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Darkmann
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| Help: Need ML axle weight distribution
Wolfgang, Pleubner or anyone else, I need to know the axle weights for the 2005 ML. Actually, for all model years. I spoke with some tire engineers about proper tire pressure when one does a +1,2,3 wheel/tire upgrade. After seeing data from my 05 truck, the concluded that all they needed was the weight distribution on both axles. I've searched through the tech data in my manuals, no luck!! I'm just about to go through old copies of Car&Driver and MotorTrend. If I can get the data for all model years, I will compile a table for +1 through +4 upgrades for all years and post it for all.
Edited by Darkmann 8/24/2006 12:28 AM
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Wolfgang
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| RE: Help: Need ML axle weight distribution
Darkmann - 8/23/2006 9:26 PM
Wolfgang, Pleubner or anyone else, I need to know the axle weights for the 2005 ML. Actually, for all model years. I spoke with some tire engineers about proper tire pressure when one does a +1,2,3 wheel/tire upgrade. After seeing data from my 05 truck, the concluded that all they needed was the weight distribution on both axles. I've searched through the tech data in my manuals, no luck!! I'm just about to go through old copies of Car&Driver and MotorTrend. If I can get the data for all model years, I will compile a table for +1 through +4 upgrades for all years and post it for all.
I have the numbers given for a 1998 ML320 from the 1998 M-Class Introduction manual:
Weight distribution (with driver)
front axle 2489 lbs (1129 kg)
rear axle 2396 lbs (1087 kg)
Other years are probably similar, also depending on what's loaded, number of passengers etc.
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Darkmann
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Thanks Wolfgang. I'm just about to call MBUSA. |
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Wolfgang
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| RE: Help: Need ML axle weight distribution
Darkmann, for actual numbers I use a driveon scale at a local garden center. It's free and less than a mile from home. 
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| RE: Help: Need ML axle weight distribution
Funny thing (and stupid me)!!! The data is stamped on the tire placard on the B pillar. What a woos I am. I should have checked there first. |
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