W211 AMG Discuss the W211 AMG's such as the E55 and the E63

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Old Dec 6, 2011 | 12:34 AM
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You think there is a problem?

Is it time for the KMAC camber kit?

That's what's left of my rear tire. The other one looks the same.
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Old Dec 6, 2011 | 12:40 AM
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Those things are friggin slicks lol.. How were you even hooking up
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Old Dec 6, 2011 | 12:47 AM
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I saw this when I was in Tampa. I drove back and changed them Wednesday, about an hour before I headed to the track. Now there are brand new Invos on the car. I'm curiuos to know how long these will last.
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Old Dec 6, 2011 | 12:48 AM
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I saw this when I was in Tampa. I drove back and changed them Wednesday, about an hour before I headed to the track. Now there are brand new Invos on the car. I'm curiuos to know how long these will last.
Depends how much you see that little yellow triangle
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Old Dec 6, 2011 | 12:52 AM
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I never went over 65mph on the way back. If i took off to fast the yellow triangle blinded me. lol
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Old Dec 6, 2011 | 01:03 AM
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go to 5-star alignment in aventura. They did mine...had no further problems. I had it aligned all over...including the Mercedes dealer...to no avail. Take it there before you do that camber kit.
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Old Dec 6, 2011 | 06:32 AM
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I would say that is pretty good wear. If the outside had tons of tread I woud say yea, but the entire tire looks pretty worn. Nothing is going to wear perfectly even with these size tires and our stances. That looks decent. I have seen chords on the inside while the middle to outside still reads 8/32. I think your car is sitting pretty good!
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Old Dec 6, 2011 | 07:12 AM
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My car is pretty low and the rear tires are wearing amazingly even. The fronts, not so much since it has a decent amount of negative camber. But even the fronts aren't horrible.

If the outside of your tire is nearly worn, I'd leave it alone.
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Old Dec 6, 2011 | 07:17 AM
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My car isn't slammed low (about flush with fender in rear) but my tires looked kinda close to that. I think mine were a little more worn in the center though along with the slick and threads coming out on the inside.
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Old Dec 6, 2011 | 07:56 AM
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My car has the same issue!!!!

but with the tread pattern dissapearing mine has white smoke that pours out of it.

hahaha just kidding guys.....
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Old Dec 6, 2011 | 08:02 AM
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Put them back on and get some footage of an early Christmas roasting for us
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Old Dec 6, 2011 | 08:25 AM
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Put them back on and get some footage of an early Christmas roasting for us
Like this.



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Old Dec 6, 2011 | 08:29 AM
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now that is properly done there!!!
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Old Dec 6, 2011 | 08:35 AM
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Five star alignment in aventura is a good place.
It also helps to drive around in comfort mode, not sport i or sport ii
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I do drive around in comfort.
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Old Dec 6, 2011 | 10:00 AM
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Like this.




Looks like you did a burnout in a litter box.


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Old Dec 6, 2011 | 10:52 AM
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All those little rocks stuck to the tire when I pulled back in the shop.
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Old Dec 6, 2011 | 10:56 AM
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Old Dec 6, 2011 | 12:23 PM
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If you set the rear tire pressure to 35-37 and front to 38-40 PS I cold the inside tire wear will be drastically reduced. I did this a couple years ago with no adverse affects besides a tiny bit harsher ride, and the tire is still contacting the road all the way across.
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Old Dec 6, 2011 | 12:36 PM
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I would say that is pretty good wear. If the outside had tons of tread I woud say yea, but the entire tire looks pretty worn. Nothing is going to wear perfectly even with these size tires and our stances. That looks decent. I have seen chords on the inside while the middle to outside still reads 8/32. I think your car is sitting pretty good!
Agree looks decent

I noticed Sport 2 kills tires a lot faster.
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Old Dec 6, 2011 | 01:14 PM
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Well done sir!

That is the proper way to send them off.

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Old Dec 6, 2011 | 01:58 PM
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Good man!!
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LOL at the litter box comment.
That car looks SOOOO good (just like mine - silver/black) - moar pics !!!!
And @ Emoving - wow, 8/32nd remaining on outer edge while inner is bald is EXCESSIVE negative camber, holy crap !! (not doubting you just saying wow)
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LOL at the litter box comment.
That car looks SOOOO good (just like mine - silver/black) - moar pics !!!!
And @ Emoving - wow, 8/32nd remaining on outer edge while inner is bald is EXCESSIVE negative camber, holy crap !! (not doubting you just saying wow)
The CLS did that in 4000 miles with a Kleemann Stage 3 and ELM in slammed position a little too long!
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Old Dec 6, 2011 | 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by jpohl402
LOL at the litter box comment.
That car looks SOOOO good (just like mine - silver/black) - moar pics !!!!
And @ Emoving - wow, 8/32nd remaining on outer edge while inner is bald is EXCESSIVE negative camber, holy crap !! (not doubting you just saying wow)
Oh Yah, I owe you pictures. Let me get them together.
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