SL/R129: Vibration in my SL500
04-08-2006, 03:00 PM
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Vibration in my SL500
I recently became an owner of a 2002 SL500 Silver Arrow; 33000 miles; and the car had a considerable shake to it that the dealer attributed to flat spots in the tires. He said that this condition would go away but it didn't.
The dealer has done a lot to fix the problem (under warranty) including 4 new tires, force balancing etc. The shake is now gone from the seat and floorboards but I still feel a tickle in the steering wheel.
I am now being told that all SL's do this particularly ones with very low profile tires and that a little steering wheel shake is typical.
Has anyone else experienced this? All comments welcome.
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Art
Watchung, NJ
The dealer has done a lot to fix the problem (under warranty) including 4 new tires, force balancing etc. The shake is now gone from the seat and floorboards but I still feel a tickle in the steering wheel.
I am now being told that all SL's do this particularly ones with very low profile tires and that a little steering wheel shake is typical.
Has anyone else experienced this? All comments welcome.
Thanks,
Art
Watchung, NJ
04-08-2006, 03:30 PM
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It is NOT true. There should be NO "tickle" whatsoever in the steering wheel. My 2001 SL600 with 24K on the clock has Michelin PS, (245/40/18 in front and 275/35/18 in the back). No shaking or tickle at all.
04-08-2006, 05:04 PM
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I agree. With the low (35 and 45 ) tires, minor road imperfections should transmit a bit of feel to the steering wheel. But rhythymic vibration, even slight, shouldn't be there.
