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just bought our first G!

Old Apr 4, 2021 | 01:55 AM
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just bought our first G!

Picked up our “new to us” G today.

2012 G550

Can’t wait to get her dirty. First upgrade will be A/T tires.

Old Apr 4, 2021 | 07:39 AM
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Congrats! What tires are you looking at? Are those the 20's?
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Old Apr 4, 2021 | 12:31 PM
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Unfortunately the prior owner upgraded the stock to the AMG 19” so that really limits the options.

leaning towards the open country’s, but they only come in 255. Should fit. But open to suggestions from others!
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Old Apr 5, 2021 | 12:16 PM
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If you downsize to 18" wheels, you have a ton more options for tire sizes. At 19", you are very limited.
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Old Apr 6, 2021 | 11:19 AM
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If you downsize to 18" wheels, you have a ton more options for tire sizes. At 19", you are very limited.
Totally, I really like the AMG wheels, so sticking with them for now... may change my mind in the future. I ordered Toyo Open Country III's in 255/60/19. Will post pics when they are installed.
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Old Apr 11, 2021 | 01:55 PM
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Ended up getting Wrangler Duratracs! 255/55/19. Definitely looks much more the part now.

Goodyear wrangler duratracs installed
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Old Apr 11, 2021 | 03:18 PM
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Looks good.... so we'll be seeing you out there on the San Juan Forest trails this Summer!
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Old Nov 29, 2021 | 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Papsford
Ended up getting Wrangler Duratracs! 255/55/19. Definitely looks much more the part now.

Goodyear wrangler duratracs installed
I have the same wheels and want some AT tires but due to limitations in options I’m thinking about changing wheel size. Before I do that, do you mind posting a few more angles (whole vehicle) of your set up?
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I have the same wheels and want some AT tires but due to limitations in options I’m thinking about changing wheel size. Before I do that, do you mind posting a few more angles (whole vehicle) of your set up?
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Hey Neighbor! I just picked this up yesterday (2016). We may be two of the only owners in the area who are excited to get our G-Wagons dirty!

Those Goodyear Duratracs look sharp, I will probably put on a similar tire. I may keep these tires and wheels - I do like the look of them and the tires are brand new.


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Originally Posted by 2016-AMG-G63
Hey Neighbor! I just picked this up yesterday (2016). We may be two of the only owners in the area who are excited to get our G-Wagons dirty!

Those Goodyear Duratracs look sharp, I will probably put on a similar tire. I may keep these tires and wheels - I do like the look of them and the tires are brand new.
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I just got a 2017 G550 with 19" wheels and 275/55/R19 stock tires. Also been looking for all terrain tires, but very limited options. How do those 255 duratracs ride? Any issues with speedometer accuracy or handling? Thx!

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