Just purchased a really clean 1989 420SEL with 95K. Previous owner lowered with H&R springs with some 17" wheels and 235/45-17 tires. Car handles very well, tight, tracks well with no pulling. He told me (IIRCC) there was two shims in the front and three in the rear. gives it a slight nose-down rake. I have noticed that the L/F fender is 1/2" closer to (and rubbing) the tire than the R/F. Probably been this way for about a year and a half and 17K. Tires are wearing fine with nothing out of the ordinary showing. All the rest of the tires (front & rear) are not rubbing and the clearence is equal on the rear, or at least darn close.

I've ruled out major body problems (no rust or damage). No apparent suspension issues (no thunking or bunking), so I'm wondering what may give? Any ideas? Is the R/F to high and the tires are known to rubbing in medium to hard cornering?

I will add that he used the Bilstein HD shocks, which I am going to swap for the sport models. The HD's with the H&R's are a bit stiff for me.

Cliff