Bruce N

Hello, I am new here and am in the market for a 2020 GLE, I am not fond of the wheel selection so was thinking about getting aftermarket wheels. I am looking at 22 inch wheels 11 inch wide and using 305/45/22 tires. Does anyone see an issue with this setup with rubbing or anything?

Thanks

tiri

What trim GLE are you looking at, 350 or 450, AMG-Line or standard?
This will help us answer your question as the wheel offset is dependant on the above.

Bruce N

Thank you. I am looking at the GLE350 4MATIC with AMG package.

GregW / Oregon

Some points to consider:

• That tire size is way too large in diameter, 32.8" vs. 30.7"-30.9" for the optional 21s.
• That wide a tire on the front is not a good idea; there is a reason MB does a staggered fitment for the larger tires
• It will be while before the aftermarket has the proper fitments out. For one thing the V167 has gone from 14 - 15mm lug bolts.
• Offset is important. Stock wheels have different front/rear offsets.

The Mercedes optional AMG 22s (currently available outside the US, and on the forthcoming GLE 580 in the US) have these specs:

Bruce N

Do you think this would fit good...

front - 285/45/22
rear - 305/40/22 or 285/45/22

Basically Do you have any idea of the largest wheel I can go with but not compromising sidewall size. I dont want a low profile tire and risk wheel/tire damage from bumps and pot holes.

Thanks again for the help.

GregW / Oregon

You have conflicting criteria. Again, I would go much larger in diameter than the factory options. The factory 22" tires have diameters right around 31". The sizes you list have diameters of 32.1" & 31.5". You can't even get the same tire in those two sizes.

The factory engineers expend a lot of effort on selecting wheel/tire combinations. The Mercedes approved tires even have a customized compounds and are designated "MO" for Mercedes Original equipment. You are straying into complicated territory and do so at the risk of compromising the vehicles performance and/or handling.

Bruce N

but wouldn't 285/40/22 work on that back as well ? Or if I wanted to keep the 11 inch wheel width on the rear I could do 305/40/22 ?

Sorry dont know much about how wheel sizes work. Trying to learn though.

GregW / Oregon

285/40 will work front & rear, but 285/45 is too large in diameter. 285/40-22 is a factory size, per the chart I posted. 305/40 would probably work, but you are only gaining 0.2" of sidewall height against the factory 325/35 size.

Here is a tool you can use to compare wheel/tire specs you are considering. Input the factory specs and then the wheel size and offset and tire size you are considering and see how they compare. http://www.rimsntires.com/specs.jsp

The bottom line is by choosing 22" wheels, you are sacrificing some sidewall height and thus some rim protection and ride comfort. You are also limiting yourself to pretty much Summer tires (not sure where you live) and they will be more expensive. I would strongly urge you to stick with factory sizes.

Blaque Diamond Wheels

Hey there,

A 22" can be done. Some fitments that will work for the look you are going for are:

22x10.5 on 265/40 tires or something less aggressive with a 22x9.5 on 255-265/40

GregW / Oregon

He was looking for rim protection from potholes, so the factory 285/40 would be better.

Philamg

I have factory fitted 22 inch wheels on mine, will check tyre size tomorrow.

Philamg

Tyres fitted to mine are Front Pirelli P Zero 285/45 R22 106Y MO, Rear Pirelli P Zero 325/35 R22 110Y MO

Ron.s

Do you have any 20” wheels for the GLE with AMG Pkg yet?
Factory are-20” AMG 275/50 R20 on 9J ET57Front ET 44Rear

Bruce N

OK cool thanks man

Bruce N

Sweet, do you happen to have any pics ?

Bruce N

Does the wheel offset matter that much is its only a little off ? Say offset is 57 but I have a offset wheel of 58

GregW / Oregon

No, usually a few millimeters is not critical. Worst case if the wheel is tucked in too much spacers can be used, but I won't use more than 12mm, and currently there are not extra long lug bolts for the new GLE unless you have them custom made. That's what I am doing to use my W166 wheels for Winter. The different front and rear offsets Mercedes has gone to is unusual, and prevents rotation even when F & R wheels are the same size like on the 20" Twin Five Spokes (50R). I can envision many cases of rears ending up on the front, and vice-versa.

Bruce N

I seem to be having trouble finding a black 22x10 inch wheel with an offset of around 56, 5x112 bolt pattern and 66.6 hub size.

GregW / Oregon

Give the aftermarket a few months to catch up. As I also noted lugs are now 15mm instead of 14. One more variable.

Philamg

Bruce N

Ya I may have to do that. Sorry for the ignorance about wheels, but when I go to order aftermarket wheels. You say the lugs are 15mm now. So what spec of the wheel does that affect? Wouldn't it just be lager lug nuts ?

GregW / Oregon

Mercedes uses lug bolts, not studs with nuts. So the lug holes in the wheel need to be larger. Here I am drilling out my W166 wheels so I can use them as Winters on the new one (would not want to have to do that with new wheels, though): https://mbworld.org/forums/gle-class...ml#post7786191

Bruce N

I may just get the wheels powder coated. I dont mind they look of the wheels, just dont like the color. So if I can get the 21 inch stock wheels and get the powder coated I think I would be okay with that. just not sure how that process works since the wheels will be on the GLE.

Ron.s

My guess is that your car will be on blocks for at least a week, probably several. Depending on your location you might have to ship them. I looked into this a few years back and found that most firms that Powder Coat have very limited colors choices. One I found with unlimited choices did black and white 4 days a week and custom colors on Friday. If there was only one job with a custom color it might be pushed out a week or two longer depending on how busy they were. Not all Powder Coaters do wheels.
The process requires tire and valve assembly removal; prep for painting including sandblasting until all paint removed; painting and then baking at high temps.

GregW / Oregon

Painting would be preferable. Might even be able to do it with tires on. Still would need to take wheels into a shop for at least a few days. Powder coat is hard to repair if you curb a wheel.