Ride quality of new 2021 gle 63 s
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Ride quality of new 2021 gle 63 s
any guess... what will be the ride quality of amg63s in comparison to prior 2019’gle 63 s vs gle 450/580
on YouTube review it look like it is satisfactory
will it be too stiff / harsh vs X5M?
on YouTube review it look like it is satisfactory
will it be too stiff / harsh vs X5M?
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I had a 2020 BMW X5 M50i with air. While it wasn’t the X5M, I can say definitively that the AMG GLE is considerably stiffer than the M50i. In fact the GLE in comfort is more stiffer than the M50i in sports. The difference is so stark that I couldn’t drive the M50i in comfort because it was too floaty to me. Sports was perfect and it was softer and didn’t produce those thuds and jars like the AMG can in comfort. I have no idea if the suspension is different in the 63s, but from what I can gather, I don’t believe it is.
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I had a 2020 BMW X5 M50i with air. While it wasn’t the X5M, I can say definitively that the AMG GLE is considerably stiffer than the M50i. In fact the GLE in comfort is more stiffer than the M50i in sports. The difference is so stark that I couldn’t drive the M50i in comfort because it was too floaty to me. Sports was perfect and it was softer and didn’t produce those thuds and jars like the AMG can in comfort. I have no idea if the suspension is different in the 63s, but from what I can gather, I don’t believe it is.
See this post https://mbworld.org/forums/gle63s-gl...ml#post8736010
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I went from a 2021 GLE 450 with 21" rims to a 2021 GLE 63S with 22's and shockingly find that the active suspension makes for a better ride over expansion joints and choppy roads with less thunk and rebound. I'm sure the 22's contribute to slightly stiffer ride but I am thrilled at it overall in comparison to my 450 with steel. I'm also in NYC so we have the worst of the worst roads
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24 GLE AMG 63s , 23 Ram 3500 6.7 DRW, 20 F350 6.7 12 S550, 07 P 911 Turbo, 02 911 , 00 E320
I went from a 2021 GLE 450 with 21" rims to a 2021 GLE 63S with 22's and shockingly find that the active suspension makes for a better ride over expansion joints and choppy roads with less thunk and rebound. I'm sure the 22's contribute to slightly stiffer ride but I am thrilled at it overall in comparison to my 450 with steel. I'm also in NYC so we have the worst of the worst roads
What do you do during the cold temp or winter? Do you have summer performance tires on your wheel?
I live down in south, and for 22" wheels, there is only one all season performance Prielli Scoripion zero
tires @ about $900 each.
For all others, it is summer performance - $450 to $700 each.. - conti contact 5p to michelin sport 4s
I am not trying to nickle and dime here but with stagger tires, they will probably get me 15k usage at best.
I may go with 21" rim over 22" option. I am not buying it for track and am too old to drive too fast around the town. We have about 6 freezing days out of one year.
My other fear was the longevity of the 22" wheels on tough roads. But, if it is making it in manhattan, it may be ok.
Our old A6 high profile tires had the tough time in New Haven CT with many pot holes.
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I am currently looking to buy 2025 GLE AMG 63s.. My son has been living in East Village for last 7 years.
What do you do during the cold temp or winter? Do you have summer performance tires on your wheel?
I live down in south, and for 22" wheels, there is only one all season performance Prielli Scoripion zero
tires @ about $900 each.
For all others, it is summer performance - $450 to $700 each.. - conti contact 5p to michelin sport 4s
I am not trying to nickle and dime here but with stagger tires, they will probably get me 15k usage at best.
I may go with 21" rim over 22" option. I am not buying it for track and am too old to drive too fast around the town. We have about 6 freezing days out of one year.
My other fear was the longevity of the 22" wheels on tough roads. But, if it is making it in manhattan, it may be ok.
Our old A6 high profile tires had the tough time in New Haven CT with many pot holes.
What do you do during the cold temp or winter? Do you have summer performance tires on your wheel?
I live down in south, and for 22" wheels, there is only one all season performance Prielli Scoripion zero
tires @ about $900 each.
For all others, it is summer performance - $450 to $700 each.. - conti contact 5p to michelin sport 4s
I am not trying to nickle and dime here but with stagger tires, they will probably get me 15k usage at best.
I may go with 21" rim over 22" option. I am not buying it for track and am too old to drive too fast around the town. We have about 6 freezing days out of one year.
My other fear was the longevity of the 22" wheels on tough roads. But, if it is making it in manhattan, it may be ok.
Our old A6 high profile tires had the tough time in New Haven CT with many pot holes.
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I am currently looking to buy 2025 GLE AMG 63s.. My son has been living in East Village for last 7 years.
What do you do during the cold temp or winter? Do you have summer performance tires on your wheel?
I live down in south, and for 22" wheels, there is only one all season performance Prielli Scoripion zero
tires @ about $900 each.
For all others, it is summer performance - $450 to $700 each.. - conti contact 5p to michelin sport 4s
I am not trying to nickle and dime here but with stagger tires, they will probably get me 15k usage at best.
I may go with 21" rim over 22" option. I am not buying it for track and am too old to drive too fast around the town. We have about 6 freezing days out of one year.
My other fear was the longevity of the 22" wheels on tough roads. But, if it is making it in manhattan, it may be ok.
Our old A6 high profile tires had the tough time in New Haven CT with many pot holes.
What do you do during the cold temp or winter? Do you have summer performance tires on your wheel?
I live down in south, and for 22" wheels, there is only one all season performance Prielli Scoripion zero
tires @ about $900 each.
For all others, it is summer performance - $450 to $700 each.. - conti contact 5p to michelin sport 4s
I am not trying to nickle and dime here but with stagger tires, they will probably get me 15k usage at best.
I may go with 21" rim over 22" option. I am not buying it for track and am too old to drive too fast around the town. We have about 6 freezing days out of one year.
My other fear was the longevity of the 22" wheels on tough roads. But, if it is making it in manhattan, it may be ok.
Our old A6 high profile tires had the tough time in New Haven CT with many pot holes.
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2021 GLE 63
You have another tire option, the Nitto all-seasons in 22" OEM sizing. The price is a pleasant surprise and the quality has surprised me.
https://mbworld.org/forums/gle63s-gl...purchased.html
I wouldn't want to use them in high-snow areas but for the limited snow, cold temp, weather in St. Louis - they work just fine.
Good luck.
https://mbworld.org/forums/gle63s-gl...purchased.html
I wouldn't want to use them in high-snow areas but for the limited snow, cold temp, weather in St. Louis - they work just fine.
Good luck.
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24 GLE AMG 63s , 23 Ram 3500 6.7 DRW, 20 F350 6.7 12 S550, 07 P 911 Turbo, 02 911 , 00 E320
For the senior citizen, GLE 53 S may be more than plenty power and speed for my wife and I.
GLE 53 has lot more 21" wheel options and for the long run, it may create less maintenance costs with bit less torque and speed.
GLE 53 has lot more 21" wheel options and for the long run, it may create less maintenance costs with bit less torque and speed.
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Maybe they're out of stock in your area? I'm running Nitto 420V all seasons in 22" OEM sizing on all four corners.
Purchased at Discount Tire: https://www.discounttire.com/buy-tir...rProduct/87797
Purchased at Discount Tire: https://www.discounttire.com/buy-tir...rProduct/87797
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24 GLE AMG 63s , 23 Ram 3500 6.7 DRW, 20 F350 6.7 12 S550, 07 P 911 Turbo, 02 911 , 00 E320
Maybe they're out of stock in your area? I'm running Nitto 420V all seasons in 22" OEM sizing on all four corners.
Purchased at Discount Tire: https://www.discounttire.com/buy-tir...rProduct/87797
Purchased at Discount Tire: https://www.discounttire.com/buy-tir...rProduct/87797
With your help, I am not restricted on 21" wheels on my search for our dream retirement vehicle.
