[W126 Coupe] W126 Coupe-tie rod hitting wheel

[Mike R.]

This doesn't sound right. The tie-rod ends are the closest thing to the wheel and that position is controlled by the steering arm position. It wouldn't have changed from old to new tie-rods. I'm guessing that they put the wheel weights on the edge of the rim next to the tire, not stick-ons on the inside flat portion of the rim and that's what is hitting. It also doesn't make any sense that turning a corner would change the position either - are the wheel bearings set to the correct pre-load position? Loose wheel bearings might let the wheel wobble on the axle, therefore in relation to the steering arm with the tie-rod end.

What exactly is hitting the tie-rod end?

Later,
Mike Ramay

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Kelly Frink 
  To: 'Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists' ; edward at drakon.us 
  Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 4:27 PM
  Subject: [W126 Coupe] W126 Coupe-tie rod hitting wheel


  I have a problem (#563) -my 560 SEC has 16in. eight hole  92 style rim on it and when the tie rods where replaced today (the old ones where bent from towing) the tie rod ends hit the wheel when you turn.  If I had 17in rims it would work however I just bought new tires and I am all most out of money is there any way to make this wheel work?.  Also I am missing two lug bolt on each wheel and cannot find the right ones any ideas 

   

   

  I have photos but too big to send. If anyone would like to see them just  e-mail me and I will send (560sec at comcast.net)

   

  Thanks Kelly

   



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