Wheel locks
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No, they are not. The four(4) spare lugs bolts (not the five(5) for the spare wheel as was for W166), located in the same compartment as the key for the locks, are exactly the same as the other sixteen(16) non-lock bolts already in the wheels. Cars leave factory with twenty(20) of those lugs in the wheels. Wheel locks are a later on addition by "port" prior to shipping to dealer. This is not just GLE specific, but MB procedure across all its models.
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'21 AMG53 wDPP & ARC, 19 GLC300 - Former-03 C240,2 ML BlueTecs,20 GLE450 E-ABC,15 Cayenne D,17 Macan
No, they are not. The four(4) spare lugs bolts (not the five(5) for the spare wheel as was for W166), located in the same compartment as the key for the locks, are exactly the same as the other sixteen(16) non-lock bolts already in the wheels. Cars leave factory with twenty(20) of those lugs in the wheels. Wheel locks are a later on addition by "port" prior to shipping to dealer. This is not just GLE specific, but MB procedure across all its models.
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Here we go- that makes sense. Appreciate the help Ron 👍
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2020 GLE 450; 2023 BMW M2 Coupe
Black lugs
So, not to hijack the thread but I’m still struggling to find black lugs for my 2020 GLE with the exact factory specs. After giving my local MB dealership my vin number they told me that I cant even buy them- they don’t make them in black. I find that odd because our GLE was sold to us with black locks, but silver lugs- pic below. Have any of you guys tried to find black lugs? Otis may have some that will work, but not quite the same spec, special order, no refunds and they’re 7.00/a piece.
I definitely appreciate all the insight here- thanks guys!
I definitely appreciate all the insight here- thanks guys!
"I have some in black with the OEM length of 45mm but no extended lengths yet. The 45mm are not on the website. They are $7.50 each and come from a different manufacturer. I would need 7-10 days to get them for you. Let me know if I can help. Phil"
www.OtisIncLA.com
