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I've bought a modified CLK55. Car has been lowered and runs 18s with stiffer antiroll bars to the front. My wife and young baby are struggling with the ride on country roads. At slow speeds there is not much suspension. I'm mighty pleased with the car at higher speeds, it's more track focussed and I think it should be a road car, comfort and speed.
My local indie suggested reverting to oem shocks and springs but that's a £1500 day out. My second idea was to go to smaller wheels keeping the suspension set up. That should give bit more ride and allow a lower tyre pressure.
What was the typical CLK55 wheel - 17 inch? Is there a typical AMG forged wheel that I should look for?
My only problem with that is the rear calipers have been upgraded. What was the original rear caliper and disc size? I've trial fitted the space saver and it's tight but fits. Pretty sure I'll need to purchase smaller calipers and smaller discs. What was the original spec for rear discs and calipers?
I'm looking to see if this is feasible otherwise it'll have to stay and i'll get an earful over the bumps....
Many thanks
My local indie suggested reverting to oem shocks and springs but that's a £1500 day out. My second idea was to go to smaller wheels keeping the suspension set up. That should give bit more ride and allow a lower tyre pressure.
What was the typical CLK55 wheel - 17 inch? Is there a typical AMG forged wheel that I should look for?
My only problem with that is the rear calipers have been upgraded. What was the original rear caliper and disc size? I've trial fitted the space saver and it's tight but fits. Pretty sure I'll need to purchase smaller calipers and smaller discs. What was the original spec for rear discs and calipers?
I'm looking to see if this is feasible otherwise it'll have to stay and i'll get an earful over the bumps....
Many thanks
