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11-13-2018, 10:52 PM
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TPMS stands for Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor, so yes, there are sensors in the wheels which are god for 5 - 7 years before the batteries die. When low pressure in a wheel is detected you get a warning. My wife had a severe puncture last Summer going over Mt. Hood and was able to pull over and save the tire. Resetting is via the menu system.
11-14-2018, 10:23 AM
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I updated my interior photos on the other thread because I changed my order to the designo® high-gloss brown flowing lines linden interior trim. I think it looks better with the Espresso Brown leather. The Konfigurator is very helpful. I just wish we could order those 22" wheels. They may be planning to offer those wheels with the AMG 53/63.
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11-14-2018, 10:39 AM
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Interior trim
Did you note that the price in Germany (w/o VAT) is 995 euros? That compares to 450 euros for the Metal Weave trim. If we apply the US pricing factor for the metal (600/450=1.33) to that it will run about US$1,325! Expensive trim! Of course the Brown Walnut is 420 euros in Germany, and only $160 in the US, so I'm not sure we can be sure of that extrapolation.
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I updated my interior photos on the other thread because I changed my order to the designo® high-gloss brown flowing lines linden interior trim. I think it looks better with the Espresso Brown leather. The Konfigurator is very helpful. I just wish we could order those 22" wheels. They may be planning to offer those wheels with the AMG 53/63.
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11-14-2018, 12:52 PM
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Did you note that the price in Germany (w/o VAT) is 995 euros? That compares to 450 euros for the Metal Weave trim. If we apply the US pricing factor for the metal (600/450=1.33) to that it will run about US$1,325! Expensive trim! Of course the Brown Walnut is 420 euros in Germany, and only $160 in the US, so I'm not sure we can be sure of that extrapolation.
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11-14-2018, 02:08 PM
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Another option is to go Aftermarket wheels. I always buy winter tires and switch back an forth with the All Seasons. Buy a 2nd set of wheels and then if I like them better than stock use the stock in winter. For the price of tires you can probably sell the OEM tires and wheels and replace them both if you want to run 22's and still be able to rotate them. Here's one site with a ton of wheels from a $7000 set of Vossen's to lots of choices in the $2000+- range. My tire guy tells me that the factory tires will work fine with 8 1/2 as well as 9. Bolt pattern 5X112...Factory offset is 57 so I would stay around 50+ with 9's, maybe 45 with 8 1/2. 1/4" is 6.35mm. It takes some work to sort out the right spec's but there are lots of options.
https://www.getyourwheels.com/wheels/wheel-brand-86_vossen-wheels/wheel-size-all/wheel-bolt-pattern-all/vehicle-all?gclid=CjwKCAiArK_fBRABEiwA0gOOcykr_Wce6PDNCWAe aEGZqAOZAceqPGq6wbYUXsUxL6jJnECrDXh0IhoCC2kQAvD_Bw E&gclid=CjwKCAiArK_fBRABEiwA0gOOcykr_Wce6PDNCWAeaE GZqAOZAceqPGq6wbYUXsUxL6jJnECrDXh0IhoCC2kQAvD_BwE
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11-14-2018, 06:29 PM
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My '12 ML with Handling Package came with 20x9s et. 57 (265/45) and I bought 19" take-offs for Winters. I'm going to sell the car with the 19s and keep the 20s for my new Winters. If you check out the wheel specs on p. 29 of the DOG, you will see that the rear offset is typically about 1/2" less on this car: 55.5/42, 54/49, 57/44, 54/49. I don't think it it too critical if you're close. I think the AMGs w/ 275F & 315R are going to look mean! To me wheel quality is very important - I will not put on a wheel that is not at least OEM quality, which is pretty high. On my M4 I will only use forged monoblock wheels. I've never bent one of those.
There are more things to consider than I mentioned when buying aftermarket like getting the right weight rating, Seller & Brand. I have bought at least 12 sets over the years without an issue. Several have been for my truck that carried weight and often towed up to 10,000 lbs of Travel Trailer or Boat.
I like the AMG 21’s that are an option on the GLE 450 but they lost me when I saw that the front wheels are 10” and rears are 11”. Tire sizes are different but that makes the diameter about the same. Offset varies also to account for the different widths to keep Tire centerline about the same. Until I have mine to examine tolerances I won’t buy anything. Brakes, Calipers & internal clearance to frame and other parts clearance is probably OK but..... Also, I don’t know how you effectively Rotate those 10-11” wheels unless you want the 11’s on front. The most effective method of rotating is the crossing pattern method that places each tire in a different location through 4 rotations. That would normally be done at 6000 miles so in 24,000 it would complete one rotation cycle. Many do a front to back & that is the second most effective. Switching side to side is better than nothing but not much. That’s my humble opinion!
11-14-2018, 08:09 PM
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I like the AMG 21’s that are an option on the GLE 450 but they lost me when I saw that the front wheels are 10” and rears are 11”. Also, I don’t know how you effectively rotate those 10-11” wheels unless you want the 11’s on front. The most effective method of rotating is the crossing pattern method that places each tire in a different location through 4 rotations. That would normally be done at 6000 miles so in 24,000 it would complete one rotation cycle. Many do a front to back & that is the second most effective. Switching side to side is better than nothing but not much. That’s my humble opinion!
11-14-2018, 08:50 PM
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Let me think....smaller front tire; more weight in front; scrub cornering...what could possibly cause the rears to wear faster�� I like it! Now my smiley face emollient doesn’t work.
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11-14-2018, 10:15 PM
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Tire wear and rotation
I should have said on "a performance rear wheel drive vehicle." 444 hp and no understeer on my M4. Rears wear twice as fast as fronts. Now on the GLE, torque split is normally 50F/50R but can vary. Not going to be doing burnouts in the 450. Fronts will get steering wear. All in all, wear will be more even and not require much in the way of rotation, though that is good if possible.
11-14-2018, 11:07 PM
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I noticed the AMG Line Exterior package includes a “functional sport exhaust.” Anyone seen anything more on that?
11-15-2018, 06:07 AM
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Joe, Congrats - now the waiting! I made a few updates to the sheet later (see post #986). I could be wrong, but I believe the 20" AMG wheels are included in the DG1 AMG Line Exterior Package, and only the 21s are an upgrade. That's the way it is on the German configurator.
11-15-2018, 06:35 AM
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11-15-2018, 09:26 AM
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Not only do you not get a spare (standard one is space saver) but you get lovely run flats and an inflator with sealant goop. On the plus side you do get power 2nd row seats.
11-15-2018, 09:38 AM
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Options we don't get
Reviewing the German "Configurator," here are some options available on the 450 in Germany, we don't get, at least for now:
- Off-Road Engineering package (low range, etc.)
- AMG 22" 5 twin-spoke wheels
- Active Parking Assist (self-parking)
- Electrically folding trailer hitch
- Trailer backing assistant
- Locking load compartment cover
- Smoker package
- Magic Vision Control (special wipers)
- Traffic Assistant (warnings for Euro bans & limits)
- Digital car key prep (for smartphone)
- TV tuner
- Badge delete
- Auxiliary heater
- Electrically adjustable 2nd row seats w/o 3rd row
- Roof spoiler
- Door handle protectors
- Illuminated star
- Receiver-style trailer hitch
- Neutered headlights (US regs. limit adaptive features)
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11-15-2018, 11:09 AM
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Greg, we do get Soft close doors (883) which I thought was the same as their Servo-closing doors.
Two options I would love to add to my order if they would offer them:
Two options I would love to add to my order if they would offer them:
- AMG 22" 5 twin-spoke wheels
- Magic Vision Control (have these on my GLS, love them)
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Greg, we do get Soft close doors (883) which I thought was the same as their Servo-closing doors.
Two options I would love to add to my order if they would offer them:
Two options I would love to add to my order if they would offer them:
- AMG 22" 5 twin-spoke wheels
- Magic Vision Control (have these on my GLS, love them)
11-15-2018, 11:14 AM
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Greg, I posted this above but in the DG1 package, do you know what this is?
Functional sport exhaust (only for GLE 450 4MATIC)
Functional sport exhaust (only for GLE 450 4MATIC)
11-15-2018, 11:23 AM
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