opinion on Geostar Tires
I found these relatively new brand of tire. I think they are made by Nexen. I am still looking for tires for my SL and these are H rated and in the proper 205/70R14. I looked at everything else and...
View ArticleDownsizing wheels. Are there any brake or suspension clearance issues?
Hello all! My first post. I have a 2002 s500. It came from factory with the Sports Package which includes 18" AMG wheels. I want to go back to stock size tires and wheels which are the 225/60 R16. Will...
View ArticleMercedes Coil Springs - Using the Right Tools Safely Video
Car & Driver YouTube, Working on the Front of an E ClassWhile really nice for your back, a two post lift isn't required for this job. It can be done on secure jack stands.Some brave souls have...
View ArticleBilstein shock dust covers
Does anyone know where I can get new dust covers for my new Bilstein for my 450 SLC? I've read that Bilstein does not provide them with the shocks and that the dust covers from the previous set. Of...
View ArticleBrake pad warning light went off.
In the early evening yesterday I was driving from my house to the train station and my brake pad warning light came on saying that I need new brakes. When I left the train station later that night the...
View ArticleFloor Jacks & Air Compressors
I am interested in making an investment into air compressors and floor jacks. I was wondering if anyone could make any good recommendations to me. Like brands and where I could buy them. Any help...
View ArticleRun flats on BMW's
I was talking with my trainer yesterday about the run flats on BMW and he likes them and I said to him that they are expensive and from what I am told are not comfortable. I wonder if our counterpart...
View ArticleEBC Redstuff ceramic pads for 202 AMG
Hello all, I have around 7-10k left on the OE pads on my 202. I am considering ceramic pads. More specific, EBC Redstuff 3000. I want to know if anyone has used Redstuff on any MB, and or other ceramic...
View ArticleWhat is the best tire out there?
Over the weekend I blew one of my tires and obviously I will need a new matching tire. I am wondering what the best brand is. I looked at the tread on the remaining 3 tires and compared them to the...
View Article1990 Factory Wheel Questions
I currently have five Mercedes Benz's, four made between 1987 and 1991.All use what appear to be the same stock factory wheel.I have from time to time picked up additional sets of wheels (usually with...
View Article"Damaged" rims causing intermittent vibration?
The 2004 CL 500 finally had its original tires and tire senders replaced and wheels rebalanced by the local M-B dealer. There was a mild vibration at 60 mph for quite a while before the tires were...
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Bembo Big Brakes
I am hoping to keep my 09 CLK 350 Grand Edition for many years, and am thinking of some ugrades. Brakes came to mind first. Brembo seems to be the leading brand, and most expensive. I don't do track,...
View ArticleTemporary Use Spare
Last night I was at a party that my local dealership was having to celebrate the launch of the CLA and the S-Class. (I am not this was across the US or every MB dealer around the world) As everyone...
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4 Wheel Alignment
Last week on Friday I took my car in for a NYS inspection and 3 new tires. With the new tires came a 4 wheel alignment. After picking up my car later that night I noticed that the steering wheel was a...
View ArticleStaggered Wheels
It is to my understanding that if a car has staggered wheels, the wheels cannot be rotated from front to back. Only from side to side. If the front wheels are 18 inches and the rear wheels are 19...
View ArticleChanging active body control (ABC) fluid
I was wondering how often board members change their ABC fluid? I was reading where the ABC fluid should be changed every 15k to 20k miles. Also read where some changed their filter twice once after...
View ArticleCoil Springs 1972 280SE
Does anyone know where to find rear springs for my 1972 280SE? Any info would be appreciated. Regards, John
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Need Help to find lug nuts and cap bolts for Centra Wheels for 86 560SL
Hi folks,forgive the newbie question here, but i am in a pickle as they say. I bought a set of Centra Wheels and need the lug nuts and bolt for the center cap.They are 15x7 wheels and have pictures...
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