Do you need alloy wheels for Mercedes SLK Class R170?
All of these wheels are approved to precisely fit the Mercedes SLK Class R170 and include the full range of Genuine OE Mercedes wheels. Whether you’re looking for some larger alloys, wheels in a different style or just a spare set with some winter tyres – we think you’ll find the perfect set of alloys for your Mercedes above.
What makes a Mercedes Benz front end Shimmy?
These forces can be extreme and cause the rubber bushings to fatigue and crack causing a front-end vibration or shimmy. Signs of failure are common and are often accompanied with a “creaking” noise from the suspension. Other components such as wheel bearings, ball joints and sway bar links should be inspected at the same time.
What to do if your Mercedes Benz suspension is creaking?
Listen for a “creaking” noise coming from the suspension while driving at low speeds. Ball Joints – Using an appropriate sized pry bar pry between the control arm and the spindle to determine if there is any play in the ball joint or where the ball joint is pressed into the control arm.
What are the tie rods on a Mercedes Benz?
Tie Rods – Tie rods are the components that connect the steering rack to the hub or spindle on your Mercedes Benz. These components can be visually inspected for excessive movement or play by grasping a tire and rocking it fore and aft.
All of these wheels are approved to precisely fit the Mercedes SLK Class R170 and include the full range of Genuine OE Mercedes wheels. Whether you’re looking for some larger alloys, wheels in a different style or just a spare set with some winter tyres – we think you’ll find the perfect set of alloys for your Mercedes above.
These forces can be extreme and cause the rubber bushings to fatigue and crack causing a front-end vibration or shimmy. Signs of failure are common and are often accompanied with a “creaking” noise from the suspension. Other components such as wheel bearings, ball joints and sway bar links should be inspected at the same time.
Tie Rods – Tie rods are the components that connect the steering rack to the hub or spindle on your Mercedes Benz. These components can be visually inspected for excessive movement or play by grasping a tire and rocking it fore and aft.
Listen for a “creaking” noise coming from the suspension while driving at low speeds. Ball Joints – Using an appropriate sized pry bar pry between the control arm and the spindle to determine if there is any play in the ball joint or where the ball joint is pressed into the control arm.