'13 GL450 Tire Report, need a new tire or 2 or more
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From: Bedford, MA
2013 S350, 2021 GLS450, 2003 SLK32
'13 GL450 Tire Report, need a new tire or 2 or more
I thought maybe someone would find this interesting. So far tires on my 2013 GL450 have lasted:
OEM tires lasted 23,393 Miles
Nokian WR G3 tires lasted 35,637 miles
Nokian WR G3 SUV tires lasted 26,661
Now the Nokians are supposed to have a 55k mile warranty, But on my first set I wasn't rotating them frequently enough. On my second set I religiously rotated every 5k miles or as close as I could get. But when they wore out, the shop said the rear suspension's geometry means they're not covered under the warranty. So for my next set, I decided not to even roate them at all, because getting to the tire shop and getting the roatation done was always a 3 hour time suck.
Nokian WR G4 SUV tires, my Passenger side rear tire is toast at only 13,344 miles, The other tires all look fine. By Nokians depth rating system, the rest are all showing a 6 out of 8.
Now I'm debating what to do. Replace with a full new set? Switch to Firestone Destination LE3 (Tire Rack's highest rated tire in my size) or just do 2 New Nokian tires on the one axle with the really worn tire.
OEM tires lasted 23,393 Miles
Nokian WR G3 tires lasted 35,637 miles
Nokian WR G3 SUV tires lasted 26,661
Now the Nokians are supposed to have a 55k mile warranty, But on my first set I wasn't rotating them frequently enough. On my second set I religiously rotated every 5k miles or as close as I could get. But when they wore out, the shop said the rear suspension's geometry means they're not covered under the warranty. So for my next set, I decided not to even roate them at all, because getting to the tire shop and getting the roatation done was always a 3 hour time suck.
Nokian WR G4 SUV tires, my Passenger side rear tire is toast at only 13,344 miles, The other tires all look fine. By Nokians depth rating system, the rest are all showing a 6 out of 8.
Now I'm debating what to do. Replace with a full new set? Switch to Firestone Destination LE3 (Tire Rack's highest rated tire in my size) or just do 2 New Nokian tires on the one axle with the really worn tire.
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From: Chicago
GL550 - 2013
+1 on the Michelin Premier - but I'm running 19in wheels on my 2013 GL550, cuz I like the softer ride, and Im not throwing it into the corners too often (even with Active Curve....
. they have held up well for maybe 20k plus miles and have at least 5k - maybe more left I'd say - I was surprised by the tread height (was lower to begin with) but has held up well.
. they have held up well for maybe 20k plus miles and have at least 5k - maybe more left I'd say - I was surprised by the tread height (was lower to begin with) but has held up well.
