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Jan 15, 2003 | 12:23 PM

John Failla

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CLK 55 Tire Pressure

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

Jan 16, 2003 | 12:57 AM

karl k

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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.

Feb 6, 2003 | 02:34 PM

Pat in NJ

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Pressure on Gas Filler Door

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Originally posted by 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.

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.

Feb 6, 2003 | 05:42 PM

karl k

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Re: Pressure on Gas Filler Door

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Originally posted by 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.

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

Feb 6, 2003 | 11:38 PM

Pat in NJ

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Karl K:

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

Thanks again.

Pat

Feb 7, 2003 | 12:45 AM

karl k

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Karl K:

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

Thanks again.

Pat

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

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