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20" vs 19" Wheels on a G550. Is there a ride difference?

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Old 07-09-2019 | 04:12 PM
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20" vs 19" Wheels on a G550. Is there a ride difference?

Hi, is there a ride difference between a G wagon that has 19" wheels vs 20" wheels? Opinions welcome. Thanks in advance.
Old 07-09-2019 | 04:20 PM
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There is, of course, but it will be negligible. Maybe some more absorption on the 19", maybe some stiffer control on the 20"s.
The smaller 19" will have more sidewall which is nice for parking if you scrape your wheels... 19" better for snow too if you wanted snow tires on one of the other.
I had 20"s on my old g550 and they were great (both snow set and summer sets on 20s).

Just get whichever you like more or cost less :-)
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Old 07-09-2019 | 04:45 PM
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The one I am about to buy has the 2019 Multispoke wheels for the G wagon, but I like the look of the 5 star 19's. Thanks for the feedback.
Old 07-10-2019 | 09:51 AM
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My 2019 G550 came with the 19" RK2 wheels (see picture below) which I switched out for the 22" Black that come on the G63's. The 19" wheels were a softer ride almost S class like and the 22" ones are stiffer so not as comfy of a ride but still good. I don't notice a difference in handling between either of the 2 sizes.

I am selling the 19" wheels that have the original Pirelli P Zero all seasons tires on them including the TPMS. They have about 500 miles on them in case you are interested. Please PM me if you are.

Thanks
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Too much Rim makes the Ride too hard.
Old 07-12-2019 | 07:01 AM
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I just put on a set of 22" Brabus wheels with 275\45\22 Atturo trail blade tires . Yes there's a difference in the ride but not much..
Old 12-19-2019 | 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by dagenesis
I just put on a set of 22" Brabus wheels with 275\45\22 Atturo trail blade tires . Yes there's a difference in the ride but not much..
which brabus wheels did you put on?

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