Wheel and tire advice / help
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Wheel and tire advice / help
Hi all,
first time post here and recent new owner of a 2020 G550. I just ordered a new set of 22’ oem g63 rims for my vehicle and will be installing them with new tires once they arrive. I know several people have fitted their G550 with larger wheels and would like to hear about ride quality and what tires and size people have liked best.
tire size: can either of these options work on a G550 model? Will either one rub on a full turn? Do you feel one option is better than the other?
295/40/22
285/45/22
tire brand: I would like to know what tire members here think offers the best ride quality? I have the stock 20’ inch rims on my vehicle now and the ride quality is great, so I’m looking to maintain as much comfort as possible.
thanks in advance for everyone’s thoughts / responses
first time post here and recent new owner of a 2020 G550. I just ordered a new set of 22’ oem g63 rims for my vehicle and will be installing them with new tires once they arrive. I know several people have fitted their G550 with larger wheels and would like to hear about ride quality and what tires and size people have liked best.
tire size: can either of these options work on a G550 model? Will either one rub on a full turn? Do you feel one option is better than the other?
295/40/22
285/45/22
tire brand: I would like to know what tire members here think offers the best ride quality? I have the stock 20’ inch rims on my vehicle now and the ride quality is great, so I’m looking to maintain as much comfort as possible.
thanks in advance for everyone’s thoughts / responses
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My '19 G550 has the same 20" wheels as yours. I'm satisfied with the handling and ride quality, and especially with the vast selection of tires, availability and prices in 20". I can't see the tires or wheels while I'm driving, so I don't give any thought to appearance as a priority. An extra half inch of tire width brings nothing to my driving experience.
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I wanted something that I didn't have to change tires for winter. So 285/40/22 is the closest to OEM so I can still use the spare as well.
Michelin CrossClimate² 285/40/22 is what I went with on OEM 22" wheels.
295/40/22 doesn't have an all-season tire with winter snowflake.
285/45/22 does fit, but you have to be careful of different tire brands and models as it's a close fit and some can rub.
Michelin CrossClimate² 285/40/22 is what I went with on OEM 22" wheels.
295/40/22 doesn't have an all-season tire with winter snowflake.
285/45/22 does fit, but you have to be careful of different tire brands and models as it's a close fit and some can rub.
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Thanks for the reply! The cross climates seem like a good choice and I live in the northeast, so having an all season tire is important to me too. Can you comment on the ride quality? How noticeable of a difference was there compared to your original wheel set up?
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If you don't need a snow tire, I'd get the Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 in 295/40/22 (OEM size).
If you care about looks, 285/40/22 Falken Wildpeaks or any other all terrain tire looks awesome. I am more focused on best traction in all seasons.
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It's not an aggressive thread pattern and should be fine on highway, but I have not personally used them on the G63.
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Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 is the only all-season tire on Tirerack for 295/40/22 - so it's really your only option unless you can find another all-season tire (rest are summer tires).
It's not an aggressive thread pattern and should be fine on highway, but I have not personally used them on the G63.
It's not an aggressive thread pattern and should be fine on highway, but I have not personally used them on the G63.
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Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 is the only all-season tire on Tirerack for 295/40/22 - so it's really your only option unless you can find another all-season tire (rest are summer tires).
It's not an aggressive thread pattern and should be fine on highway, but I have not personally used them on the G63.
It's not an aggressive thread pattern and should be fine on highway, but I have not personally used them on the G63.
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I have a brand new set of 295/40/22 Pirelli (Summer rated, not M&S rated), still with stickers on them if you're interested. Will sell them cheap if you want them.
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