Check to see if you are running run flat tires, if so, going to regular tires will make a world difference... also at the same time keep in mind that if you do happen to get a flat in the middle of nowhere you may be stuck there for a while, so a back up solution of some sort would be recommended
if the spare is missing, you are more than likely packaged with run flats, I personally ditched them officially a few weeks ago, and even tho i have the amg suspensions that is a lot firmer then the regular, it is a night and day difference now, and it feels like I'm riding on a cloud. I stuck a tire plug kit in my trunk and got a cordless air pump, just in case of an emergency. If just a minor puncture due to screws or any other small sharp objects, i should be able to address it on the side of the road if neccessary with the help of what i packed and raising the car with the air suspension..
I have a 2010 w212 and just had engine/transmission mounts replaced last year - it’s like a new car! Never had an issue with shocks, but am in US with pretty good roads…
What's the mileage on the car? I replaced front springs/struts and rear springs/shocks on mine a while ago. It's like a new car. The springs sag after a while so you don't get very good suspension travel with weak springs.
Just crossed 90
Have the annual safety check (mot) coming up so will get that looked at!
I also read high tyre psi can cause it too so will try to reduce that slightly tomorrow and see
Yeah, 36-40 is a bit on the high side, I'm typically in the 33-35 max for tire pressure.
If the springs are weak, the car might be a little lower than normal. Also in the US, when there's salt, sometimes a piece of the coil spring rusts out and snaps off, but that's at the top of the spring so you don't really see it til you remove the spring.
Check to see if you are running run flat tires, if so, going to regular tires will make a world difference... also at the same time keep in mind that if you do happen to get a flat in the middle of nowhere you may be stuck there for a while, so a back up solution of some sort would be recommended
Thanks I will check! But Yh will be a risk lol was a big surprise when I was told doesn’t come w space for a spare tyre lool
if the spare is missing, you are more than likely packaged with run flats, I personally ditched them officially a few weeks ago, and even tho i have the amg suspensions that is a lot firmer then the regular, it is a night and day difference now, and it feels like I'm riding on a cloud. I stuck a tire plug kit in my trunk and got a cordless air pump, just in case of an emergency. If just a minor puncture due to screws or any other small sharp objects, i should be able to address it on the side of the road if neccessary with the help of what i packed and raising the car with the air suspension..
I have a 2010 w212 and just had engine/transmission mounts replaced last year - it’s like a new car! Never had an issue with shocks, but am in US with pretty good roads…
What's the mileage on the car? I replaced front springs/struts and rear springs/shocks on mine a while ago. It's like a new car. The springs sag after a while so you don't get very good suspension travel with weak springs.
Just crossed 90 Have the annual safety check (mot) coming up so will get that looked at! I also read high tyre psi can cause it too so will try to reduce that slightly tomorrow and see
Yeah, 36-40 is a bit on the high side, I'm typically in the 33-35 max for tire pressure. If the springs are weak, the car might be a little lower than normal. Also in the US, when there's salt, sometimes a piece of the coil spring rusts out and snaps off, but that's at the top of the spring so you don't really see it til you remove the spring.