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Old 03-02-2021, 08:43 PM
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With the below on the door of my 2016 GLE, can I put the 265/45/30 with 104H tires. My main concern is the 104 instead of the original 108. I know better go with the OEM ones, but the difference in prices is just too high for me to pass



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Same input as on the other thread - use OEM tire specs.

I had Conti Cross Contact LX Sport from the factory, I never liked them even when new. The second set of tires, which I now have, are Conti Cross Contact LX25s. Much nicer ride and a few bucks cheaper than the LX Sports. The replacement tires are the same spec as OEM, just different tire model.

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With the below on the door of my 2016 GLE, can I put the 265/45/30 with 104H tires. My main concern is the 104 instead of the original 108. I know better go with the OEM ones, but the difference in prices is just too high for me to pass
Wow I love to see a 30" tires fitted on our GLE and a lift kit, lol I stick with the 108 load index. You can put 104 but why risk it?

I'm more of a Michelins (Pilot Sport) person but I do have Continental's ExtremesContact DWS 06 on my other vehicle. These are the only (2) tire brand I stick with.

I went through allot of different manufacture tires over the years

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My main concern is the LOAD index (not speed as it is fine). Can I have 104 in front and 108 on the back?
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Call your local tire shop to discuss this- dont trust your life to non expert opinions!
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Call your local tire shop to discuss this- dont trust your life to non expert opinions!
Did the round up of all the tire shops fir the last 10 days in the area; and each of them says "up to you" it is just a load-bearing indication (104 vs 108)
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All of the tire manufacturers have a customer service number... I would call them to discuss this very technical question..

Also the “tire rack” in Indiana folks are really helpful and EXTREMELY knowledgeable. Try them...

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