Hello, just got my CLK 55 and need tire tips.

gixxer · 03-24-2006, 07:40 PM

Hi,

Just got my 03 clk55

and I wanted to put new tires since they are worn. I'm thinking Yok AD07's or go all season pilot sports. Do you guys recommend 255 on back? What tires are prefered for this car.

Also I have no idea what the lever on the right side of the steering wheel does. It looks like a cruise control lever but on the right. Could some advise me.

Thanks.

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Hal H · 03-24-2006, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by gixxer

Also I have no idea what the lever on the right side of the steering wheel does. It looks like a cruise control lever but on the right. Could some advise me.

It sounds like the voice-recognition (aka: Linguatronic) option. On the stalk there's probably a microphone logo...

This allows you to teach voice commands (there's a learn operation to go through) and allow you to pick up the phone, recall phone numbers by voice, end calls and possibly Comand system functions, if your car was equipped with that system.

I don't have that option (plus mine's the W208 series - you have the W209) so I can't describe how to program that feature.

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gixxer · 03-24-2006, 09:49 PM

Wow, I just tried it. Pretty cool. Thanks

BklynBenz · 03-24-2006, 10:39 PM

congrats on the new whip man! how many miles does she have and do you mind me asking how much she was?

gixxer · 03-24-2006, 10:56 PM

$43K at 30K miles. I probably could of had much better deal if it wasn't for the trade in on my 05 evo MR

BklynBenz · 03-24-2006, 11:02 PM

thanks man, ive been looking at them too, i have the older w208 body style now.

got any mods planned? you got a gsxr? theres a bunch of riders on here, i got a 636 ninja to mess around on.

RJC · 03-24-2006, 11:13 PM

One tire, one company...Michelin, PS'2

Karsa · 03-25-2006, 12:29 AM

what's the size of the wheels come with the car, 17" or 18"?

gixxer · 03-25-2006, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Karsa

what's the size of the wheels come with the car, 17" or 18"?

They are 17". I wasn't sure either because the style is so similar to the 18" on the newer models.

Stiggs · 03-25-2006, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by gixxer

$43K at 30K miles. I probably could of had much better deal if it wasn't for the trade in on my 05 evo MR

Aww Man. I couldn't sell my car for $43K on autotrader to save my life. And my car had only 22K miles then. It now has 23K miles.

Was that the asking price of the dealership? With 30K miles, that car should've gone for $38K
Congrats on the car. Either way you got a nice ride man. We can answer any questions you have.

gixxer · 03-25-2006, 01:02 PM

Yeah, its retail. They took my trade in at the private car value on edmunds so it's above trade in value. Basically negotiated the difference.

DirtyVegasMB · 03-25-2006, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by RJC

One tire, one company...Michelin, PS'2

2nd that! PS2 19:... close to $300. Not spinning the rear wheels... PRICELESS.

AMG_55 · 03-25-2006, 08:38 PM

ps2's

235 fr. 255 rr.

I8NM5 · 03-26-2006, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Stiggs

Aww Man. I couldn't sell my car for $43K on autotrader to save my life. And my car had only 22K miles then. It now has 23K miles.

Was that the asking price of the dealership? With 30K miles, that car should've gone for $38K
Congrats on the car. Either way you got a nice ride man. We can answer any questions you have.

OK, 2003 BLK/BLK low miles...How Much? I'm looking at an 02 BRABUS car in Northern Cal with 43K miles. douglas.marshall@cbnorcal.com thanks.

PoneyXpres · 03-26-2006, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by AMG_55

ps2's

235 fr. 255 rr.

I'll second this. I just had the PS-2's installed on my 05 CLK 500 and the 235 front, 255 rear would have looked better. I'll do that size next time. I have the 225/45/17 front, 245/40/17 rear.

Stiggs · 03-27-2006, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by I8NM5

OK, 2003 BLK/BLK low miles...How Much? I'm looking at an 02 BRABUS car in Northern Cal with 43K miles. douglas.marshall@cbnorcal.com thanks.

2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK55 Coupe 2D
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Trade-In Value
Private Party Value

More Photos Condition Value
Excellent $44,580
(Selected)

Good $42,445

Fair $39,395

http://www.kbb.com/kb/ki.dll/kw.kc.u...;;ucp;&4;MB;C5

These are private party sale price from Kelly Blue Book.
My car has a little under 23K miles. What do you think I should sell it for.
I'm not really in any rush to dump this car just yet. I'm waiting to see how the CLS63 turns out. I still haven't given up on my dream of getting a CLS.

If you think $44 to $43K is good then feel free to PM me.

Chappy · 03-28-2006, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by gixxer

Hi,

Just got my 03 clk55

and I wanted to put new tires since they are worn. I'm thinking Yok AD07's or go all season pilot sports. Do you guys recommend 255 on back? What tires are prefered for this car.

Also I have no idea what the lever on the right side of the steering wheel does. It looks like a cruise control lever but on the right. Could some advise me.

Thanks.

If you are looking for summer tires only, I can recommend the PS2.

ashutt · 03-28-2006, 04:03 PM

Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 - (Max Performance Summer) Rated the best in Car & Driver. I haven't used them but they seem as good or better than the PS2. Luke at Tirerack.com also likes the tires. You may want to speak with him also on which one is best. Remember these are not tires for winter weather.

gixxer · 03-28-2006, 10:21 PM

I'm really considering extreme tires such as the advan AD07's since i'm familiar with the yoks and their semi racing tires. The problem is.

1. Which amg wheel I should buy for winter or use my current rims?
2. Should i buy the 18" double spoke wheel since i like them with the 18" PS2 for summer.
3. Or go with pilot sport A/S and be done with it and auto X the NSX or buy another car for that instead.

For auto X ppl why C55 is in F-Stock and CLK55 in A-Stock. Isn't the CLK and C55 about the same performance in terms of handling or does one have a better LSD on back?

Chappy · 03-29-2006, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by gixxer

1. Which amg wheel I should buy for winter or use my current rims?
2. Should i buy the 18" double spoke wheel since i like them with the 18" PS2 for summer.
3. Or go with pilot sport A/S and be done with it and auto X the NSX or buy another car for that instead.

For auto X ppl why C55 is in F-Stock and CLK55 in A-Stock. Isn't the CLK and C55 about the same performance in terms of handling or does one have a better LSD on back?

1. That's a personal choice
2. If you like them, get a set of those with PS2s for summer
3. Didn't realize you had other cars to use for autocross. The CLK55 is a heavy car....I would not put pilot sport a/s on for track use.

If you decide to use the CLK for track duty and daily driving, I would purchase a second set of wheels and use those for autocross and winter use. Mount some summer max tires for the rest of the year.

As to why the W203 C55 is in a different class, I have no clue. Just realize that the C55 as well as the CLK55 do not have LSD.

Good luck in your decision.

gixxer · 03-29-2006, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Chappy

Just realize that the C55 as well as the CLK55 does not have LSD.

Wow, that is horrible. Perhaps I'll think twice about Auto Xing this car. The torque will probably rip the tires apart with one wheel peel in a turn with understeer

I aways thought AMG as performance and how could it perform without a LSD? Oh, well.

AMG_55 · 03-29-2006, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by gixxer

Wow, that is horrible. Perhaps I'll think twice about Auto Xing this car. The torque will probably rip the tires apart with one wheel peel in a turn with understeer

I aways thought AMG as performance and how could it perform without a LSD? Oh, well.

yeah, no lsd

its a performance car, but its not a sports car.
autocross will cost u lots of $, these cars r too heavy, brakes and tyres get destroyed.
understeer builds too much heat into the outer front shoulders and they quickly give up leading to more understeer and crazy tire wear

gixxer · 03-29-2006, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by AMG_55

yeah, no lsd

its a performance car, but its not a sports car.
autocross will cost u lots of $, these cars r too heavy, brakes and tyres get destroyed.
understeer builds too much heat into the outer front shoulders and they quickly give up leading to more understeer and crazy tire wear

Thanks for your tip. You just talk me into not auto X and getting some all season tires. Now should i go 255/40's or 245/40. Anyone tried both? Any speedo error by going 255's?

Thanks in advance.

jtc55 · 03-29-2006, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by gixxer

Thanks for your tip. You just talk me into not auto X and getting some all season tires. Now should i go 255/40's or 245/40. Anyone tried both? Any speedo error by going 255's?

Thanks in advance.

i see that u live in michigan. if u plan to drive it in the winter, u MUST get winter tires, not all season.

i would use the stock 17s w/ winter tires and get another set of wheels and performance tires.

IMHO, if u're going to buy another set of wheels and tires, get 19s instead of 18s, it doesn't cost much more and the car will look much hotter.

gixxer · 03-29-2006, 10:27 PM

Wow, that bad. I must of forgot what RWD and snow feels like. I like the stock AMG wheels actually.

03-24-2006, 10:39 PM	#4
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03-24-2006, 11:02 PM	#6
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03-24-2006, 11:13 PM	#7
RJC MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: 2000 ft over the Fl coast in a B-17 Posts: 3,786	One tire, one company...Michelin, PS'2 __________________ RJC 2007 PORSCHE 997 Carrera S Meteor Gray Metallic/Black Twin Turbo Forged 19" rims Leather Sport Seats Embossed Crests Sport Chrono Package Plus Self Dimming Mirrors Polished Tips 6 Speed 2008 BMW 328 2nd Car Titanium Silver Metallic/Black Sport Package Steptronic w/Paddles etc, etc Previous MB's 2006 E55, 2004 CLK500, 2003 CLK500, 2001 CLK430, 2000 CLK430, 1999 CLK430, 1992 300CE. Previous Other Brands Ferrari, Porsche, BMW, Corvette

03-28-2006, 04:03 PM	#18
ashutt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 373 Drives: 2001 CLK 55 AMG & Range Rover Sport Supercharged	Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 - (Max Performance Summer) Rated the best in Car & Driver. I haven't used them but they seem as good or better than the PS2. Luke at Tirerack.com also likes the tires. You may want to speak with him also on which one is best. Remember these are not tires for winter weather.

03-28-2006, 10:21 PM	#19
gixxer Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 82 Drives: 07 GT3-RS	I'm really considering extreme tires such as the advan AD07's since i'm familiar with the yoks and their semi racing tires. The problem is. 1. Which amg wheel I should buy for winter or use my current rims? 2. Should i buy the 18" double spoke wheel since i like them with the 18" PS2 for summer. 3. Or go with pilot sport A/S and be done with it and auto X the NSX or buy another car for that instead. For auto X ppl why C55 is in F-Stock and CLK55 in A-Stock. Isn't the CLK and C55 about the same performance in terms of handling or does one have a better LSD on back? Last edited by gixxer; 03-28-2006 at 10:30 PM.

03-24-2006, 09:49 PM	#3
gixxer Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 82 Drives: 07 GT3-RS	Wow, I just tried it. Pretty cool. Thanks

03-24-2006, 10:56 PM	#5
gixxer Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 82 Drives: 07 GT3-RS	$43K at 30K miles. I probably could of had much better deal if it wasn't for the trade in on my 05 evo MR

03-25-2006, 12:29 AM	#8
Karsa Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: CA Posts: 215	what's the size of the wheels come with the car, 17" or 18"?

03-25-2006, 01:02 PM	#11
gixxer Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 82 Drives: 07 GT3-RS	Yeah, its retail. They took my trade in at the private car value on edmunds so it's above trade in value. Basically negotiated the difference.

03-25-2006, 08:38 PM	#13
AMG_55 MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: mymbonline Posts: 4,277 Drives: mymbonline	ps2's 235 fr. 255 rr.

03-29-2006, 10:27 PM	#25
gixxer Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 82 Drives: 07 GT3-RS	Wow, that bad. I must of forgot what RWD and snow feels like. I like the stock AMG wheels actually.

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