GLE Class (V167) Produced 2020 to present

Jack up the GLE? Spare Tire? FORGET IT!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old 12-21-2021, 03:35 PM
  #1  
Super Member
Thread Starter
 
slk55er's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Frisco Colorado, USA
Posts: 957
Received 243 Likes on 155 Posts
'19 CLS53, '19 SL550, '22 GLE53
Jack up the GLE? Spare Tire? FORGET IT!

I started this new thread on the W167 forum about the difficulties of jacking the GLE, removing the wheel/tire and other options which may be of interest. Here's the link to that thread:

https://mbworld.org/forums/gle63s-gl...ml#post8477932

Last edited by slk55er; 12-21-2021 at 04:39 PM.
The following users liked this post:
Ron.s (12-22-2021)
Old 12-21-2021, 11:16 PM
  #2  
Junior Member
 
midwestamv8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2018
Posts: 18
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
2018 E43 AMG || 2018 Porsche GT3
Well I just got vindicated in my decision to get the Burmester 3D system over the spare tire!
Old 02-06-2022, 01:57 PM
  #3  
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
shotgun_banjo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 1,958
Received 229 Likes on 156 Posts
'13 GLK350 4matic,'09 C300 4matic,'15 GLA250,'07 Honda Odyssey, '18 GLE 43
I can relate to this. I had a flat tire on my C300 and it was not fun using the supplied tools of MB. It took me forever to remove and replace the wheel. Then it happened again in my ML in the middle of the highway on the left side and again it took forever to get the thing off. I also scratched the wheel from the removal. Add to it it was 2 degrees somewhat raining and cars passing by makes it more difficult. I told my wife to forget what I showed her how to remove and replace the tires while we were at our driveway as doing it in the road is a complete nightmare and just call me to rescue her. After that experience I decided to have tire puncture kit (the one that you physically plug the hole) and the slime+pump. Then whenever we will drive far away I bring my electric impact gun with the right socket and adaptor for the jack to be able to twist it fast. The idea of having a spare tire right now is a mute point unless you have a full blow-out.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.

Quick Reply: Jack up the GLE? Spare Tire? FORGET IT!



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 01:32 PM.