John Failla

What is the optimal tire pressure to ensure best handling, reduced understeer, and strong turn-in on a 2001 CLK 55 with the standard 17 inch AMG wheels and Michelin Pilot Sports and no suspension mods? Thanks

karl k

Welcome!!

For EVEN tire wear - new tires: 38F/35R

You get UNEVEN wear if you follow the pressures listed on the gas filler door: 33/33

Fortunately, I realized the erroneous pressures after 8,000 and made corrective pressure adjustments.

Pat in NJ

Karl K:

My 2002 CLK55 AMG Cabriolet gas filler door does not specify the 33/33 pressure that you noted. Would the 38F/38R pressure be appropriate for my car with 17 " Michelin Pilot Sports 225/45 in the front and 245/40 in the rear?

Thanks in advance for your help.

karl k

Pat -
perhaps the gas door info was changed or is different at the cab, which is I believe 200 lbs. heavier. Mine has info overload label, made for the nuclear physicist.

Since you have the standard tires, I assume that you do average driving: half highway & half city.

Then I would go with 38 front & 35 rear. I check my presures once a month.

PS:
nice footer/signature

Pat in NJ

Karl K:

Thanks for the info. Seems there are alot of us with suspiciously similar footer signatures.

Thanks again.

Pat

karl k

That;s for sure Pat. I am trying different designs for a new one.