Will these wheels fit?!?!
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2010 GL450
Will these wheels fit?!?!
I have a 2010 GL450 with the factory 19'' wheels. I want to get a set of aftermarket wheels and have been looking at the Konig 16MB wheels. Here are the specs:
19x8
35mm offset
5.88 backspacing
1510 load rating
I am a little unsure about the load rating and the offset. I have heard that the offset needs to be between 40-56 for the GLs. I really like the wheels and hope they will work.
19x8
35mm offset
5.88 backspacing
1510 load rating
I am a little unsure about the load rating and the offset. I have heard that the offset needs to be between 40-56 for the GLs. I really like the wheels and hope they will work.
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2008 MB GL 320CDI, 2003 Audi TT, 2001 Audi TTQ
These are good wheels for GL 
Only thing id be concerned about is that this wheel is only 8inches wide. My little Audi TT is running 9inches on the back. So having this big of a car on 8's might look a little silly
Only thing id be concerned about is that this wheel is only 8inches wide. My little Audi TT is running 9inches on the back. So having this big of a car on 8's might look a little silly
Last edited by Mantvis; Sep 21, 2012 at 04:57 PM.
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'97 E320
Only 1510 lb load rating? Isn't the GL's GVWR quite a bit above 6k lbs? I'd pass...
Edit: after reading your post again, these wheels appear to be made for a Mercedes/Audi/VW car, not truck or suv. Not strong enough for a GL, and possibly do not have the larger r14 bolt seat for the larger MB vehicles (w211, S, CL, ML, GL, etc)
Edit: after reading your post again, these wheels appear to be made for a Mercedes/Audi/VW car, not truck or suv. Not strong enough for a GL, and possibly do not have the larger r14 bolt seat for the larger MB vehicles (w211, S, CL, ML, GL, etc)
Last edited by stickygreen; Sep 21, 2012 at 10:47 PM.
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2008 MB GL 320CDI, 2003 Audi TT, 2001 Audi TTQ
4 wheels with 1500 load equals to 6k load capacity. And im sure they could easily hold GL with no problem. That leaves you roughly 800 pounds of weight. But im sure that those wheels can handle 7k with out a problem.
GL450 has 5,249-pound curb weight
GL450 has 5,249-pound curb weight
Last edited by Mantvis; Sep 22, 2012 at 02:48 AM.
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'97 E320
Do you really want to be or near the weight limit of your wheels without even coming close to the GVWR of your vehicle?!?
Just walked outside to check...GVWR of my gl320 is 6945 lbs.
Frankly, it is illegal (not to mention VERY unsafe) to run wheels that aren't rated to hold the GVWR of your vehicle, and generally want wheels that at least surpass it by 10-20%.
Not even taking into account the potential that the wheels might have the smaller R12 ball seats for the lugs (better check that if you are serious), these would be a VERY poor choice in wheels for any GL. Perhaps they make a stronger version with higher load rating?
Edit: did a quick image search of these wheels on Google, and didn't see a single truck/van/suv with these wheels. Only saw them fitted to cars
Just walked outside to check...GVWR of my gl320 is 6945 lbs.
Frankly, it is illegal (not to mention VERY unsafe) to run wheels that aren't rated to hold the GVWR of your vehicle, and generally want wheels that at least surpass it by 10-20%.
Not even taking into account the potential that the wheels might have the smaller R12 ball seats for the lugs (better check that if you are serious), these would be a VERY poor choice in wheels for any GL. Perhaps they make a stronger version with higher load rating?
Edit: did a quick image search of these wheels on Google, and didn't see a single truck/van/suv with these wheels. Only saw them fitted to cars
Last edited by stickygreen; Sep 22, 2012 at 03:48 AM.
