2011 GL550 wheels fit on 2009? Rim cracked
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2011 GL550 wheels fit on 2009? Rim cracked
So I've had my second OEM rim crack on my 2009 GL550. Now I'm looking for a replacement and considering upgrading to the 2011 wheels.
Does anyone know if the 2011-2012 wheels will fit on a 2009? Looking online, I've found some pictures of a 2011 and on the back it says ET48. And the 2009's say ET37. I was thinking they were the same fitment, but that difference in offset might suggest otherwise.
Anyone know for sure?
Does anyone know if the 2011-2012 wheels will fit on a 2009? Looking online, I've found some pictures of a 2011 and on the back it says ET48. And the 2009's say ET37. I was thinking they were the same fitment, but that difference in offset might suggest otherwise.
Anyone know for sure?
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Ok, I think I answered my own questions. The rims in question that say ET48 don't appear to be OEM even though the seller claims they are.
But still, can anyone confirm that the new wheels fit on 2009 models?
But still, can anyone confirm that the new wheels fit on 2009 models?
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According to alloywheelsdirect.net (which is very accurate) your 09 are ET37 and the new facelift 550s are also ET37.
http://www.alloywheelsdirect.net/mer..._iii_wheel_501
http://www.alloywheelsdirect.net/mer..._vi_wheel_1242
http://www.alloywheelsdirect.net/mer..._iii_wheel_501
http://www.alloywheelsdirect.net/mer..._vi_wheel_1242
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ET37: http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-Genuine-Au...52ace5&vxp=mtr
So in conclusion the rims should fit. Either way, even if offsets were a little different between the non facelift and facelift, likely it'd be a good fit since there weren't any brake changes/ body style changes between the two cars.
So in conclusion the rims should fit. Either way, even if offsets were a little different between the non facelift and facelift, likely it'd be a good fit since there weren't any brake changes/ body style changes between the two cars.
