stone3t
New Member
So, I visited MB dealer today and had a look of the face lifted W212 E series, one thing I noticed to be interesting is the tyre pressure label, which suggests significantly lower pressure configurations compared to my 2011 pre-face lift W212 for 17+ inches wheels:
For example, my 2011 S212 (estate of W212) indicates for 245/45/R17 I should use 260kPa + 260kPa (38psi +38psi).
The 2015 S212 (estate of W212) indicates for the same 245/45/R17 I should use 210kPa + 230kPa (31psi +33psi).
Furthermore, the 2015 W212 (saloon) indicates for the same 245/45/R17 I should use 220kPa + 220kPa (32psi +32psi).
Surely the facelift does not change the weight of the vehicle significantly, but this is a significant reduction of pressure!
So this afternoon after work I lowered the pressure for both front and rear (245/45/R17) to 34psi (240kPa), WOW! what a difference in rid comfort! It feels very close to my previous 225/55/R16 wheels! Only thing is I can feel the car is not sliding as easy as before so I am expecting some increase of fuel consumption, also the tyre is wearing more shoulders but won't be too bad.
I leave it with you guys to try the rest out, any feedback will be great!
For example, my 2011 S212 (estate of W212) indicates for 245/45/R17 I should use 260kPa + 260kPa (38psi +38psi).
The 2015 S212 (estate of W212) indicates for the same 245/45/R17 I should use 210kPa + 230kPa (31psi +33psi).
Furthermore, the 2015 W212 (saloon) indicates for the same 245/45/R17 I should use 220kPa + 220kPa (32psi +32psi).
Surely the facelift does not change the weight of the vehicle significantly, but this is a significant reduction of pressure!
So this afternoon after work I lowered the pressure for both front and rear (245/45/R17) to 34psi (240kPa), WOW! what a difference in rid comfort! It feels very close to my previous 225/55/R16 wheels! Only thing is I can feel the car is not sliding as easy as before so I am expecting some increase of fuel consumption, also the tyre is wearing more shoulders but won't be too bad.
I leave it with you guys to try the rest out, any feedback will be great!
