21" vs 20's
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21" vs 20's
I am ordering a 2021 GLE 450 and debating on the 21" or 20" wheels. I live in Northern New Jersey and potholes do exist. I was going to get the 21" cause they look better, but don't want to regret it with a harsher ride and flats all the time. Either one, I will likely get them dusted/painted black. Thoughts?
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20" vs. 21" wheels
I am ordering a 2021 GLE 450 and debating on the 21" or 20" wheels. I live in Northern New Jersey and potholes do exist. I was going to get the 21" cause they look better, but don't want to regret it with a harsher ride and flats all the time. Either one, I will likely get them dusted/painted black. Thoughts?
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I am ordering a 2021 GLE 450 and debating on the 21" or 20" wheels. I live in Northern New Jersey and potholes do exist. I was going to get the 21" cause they look better, but don't want to regret it with a harsher ride and flats all the time. Either one, I will likely get them dusted/painted black. Thoughts?
I'd get the 20's if I had it to do over again.
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21” vs. 20” wheels
. This is my wife’s DD and she hasn’t curbed yet in 18 months. And, just say no to automated washes (I know that’s not an option for everyone).
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Another necessity here in North Jersey is tire and wheel coverage. One good NJ pothole can take out a couple of wheels. And compare out the door prices between NJ and going across state line to NY. The NY $75 doc fee is a lot cheaper than $599 or more some NJ dealers add. Personally, I found the deals better in NY state than North Jersey plus the fee savings. Of course, your mileage may vary.
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I am ordering a 2021 GLE 450 and debating on the 21" or 20" wheels. I live in Northern New Jersey and potholes do exist. I was going to get the 21" cause they look better, but don't want to regret it with a harsher ride and flats all the time. Either one, I will likely get them dusted/painted black. Thoughts?
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So is that carwash really a problem with the 21's? I prefer the low profile look of the 21's. but don't want to deal with flats, hand washing ect. I assume the ride won't be much different of Benz wouldn't sell them right? Thanks for all the feedback btw...I truly torn...
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While 21" tires for V167 are lower profile that 20", at almost full 5" sidewall they are not low profile. By comparison, W166's 295/35-21 at 4" sidewall is low profile for SUV. 21" V167 wheels/tires will look better, handle better (both due to relatively shorter sidewall and wider rear track) and provide almost as good ride (except off-roading) compared to 20".
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