G Class (W460, W461, W463) Produced 1980-2018: 290 GD, 290 GDT, 300 GD, 350 GD, 500 GE, G250, G300, G300 DT, G320, G500, G550, G55 AMG, G63 AMG

Tire Advice

Old Jul 8, 2018 | 07:56 PM
  #1  
pdeacon's Avatar
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 1,015
Likes: 342
From: Cape Cod
E450 wagon, C43 AMG Cpe, GLE AMG 63S
Tire Advice

I'm getting ready to replace the tires on my MY16 G550. Presently running Pirellis 275/55/R19 on OEM rims. Have 22K on the tires and probably have another 6-7K miles left. The tires are wearing OK but getting a little "lumpy" as they near the end of their useful life. I've been looking at Michelins, Continentals and Pirelli as possible replacement. I want an all season tire that the truck came with originally. Most driving is around town and occasional highway so I'm looking for a tire that is quiet with relatively good wear potential. The truck is never used off road. Anyone have any recommendations? The reviews on most tire websites don't refer to the G Wagon specifically but relate to other medium to large SUV's. I'm leaning towards Michelin because of my experience with them on a Denali pickup that I previously owned. Thanks for any suggestions.
Reply
Old Jul 26, 2018 | 02:29 PM
  #2  
tmcde's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Dec 2017
Posts: 24
Likes: 32
GL 350 Porsche TurboS, 85 Defender 110
Originally Posted by pdeacon
I'm getting ready to replace the tires on my MY16 G550. Presently running Pirellis 275/55/R19 on OEM rims. Have 22K on the tires and probably have another 6-7K miles left. The tires are wearing OK but getting a little "lumpy" as they near the end of their useful life. I've been looking at Michelins, Continentals and Pirelli as possible replacement. I want an all season tire that the truck came with originally. Most driving is around town and occasional highway so I'm looking for a tire that is quiet with relatively good wear potential. The truck is never used off road. Anyone have any recommendations? The reviews on most tire websites don't refer to the G Wagon specifically but relate to other medium to large SUV's. I'm leaning towards Michelin because of my experience with them on a Denali pickup that I previously owned. Thanks for any suggestions.
If your looking for good wear don't use Continentals, the first set I had went south at 13K Continental/Dealer stepped up gave me new set the didn't make 10K. In my opinion the Michelins are much Noisier than Pirellis
Reply
Old Jul 27, 2018 | 08:00 PM
  #3  
Venom-AMG's Avatar
Super Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
 
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 666
Likes: 61
From: Hermosa Beach, CA
21 G63, 21 GLS580, 16 GTS Ed. 1
vote pirelli from those 3
Reply

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 

Thread Tools
Search this Thread
Rate This Thread
Rate This Thread:
You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 10:23 PM.

story-0
New Electric Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe Unveiled: 10 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes-AMG's new electric GT 4-Door Coupe trades combustion for software, synthetic noise, and more than 1,100 horsepower.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 20:08:15


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

Slideshow: Not every Mercedes design becomes timeless, some feel stuck in the era they came from.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:09:07


VIEW MORE
story-2
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

Slideshow: Yes, Mercedes built manual cars, and some of them are far more interesting than you'd expect.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-02 12:36:58


VIEW MORE
story-3
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

Slideshow: A one-of-one U.S.-spec Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster became even rarer after a factory-backed transformation at McLaren's headquarters.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 11:19:28


VIEW MORE
story-4
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Slideshow: Before curves took over, Mercedes mastered the art of the straight line, and some of those shapes still look right today.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-25 12:05:49


VIEW MORE
story-5
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

Slideshow: The 190E Evolution II shows how a homologation necessity became a six-figure collector icon.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-22 17:53:47


VIEW MORE
story-6
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes is turning one of its core nameplates electric, and the details show just how serious this shift is.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:58:06


VIEW MORE
story-7
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

Slideshow: Faster charging, longer range, and a controversial steer-by-wire system define the latest evolution of Mercedes-Benz EQS.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-15 10:35:34


VIEW MORE
story-8
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

Slideshow: These overlooked Mercedes-Benz models never got the spotlight, but they quietly delivered more than most remember.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-13 19:35:45


VIEW MORE
story-9
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

Slideshow: A well-used 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300D with more than one million miles is now looking for a new owner, and it still appears ready for more.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-10 10:05:15


VIEW MORE