24" on my 2014 GL450
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24" on my 2014 GL450
24 x 10 Lexani Barvaria Machine face with silver with 40mm offset
Nitto 285/35/24
Was worried it was going to rub because all the shops recommend 275/30/24. Wanted more cushion meat on side walls so I went with 35 series sidewall and a little wider. No rubbing. I guess it depends on offset and that is the key to rim fitment.
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Honestly the title of 24" made me cringe..... until I saw the pics, it looks right 
The GL is big enough to carry that off without looking overdone.
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The GL is big enough to carry that off without looking overdone.
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I was reluctant to go with 24's due the size but I wanted something bigger to fill in the gap. I've owned a 07 x164 GL450 with 22's with 305/40/22 setup and was not satisfied with the appearance. The 24's ride as expected more sportier heavier and look I was going for. If I had an escalade I would do the same size. I didn't get the GL450 to go off roading or street racing, it's a luxury suv I just cruise in it. I have w218 CLS550 I drive free spirited in.
Yes the title 24's sounds funny as how it is portrayed nowadays on cars, used abusively on cars (not suvs or trucks) that it does not belong on and looks ridiculous, lol!
Yes the title 24's sounds funny as how it is portrayed nowadays on cars, used abusively on cars (not suvs or trucks) that it does not belong on and looks ridiculous, lol!
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Feels the same as 22's depending on the height of side walls of tires. Definitely feel the detail of the road more sportier feel. Of course wheels are heavier than stocks.
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Nice job. Couple comments:
1) 285/35/24 usually is a 108 load rating. 111 is our OEM. I would probably have moved to a 295/35/24 and risk the slight rub at full turn. That has a 110 load rating which still isn't OEM, but closer. 305/35/24 would 100% rub.
2) I would suggest 42 PSI front and 44 PSI rear to avoid bending the wheels. This is the Brabus approved PSI for 23" wheels, so you can possibly go 43-44 PSI front and 45-46 rear.
3) As the driver, 40-50 PSI doesn't bother me, the air suspension works well. As a passenger in the 3rd row at 40-50 PSI, you can tell the ride is rough.
4) I had the same 285/35/24 setup on a smaller SUV, and had no issues with daily driving and potholes in Chicago.
I like the look, looking forward to your next mod.
1) 285/35/24 usually is a 108 load rating. 111 is our OEM. I would probably have moved to a 295/35/24 and risk the slight rub at full turn. That has a 110 load rating which still isn't OEM, but closer. 305/35/24 would 100% rub.
2) I would suggest 42 PSI front and 44 PSI rear to avoid bending the wheels. This is the Brabus approved PSI for 23" wheels, so you can possibly go 43-44 PSI front and 45-46 rear.
3) As the driver, 40-50 PSI doesn't bother me, the air suspension works well. As a passenger in the 3rd row at 40-50 PSI, you can tell the ride is rough.
4) I had the same 285/35/24 setup on a smaller SUV, and had no issues with daily driving and potholes in Chicago.
I like the look, looking forward to your next mod.
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Nice job. Couple comments:
1) 285/35/24 usually is a 108 load rating. 111 is our OEM. I would probably have moved to a 295/35/24 and risk the slight rub at full turn. That has a 110 load rating which still isn't OEM, but closer. 305/35/24 would 100% rub.
2) I would suggest 42 PSI front and 44 PSI rear to avoid bending the wheels. This is the Brabus approved PSI for 23" wheels, so you can possibly go 43-44 PSI front and 45-46 rear.
3) As the driver, 40-50 PSI doesn't bother me, the air suspension works well. As a passenger in the 3rd row at 40-50 PSI, you can tell the ride is rough.
4) I had the same 285/35/24 setup on a smaller SUV, and had no issues with daily driving and potholes in Chicago.
I like the look, looking forward to your next mod.
1) 285/35/24 usually is a 108 load rating. 111 is our OEM. I would probably have moved to a 295/35/24 and risk the slight rub at full turn. That has a 110 load rating which still isn't OEM, but closer. 305/35/24 would 100% rub.
2) I would suggest 42 PSI front and 44 PSI rear to avoid bending the wheels. This is the Brabus approved PSI for 23" wheels, so you can possibly go 43-44 PSI front and 45-46 rear.
3) As the driver, 40-50 PSI doesn't bother me, the air suspension works well. As a passenger in the 3rd row at 40-50 PSI, you can tell the ride is rough.
4) I had the same 285/35/24 setup on a smaller SUV, and had no issues with daily driving and potholes in Chicago.
I like the look, looking forward to your next mod.
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I'll take a pic and post it but I have to post it later today or tomorrow morning. The wife drives it and I'm not home.
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Thanks! 295/35/24 would hit the suspension and the fender lining.
My offset is farther out so it won't hit the suspension for me, but it would hit the fender lining.
I will stick with 305/35/23 for now, thanks for helping me out.
My offset is farther out so it won't hit the suspension for me, but it would hit the fender lining.
I will stick with 305/35/23 for now, thanks for helping me out.
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Hey all - I'm a noob, just literally registered, and also bought my first Mercedes: 2014 GL63 AMG (which I'm loving)
I'm sorry for commenting on a thread that's nearly 2 years old, BUT its the only one I've seen covering larger wheels for the X166 body style. Therefore, I was hoping some of past commenters can help me (fingers crossed):
I bought 24" x 10 Forgiato Flow 001 rims with +38 offset (as ydlee's pictures really made me want to go that size, as it looks great). I was planning on doing 285/35/24, just like jdlee did. HOWEVER, is there any difference in the wheel wells, ball joint screws, etc. from his GL450, and my GL63??
Thank you all in advance, and I'm excited to be part of this community.
I'm sorry for commenting on a thread that's nearly 2 years old, BUT its the only one I've seen covering larger wheels for the X166 body style. Therefore, I was hoping some of past commenters can help me (fingers crossed):
I bought 24" x 10 Forgiato Flow 001 rims with +38 offset (as ydlee's pictures really made me want to go that size, as it looks great). I was planning on doing 285/35/24, just like jdlee did. HOWEVER, is there any difference in the wheel wells, ball joint screws, etc. from his GL450, and my GL63??
Thank you all in advance, and I'm excited to be part of this community.
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Hey all - I'm a noob, just literally registered, and also bought my first Mercedes: 2014 GL63 AMG (which I'm loving)
I'm sorry for commenting on a thread that's nearly 2 years old, BUT its the only one I've seen covering larger wheels for the X166 body style. Therefore, I was hoping some of past commenters can help me (fingers crossed):
I bought 24" x 10 Forgiato Flow 001 rims with +38 offset (as ydlee's pictures really made me want to go that size, as it looks great). I was planning on doing 285/35/24, just like jdlee did. HOWEVER, is there any difference in the wheel wells, ball joint screws, etc. from his GL450, and my GL63??
Thank you all in advance, and I'm excited to be part of this community.
I'm sorry for commenting on a thread that's nearly 2 years old, BUT its the only one I've seen covering larger wheels for the X166 body style. Therefore, I was hoping some of past commenters can help me (fingers crossed):
I bought 24" x 10 Forgiato Flow 001 rims with +38 offset (as ydlee's pictures really made me want to go that size, as it looks great). I was planning on doing 285/35/24, just like jdlee did. HOWEVER, is there any difference in the wheel wells, ball joint screws, etc. from his GL450, and my GL63??
Thank you all in advance, and I'm excited to be part of this community.
Congrats on the car - so far it's been the most comfortable, practical daily that a simple tune can get you 100+ hp and 100+ torque. Try out https://www.oetuning.com/products/me...rmance-package and ask for a burble tune!
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Not that I'm aware of, you're good to go.
Congrats on the car - so far it's been the most comfortable, practical daily that a simple tune can get you 100+ hp and 100+ torque. Try out https://www.oetuning.com/products/me...rmance-package and ask for a burble tune!
Congrats on the car - so far it's been the most comfortable, practical daily that a simple tune can get you 100+ hp and 100+ torque. Try out https://www.oetuning.com/products/me...rmance-package and ask for a burble tune!
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Thanks so much, Chedman. I appreciate the fast response! Also, thank you for sharing the performance package...100+ hp and torque is HUGE! I've got an extended warranty on the car, does such a mod void warranties? Or is it, only if they find out, which they won't if you don't say anything?
2) A lot depends on your relationship with your service adviser.
3) Any ECU tuning, if they do any forensics, they can find out if you changed the mapping or not.
4) That being said, you can run a tuned ECU, the swap to stock when you go to the dealer. They can still find out. You can either do a handheld tuner and flash it to stock when you bring it to the dealer and then flash it to tuned afterwards. Or you can get an extra ECU and have one stock ECU and one tuned ECU. The handheld tuner is much easier and cheaper.
Many run tuned M157 engines (E63, CLS63, S63, G63) with no issues. Renntech is another one which some dealers offer.
Long story short - yes it will void your warranty (if something goes wrong with your engine/turbos) if the dealer decides to deny you.
How many miles on your engine?
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Thanks again, Chedman. I've got 49k on miles, but it is not a dealer warranty...and I take my car to a shop that was started by the ex-dealer team. So, they are good, but probably have more interest in keeping me happy, then a 3rd party warranty. So, hopefully that helps. However, I clearly need to learn more about handheld tuners, as that's new to me, and sounds like the best option.
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Thanks so much, Chedman. I appreciate the fast response! Also, thank you for sharing the performance package...100+ hp and torque is HUGE! I've got an extended warranty on the car, does such a mod void warranties? Or is it, only if they find out, which they won't if you don't say anything?
