GL550 Off road tire fitment
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275/55R20
Unfortunately, 19” is as small as I can go due to AMG package. So, I’m looking up to the 20” as 19”s have no tyre flexibility. I’m landing on 10.5 rims with 275/55R20’s as my best compromise. However, I’m guessing there’s going to be rubbing on full lock. So I’m going to have a go at installing the ride height sensors to get it up a few millimeters. But, I’m hoping there won’t be any rub without having to do this. Any thoughts?
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Hi Tom, mine is the 2015 350 with all the fruit before they went GLS in Australia. It’s got the 21”s 295/40SR21 stock with the AMG brakes. I’ve been advised an aftermarket rim - 20” with 275/50/R20’s. However, I really want to go 275/55/R20’s. I’ve scanned long and hard through the forums and I deduct that the chances are there that they will rub, but only on full lock. If that’s the case, I’ll source some of those ride height adjustable arms and lift it a bit. I’m assuming that will stop any rub. But, I’m still gambling it seems. The drama I have is I’m ‘regional’ which means ‘remote’ to most people. So, I’m ordering from 5000km away with no return warranty if I order the 55’s instead of the 50’s. I’m fishing for any reassurance on here from anyone that has tried this set-up. Or, can help me work out the measurements via pics.
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E55, GLS450, GL63, GLE350
Unfortunately, 19” is as small as I can go due to AMG package. So, I’m looking up to the 20” as 19”s have no tyre flexibility. I’m landing on 10.5 rims with 275/55R20’s as my best compromise. However, I’m guessing there’s going to be rubbing on full lock. So I’m going to have a go at installing the ride height sensors to get it up a few millimeters. But, I’m hoping there won’t be any rub without having to do this. Any thoughts?