SLK/R171: ST Springs?
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Originally Posted by slktyperice
You guys ever heard of this company's springs? I'm thinking it's some cheapo eBay stuff that we should steer clear of.
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255/30/19 rears, guarantee not to rub. 
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Originally Posted by slktyperice
Ack...I already have my 265/30/19 Toyo T1S's...got them for 175 each shipped on eBay. Hope they don't rub with the ET35 offset. Oh yeah, is it possible to go 245/35/19 or 245/30/19 on the fronts?
I'm not sure if it'll fit, I was told 235 is ideal for the fronts and never questioned it. 245 might fit.
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I guess I'll ask Luke in the Tire forum. I don't want this to turn into a tire thread all of a sudden, so here's another question: How much should the install of the springs and alignment cost so I don't get ripped off?
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Originally Posted by slktyperice
I guess I'll ask Luke in the Tire forum. I don't want this to turn into a tire thread all of a sudden, so here's another question: How much should the install of the springs and alignment cost so I don't get ripped off?
Spring installation should not cost more than $250, I know most ppl will charge another $200 on top of that price for Bimmer and Mercedes. They assume you can afford a nice car then you can afford $400 plus for spring installation. It's about 2.5 - 3.5 hour job given the right tools. Since I'm more familiar with it now, I can do it in less than 2.5 hrs.
You might want to PM Linh (Nguyen) from benzworld, he was helping fellow members do it for $100 bucks in SoCal. That's a bargain, I would glady pay him double for it.
Alignment cost me $44 dollars, the rear didn't need adjustment and the front needed a little bit. You might want to drive it for a week or two for the springs to settle before getting an alignment. Good luck.
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