Hello, just got my CLK 55 and need tire tips.
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 148
Likes: 1
From: Michigan
Boxster
Hello, just got my CLK 55 and need tire tips.
Hi,
Just got my 03 clk55
and I wanted to put new tires since they are worn. I'm thinking Yok AD07's or go all season pilot sports. Do you guys recommend 255 on back? What tires are prefered for this car.
Also I have no idea what the lever on the right side of the steering wheel does. It looks like a cruise control lever but on the right. Could some advise me.
Thanks.
Just got my 03 clk55
and I wanted to put new tires since they are worn. I'm thinking Yok AD07's or go all season pilot sports. Do you guys recommend 255 on back? What tires are prefered for this car.Also I have no idea what the lever on the right side of the steering wheel does. It looks like a cruise control lever but on the right. Could some advise me.
Thanks.
Last edited by gixxer; Mar 24, 2006 at 06:43 PM.
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 291
Likes: 0
From: Portland, OR
2001 CLK320
Originally Posted by gixxer
Also I have no idea what the lever on the right side of the steering wheel does. It looks like a cruise control lever but on the right. Could some advise me.
This allows you to teach voice commands (there's a learn operation to go through) and allow you to pick up the phone, recall phone numbers by voice, end calls and possibly Comand system functions, if your car was equipped with that system.
I don't have that option (plus mine's the W208 series - you have the W209) so I can't describe how to program that feature.
\H
Trending Topics
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used
Verdad Gallardo
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 148
Likes: 1
From: Michigan
Boxster
Originally Posted by Karsa
what's the size of the wheels come with the car, 17" or 18"?
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 7,894
Likes: 8
From: Connecticut
2003 CLK55
Originally Posted by gixxer
$43K at 30K miles. I probably could of had much better deal if it wasn't for the trade in on my 05 evo MR
Was that the asking price of the dealership? With 30K miles, that car should've gone for $38KCongrats on the car. Either way you got a nice ride man. We can answer any questions you have.
Junior Member
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 71
Likes: 2
From: LEFT COAST
2017 CLS 63S AMG,ECU/TCU Tuned,BMC Filters,EXHAUST, COLD PLUGS, INTERCOOLERS ETC...
Originally Posted by Stiggs
Aww Man. I couldn't sell my car for $43K on autotrader to save my life. And my car had only 22K miles then. It now has 23K miles. Was that the asking price of the dealership? With 30K miles, that car should've gone for $38K
Congrats on the car. Either way you got a nice ride man. We can answer any questions you have.
Was that the asking price of the dealership? With 30K miles, that car should've gone for $38KCongrats on the car. Either way you got a nice ride man. We can answer any questions you have.
Junior Member
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 25
Likes: 0
From: San Ramon, CA.
2013 C63 Sedan
I agree
Originally Posted by AMG_55
ps2's
235 fr. 255 rr.
235 fr. 255 rr.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 7,894
Likes: 8
From: Connecticut
2003 CLK55
Originally Posted by I8NM5
OK, 2003 BLK/BLK low miles...How Much? I'm looking at an 02 BRABUS car in Northern Cal with 43K miles. douglas.marshall@cbnorcal.com thanks.
advertisement
Trade-In Value
Private Party Value
More Photos Condition Value
Excellent $44,580
(Selected)
Good $42,445
Fair $39,395
http://www.kbb.com/kb/ki.dll/kw.kc.u...;;ucp;&4;MB;C5
These are private party sale price from Kelly Blue Book.
My car has a little under 23K miles. What do you think I should sell it for.
I'm not really in any rush to dump this car just yet. I'm waiting to see how the CLS63 turns out. I still haven't given up on my dream of getting a CLS.
If you think $44 to $43K is good then feel free to PM me.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 9,734
Likes: 65
From: Hotlanta
AMG
Originally Posted by gixxer
Hi,
Just got my 03 clk55 and I wanted to put new tires since they are worn. I'm thinking Yok AD07's or go all season pilot sports. Do you guys recommend 255 on back? What tires are prefered for this car.
Also I have no idea what the lever on the right side of the steering wheel does. It looks like a cruise control lever but on the right. Could some advise me.
Thanks.
Just got my 03 clk55
and I wanted to put new tires since they are worn. I'm thinking Yok AD07's or go all season pilot sports. Do you guys recommend 255 on back? What tires are prefered for this car.Also I have no idea what the lever on the right side of the steering wheel does. It looks like a cruise control lever but on the right. Could some advise me.
Thanks.
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 453
Likes: 0
From: Las Vegas
2005 SL600 by SPEEDRIVEN
Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3
Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 - (Max Performance Summer) Rated the best in Car & Driver. I haven't used them but they seem as good or better than the PS2. Luke at Tirerack.com also likes the tires. You may want to speak with him also on which one is best. Remember these are not tires for winter weather.
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 148
Likes: 1
From: Michigan
Boxster
I'm really considering extreme tires such as the advan AD07's since i'm familiar with the yoks and their semi racing tires. The problem is.
1. Which amg wheel I should buy for winter or use my current rims?
2. Should i buy the 18" double spoke wheel since i like them with the 18" PS2 for summer.
3. Or go with pilot sport A/S and be done with it and auto X the NSX or buy another car for that instead.
For auto X ppl why C55 is in F-Stock and CLK55 in A-Stock. Isn't the CLK and C55 about the same performance in terms of handling or does one have a better LSD on back?
1. Which amg wheel I should buy for winter or use my current rims?
2. Should i buy the 18" double spoke wheel since i like them with the 18" PS2 for summer.
3. Or go with pilot sport A/S and be done with it and auto X the NSX or buy another car for that instead.
For auto X ppl why C55 is in F-Stock and CLK55 in A-Stock. Isn't the CLK and C55 about the same performance in terms of handling or does one have a better LSD on back?
Last edited by gixxer; Mar 28, 2006 at 09:30 PM.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 9,734
Likes: 65
From: Hotlanta
AMG
Originally Posted by gixxer
1. Which amg wheel I should buy for winter or use my current rims?
2. Should i buy the 18" double spoke wheel since i like them with the 18" PS2 for summer.
3. Or go with pilot sport A/S and be done with it and auto X the NSX or buy another car for that instead.
For auto X ppl why C55 is in F-Stock and CLK55 in A-Stock. Isn't the CLK and C55 about the same performance in terms of handling or does one have a better LSD on back?
2. Should i buy the 18" double spoke wheel since i like them with the 18" PS2 for summer.
3. Or go with pilot sport A/S and be done with it and auto X the NSX or buy another car for that instead.
For auto X ppl why C55 is in F-Stock and CLK55 in A-Stock. Isn't the CLK and C55 about the same performance in terms of handling or does one have a better LSD on back?
2. If you like them, get a set of those with PS2s for summer
3. Didn't realize you had other cars to use for autocross. The CLK55 is a heavy car....I would not put pilot sport a/s on for track use.
If you decide to use the CLK for track duty and daily driving, I would purchase a second set of wheels and use those for autocross and winter use. Mount some summer max tires for the rest of the year.
As to why the W203 C55 is in a different class, I have no clue. Just realize that the C55 as well as the CLK55 do not have LSD.
Good luck in your decision.
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 148
Likes: 1
From: Michigan
Boxster
Originally Posted by Chappy
Just realize that the C55 as well as the CLK55 does not have LSD.
I aways thought AMG as performance and how could it perform without a LSD? Oh, well.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 4,276
Likes: 0
From: mymbonline
mymbonline
Originally Posted by gixxer
Wow, that is horrible. Perhaps I'll think twice about Auto Xing this car. The torque will probably rip the tires apart with one wheel peel in a turn with understeer
I aways thought AMG as performance and how could it perform without a LSD? Oh, well.
I aways thought AMG as performance and how could it perform without a LSD? Oh, well.
yeah, no lsd
its a performance car, but its not a sports car.
autocross will cost u lots of $, these cars r too heavy, brakes and tyres get destroyed.
understeer builds too much heat into the outer front shoulders and they quickly give up leading to more understeer and crazy tire wear
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 148
Likes: 1
From: Michigan
Boxster
Originally Posted by AMG_55
yeah, no lsd
its a performance car, but its not a sports car.
autocross will cost u lots of $, these cars r too heavy, brakes and tyres get destroyed.
understeer builds too much heat into the outer front shoulders and they quickly give up leading to more understeer and crazy tire wear
its a performance car, but its not a sports car.
autocross will cost u lots of $, these cars r too heavy, brakes and tyres get destroyed.
understeer builds too much heat into the outer front shoulders and they quickly give up leading to more understeer and crazy tire wear
Thanks in advance.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 1,261
Likes: 0
From: chicagoland
08 E63
Originally Posted by gixxer
Thanks for your tip. You just talk me into not auto X and getting some all season tires. Now should i go 255/40's or 245/40. Anyone tried both? Any speedo error by going 255's?
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
i would use the stock 17s w/ winter tires and get another set of wheels and performance tires.
IMHO, if u're going to buy another set of wheels and tires, get 19s instead of 18s, it doesn't cost much more and the car will look much hotter.
