100 coupon. they gave me a loaner. I went on my way thinking I was going to have a bill for $100 at the end of the day. The service mgr called me mid day to say, "you have a valve cover gasket leaking, the front control arm bushings are shot and your fuel filter needs to be changed for only $1100." I said "the car only has 31K miles on it. Who are you trying to bull****." I went to an indy.

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