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What rims (wheels) can i use without spacers?

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Old Nov 27, 2019 | 06:36 AM
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Question What rims (wheels) can i use without spacers?

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I would like to purchase a set of 4 wheels with winter tires for my GLx166 (2013)
Currently i have 295/50/R21 summer tires all year round. But this winter I am planning to go to mountains where it snows.

My question is - what rims can i use so that i do not need to add spacers and buy another set of bolts.

1) Can I use wheels/rims from M class?
2) Can I use wheels/rims from S class?
3) is this a good option? 235/55R19
https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/d384833110
4) is this a good option? 295/40R21


https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/g380227201
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Old Nov 27, 2019 | 09:47 AM
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Best bet is to use Tirerack.com for the wheel specs. If you don't find what you like, you will be equipped with the correct offset and width for your GL to broaden your search on Ebay or the internet.
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Old Nov 27, 2019 | 08:55 PM
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Thank you for your reply.
Sorry i am not sure how to use Tirerack. It keeps asking me for US ZIP code which I do not have as I am in Japan.
Do you they have calculator somewhere that i am missing?
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Also, buying new ones - not an option? or too expensive?
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Just put in a US zip code. Use 11101 zip or whatever place you want to google. Search for your vehicle, click on a wheel you like, look at the ET and width, and use that to find wheels you like that will work on your GL.

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Old Nov 28, 2019 | 11:39 PM
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Thank you.
Is 295/40/R21 too low for winter? In my area can not find 50/r21 or 50/r20.
I will be driving mostly on dry asphalt, and sometimes in rain or snow when in the mountains.

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295/40/21 is the stock size so you should be fine.
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