nutdotnet

Just curious. There's not a lot of traffic in the GLA-forum world right now due to its newness.

I'm in need of a winter tire/wheel setup. If I'm looking for info on fitment and what-not, is it safe to look at CLA information?

cains10

GLA Owner's Manual has:

Winter Tires
GLA45 AMG 4MATIC
215/55x18 on 7.5x18, offset 42.5 mm
235/45x19 on 8.0x19, offset 43.5 mm

GLA250 4MATIC
215/60x17 on 6.5x17, offset 38.0 mm
215/55x18 on 6.5x18, offset 38.0 mm
235/50x18 on 7.0x18, offset 46.0 mm
235/45x19 on 8.0x19, offset 43.5 mm


Is the CLA the same?

nutdotnet

I guess I could have just read the manual.

Just picked her up yesterday and need winters asap.

Thanks buddy!

Boris_Balkan

Tire rack has already test fit many options. That's how I ordered mine awhile back. Consider using a Conti DWS, and you won't need two separate sets of wheels and tires. With all-time 4matic, the GLA will get around great in snow on DWS's.

nutdotnet

I'd agree with you - but Alaska is a different beast.

It's not so much about the snow - except when it gets packed down and essentially turns into an ice equivalent. Plus the cold temps (20 F today) - and going with anything but a dedicated snow is asking for trouble.

Don't get me wrong, plenty of people do - especially those who have AWD or 4WD.

And those are usually the ones you see in a ditch or that caused an accident.

nutdotnet

Another question - and I apologize if this is in the manual (will begin reading tonight!).

Does the GLA actually require "XL" Load tires? (ie - SUV/Truck tires).

According to the options in Tirerack it does not - so I'm thinking no, but it's not something I can easily return if they are not right. ($200 in shipping - and still cheaper than the tire shops in town).

Boris_Balkan

You need to research the DWS, it has an actual 'dedicated snow' section on the tire. I have driven in the nastiest winters in my past vehicles (Quattro Audi S6, Lexus RX, and Benz S550 4matic) with DWS's and they performed as well as a Blizzack. Exceptional. I haven't chosen any other tire for years. They cover all the bases. Even perform really well on my SLK55 on the nicer days. They are also lighter than most tires, which increases performance characteristics. (reducing unsprung weight and rotating mass)

BTW, almost 20 years driving winters and STILL no accidents.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/...y.jsp?ttid=124 DWS performs well-beyond conventional all-season. and those people with AWD in the ditch??? They are usually on SUMMER compounds and they did not know it.

nutdotnet

Are you suggesting to replace the current Goodyear's with the DWS' and run them year round? I'd love to do that personally.

I don't know - driving in Alaskan winters for nearly 20 years myself has probably skewed my perception somewhat. I have used All-Terrains for winter before when I had a truck, and it was ok - but I never felt as secure as I do when I have actual snows.

Really, the *main* draw to snows is the compound. Since our temperatures will hover around 20F from now until March (with large changes throughout the our winter) - I don't want to have tires that turn into hockey pucks at lower temperatures.

Also - keep in mind, our winters are 6 months long.

Thanks again for the advice! I really appreciate it!