Replacement tires for GLC 300
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2017 GLC300
Replacement tires for GLC 300
I’ve gone through the forums looking for replacement tire suggestions for our 2017 GLC300, but there are none. At least I couldn’t find them.
What have GLC 300 owners been replacing their tires with?
The dealer has a selection, but I’m looking for a good but reasonably-priced set.
Thanks in advance.
What have GLC 300 owners been replacing their tires with?
The dealer has a selection, but I’m looking for a good but reasonably-priced set.
Thanks in advance.
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Can’t really recommend anything not knowing your tire size, but the vredestein quatrac 5 comes in the 19 inch tire and that is a great tire.
Good for winter and summer and is comfortable on normal driving yet agile and athletic enough for corners.
Good for winter and summer and is comfortable on normal driving yet agile and athletic enough for corners.
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This is from my recent post on my experience with my 2017 GLC, now with 84,000 miles on it. I have the 18 inch wheels:
"I got the Michelin PRIMACY TOUR A/S, an asymmetrical tread tire that Consumer Reports says should go 80,000 miles. I’ve got 50k on them now and they look good for at least another 30k. Noticeably quieter and better riding than the originals ..."
"I got the Michelin PRIMACY TOUR A/S, an asymmetrical tread tire that Consumer Reports says should go 80,000 miles. I’ve got 50k on them now and they look good for at least another 30k. Noticeably quieter and better riding than the originals ..."
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This is from my recent post on my experience with my 2017 GLC, now with 84,000 miles on it. I have the 18 inch wheels:
"I got the Michelin PRIMACY TOUR A/S, an asymmetrical tread tire that Consumer Reports says should go 80,000 miles. I’ve got 50k on them now and they look good for at least another 30k. Noticeably quieter and better riding than the originals ..."
"I got the Michelin PRIMACY TOUR A/S, an asymmetrical tread tire that Consumer Reports says should go 80,000 miles. I’ve got 50k on them now and they look good for at least another 30k. Noticeably quieter and better riding than the originals ..."
But may I ask you what happened to the stock tires? Did you replace them immediately? Or at what mileage?
Your response was much appreciated.
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Interesting, the guide says tires must be the same type as original, which I interpret as being if the car came with run flats it needs to be returned with run flats. But it also lists tire brand etc which which I doubt they would care too much if they are similar or better quality. I suspect it will be totally up to the individual lessor as to what is acceptable.
I asked this of the Finance guy at the dealership I got my car from 2 days ago. He said after working with hundreds of customers he was never asked that question. He went to get someone else's consult and of course they concluded that it needs to be returned with run flats since it is essentially a safety feature of the car (due to the fact there is no spare) and all leased features need to be returned in working order. I just don't think he's right since that is not very specific in writing.
Of course, I can take the run flats off, keep them, replace them with a regular tire for 3 years, and put them back on at the end of lease but its an interesting question. I also guess if I didn't need to put them back on, I can build quite an inventory of more expensive run flat tires from lease to lease and return everything with a regular tire or save prior leases run flats for when the next lease run flats wear down. Lots of games can be played.
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Interesting, the guide says tires must be the same type as original, which I interpret as being if the car came with run flats it needs to be returned with run flats. But it also lists tire brand etc which which I doubt they would care too much if they are similar or better quality. I suspect it will be totally up to the individual lessor as to what is acceptable.
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yes... they must be of similar specs to the tires that originally came with the car.
If the car was leased with run flat performance tires, they must be returned with performance run flat tires. Of course some dealers might overlook it and let it pass. But the handshake to the inspector/tech with the folded small 50 dollar bill in the palm along with a big smile and the old Rodney Dangerfield line of "keep it honest" can work wonders.
If the car was leased with run flat performance tires, they must be returned with performance run flat tires. Of course some dealers might overlook it and let it pass. But the handshake to the inspector/tech with the folded small 50 dollar bill in the palm along with a big smile and the old Rodney Dangerfield line of "keep it honest" can work wonders.
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yes... they must be of similar specs to the tires that originally came with the car.
If the car was leased with run flat performance tires, they must be returned with performance run flat tires. Of course some dealers might overlook it and let it pass. But the handshake to the inspector/tech with the folded small 50 dollar bill in the palm along with a big smile and the old Rodney Dangerfield line of "keep it honest" can work wonders.
If the car was leased with run flat performance tires, they must be returned with performance run flat tires. Of course some dealers might overlook it and let it pass. But the handshake to the inspector/tech with the folded small 50 dollar bill in the palm along with a big smile and the old Rodney Dangerfield line of "keep it honest" can work wonders.
