quick help needed on wheel size for new GLE 450 order
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quick help needed on wheel size for new GLE 450 order
I am about to order a new GLE 450 and am deciding on wheel size. The car will be driven on paved roads 75%, snow 20% and unpaved driveways 5%. I want a comfortable and not too harsh ride. I think 20 or 21" makes the most sense.
Please share your thoughts on wheel size. The order will go in very soon. Thank you very much.
Please share your thoughts on wheel size. The order will go in very soon. Thank you very much.
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I have the 21" option and it rides fine. The key point seems to be the tire pressure. The tire pressure indicated on fuel filler door says 31 all around but I believe mine was 34 on delivery. Rides smooth to my surprise.
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I am about to order a new GLE 450 and am deciding on wheel size. The car will be driven on paved roads 75%, snow 20% and unpaved driveways 5%. I want a comfortable and not too harsh ride. I think 20 or 21" makes the most sense.
Please share your thoughts on wheel size. The order will go in very soon. Thank you very much.
Please share your thoughts on wheel size. The order will go in very soon. Thank you very much.
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2020 GLE 450; 2023 BMW M2 Coupe
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I am about to order a new GLE 450 and am deciding on wheel size. The car will be driven on paved roads 75%, snow 20% and unpaved driveways 5%. I want a comfortable and not too harsh ride. I think 20 or 21" makes the most sense.
Please share your thoughts on wheel size. The order will go in very soon. Thank you very much.
Please share your thoughts on wheel size. The order will go in very soon. Thank you very much.
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I have a 2021 GLE 450 and went with the 21” option. At the time of ordering my car I did not know it was a staggered set as it did not mention it anywhere but I love the look of it. With a 315 tire on the back it looks mean.
I have the Night Package as well. One thing I wish I got and was contemplating doing but regret I didn’t was to get the Airmatic option so that I could have lowered the car so my suggestion is to get it as it’s a nice to have option.
As for handling and performance of the 21” wheels, I don’t notice anything different compared to the smaller sized options. The only thing to note is that when the tires wear you will need to order a staggered set of tires and not a set of 4 of the same sized tires.
I have the Night Package as well. One thing I wish I got and was contemplating doing but regret I didn’t was to get the Airmatic option so that I could have lowered the car so my suggestion is to get it as it’s a nice to have option.
As for handling and performance of the 21” wheels, I don’t notice anything different compared to the smaller sized options. The only thing to note is that when the tires wear you will need to order a staggered set of tires and not a set of 4 of the same sized tires.
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Not a big deal for winter tires. You want smaller and thinner tires for the snow. The smaller radius is easier for wheel rotation and thinner size is easier to cut through the snow.
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