Looking for softer ride on W204 C63

[mark_le_b]

Hello all
Any advice on how to soften up the ride on a 2008 W204 C63?
It’s only on 18” rims with stock tyre sizes but it’s still pretty harsh so looking to soften a little.
Is increasing the tyre profile by a little an option? Or will this throw the Speedo out? Or is there a reasonably priced Coilover set up that would help?
Thank you

 

[Jobsworth]

I’m probably the wrong person to ask. I’m of the opinion that AMG’s are often oversprung and underdamped. Many people will disagree with me, but I often feel that down an undulating B road you end up hanging onto the wheel for dear life, while the car tries to bounce you out of the seat. I have found the KW v3 kit resolves the problem for me. It’s a night and day thing. Just my opinion. I’m sure I’ll get flamed by the purists

 

[mark_le_b]

I’m probably the wrong person to ask. I’m of the opinion that AMG’s are often oversprung and underdamped. Many people will disagree with me, but I often feel that down an undulating B road you end up hanging onto the wheel for dear life, while the car tries to bounce you out of the seat. I have found the KW v3 kit resolves the problem for me. It’s a night and day thing. Just my opinion. I’m sure I’ll get flamed by the purists

Thanks. They are available to order online I assume as I’d need them shipped (as I’m in Jersey)

 

[mark_le_b]

I’m probably the wrong person to ask. I’m of the opinion that AMG’s are often oversprung and underdamped. Many people will disagree with me, but I often feel that down an undulating B road you end up hanging onto the wheel for dear life, while the car tries to bounce you out of the seat. I have found the KW v3 kit resolves the problem for me. It’s a night and day thing. Just my opinion. I’m sure I’ll get flamed by the purists

Also, are you on 18 or 19 inch wheels? Thanks

 

[Bobby Dazzler]

Hello all
Any advice on how to soften up the ride on a 2008 W204 C63?
It’s only on 18” rims with stock tyre sizes but it’s still pretty harsh so looking to soften a little.
Is increasing the tyre profile by a little an option? Or will this throw the Speedo out? Or is there a reasonably priced Coilover set up that would help?
Thank you

Have you ever driven another C 63 to compare it with?

Which brand are the tyres? Before doing anything I would check the tyre size, load rating and week of manufacture on the side wall. If you have a very old run flat tyre then it would ruin the ride.

Heavy aftermarket and replica wheels can also ruin ride. I have loaned wheels to the main dealer to show owners who complain about ride, and disbelieve that their aftermarket wheels cause it.

 

[mark_le_b]

Have you ever driven another C 63 to compare it with?

Which brand are the tyres? Before doing anything I would check the tyre size, load rating and week of manufacture on the side wall. If you have a very old run flat tyre then it would ruin the ride.

Heavy aftermarket and replica wheels can also ruin ride. I have loaned wheels to the main dealer to show owners who complain about ride, and disbelieve that their aftermarket wheels cause it.

I have owned a W205 C63S - which from memory was generally more compliant.

The wheels are OEM AMG 18" not replica - and tyres are the standard size (they are pretty old tyres though) - Michelin PS4 (not 4S) inflated to 38psi as stated inside fuel filler flap. Maybe new (better) tyres would improve things.

 

[Skd884]

Standard 63 or a performance pack/plus?

Age of tyres?

 

[mark_le_b]

Standard 63 or a performance pack/plus?

Age of tyres?

Standard 63
Not checked age, I’ll have to check but at a guess 5 years