Steering Heavy for R171?

[ctj07]

Hi,

 

Just got myself a pre FL R171, so slowing getting myself used to the car. One thing i noticed thou, the steering is very heavy. Compared to my old car, Hyundai Santa Fe, it takes a little bit more effort to turn the wheel. Is this normal?

[ACSLK]

Hi,

 

Just got myself a pre FL R171, so slowing getting myself used to the car. One thing i noticed thou, the steering is very heavy. Compared to my old car, Hyundai Santa Fe, it takes a little bit more effort to turn the wheel. Is this normal?

 

you on 20ins rims?

 

 

 

 

 

 

cheers

[SLKtigress]

Yeah i think it's normal... the first thought that occurred when i first drove the car was, wa... how come the steering wheel so heavy one.

before that i was driving my dad's e200... which feels like a feather in comparison!  

 

i like it though... gives the car a more 'solid' feel.

hehe.

 

eat more rice!

[terri_one]

could be tyre profile.  Check and reply.  Welcome to R171.  I just got mine last week and absolutely love it.

[ctj07]

Ruth Chantal, yes i will try to eat more rice.. haha.. 

 

Terri_one, i'm on 18" stock rims. Tyres are Pirelli 225/40 ZR18. Do they matter?? and yes, i absolutely love the car!

[terri_one]

hi ctj07, we are on the same tyres.  I do not find the steering heavy.  Its difficult though to define heavy, it depends on which car you come from.

 

Anyway, i am thinking of using slimmer tyres infront.  I have no time yet to remove the front rim to determine the rim size.  With that i will then be able to explore installing slimmer tyres in front.  This should lighten the steering feel.  My objective is to be able to point the car into the corner and get the car to follow the line.

The original tyres are smaller front than rear.  And they are 17inch.  I wish my rims are the original 17inch and i will replace them to the original profile.  

[ctj07]

Maybe i should say.. in my old car, after i do a U-turn, the wheel turns back easily. However for the SLK, i need to turn it back. you think i need to get my steering checked?

[Odessus]

My steering "auto" turns back after I complete a U-turn... Oops I'm not driving a performance car. Either that or I floor the accelerator too much before I even complete the turn. Hehehe... 

[terri_one]

Yes, when you accelerate, alot of the weight is transferred to the rear and hence the front becomes lighter and the car, naturally will return to centre position.