Just fitted new set of wheels to my CLK 230k [w208] 225/40/18 all round.
After fitting on and taking car for a quick spin round the block noticed a clicking noise coming from both rear wheels.
Pulled in and checked the clearance on the wheels but couldnt find any problems there
Checked the heat shield and brake discs as well but also no problem there.
Took the car to a the nearest yocal garage and and managed to drag the mechanic away from his lunch.
Took him for a drive in the car so he could try and diagnose the problem. He explained the only time he had heard a noise like that before was with brake problems.
He had a fiddle around but couldnt find any problem on the brakes. He admitted he had no idea what the problem was and offered the advice ' maybe whatever is making the noise will just wear away?'
However sure enough, i drove the car back into the city (30 mile drive) and within about 5 minutes the clicking/rubbing noise had completly dissapeared.
However on waking up this morning to drive to work i find i have a clicking noise from both rear wheels again. Though about a minute down the road this noise has completly gone again.
Any suggestions? (this problem is only from the rear wheels and absolutly no problem with the front two)
Also, the car has always veered to the left slightly but since fitting new wheels it has got a lot worse and steering feels too light. Is a wheel alignment likely to improve the situation?
After fitting on and taking car for a quick spin round the block noticed a clicking noise coming from both rear wheels.
Pulled in and checked the clearance on the wheels but couldnt find any problems there
Checked the heat shield and brake discs as well but also no problem there.
Took the car to a the nearest yocal garage and and managed to drag the mechanic away from his lunch.
Took him for a drive in the car so he could try and diagnose the problem. He explained the only time he had heard a noise like that before was with brake problems.
He had a fiddle around but couldnt find any problem on the brakes. He admitted he had no idea what the problem was and offered the advice ' maybe whatever is making the noise will just wear away?'
However sure enough, i drove the car back into the city (30 mile drive) and within about 5 minutes the clicking/rubbing noise had completly dissapeared.
However on waking up this morning to drive to work i find i have a clicking noise from both rear wheels again. Though about a minute down the road this noise has completly gone again.
Any suggestions? (this problem is only from the rear wheels and absolutly no problem with the front two)
Also, the car has always veered to the left slightly but since fitting new wheels it has got a lot worse and steering feels too light. Is a wheel alignment likely to improve the situation?
