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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?
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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?
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- 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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
Sorry dont know much about how wheel sizes work. Trying to learn though.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 ?
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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.
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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.
The process requires tire and valve assembly removal; prep for painting including sandblasting until all paint removed; painting and then baking at high temps.
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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.
