Are the CLA wheels the same as a GLA?
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Are the CLA wheels the same as a GLA?
Just curious. There's not a lot of traffic in the GLA-forum world right now due to its newness.
I'm in need of a winter tire/wheel setup. If I'm looking for info on fitment and what-not, is it safe to look at CLA information?
I'm in need of a winter tire/wheel setup. If I'm looking for info on fitment and what-not, is it safe to look at CLA information?
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GLA Owner's Manual has:
Winter Tires
GLA45 AMG 4MATIC
215/55x18 on 7.5x18, offset 42.5 mm
235/45x19 on 8.0x19, offset 43.5 mm
GLA250 4MATIC
215/60x17 on 6.5x17, offset 38.0 mm
215/55x18 on 6.5x18, offset 38.0 mm
235/50x18 on 7.0x18, offset 46.0 mm
235/45x19 on 8.0x19, offset 43.5 mm
Is the CLA the same?
Winter Tires
GLA45 AMG 4MATIC
215/55x18 on 7.5x18, offset 42.5 mm
235/45x19 on 8.0x19, offset 43.5 mm
GLA250 4MATIC
215/60x17 on 6.5x17, offset 38.0 mm
215/55x18 on 6.5x18, offset 38.0 mm
235/50x18 on 7.0x18, offset 46.0 mm
235/45x19 on 8.0x19, offset 43.5 mm
Is the CLA the same?
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Tire rack has already test fit many options. That's how I ordered mine awhile back. Consider using a Conti DWS, and you won't need two separate sets of wheels and tires. With all-time 4matic, the GLA will get around great in snow on DWS's.
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I'd agree with you - but Alaska is a different beast.
It's not so much about the snow - except when it gets packed down and essentially turns into an ice equivalent. Plus the cold temps (20 F today) - and going with anything but a dedicated snow is asking for trouble.
Don't get me wrong, plenty of people do - especially those who have AWD or 4WD.
And those are usually the ones you see in a ditch or that caused an accident.
It's not so much about the snow - except when it gets packed down and essentially turns into an ice equivalent. Plus the cold temps (20 F today) - and going with anything but a dedicated snow is asking for trouble.
Don't get me wrong, plenty of people do - especially those who have AWD or 4WD.
And those are usually the ones you see in a ditch or that caused an accident.
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Another question - and I apologize if this is in the manual (will begin reading tonight!).
Does the GLA actually require "XL" Load tires? (ie - SUV/Truck tires).
According to the options in Tirerack it does not - so I'm thinking no, but it's not something I can easily return if they are not right. ($200 in shipping - and still cheaper than the tire shops in town).
Does the GLA actually require "XL" Load tires? (ie - SUV/Truck tires).
According to the options in Tirerack it does not - so I'm thinking no, but it's not something I can easily return if they are not right. ($200 in shipping - and still cheaper than the tire shops in town).
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I'd agree with you - but Alaska is a different beast.
It's not so much about the snow - except when it gets packed down and essentially turns into an ice equivalent. Plus the cold temps (20 F today) - and going with anything but a dedicated snow is asking for trouble.
Don't get me wrong, plenty of people do - especially those who have AWD or 4WD.
And those are usually the ones you see in a ditch or that caused an accident.
It's not so much about the snow - except when it gets packed down and essentially turns into an ice equivalent. Plus the cold temps (20 F today) - and going with anything but a dedicated snow is asking for trouble.
Don't get me wrong, plenty of people do - especially those who have AWD or 4WD.
And those are usually the ones you see in a ditch or that caused an accident.
BTW, almost 20 years driving winters and STILL no accidents.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/...y.jsp?ttid=124 DWS performs well-beyond conventional all-season. and those people with AWD in the ditch??? They are usually on SUMMER compounds and they did not know it.
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Are you suggesting to replace the current Goodyear's with the DWS' and run them year round? I'd love to do that personally.
I don't know - driving in Alaskan winters for nearly 20 years myself has probably skewed my perception somewhat. I have used All-Terrains for winter before when I had a truck, and it was ok - but I never felt as secure as I do when I have actual snows.
Really, the *main* draw to snows is the compound. Since our temperatures will hover around 20F from now until March (with large changes throughout the our winter) - I don't want to have tires that turn into hockey pucks at lower temperatures.
Also - keep in mind, our winters are 6 months long.
Thanks again for the advice! I really appreciate it!
I don't know - driving in Alaskan winters for nearly 20 years myself has probably skewed my perception somewhat. I have used All-Terrains for winter before when I had a truck, and it was ok - but I never felt as secure as I do when I have actual snows.
Really, the *main* draw to snows is the compound. Since our temperatures will hover around 20F from now until March (with large changes throughout the our winter) - I don't want to have tires that turn into hockey pucks at lower temperatures.
Also - keep in mind, our winters are 6 months long.
Thanks again for the advice! I really appreciate it!
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