Order GLE 450 with or without AIRMATIC?
12-29-2023, 03:52 AM
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Aside from potential ordering delays from your dealer when ordering airmatic on GLE 450, I think I love it. I just received my GLE 450 with airmatic and the ride feels very smooth. I like lowering the trunk to easily access my cargo. I am a fan of floaty so I keep myself in default comfort setting, while airmatic also allows my sister to lower the vehicle during sport mode.
12-29-2023, 01:00 PM
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Not anymore, for 2024 the 19s now are the same tire width and height as the 20s, just an inch extra tire.
12-29-2023, 01:12 PM
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For 2024, nothing changed in this regard. Please see the screenshots attached. Tire size is different, including sidewall height. 20 inch, as pointed out a couple of times in this thread, also have different offset front/rear, see the "ET" values.
12-29-2023, 04:58 PM
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This will explain it better than I can:
https://wheelsasap.com/What-is-Wheel-Offset
It has to do with the distance the wheel sits from the mounting bolts. The 20" tires are the same, but the wheels aren't and can't be swapped from to back. They might fit, but the alignment will be incorrect.
The front 20" wheels on the GLE have an offset of ET 57 and the rear are ET 44.
https://wheelsasap.com/What-is-Wheel-Offset
It has to do with the distance the wheel sits from the mounting bolts. The 20" tires are the same, but the wheels aren't and can't be swapped from to back. They might fit, but the alignment will be incorrect.
The front 20" wheels on the GLE have an offset of ET 57 and the rear are ET 44.
12-29-2023, 05:15 PM
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That’s about 1/2” farther out in front and 1/2” in at the rear for those that mistakenly rotate the tires front to back. Worse yet, imagine what happens if the tire rotation ends up with 57’s on one side and 44”s on the other. I had to argue with a tire shop on my 2020 so you can bet there are cars driving around with messed up offsets.
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Should I order AIRMATIC on a new GLE 450? I live on the Atlantic Coast of Florida; I drive mostly on well-maintained, straight, flat roads, with the occasional off-ramp or on-ramp for excitement. Cost is not a factor; just enjoyment; i.e., will I enjoy the benefits of AIRMATIC or not really be able to tell the difference. My current GLE does not have AIRMATIC and handles pretty well. Would it handle better with AIRMATIC? Your thoughts?
