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Who is running 18" or 19" wheels? Looking for sizing and feedback

Old Sep 25, 2023 | 11:01 AM
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Who is running 18" or 19" wheels? Looking for sizing and feedback

Just picked up a 2020 GLC 63S and would like to improve the comfort and handling. I plan on lowering to assist with the handling, which will hurt the comfort a bit. I'd like to offset this with bigger tires. I know it's sacrilege to go with smaller rims rather than bigger, but I have other vehicles when I want to showboat. If anyone knows the proper sizing for 18" or 19" rims, as well as tires, that'd be great. Pics are also appreciated. TIA
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Old Sep 26, 2023 | 12:07 PM
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You can't run 18" ,they don't clear the brake
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Originally Posted by lanoipat
You can't run 18" ,they don't clear the brake
Yeah, I thought I'd read that but saw someone on the FB group saying they had 18's. When I asked about sizing, he directed me to the place he got his wheels from. But as I did additional research, it seems that the only tire size that will realistically work are the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV on 19's, so that's where I'm focusing my research now. Adds 25% sidewall to the fronts and 28% to the rears compared to the 21" wheels I'm currently on. Now I'm having trouble finding staggered 9.5"/10" widths like stock, so will likely have to use 9.5 or 10 for both front and rear unless I'm willing to pay for custom rims.
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Mercedes sales a 19" winter tire spare kit . If i remember it's 255/55/19 wide . I have seen them on people car with added spacer to compensate the gap between the fender and tire .
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