GL Class (X164) 2007-2012: GL320CDI, GL420CDI, GL450, GL550

larger tires on 18" wheels??

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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 04:13 PM
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larger tires on 18" wheels??

I just got a 320 CDI and it is great!!!

Question- I know this goes contrary to the current "trends" but has anyone tried putting larger 18" tires on the truck??

Specifically 265/70 R18 ?? The have an O.D. of ~32" which is a bit bigger than the standard 30.5" size, but they look like they should fit with no problem, especially given the same profile

-Chris
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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 05:16 PM
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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Orygunchris
I just got a 320 CDI and it is great!!!

Question- I know this goes contrary to the current "trends" but has anyone tried putting larger 18" tires on the truck??

Specifically 265/70 R18 ?? The have an O.D. of ~32" which is a bit bigger than the standard 30.5" size, but they look like they should fit with no problem, especially given the same profile

-Chris
I haven't seen anyone rolling around on 265/70R18 tires, but I have seen folks on 285/60R18s... Specifically Nitto Terra Grapplers with a 31.3 diameter... Check them out at http://www.nittotire.com/#index%2Eti...appler%2Esizes

I have already settled on our next set of tires... Same size as stock 265/60R18, but 60K mile warrantee and a more aggressive tread design...
http://www.nittotire.com/#index%2Eti...appler%2Esizes
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