2001 SLK 320 steering

[rikvdub]

hello all, how’s your Easter weekend going? So this morning the time had come for me to go pick up my SLK 320, what a car it is and I couldn’t of asked for better weather for me to enjoy on the drive back! However many years ago I had a 2001 230 and I don’t remember the steering being so light and responsive? When I corner with a little bit of power the car feels like it’s going to roll over almost and it’s very boat like. From what I remembered of my old SLK it handled fantastic it this is not no where near as good. In fact it’s a little scary at time cos you think it’s either going to roll or spin out! Is this the normal for the 320? Thanks

 

[LostKiwi]

It sounds like you may have an alignment issue.

 

[Blobcat]

What tyres is it shod with?

 

[antijam]

As above ^^ - if they're 18's, there's your problem.

 

[rikvdub]

Hello. It has standard 16” wheels tyre pressures are all correct and it does drive straight and no pulling. I’m changing the wheels soon to 18” AMG wheels. When i put them on I’ll have it aligned and see how it drives then. Thanks for your advice all