19" AMG Replica CL wheel problems! HELP!
07-19-2004, 08:10 PM
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19" AMG Replica CL wheel problems! HELP!
A few weeks ago I bought some 19" replica AMG wheels with Falken Azenis tires which came wheel balanced for my 2001 S Class. I believe the fronts were 8.5 x 19 and rears 9.0 x 19, the front tire sizes are 245/35/19 and rears are 275/30/19. I bought the wheels + tires brand new from www.highlinewheels.com
A few problems I've been having with the new wheels + tires are at speeds near 80 mph I feel a strong vibration, I can actually see my dashboard shake and also the car pulls to the right at any speed. I wanted to ask here first before contacting the company I bought it from if anyone can help me solve these two problems. Any help is appreciated, thanks.
A few problems I've been having with the new wheels + tires are at speeds near 80 mph I feel a strong vibration, I can actually see my dashboard shake and also the car pulls to the right at any speed. I wanted to ask here first before contacting the company I bought it from if anyone can help me solve these two problems. Any help is appreciated, thanks.
07-20-2004, 08:50 AM
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depends on the weather
AMG doesn't offer a 19x9 anything so, you probably have a 19x9.5 in the rear
but, it sounds like a balance issue along with a radial pull ..... first one is an installation issue second is a tire issue which is common with low cost tires and even in some cases high dollar tires ...... but the high dollar tire issues are pretty rare
but, it sounds like a balance issue along with a radial pull ..... first one is an installation issue second is a tire issue which is common with low cost tires and even in some cases high dollar tires ...... but the high dollar tire issues are pretty rare
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Sounds like cheap tires if they are new. Also, isn't that the wrong tire size?
I believe that for the S-Class using 19 inch rims, you need a 245/40's in the front and 275/35's in the rear. Not that you can't use them; was just surprised you get those if you already bought a new set...
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I believe that for the S-Class using 19 inch rims, you need a 245/40's in the front and 275/35's in the rear. Not that you can't use them; was just surprised you get those if you already bought a new set...
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07-20-2004, 02:40 PM
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Luke, he has the AMG replicas, not authentic AMGs. I think replicas do make 19x9.
I think the vibration is either caused by either: a) wheels not balanced properly; b) alignment; c) the quality of the replicas (hub is not flat)
The pulling to the right has to do with the tires or the balancing.
I think the vibration is either caused by either: a) wheels not balanced properly; b) alignment; c) the quality of the replicas (hub is not flat)
The pulling to the right has to do with the tires or the balancing.
07-20-2004, 07:54 PM
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Thanks for the replies, I'm going to email the company I bought the wheels + tires from and try to get some answers from them. If worse comes to worse I will take the car to my MB dealership for further inspection of the wheels.
