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Need new tires, GL450 - recommendations?

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Old 02-04-2015, 09:37 PM
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Originally Posted by LYXBIL
Had no problems with my 18" wheels on my 2007. Nothing good in 275/55/R19 for my 2010, so I drive on 255/55/R19 Nokian Hakkapeliitta studded snow tires in winter an Nokian GR2W SUV all season in summer. The Contis and Michelins hydroplaned dangerously and wore out ridiculously fast.
So manual to my car says that it has to be 275/55/19 tires, but they are way more expensive than 255/55/19. Is it ok if I put 255/55/19 on my factory rims?
What are possible cons and pros of it?
Thank you guys
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97 S600 coupe/gf 16 C300 Lux. Former: 08 GL450, 83 300D, 97 C230, 08 c300 luxury, 92 500SL, 93 400E
Originally Posted by hugobig
So manual to my car says that it has to be 275/55/19 tires, but they are way more expensive than 255/55/19. Is it ok if I put 255/55/19 on my factory rims?
What are possible cons and pros of it?
Thank you guys
I wouldn't chance it for alignment and safety issues. This is a 5500lb SUV that needs all the help it can get to stay on the road. Would you want the extra 20mm in an emergency maneuver?

I weighed all this when thinking about 255s, but if you want the best tire for $200 less than the MB-recommended "party of 5," go with the Versado CUVs.

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