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Old Jul 16, 2022 | 12:29 AM
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How comfortable is the newest GLS 63?

I am considering to order a GLS 63 in either the 21" or 22" wheel.

For those who have had the chance to objectively compare the ride comfort (relatively same wheel size and tire pressure) of the GLS 63 to the 580's and the Maybach GLS 600's, how big of a difference are they actually? I have heard conflicting information, some have told me that the GLS 63 is about the same as the GLS 58, some say it's stiffer, some say it's not.
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Originally Posted by wins_lord
I am considering to order a GLS 63 in either the 21" or 22" wheel.

For those who have had the chance to objectively compare the ride comfort (relatively same wheel size and tire pressure) of the GLS 63 to the 580's and the Maybach GLS 600's, how big of a difference are they actually? I have heard conflicting information, some have told me that the GLS 63 is about the same as the GLS 58, some say it's stiffer, some say it's not.
Driven both, AMG is stiffer. Stay away from the 22" wheels.
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Old Jul 18, 2022 | 09:17 PM
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Driven both, AMG is stiffer. Stay away from the 22" wheels.
Could it be the Contis on the AMG? The PremiumContact 6 is rated pretty significantly worse than its Goodyear & Michelin counterparts on stiffness.
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Could it be the Contis on the AMG? The PremiumContact 6 is rated pretty significantly worse than its Goodyear & Michelin counterparts on stiffness.
No the suspension is calibrated very differently on an AMG car.
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21 and 22" wheels have nearly the same sidewall height. Need 20's or 19's for the cush ride.
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