Hello, just got my CLK 55 and need tire tips.
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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
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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.
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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.
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thanks man, ive been looking at them too, i have the older w208 body style now.
got any mods planned? you got a gsxr? theres a bunch of riders on here, i got a 636 ninja to mess around on.
got any mods planned? you got a gsxr? theres a bunch of riders on here, i got a 636 ninja to mess around on.
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what's the size of the wheels come with the car, 17" or 18"?
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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
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Congrats on the car. Either way you got a nice ride man. We can answer any questions you have.
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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
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I agree
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ps2's
235 fr. 255 rr.
235 fr. 255 rr.
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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.
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My car has a little under 23K miles. What do you think I should sell it for.
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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
![Smilie](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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Originally Posted by Chappy
Just realize that the C55 as well as the CLK55 does not have LSD. ![thumbs](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
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I aways thought AMG as performance and how could it perform without a LSD? Oh, well.
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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.
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I aways thought AMG as performance and how could it perform without a LSD? Oh, well.
yeah, no lsd
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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
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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![wall](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/banghead.gif)
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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
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Thanks in advance.
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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?
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Thanks in advance.
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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.