crabbing issue solved?
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From: Los Angeles
GLC 43 Coupe
Thanks
Hi, I did not replace with all season tires. Honestly I would rather just deal with the crabbing then change to tires that do not perform as well (going from summer to all season). If anything, I will change out to Michelin Pilot Sport 4S when the time comes to replace them. I actually would prefer to have the OEM 20 inch wheels/tires if possible. More choices for tires and I like the look better.
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From: San Diego, CA
2020 GLC 43 SUV
No problem, I will update again when I do replace them! The front OEM contisport contact wore out super quickly (before the rears) and I had to replace them recently.
I just got a used very inexpensive pair off ebay since the rears still had about 40% tread life. I will replace all 4 at the same time. Pretty disappointed that these tires wear out so quick (my wife drives very non aggressively and she is the one who drives the car 95% of the time) and that they make such horrendous noise when cold!
I just got a used very inexpensive pair off ebay since the rears still had about 40% tread life. I will replace all 4 at the same time. Pretty disappointed that these tires wear out so quick (my wife drives very non aggressively and she is the one who drives the car 95% of the time) and that they make such horrendous noise when cold!
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From: Los Angeles
GLC 43 Coupe
Fletcher Jones Motorcars- Newport Beach
I have a 2017 GLC43 AMG, and the crabbing is horrible at temperatures under 70. It gets much worse as it gets colder. That being said, I had to rent a vehicle while traveling, and I rented a 2017 Corvette, Stingray, and it does the same thing but much worse. I did bring it to the attention of my dealership in Newport Beach, but was told they couldn't find anything wrong with it. I have the larger wheels/tires on it now, and am considering switching brands with hopes the problem goes away. I have seen major tear/wear to the tires on the edges, with some small pieces of rubber ripped off.
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Mercedes-Benz CLK 550
Do point out todays models because of ever increasing speed of new car assembly lines FRONT AND REAR CAMBER ADJUSTMENT HAS BEEN DELETED (new car industrys best kept secret).
No longer can you have Camber adjustment to “SPREAD LOAD MORE EVENLY”. Resolve costly, premature edge tire wear !
There is now only basic front and rear Toe - DIRECTIONAL ADJUSTMENT ! Excess edge load can also cause ruptured side walls.
We saw the need therefore - and manufacture front and rear “BOLT-ON” KITS. No special tools required or need for control arm removal.“Reinstating ongoing adjustment” to cater for other then showroom height conditions !
Day to day commuting encountering excess passenger side edge wear through high cambered roads or edge wear through extra loads or wanting to lower vehicle height / roll center for improved safety / handling.
SEE SPOILER
AUDI to VOLVO - K-MAC Experience Of Resolving OEM Suspension Shortcomings Since 1964 !
No longer can you have Camber adjustment to “SPREAD LOAD MORE EVENLY”. Resolve costly, premature edge tire wear !
There is now only basic front and rear Toe - DIRECTIONAL ADJUSTMENT ! Excess edge load can also cause ruptured side walls.
We saw the need therefore - and manufacture front and rear “BOLT-ON” KITS. No special tools required or need for control arm removal.“Reinstating ongoing adjustment” to cater for other then showroom height conditions !
Day to day commuting encountering excess passenger side edge wear through high cambered roads or edge wear through extra loads or wanting to lower vehicle height / roll center for improved safety / handling.
SEE SPOILER
Spoiler
AUDI to VOLVO - K-MAC Experience Of Resolving OEM Suspension Shortcomings Since 1964 !
Last edited by K-Mac; Jan 27, 2024 at 07:49 PM.
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From: Los Angeles
GLC 43 Coupe
Crabbing Update / GLC43 Coupe - New DWS06 Plus Tires
Just had Continental DWS06 Plus tires (265/40/21 & 295/35/21) installed this week to replace the OEM ContiSportContact 5 UHP Summer tires.
No crabbing with cold tires so far.
The tires look great, fit perfectly, and are compliant on the road.
Thanks everyone for the previous feedback.
No crabbing with cold tires so far.
The tires look great, fit perfectly, and are compliant on the road.
Thanks everyone for the previous feedback.
