Wheel and Tire and alignment issues ...

[kittybwains2]

I have seen some issues with tires - AKA Continentals on the 2005 300c's . I have been to the dealer twice , once for irregular tire wear (dealer replaced and re-aligned) and again for the same issue . This time the dealer replaced the wheels(curosion on the machine lip - all 4)and said I would have to chase Conti for new tires ... So , I took it upon myself to find a new tire and get the car "professionally" aligned since I at least had 4 new wheels also . I bought some BFG KDWS that are the same diameter but a half inch wider (looks good) size escapes me at the moment ... 245-55 R18s , I think . Anyhow , it seemd to have gotten the car to ride and drive slightly better but now I have a shudder in the wheel at about 75 plus Anyone out there with some of the simalar issues ?? recommendations??

Still the smoothest looking car on the road !!

[ilmanzo31]

how long have you had your new tires on? i changed rims and tires (20s) and it shuddered a little at high speeds. at first i thought it was an improper tire balance, but then it went away. i was told it was probably my suspension components just readjusting to the new size. these new cars are super-sensitive to everything. the computer will readjust itself too. give it a week or two, if you still feel something, my guess is you need a rebalancing. ciao

[kittybwains2]

Originally Posted by ilmanzo31

how long have you had your new tires on? i changed rims and tires (20s) and it shuddered a little at high speeds. at first i thought it was an improper tire balance, but then it went away. i was told it was probably my suspension components just readjusting to the new size. these new cars are super-sensitive to everything. the computer will readjust itself too. give it a week or two, if you still feel something, my guess is you need a rebalancing. ciao

About a week now ... so you think the suspension will adjust?? that is interesting - well , I did go to Discount this morning and have them re-balanced with the weights on the outside corners of the wheels(ugly , before they were on the inside). I am going for a short drive on the Eway to see if this was the issue ...

Have a good one !