CLK55 questions
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2001 CLK55
CLK55 questions
Hi,
I recently bought a 01 CLK55. I have a couple questions I hope someone can answer for me.
1) I read that the tranmission fluid should be changed every 50000 miles. About how much does this process run? $100? $1000? $10000? Will any Mercedes mechanic be able to do this for me, or will I need to find some specialist?
2) I was thinking of getting some Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 tires. I only drive on the road. Are these a good choice, or do you have any recommendations? Should I stick with the 225/45R17,245/40R17, or can I get something like 225/45R17,245/35R17 (they don'tmake any smaller front tires)?
3) Does anyone know of a reputable Mercedes mechanic in the Pittsburgh area?
Thanks.
I recently bought a 01 CLK55. I have a couple questions I hope someone can answer for me.
1) I read that the tranmission fluid should be changed every 50000 miles. About how much does this process run? $100? $1000? $10000? Will any Mercedes mechanic be able to do this for me, or will I need to find some specialist?
2) I was thinking of getting some Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 tires. I only drive on the road. Are these a good choice, or do you have any recommendations? Should I stick with the 225/45R17,245/40R17, or can I get something like 225/45R17,245/35R17 (they don'tmake any smaller front tires)?
3) Does anyone know of a reputable Mercedes mechanic in the Pittsburgh area?
Thanks.
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03 CLK 55 AMG, IMCO muffler/Magnaflow tips, KW V1 coilovers, 19" Petrol Metrix Wheels
i would check the aspect ratio on those rears first. do a search on tire calculators and you will see what i mean. you dont want them spinning too fast or too slow. you car will not be happy. 
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2005 SL600 by SPEEDRIVEN
You comment that you only drive on the road is somewhat odd? What other options where you considering- the track (if so consider an R-compound tire).
I have the F1 DS-D3 tires and they are excellent, especially in the rain. Another top choice is the Michilin PS2. As for the aspect ratio, you will want to go 5%lower in the rear. For example, my car has 235/35 up front and 265/30 in the rear.
Also, I don't believe you will find 245/35 profile tires as the 35 aspect ratio is for 18' rims and above. You could do 235/45 in the front and 255/40 in the rear on your stock 17" rims. Try tirerack.com. Good luck.
I have the F1 DS-D3 tires and they are excellent, especially in the rain. Another top choice is the Michilin PS2. As for the aspect ratio, you will want to go 5%lower in the rear. For example, my car has 235/35 up front and 265/30 in the rear.
Also, I don't believe you will find 245/35 profile tires as the 35 aspect ratio is for 18' rims and above. You could do 235/45 in the front and 255/40 in the rear on your stock 17" rims. Try tirerack.com. Good luck.
Last edited by ashutt; Sep 9, 2008 at 04:47 PM.
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You comment that you only drive on the road is somewhat odd? What other options where you considering- the track (if so consider an R-compound tire).
I have the F1 DS-D3 tires and they are excellent, especially in the rain. Another top choice is the Michilin PS2. As for the aspect ratio, you will want to go 5%lower in the rear. For example, my car has 235/35 up front and 265/30 in the rear.
Also, I don't believe you will find 245/35 profile tires as the 35 aspect ratio is for 18' rims and above. You could do 235/45 in the front and 255/40 in the rear on your stock 17" rims. Try tirerack.com. Good luck.
I have the F1 DS-D3 tires and they are excellent, especially in the rain. Another top choice is the Michilin PS2. As for the aspect ratio, you will want to go 5%lower in the rear. For example, my car has 235/35 up front and 265/30 in the rear.
Also, I don't believe you will find 245/35 profile tires as the 35 aspect ratio is for 18' rims and above. You could do 235/45 in the front and 255/40 in the rear on your stock 17" rims. Try tirerack.com. Good luck.
Thanks
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2005 SL600 by SPEEDRIVEN
When you buy your tires just check with the sales rep on the 235 and 255 for your rims. Luke at Tirerack is a good source of information and help. He will hook you up with the proper set of tires for your rims.
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