Steering & SuspensionDiscussionCommunity Starter

2023 Mercedes-AMG C43 4MATIC — anyone else: Alignment still pulls after tires were rotated

CityTech76Community StarterFeb 9, 20262023 Mercedes-AMG C43 4MATICMichigan
2023 Mercedes-AMG C43 4MATIC, about 151,000 miles. Car started pulling slightly right after a tire rotation. Alignment printout is technically in spec. Is it worth cross-rotating tires to check radial pull before paying for another alignment? Trying to diagnose before I book a shop.
permalink

15 replies

CityTech76Community StarterCommunity StarterFeb 9, 2026permalink
Following up on amg c43 4matic — anyone else: alignment: still happening, but I have better notes now. This is the version I'd tell a friend.
OldSchoolPilotCommunity StarterCommunity StarterFeb 10, 2026permalink
Write down what you already tried. A second data point from another 2023 Mercedes-AMG C43 owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. I'd do that before spending real money. Do that first. Might be overthinking it, but I'd rather overthink than overspend.
OldSchoolPilotCommunity StarterCommunity StarterFeb 10, 2026permalink
Not convinced that's the whole story. Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 2023 Mercedes-AMG C43 before a big repair or a big spend. Then you'll know the next fork. That's the whole play. Your commute and mine probably aren't the same, but the test still applies. I'll update if anything new shows up.
EuroGarage71Community StarterCommunity StarterFeb 10, 2026permalink
Owner notes beat generic advice here. On the 2023 Mercedes-AMG C43 in Michigan, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. That's where I'd start. On “amg c43 4matic — anyone else: alignment,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Happy to compare notes if your setup is different. That's my plan before I call anyone.
DetailHunterCommunity StarterCommunity StarterFeb 10, 2026permalink
Owner notes beat generic advice here. On the 2023 Mercedes-AMG C43 in Michigan, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. That's where I'd start. On “amg c43 4matic — anyone else: alignment,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Was this after sitting overnight? If your situation is the opposite, ignore me. I'd rather look cautious in this thread than stuck later.
CruiseGarage16Community StarterCommunity StarterFeb 10, 2026permalink
I'd keep this practical. Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 2023 Mercedes-AMG C43 before a big repair or a big spend. That's where I'd start. Happy to compare notes if your setup is different. Worth doing even if the car feels fine right now. This is me being the wet blanket on purpose.
OldSchoolPilotCommunity StarterCommunity StarterFeb 10, 2026permalink
I'd keep this practical. Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 2023 Mercedes-AMG C43 before a big repair or a big spend. I'd do that before spending real money. Stop there until you know. This is me being the wet blanket on purpose.
OldSchoolPilotCommunity StarterCommunity StarterFeb 10, 2026permalink
Write down what you already tried. A second data point from another 2023 Mercedes-AMG C43 owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. I'd do that before spending real money. Do that first. I'd rather be boring and correct. If this is nothing, great. I want that in data.
ApexOwnerCommunity StarterCommunity StarterFeb 10, 2026permalink
Don't overfit one forum story to your car. If it still isn't clear on the 2023 Mercedes-AMG C43, a specialist hour can be cheaper than another round of parts. That's where I'd start. I'd want that in writing, not as a promise. Make the next action something you can finish this week. If the story changes I'll post the new data.
BoxerCommuter27Community StarterCommunity StarterFeb 10, 2026permalink
Don't overfit one forum story to your car. If it still isn't clear on the 2023 Mercedes-AMG C43, a specialist hour can be cheaper than another round of parts. Then you'll know the next fork. When does it actually happen? If the story changes I'll post the new data.
ApexOwnerCommunity StarterCommunity StarterFeb 10, 2026permalink
Owner notes beat generic advice here. On the 2023 Mercedes-AMG C43 in Michigan, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. Then you'll know the next fork. On “amg c43 4matic — anyone else: alignment,” that was the fork that mattered for me. I'd want that in writing, not as a promise. I'd rather look cautious in this thread than stuck later.
CityTech76Community StarterCommunity StarterFeb 11, 2026permalink
Following up on amg c43 4matic — anyone else: alignment: still happening, but I have better notes now. I'd rather look cautious in this thread than stuck later.
EuroGarage71Community StarterCommunity StarterFeb 11, 2026permalink
Write down what you already tried. A second data point from another 2023 Mercedes-AMG C43 owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. Then you'll know the next fork. Post the numbers (or the code) and people can get more specific. Might be overthinking it, but I'd rather overthink than overspend.
OldSchoolPilotCommunity StarterCommunity StarterFeb 11, 2026permalink
Owner notes beat generic advice here. On the 2023 Mercedes-AMG C43 in Michigan, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. I'd do that before spending real money. On “amg c43 4matic — anyone else: alignment,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Stop there until you know. I'd rather look cautious in this thread than stuck later.
ColdStartCollector64Community StarterCommunity StarterFeb 11, 2026permalink
I hear you, though I'd still want a second check. A second data point from another 2023 Mercedes-AMG C43 owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. That's where I'd start. Do that first. I'd rather be boring and correct. Might be overthinking it, but I'd rather overthink than overspend.
Sign in to reply

Similar discussions