pulling to the right
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We have a chain in the south called Big 10 Tires. They offer a lifetime alignment for about $250. I think it's a bargain.
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07 CLK550, 07 Z4
And then I'd be back every time I changed summer tires to winter and vice versa.
Its like an all you can eat buffet but for multiple sittings.
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W209
My w209 used to pull to the left. After I changed the 4 tires (which were in a bad shape), the car is pulling to the right now.
I went back to the tire shop and they swaped the fronts, it still pulls to the right.
Any idea if I should have the car aligned after a tire change?
I went back to the tire shop and they swaped the fronts, it still pulls to the right.
Any idea if I should have the car aligned after a tire change?
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From: Llandudno, Cape Town, South Africa
late 2009 CLK 350 Coupe Elegance, '65 Jaguar S Type wires
You should always have alignment done at a tyre change. Make sure to use an alignment shop that understands how to set the castor properly to prevent pull as per my earlier posts in this thread.
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Here in Toronto, the dealership charges $200 (then add tax) for an alignment.
I found a place and he charges $60 for basic alignment and $20 more for camber adjusdment. I went last time and he said I did not need camber adjustment so I paid $60. I will definitely go back if I need an alignemnt again.
There was no fancy reception or waiting area but the work was done correctly. I was standing besides my car when he did the alignment. It looked quite easy, the alignment machine was doing all the work!
I found a place and he charges $60 for basic alignment and $20 more for camber adjusdment. I went last time and he said I did not need camber adjustment so I paid $60. I will definitely go back if I need an alignemnt again.
There was no fancy reception or waiting area but the work was done correctly. I was standing besides my car when he did the alignment. It looked quite easy, the alignment machine was doing all the work!
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W209
Thanks Glyn, I hope I can do it for free as my mechanic has replaced some arm bushings and stabilizers 2 years ago and he promised to do free alignment for me when I change the tire. I just hope he honors his word since it has been ages 
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07 CLK550, 07 Z4
Just circling back on this, given that the problem remains on both summer and winter tires,
Is this the part I need so that I can adjust both Castor + Camber?
http://www.rmeuropean.com/Part-Numbe..._5C1313F8.aspx
Is this the part I need so that I can adjust both Castor + Camber?
http://www.rmeuropean.com/Part-Numbe..._5C1313F8.aspx
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2009 cls
I have a 2009 cls 550 that pulls right. The dealer told me today to switch front tires and if it still pulls right then do an alignment and install a camber kit. He explained that the right camber comes at 10 % and the normal car is 4%. Will post how it worked after I get it done. Camber kits were explained as bolts they install.
Any have suggestions on a good tire to switch to?
Any have suggestions on a good tire to switch to?
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From: Llandudno, Cape Town, South Africa
late 2009 CLK 350 Coupe Elegance, '65 Jaguar S Type wires
Just circling back on this, given that the problem remains on both summer and winter tires,
Is this the part I need so that I can adjust both Castor + Camber?
http://www.rmeuropean.com/Part-Numbe..._5C1313F8.aspx
Is this the part I need so that I can adjust both Castor + Camber?
http://www.rmeuropean.com/Part-Numbe..._5C1313F8.aspx
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From: Llandudno, Cape Town, South Africa
late 2009 CLK 350 Coupe Elegance, '65 Jaguar S Type wires
I have a 2009 cls 550 that pulls right. The dealer told me today to switch front tires and if it still pulls right then do an alignment and install a camber kit. He explained that the right camber comes at 10 % and the normal car is 4%. Will post how it worked after I get it done. Camber kits were explained as bolts they install.
Any have suggestions on a good tire to switch to?
Any have suggestions on a good tire to switch to?
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'03 clk500
I have the same problem w/ my 03 clk500. I had the car serviced by the stealership and the idiot there told me it was a safety feature...lol !!! four days ago I tried something out of curiosity...I tried a set of used tires in the front 235/45/17 and the car is driving a lot better, nearly perfect. For a total investment of $60 I think it was well worht it !
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From: Llandudno, Cape Town, South Africa
late 2009 CLK 350 Coupe Elegance, '65 Jaguar S Type wires
If you don't make the castor adjustment the new (used) tyres will wear to the camber of the road & start pulling again.
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Mercedes-Benz CLK 550
Seeing virtually all Mercedes Models OEM only have front and rear Toe adjustment, at K-MAC therefore we manufacture front and rear adjuster kits to resolve uneven tire wear, steering pull and allow owners the capacity to return vehicle to factory specs after altering height, fitting wide profile tires, curb knock damage or simply wanting to have front and rear ongoing adjustable facility's.
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Also all the K-MAC rear kits importantly include additional Toe adjustment to compensate for the newly installed Camber facility.
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late 2009 CLK 350 Coupe Elegance, '65 Jaguar S Type wires
Your products are good & the Benz system also works just fine in most circumstances.
I don't care what people use but you need to dial in 1 degree (Max 2) more castor on the passenger side of the car to prevent pull & tyre wear with the camber of the road. Typical castor settings should be 9.6 deg & 10.6 deg.
I don't care what people use but you need to dial in 1 degree (Max 2) more castor on the passenger side of the car to prevent pull & tyre wear with the camber of the road. Typical castor settings should be 9.6 deg & 10.6 deg.
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20' RCF, 18' NX, 09' E350, 07' Solara, 05' STi, 01' Ranger
Just started seeing this problem last week or perhaps I was compensating since I never drive the CLK... The car pulls slightly to the right. Most pronounced when we are on the highway and I let go of the steering wheel.
Took it to the alignment shop since it was still under their warranty for 6 months and they checked and the caster is slightly off. Said it couldn't be adjusted without the bolts which would be $120 plus whatever they would charge to install them (I'd install them), but I'd have to pay to get the alignment done again which would blow. So we are talking almost $300 when it's all said and done. There is no uneven tire wear and it's just annoying to me because I have to slightly hold the steering wheel to the left when driving.
The car doesn't get driven much and is mostly in the garage.. used as a spare car.. So I guess I will just live with it. Could have very well been like that after I replaced some ball joints which would have changed the suspension slightly from the failed ones prior.
-Nigel
-Nigel
Took it to the alignment shop since it was still under their warranty for 6 months and they checked and the caster is slightly off. Said it couldn't be adjusted without the bolts which would be $120 plus whatever they would charge to install them (I'd install them), but I'd have to pay to get the alignment done again which would blow. So we are talking almost $300 when it's all said and done. There is no uneven tire wear and it's just annoying to me because I have to slightly hold the steering wheel to the left when driving.
The car doesn't get driven much and is mostly in the garage.. used as a spare car.. So I guess I will just live with it. Could have very well been like that after I replaced some ball joints which would have changed the suspension slightly from the failed ones prior.
-Nigel
-Nigel
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85 911 Targa
Not for nuttin but I installed the MBZ Caster bolts and I was referred to a local MBZ Specialty Alignment Shop. They knew exactly what the issue was and aligned her right up. Basically they put more caster on one side to compensate for MBZ built in off caster. Yes, I did not believe it either, but they showed me the readings, before and after. Whiskey Foxtrot Tango?
Prior to the shop above, I tried Just Tires 4 times with their new fancy machine, perfect readings, I sat with them and made them adjust it to spec. FAIL. Tried another old school shop that services my Porsche, using chalk, FAIL.
We use to have a horrible outer edge tire wear and pull to the right. We NO longer have that issue and she tracks straight on the Freeway. :-D
Prior to the shop above, I tried Just Tires 4 times with their new fancy machine, perfect readings, I sat with them and made them adjust it to spec. FAIL. Tried another old school shop that services my Porsche, using chalk, FAIL.
We use to have a horrible outer edge tire wear and pull to the right. We NO longer have that issue and she tracks straight on the Freeway. :-D
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270 cdi w209
My 209 pulls right(not the ladies) and just had new rear tyres fitted, I asked them to align the car because its was pulling right and after most of the day trying to correct it they couldn't get it right and blamed the front tyres its one of the most annoying things on a used car.
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270 cdi w209
will definitly do this when I replace the front tyres soon.
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270 cdi w209
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