Hey Fellas -

What are you guys using for aftermarket tires?

Have a 2020 G63 with the 21inch wheel and Pirelli Scorpion Zeros. Not a huge fan of the tyre thus far and is pretty awful in even just small amounts of snow.

Suggestions for a beefier all season? Pics of your suggestions would be even better. I know we had some threads on this previously but now that they have been sorted out - I thought it would be good to start a new one here.

 

The Pirellis are a joke on an SUV with the G's off road abilities - the "all season" rating and the "M + S" marking are among the most deceptive representations on any product. I replaced mine with Yokohama Geolandar A/T's - not the most aggressive choice but suitable for my driving needs and for year-round use here in Colorado. No complaints after 2 winters. Look for a tire that has the "mountain/snowflake" icon on the sidewall, and stay away from any tire rated "all season".

 

Little of topic.

But where is the best place to purchase OEM 20" trail package rims?

Mine is coming with 22", but for winter I'd like to change em out for a smaller tire so I can put on a good winter tire. I won't need them this year since my G won't be here until April so there is no point now, but for next winter season.

 

If you know the wheel/tire combo you want, shop around online for the best price. Many storefront dealers such as Discount Tire will price match. I purchase from storefront dealers as you can buy the warranty package that includes balance/rotation every 5K miles, flat repair and prorated replacement for severe damage - important for off road use. IME, it pays back.

 

Thanks for the replies fellas.

I was thinking of going Michelin. Either the X-Ice Snow or the Pilot Alpin 5. And then just using them all year around (I live in Canada on the West Coast).

 

Nothing works as well in snow as a tire specifically designated for such, and Michelin is a good tire brand. Snow tires, however, are constructed with softer rubber that stays pliable at sub-freezing temps. You may find the tread will wear excessively at summer temps even in Canada. After about 7500 miles, my Geolandars are down to about 10.5/32nds from the original 12/32nds tread depth, about the expected wear given the 60K rating.

 

Fair point for sure.

I was looking into the BFG KO2 series; however, nothing in 21inch. I noticed a lot of these companies jump from 20 to 22. Real pain in my ***. Haha.

 

Heard good reviews of the Alpin 5 being good as an all-weather tire , and they seem to be quieter when you drive them during non-winter seasons

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Yeah that's not a bad choice. Some of our clients do it too, although some of them would come in from 24s for their regular setup to 22s for their winter's.

Some are even as aggressive as putting in trail/winter tires on 24s 👀

Here are some with 22s, 24s, 24s, 24s respectively

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Much appreciated.

What are the specs on the bottom two? (White and Orange) Which tire is that?

 

If you're planning serious off-roading, you'll be happier with a taller sidewall with 19" or 20" (or maybe even 18") wheels. Low profile tires look cool for sure, but rocks are more likely to ding 24" wheels, not to mention the harsh ride.

 

Agreed. Have a Raptor as well and often had Jeep Wranglers previously.

 

I’m running my 22 inch wheels with Perelli winter tires and will switch back to the summer Perelli tires in the spring. I’ve had no trouble getting around with the winter tires, I don’t go off road.

 

You'll be happier if you mount your snows on a second set of wheels. Flipping tires on one set of wheels twice a year risks damage to the tires and wheels, and requires balancing weights to be peeled off and affixed each time. And you can change your tire/wheel sets in your own garage in less time than it takes to drive to your tire shop. If you have the right OBDII scanner, you can reprogram the TPMS sensors yourself.

 

Toyo AT3 which is a true mud/snow rated tire. Great ride now too.

 

What does "true" mean? Even the OE Pirelli's carried an "M + S" marking on the sidewall.

 

Just mean it has the Mountain/Snowflake symbol for severe snow use.

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Tire designations are confusing to most car owners and few people take the time to learn even the basics.A friend of mine was recently shopping for a new set of tires for his sedan, and I recommended A/Ts with the mountain/snowflake rating. He insisted A/T was not the right tire for him because he only drives paved roads, and was convinced "all season" was the right decision. He's since discovered he can't drive the car in the winter whenever there's even a trace of snow on the paved roads.

 

I'm glad to hear that your Pirelli winter tires do well for you.

I have 22 inch wheels with OEM Pirelli Scorpion Zero Asimmetrico tires (summer tires) on my 2020 G 63. I spend a couple months a year in the mountains of Utah, so I am motivated to replace the Pirelli summer tires with tires that will work well in both snowy conditions and dry roads. After reading all the comments about how "All-Season" tires really don't work well in the snow, I was motivated to find a better solution. I don't go off road at all, so I don't necessarily need "All-Terrain" tires.

I spoke to my Mercedes dealer, as well as tire guys at tirerack.com and a local tire shopping SLC, and it seems that winter tires (with the mountain and snowflake symbol) would be a good solution for me. I questioned the tire shops about winter tires on dry summer roads (I also read a lot of reviews), and they say winter tires also do well in dry conditions. The ideal solution (as you know) is to have a second set of wheels/tires for winter use and swap back and forth as seasons change. But, I'd rather not go to that much trouble since I'm only in snowy conditions two months a year.

Michelin X-Ice, Pirelli Scorpion Winter and Continental Viking Contact all get very good reviews, and they are all available for 22 inch wheels. None of these come in the exact size of the OEM Pirelli Scorpion Zero Asimmetrico tires (295/40 22), but they are very close. My Mercedes dealer (and the tires shops) said the slight size difference will not cause any problems (I was glad to hear that).

Pirelli makes several different winters tires. I am looking at buying the Pirelli Scorpion Winter tires. Which specific flavor of Pirelli winter tires do you have, and what size did you choose? The Pirelli Scorpion Winter tires are available in several different sizes for 22 inch wheels (see below).

OEM summer tires
Pirelli Scorpion Zero Asimmetrico (summer tires)
295/40 22 (11.6” wide x 31.3” tall)

Pirelli Scorpion Winter tires
285/40 22 (11.2” wide x 31” tall) 0.4” narrower and 0.3” shorter than OEM
285/45 22 (11.2” wide x 32.1” tall) 0.4” narrower and 0.8” taller than OEM
295/35 22 (11.6” wide x 30.1” tall) same width and 1.2” shorter than OEM

The tire shops I spoke to recommended 285/45.

 

IMO, if you deal with winter driving conditions only 2 months/year, an A/T tire with the mountain/snowflake rating will be a better solution, than running a snow rated winter tire year-round. Winter tires use softer rubber compounds that remain pliable at sub-freezing temperatures in order to provide traction. You can of course run winter tires in the summer, but tread wear will be accelerated. Pirelli's aren't especially known for their long life (in fact, the Scorpion Zero A/S that was OE on my 2019 G has no tread life warranty last time I checked). If you review some of the A/T class tires, you see that most don't have monster truck big knobby block tread designs, and do quite well on pavement and in snow.

 

What are the best all year around tire for 22"?

Since I get my G soon I don't need to touch the tiers until November. I do live in state where we do get snow, not a ton but enough where I'd like a good tire.

Reason being, I'd rather have a good all year round tire so I don't have to switch them in and out since I'm lazy.

 

Same here. I just have never felf comfortable about trusrting any all season tire even in dry conditions below 45 degrees F let alone snow conditions. The G is just to heavy to rely on anything but dedicated winters.

 

I have nothing but good things to say about the Toyo AT3s mounted on the 22” wheels. I haven’t had a chance to use them on anything other than light pack dirt and chip stone while off-road. They have done in light ice as well as heavy rains and standing water on freeway and side streets. The ride quality over the Pirelli OEM tires has been noticeable. They absorb impacts such as potholes and speed bumps significantly better to me. One of the factors that also drew me to them for purchase was Toyo has an incredible mileage warranty that comes with the purchase.

 

Don't be seduced by a tire classified as "all season" (like the OE Pirelli) or a tire with a big knobby tread as being the best for year-round driving. Go with an all-terrain (A/T) class tire with a "mountain/snowflake" imprint on the sidewall. Cleanse your brain from thinking "all-terrain" means intended for off-road rock crawling. An A/T mountain/snowflake tire from a quality brand will make you happy January through December.