21 / 22 inch rims
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21 / 22 inch rims
Hi there, I am about to commit to a GLE 450 and was curious to ask some of you owners out there about the larger optional rims.
Basically how prone are they to curb damage? Do you need to be extra careful when parallel parking so as not to graze the curb?
I currently own a Lexus with 60 aspect ratio tires and one of the joys I find in an urban SUV is to occasionally / accidentally ride up on curbs and not have to worry at all. The tires on the standard 20 inch amg wheels seem to have a lot of extra height and blubber to no have to sweat it either.
thanks and look forward to your feedback
Basically how prone are they to curb damage? Do you need to be extra careful when parallel parking so as not to graze the curb?
I currently own a Lexus with 60 aspect ratio tires and one of the joys I find in an urban SUV is to occasionally / accidentally ride up on curbs and not have to worry at all. The tires on the standard 20 inch amg wheels seem to have a lot of extra height and blubber to no have to sweat it either.
thanks and look forward to your feedback
Last edited by mechia; Jan 5, 2020 at 11:25 PM.
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Larger diameter rims aren't much (if any) more susceptible to curb damage than any other rims. Curb damage to rims is really entirely dependent upon the driver. The parking cameras are top-notch and make parallel parking a breeze. If you're worried about curb damage, the wheel/tire protection packages are reasonably priced and likely worth it, considering the cost of replacing a 21- or 22-inch rim.
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Hi there, I am about to commit to a GLE 450 and was curious to ask some of you owners out there about the larger optional rims.
Basically how prone are they to curb damage? Do you need to be extra careful when parallel parking so as not to graze the curb?
I currently own a Lexus with 60 aspect ratio tires and one of the joys I find in an urban SUV is to occasionally / accidentally ride up on curbs and not have to worry at all. The tires on the standard 20 inch amg wheels seem to have a lot of extra height and blubber to no have to sweat it either.
thanks and look forward to your feedback
Basically how prone are they to curb damage? Do you need to be extra careful when parallel parking so as not to graze the curb?
I currently own a Lexus with 60 aspect ratio tires and one of the joys I find in an urban SUV is to occasionally / accidentally ride up on curbs and not have to worry at all. The tires on the standard 20 inch amg wheels seem to have a lot of extra height and blubber to no have to sweat it either.
thanks and look forward to your feedback
