E 4.3

When I drive my E430, it seems to need constant adjustment in the steering wheel. The steering seems almost too loose.

In my Lexus, it can almost be driven with a finger, but a higher speeds, I sometimes need to use two hands to keep the Benz straight.

As this is my first Mercedes-Benz, is this a characteristic of the car or is it unusual. If it is unusual, how can it be rectified?

Thanks for your input.

2quik

Check tires for uneven wear, may just need a wheel alignment

E 4.3

No, new tires yesterday and wheel alignment too. It seems as if the car wants to wander from side to side when going straight.

2quik

Did this problem exist b4 u changed ur tires? did u get wider tires than your previous ?

E 4.3

Yes, the problem existed before new tires were mounted, I thought that new tire would help.

The tires are the same size:
235/45/17

???

Dema

Maybe you need to show the problem to your service consultant. It can be also alignment related. I can drive without touching steering wheel at all for long time on freeways. I have feeling that MB is much more stable and require less effort for steering than my Lexus.

E 4.3

Alignment re-checked. Problem fixed. I'm rolling!

Catch me if you can!!!

Thanks for your help!

2quik

hey i love it when things get fixed , feel better now?

E 4.3

Oh yeah!