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Wheel diameter difference between 19" and 18" inch wheels on GLC is 1 to 2 mm and is not affecting any of vehicle systems(4matic)for example! My understanding in this case is that MB 155/80/19 space saver will fit on 18 inch equipped GLC. I didn't research for AMG models! Not sure it will fit under the boot cover but the official spare from MB offered for EU is just standard full size wheel that take all the boot space and is not a solution for me!
Yes it does fit. I went to my dealer today, tried it and ordered it. You have to take out everything else, but it fits. In a week or so, i'll come back with pictures.
No it does not. Here are the pictures to show that the correct spare wheel for the GLC does not fit.
There is a fusebox under the cover near the rear on the right hand side which causes the tyre not to fit.
If you want a spare and it doesn't fit, you would be in the same situation as F-Pace owners - Jaguar has this rather ugly cover for it. Multiple threads on this topic over there...
Just to be clear, the wheel i tried was from a GLE SUV, which is slightly narrower compared to the original GLC wheel. The only difference between them is the wheel offset or ET. The original GLC wheel has an offset of 35 mm and the one from the GLE has an offset of 40 mm. Both have 155/80/R19 size. The one from the GLC has a risen center and this is the reason it doesn't fit under the boot cover. I personally tried the one from the GLE and was ok. You have to force the cover a little, but it does close. The problem is with the fuse box cover. Another thing is to move the wheel to the left, as far as it goes, and to slide it under the metal thing circled in red in the picture.
The first picture is the GLC original wheel, the other one is from the GLE. See the difference for yourself.
Another thing: i don't know but you can try turning it. Maybe it works. However, i will post some pictures as soon as the dealer delivers my spare wheel.
The problem is that the floor of the boot is not level. There are all kinds of protrusions which makes it impossible to turn the wheel over.
Also it is as far back and to the left as it can go. The wheel simply does not fit.
The wheel without the raised centre shown by some posters may not fit the front wheel of the GLC. Please make sure it will fit before you buy.
Tuesday i will. It's a minor difference of offset between them, but the glc has the 20'' wheels with 40 mm offset, so in theory it has to work. If it fits, i'll post it here so the rest will know to do. The fact is the boot cover closes over the spare from the gle.
is a Tirefit kit or a can of fixaflat a viable option in lieu of a spare tire? would really love to switch to non run-flat when i need new tires
Well, Mercedes seems to think so. On the GLC's not equipped with runflats they give you a pump and a can of goo.
I personally do not think the goo is going to stop any leak but they seem confident. I am sure your local Mercedes dealer will gladly sell you the kit if you want to change tyres.
Whilst there appears to be options you may also need to consider your insurance cover. In Australia should you intend using a spare not recommended by MB, your insurer usually needs to agree to maintain cover. In my case the insurer refused cover unless I used the MB recommended spare tyres. Also they were not concerned if my tyres were run flats or not, provided the tyres specifications matched the label affixed to the car.
Well, Mercedes seems to think so. On the GLC's not equipped with runflats they give you a pump and a can of goo.
I personally do not think the goo is going to stop any leak but they seem confident. I am sure your local Mercedes dealer will gladly sell you the kit if you want to change tyres.
Last week the wife had a cut on the right rear tire. Ten cans of goo and a bottle of glue would not have patched it. Not a fan of rft's but they got her home. Will stick with them till a better mouse trap is built.
Last week the wife had a cut on the right rear tire. Ten cans of goo and a bottle of glue would not have patched it. Not a fan of rft's but they got her home. Will stick with them till a better mouse trap is built.
There are times when RFT will save you from being stranded, and there are times when they will leave you stranded. Like when you're more than 80kms from a suitable tyre shop. You pays your money and takes your choices.
One family member has been stranded twice by BMW FRT. Once by a puncture too far from a suitable tyre shop or dealer (which is not hard in this country) and once recently by hitting a pothole that trashed the tyre completely, which is a higher risk with low profile RFT. I recently had a gashed sidewall which rendered the RFT useless in a remote area, and I was saved by the complete fifth wheel I was carrying at the time.
The wife's B200 has RFT, and while she's not entirely happy with them, it's worthwhile insurance for her around town. I've gotten rid of them off the GLC and am pleased that I did.
There are times when RFT will save you from being stranded, and there are times when they will leave you stranded. Like when you're more than 80kms from a suitable tyre shop. You pays your money and takes your choices.
One family member has been stranded twice by BMW FRT. Once by a puncture too far from a suitable tyre shop or dealer (which is not hard in this country) and once recently by hitting a pothole that trashed the tyre completely, which is a higher risk with low profile RFT. I recently had a gashed sidewall which rendered the RFT useless in a remote area, and I was saved by the complete fifth wheel I was carrying at the time.
The wife's B200 has RFT, and while she's not entirely happy with them, it's worthwhile insurance for her around town. I've gotten rid of them off the GLC and am pleased that I did.
It all goes back to personal choice. If you want a fat *** spare in the rear it is your choice. I don't want to hear the wife ***** about ugly. LOL
It all goes back to personal choice. If you want a fat *** spare in the rear it is your choice. I don't want to hear the wife ***** about ugly. LOL
Not I don't want a fat tyre in the rear (or complaints) either, but it's the only sure way of not being stranded. At least my wife agrees on that point. But I'd rather not have to carry it around town, and right now I'm considering how best to achieve that, no longer having RFT. Out of town, the fat and ugly one comes along for the ride.
2016 GLC300 Dakota Brown on Espresso Brown Leather, 2014 C250 Sport Diamond Silver
My wife had a flat after hitting road debris. Run flats were a life saver. Agree with Mikbar goo would not fix it. I am not going to take up valuable cargo space with a full size spare. My wife and I use the cargo space.
Hi, could you pls advise exact part number?
I'm from Asia and there is no official part here for GLC spare wheel. Some of my friends ordered GLK spare wheel but it looks too small compared to GLC wheel.
Originally Posted by Grootkoos
No it does not. Here are the pictures to show that the correct spare wheel for the GLC does not fit.
There is a fusebox under the cover near the rear on the right hand side which causes the tyre not to fit.
2016 GLC 250d AMG pack, 2017 GLC Coupe 250d AMG pack , 2002 BMW 330Ci convertible, 2021 BMX X1 sD20i
Originally Posted by Belancer
Hi, could you pls advise exact part number?
I'm from Asia and there is no official part here for GLC spare wheel. Some of my friends ordered GLK spare wheel but it looks too small compared to GLC wheel.
Melbourne Aust. for GLC
A2534000300 = mini spare 4.5x19h2 T155/80r19, 114mm This is an alloy space saver, not steel one. Au$822 +10% tax
A0005851000 = Space saver wheel bag. Au$313 + 10% tax
A1665800400 = Tool bag (actually, jack wheel brace, locating pin, gloves and wheel chock) = Au$167, + 10% tax
Total, incl tax = AU$1433.30
I believe this is ok for 18", 19" and 20" original rims on GLC wagon and GLC Coupe.
Give dealer your VIN for them to do a parts search and compatibility.
Good luck.
Does anyone know what spares (ML, etc) fit a 2016 GLC?
All the information we have is documented in this thread. I don't think the year makes a difference. There was a suggestion that the style of brake calipers may, esp on the front, but that hasn't been confirmed, and I'm not convinced that it does.
Originally Posted by ajmtbm View Post
is a Tirefit kit or a can of fixaflat a viable option in lieu of a spare tire? would really love to switch to non run-flat when i need new tires
Originally Posted by Grootkoos
Well, Mercedes seems to think so. On the GLC's not equipped with runflats they give you a pump and a can of goo.
I personally do not think the goo is going to stop any leak but they seem confident. I am sure your local Mercedes dealer will gladly sell you the kit if you want to change tyres.
I'm sure this has been discussed somewhere, but I thought I'd ask since it's being mentioned here....would using a can of goo to seal a leak totally trash the TPMS sensor on that tire? The only "Fix-a-Flat" I ever owned was way before TPMS systems.
2016 GLC 250d AMG pack, 2017 GLC Coupe 250d AMG pack , 2002 BMW 330Ci convertible, 2021 BMX X1 sD20i
To all GLC drivers with run flats....
Found this comment on another group.
"I carry one of these in my Porsches and a kit including a pump in the MB. If I had to use one, I will get to an independent tire store very soon and have it removed and the hole patched internally."
The plug looks impressive, a lot smaller than the traditional 4x4 kits I have seen in the auto stores. Very tempted to buy some for all our cars, simple but effective. Would work equally as well for run flats and conventional tyres.
To all GLC drivers with run flats....
Found this comment on another group.
"I carry one of these in my Porsches and a kit including a pump in the MB. If I had to use one, I will get to an independent tire store very soon and have it removed and the hole patched internally."
The plug looks impressive, a lot smaller than the traditional 4x4 kits I have seen in the auto stores. Very tempted to buy some for all our cars, simple but effective. Would work equally as well for run flats and conventional tyres.
As I stated in an earlier post no amount of glue or even dyna plugs will fix a cut.
05-25-2017, 01:09 PM
