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Old 08-20-2009, 10:48 AM
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Alignmnet issues with change of wheels/tires.

I replaced the OEM 14" flat-faced 15-hole wheels on my '85 190D with W201 part numbered 15" flat-faced 15-hole wheels (and new tires, of course). The car now "pulls" to the left, whereas it tracked straight and true with the old wheels/tires.

Do I need a front wheel alignment? Or to have the new wheels/tires balanced again? Or, something else?

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Old 08-20-2009, 12:41 PM
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That's a puzzler, but have the front end checked.
If it was aligned with worn tires, it may not be good with new ones.
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Old 08-20-2009, 03:14 PM
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I replaced the OEM 14" flat-faced 15-hole wheels on my '85 190D with W201 part numbered 15" flat-faced 15-hole wheels (and new tires, of course). The car now "pulls" to the left, whereas it tracked straight and true with the old wheels/tires.

Do I need a front wheel alignment? Or to have the new wheels/tires balanced again? Or, something else?

could be a radial tire pull ... follow this LINK for a flow chart to help you diagnose the problem

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