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Old Jan 21, 2023 | 01:15 AM
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Hi, new to GLE 53 SUV

Hi,
I just picked up a GLE 53 SUV for new daily!
Have c63s for sound and fun so pretty much this one will be just causal driving.
Had E350 for daily and I happened to find a nice speced out 53 in Emerald green. So far, I'm LOVING it. But only thing it bothers me is how tucked 22inch wheel is. I've searched the forum and I see few people have spacers on 53 with 22inch but I can't seem to find any photos for it. To those who have put spacers on 22inch, what size did you guys used. Are you happy with that size? For now, I've ordered 12mm in front and 15mm in rear cause I'm worried it might rub when the car is low position?
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I too love my 2022 53SUV with 22s. Handles like a go cart on fast curves with the DT1 pkg! Customize it how you like, of course, but after owning it a year now I'm of the opinion that it tosses up enough small stones at the body cladding that I'd not like to see spaced wheels adding any more drama to this effect. Enjoy the heck out of it! I'm at 17k trouble free miles.
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Originally Posted by Dohnu
Hi,
I just picked up a GLE 53 SUV for new daily!
Have c63s for sound and fun so pretty much this one will be just causal driving.
Had E350 for daily and I happened to find a nice speced out 53 in Emerald green. So far, I'm LOVING it. But only thing it bothers me is how tucked 22inch wheel is. I've searched the forum and I see few people have spacers on 53 with 22inch but I can't seem to find any photos for it. To those who have put spacers on 22inch, what size did you guys used. Are you happy with that size? For now, I've ordered 12mm in front and 15mm in rear cause I'm worried it might rub when the car is low position?
You will have a challenge finding M15 bolts with 1.25 threads of the correct length and likely requiring spherical seats for your stock Mercedes wheels. Check with www.gorilla-auto.com .

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