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Old Apr 7, 2021 | 09:27 AM
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Winter wheels size question

Hi there,
just got a 2021 GLE350 4MATIC with AMG 21" 275/45 Front & 315/40 Rear.
Can I get away with 19” Winter Wheels and Tires - 5x112 ET45. CB66.6 that are being sold used in a very good shape?
I know I can go one size down from the standard 20", but although I doubt it, I'm not sure if the brake callipers with the AMG wheels package are upgraded and they won't fit in a 19" rims?
These are the used wheels I'm interested in:





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19" Winter wheels?

Originally Posted by Ulive1x
Hi there,
just got a 2021 GLE350 4MATIC with AMG 21" 275/45 Front & 315/40 Rear.
Can I get away with 19” Winter Wheels and Tires - 5x112 ET45. CB66.6 that are being sold used in a very good shape?
I know I can go one size down from the standard 20", but although I doubt it, I'm not sure if the brake callipers with the AMG wheels package are upgraded and they won't fit in a 19" rims?
These are the used wheels I'm interested in:



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The AMG Exterior package requires 20" wheels to fit the larger front rotors, though there may be some exceptions. Also, those don't look like V167 wheels? If not then the lug holes will not be large enough. If those are 8" wide wheels, then the offset is way off, as well. I'd hold out for 20s. I was able to adapt 20s from my W166 by drilling out the lug holes and using 12mm spacers in the rear. https://mbworld.org/forums/gle-class...ml#post7885005
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Old Apr 11, 2021 | 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon
The AMG Exterior package requires 20" wheels to fit the larger front rotors, though there may be some exceptions. Also, those don't look like V167 wheels? If not then the lug holes will not be large enough. If those are 8" wide wheels, then the offset is way off, as well. I'd hold out for 20s. I was able to adapt 20s from my W166 by drilling out the lug holes and using 12mm spacers in the rear. https://mbworld.org/forums/gle-class...ml#post7885005
Thank you Greg.
I took a chance and bought them, based on the fact that the spare is a 19"
The wheels are replica and look like they were installed on a W166. I only had time to test on a rear wheel and it did fit, but you are right! The lug holes are not large enough and I have to drill out the lug holes just like you did or find lug nuts.
I'll test on the front in the next day or so, to see if it fits with the larger front rotors.


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Originally Posted by Ulive1x
Thank you Greg.
I took a chance and bought them, based on the fact that the spare is a 19"
The wheels are replica and look like they were installed on a W166. I only had time to test on a rear wheel and it did fit, but you are right! The lug holes are not large enough and I have to drill out the lug holes just like you did or find lug nuts.
I'll test on the front in the next day or so, to see if it fits with the larger front rotors.
Is there offset info stamped on the back of the wheels (etxx)?
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Old Apr 12, 2021 | 11:19 AM
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et45 will work....that’s what I ran on my winter wheels. With 19’s you are likely to have a clearance issue with the balance weights.
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