[W126 Coupe] W126 Coupe-tie rod hitting wheel

[Mike R.]

Ok, with the pictures it make sense. 
1. Get rid of the lead weights that are on the rim next to the tire. The balance shop can and will have to use the "stick-on" weights on the inside of the rim. 
2. The tie-rod end looks like it rubbed on the inside lip of the rim. Could be that the new tie-rod ends are just that little bit deeper out of the steering arm to touch the rim. Get the wheel bearings checked to make sure that there isn't any free play that is letting the wheel move around, causing a turn to push the rim into the tie-rod end. 

You should have around 1/4" of space between the rim and the tie-rod end so road junk/gravel doesn't get caught in the gap. You'll probably need some 5mm hubcentric spacers to move the wheels out enough. Make sure you find hubcentric spacers. You only need the fronts, but it won't hurt to put them on all four corners.

All I found on Ebay was 10mm spacers, but this will show you what you're looking for.
5x112mm Mercedes Benz Hubcentric Wheel Spacer 10mm Item number: 310042373600

Later,
Mike Ramay
(702) 494-8056
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Kelly Frink 
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  Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 5:25 PM
  Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] W126 Coupe-tie rod hitting wheel


   

   

  From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com] On Behalf Of Mike R.
  Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 8:07 PM
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  Send away - let's see what's happening here.

   

  Are the tie-rod ends hitting the weights or the rim itself?


  Later,
  Mike Ramay

    ----- Original Message ----- 

    From: Kelly Frink 

    To: 'Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists' 

    Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 5:03 PM

    Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] W126 Coupe-tie rod hitting wheel

     

    I would love to send you the photos if I may.  The end of the tie rod assembly is hitting.  New bearing where put in also today and missing two lug bolts on each wheel maybe the wobble if there is any is because of that? And yes there are wheel weights on the inside and out of the wheel.

     

    From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com] On Behalf Of Mike R.
    Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 7:43 PM
    To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
    Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] W126 Coupe-tie rod hitting wheel

     

    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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