2024 GLE 53 AMG Coupe Clunk Noise
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2024 GLE 53 AMG Coupe Clunk Noise
I've had my 2024 GLE 53 AMG Coupe now for almost 13 months. As much as I love it, the car does have a few issues. The one I will mention here is when I back out of my driveway and the steering wheel is turned to the left, when the front wheels come off of the driveway there is a clunk noise from the driver's side. It doesn't happen every single time, but it happens quite a bit. I had the dealership check it out twice and both times they were not able to replicate it. My driveway is not steep and the "ramp" from the driveway to the road is only a few inches and that is not steep either. Anyone else have a similar issue with their GLE 53 AMG Coupe with the 22 inch forged black wheels?
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I've had my 2024 GLE 53 AMG Coupe now for almost 13 months. As much as I love it, the car does have a few issues. The one I will mention here is when I back out of my driveway and the steering wheel is turned to the left, when the front wheels come off of the driveway there is a clunk noise from the driver's side. It doesn't happen every single time, but it happens quite a bit. I had the dealership check it out twice and both times they were not able to replicate it. My driveway is not steep and the "ramp" from the driveway to the road is only a few inches and that is not steep either. Anyone else have a similar issue with their GLE 53 AMG Coupe with the 22 inch forged black wheels?
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Something like this? https://mbworld.org/forums/gle63s-gl...pleasek-2.html
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I wonder if It's your tires' beaking traction as they turn. Outside of tread traveling farther than inside.
It's more pronounced with wider tires, stickier tread compounds and cold weather.
It's more pronounced with wider tires, stickier tread compounds and cold weather.
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What does "crabbing" usually sound like?
I don't think there is an issue with the tire traction. Last time they had my car they inspected the tires and said they are wearing evenly and could probably make it to 20K miles. However, I did notice I was losing some traction when I was making a quick U-Turn the other day, but other than that I haven't had any issues.
I don't think there is an issue with the tire traction. Last time they had my car they inspected the tires and said they are wearing evenly and could probably make it to 20K miles. However, I did notice I was losing some traction when I was making a quick U-Turn the other day, but other than that I haven't had any issues.
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What does "crabbing" usually sound like?
I don't think there is an issue with the tire traction. Last time they had my car they inspected the tires and said they are wearing evenly and could probably make it to 20K miles. However, I did notice I was losing some traction when I was making a quick U-Turn the other day, but other than that I haven't had any issues.
I don't think there is an issue with the tire traction. Last time they had my car they inspected the tires and said they are wearing evenly and could probably make it to 20K miles. However, I did notice I was losing some traction when I was making a quick U-Turn the other day, but other than that I haven't had any issues.
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Basically skipping, like you turn you hear the tires and for a brief movement you don't as it skips. Here is an example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lOKOmAbse4
It's most pronounced at low temps, on UHP rubber (wear rating 200).
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Finally had a chance to watch that video and I don't think my GLE is "crabbing". I do not hear a skip when I back out of the driveway or my office. It's more of a clunk/thud sound, and it does not have a skipping sound to it. It's more like a one and done kind of thing, if that makes sense.
I guess I will try to keep trying to get it on video and then next time I go to the dealership I will do the ride along with them and try to replicate the sound.
I guess I will try to keep trying to get it on video and then next time I go to the dealership I will do the ride along with them and try to replicate the sound.
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Finally had a chance to watch that video and I don't think my GLE is "crabbing". I do not hear a skip when I back out of the driveway or my office. It's more of a clunk/thud sound, and it does not have a skipping sound to it. It's more like a one and done kind of thing, if that makes sense.
I guess I will try to keep trying to get it on video and then next time I go to the dealership I will do the ride along with them and try to replicate the sound.
I guess I will try to keep trying to get it on video and then next time I go to the dealership I will do the ride along with them and try to replicate the sound.
