GLS Hard ride
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X166 GLS350d
GLS Hard ride
My X166 that I have had for 2 months (2016 model) seems to ride quite hard even in comfort mode. I feel every bump and crack on the road. Could it be suspension issue or is this normal? I also feel a very light but noticeable buzz/vibration through the wheel almost like I can feel the road beneath me!
any advice on what to look for?
any advice on what to look for?
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2017 GLE350 4MATIC
My X166 that I have had for 2 months (2016 model) seems to ride quite hard even in comfort mode. I feel every bump and crack on the road. Could it be suspension issue or is this normal? I also feel a very light but noticeable buzz/vibration through the wheel almost like I can feel the road beneath me!
any advice on what to look for?
any advice on what to look for?
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X166 GLS350d
I have put less than 500 miles on it - has 60k miles now. Only other noise is an occasional noise when reversing out of the driveway or pulling away slowly from a standstill - hard to describe but comes from the rear and almost sounds like water moving from one side to another - not a sloshing noise but more a very muted knock. Sometimes just hear one of these knocks and sometime 2 or 3 but then goes away
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‘23 EQS 450+ 4matic
What are the condition of the tires, and pressures you are running? When I got mine in July, it had worn out Contis on it. I replaced them with Michellins and the car drives/rides as it should.
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X166 GLS350d
it has 4 brand new Continental 275/50/20 on it. They were over inflated by the dealer initially but I have drought them down to the recommended level. Improved things a bit but expected softer ride
