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I ordered 21" 5 spoke black wheels to go with night package. Dealer told me that they only had the 20" OR 22" wheels. Makes no sense as 21" appears to be popular and the 22" are $3,100 more expensive than the 21". I do not want the 20" period, the 21" wheels and large rear tires look nice. Question is should I go for the 22" at a much higher price or tell the dealer I will take a later production date. Your comments are appreciated.
i originally had 21 with black trim but decided the 22 black is where it’s at. Keep in mind though that you can only run performance tires with those
good analysis. I agree with you that after you consider the newly standard features, the price change is okay, Not too much to get a new electric charger, more torque, faster zero to 60, plus I really like the changes to the front end with the jet sweep design. Okay I am in.
good analysis. I agree with you that after you consider the newly standard features, the price change is okay, Not too much to get a new electric charger, more torque, faster zero to 60, plus I really like the changes to the front end with the jet sweep design. Okay I am in.
More torque helps yup I doubt you would care about the 0-60 unless you are launching the car all the time though.
Ordered a 2024 GLE 53W, nearly fully loaded with 21" 5 spoke black accents. Now they tell me they can not get the 21" wheels and I must take the 20" or 22" wheels. I am not happy as they have had my order since March with a deposit knowing that I want the 21" wheels as good match for performance and comfort. Given they have my order since March, would think I would have had a spot in the ladder for allocation, guess not. dealer is telling me supply problems. Can't wait to see if the cars that show up on their lot in July have 21" wheels. Bet some do. Very disappointing. Now I will need to find another dealer who will order what I want. Just don't want AMG with 20" wheels period. I like the looks of the 22" wheels but the ride is more sport less comfort not for me. Has anyone else had this problem?
Ordered a 2024 GLE 53W, nearly fully loaded with 21" 5 spoke black accents. Now they tell me they can not get the 21" wheels and I must take the 20" or 22" wheels. I am not happy as they have had my order since March with a deposit knowing that I want the 21" wheels as good match for performance and comfort. Given they have my order since March, would think I would have had a spot in the ladder for allocation, guess not. dealer is telling me supply problems. Can't wait to see if the cars that show up on their lot in July have 21" wheels. Bet some do. Very disappointing. Now I will need to find another dealer who will order what I want. Just don't want AMG with 20" wheels period. I like the looks of the 22" wheels but the ride is more sport less comfort not for me. Has anyone else had this problem?
as far as I know the only things delayed are:
certain paints
amg fuel cap
first aid kit
the 21” wheels would be super recent if so, that’s super weird
Ordered a 2024 GLE 53W, nearly fully loaded with 21" 5 spoke black accents. Now they tell me they can not get the 21" wheels and I must take the 20" or 22" wheels. I am not happy as they have had my order since March with a deposit knowing that I want the 21" wheels as good match for performance and comfort. Given they have my order since March, would think I would have had a spot in the ladder for allocation, guess not. dealer is telling me supply problems. Can't wait to see if the cars that show up on their lot in July have 21" wheels. Bet some do. Very disappointing. Now I will need to find another dealer who will order what I want. Just don't want AMG with 20" wheels period. I like the looks of the 22" wheels but the ride is more sport less comfort not for me. Has anyone else had this problem?
Same issue here with the 21" wheels, ordered the GLE 53 last week, only wheel choices were 20" and 22". If you look back in this thread you will see another occurrence of this. Maybe they are switching suppliers and haven't locked up a new 21" wheel yet is one of my thoughts, otherwise it makes no sense to not have a 21" wheel choice, both regular wheel and one with Black accents. I went with 20" for the ride quality, dont think I will notice this after it is delivered.
Same issue here with the 21" wheels, ordered the GLE 53 last week, only wheel choices were 20" and 22". If you look back in this thread you will see another occurrence of this. Maybe they are switching suppliers and haven't locked up a new 21" wheel yet is one of my thoughts, otherwise it makes no sense to not have a 21" wheel choice, both regular wheel and one with Black accents. I went with 20" for the ride quality, dont think I will notice this after it is delivered.
they’ve remained available as far as I know on the coupe, so it could be a minor shortage and they’re allocating them all to coupes (as that’s the factory base model anyways, 21”)
Question: I am definitely going to purchase a 2024 GLE AMG 53 W, with ARC along most other options, so it is over $100k. I want the 21" wheels as they provide the right balance of performance and comfort. I have heard too many people say that the 22" are nice but two negatives 1- a harder ride than the 21" and 2-much more expensive to replace. At this point I will not place my order until I can get the 21" wheels. Does anyone have any comments regarding the wheels? I will not buy the 20" wheels for an AMG.
Question: I am definitely going to purchase a 2024 GLE AMG 53 W, with ARC along most other options, so it is over $100k. I want the 21" wheels as they provide the right balance of performance and comfort. I have heard too many people say that the 22" are nice but two negatives 1- a harder ride than the 21" and 2-much more expensive to replace. At this point I will not place my order until I can get the 21" wheels. Does anyone have any comments regarding the wheels? I will not buy the 20" wheels for an AMG.
what comments are you looking for exactly? You just said you won’t get 22” and you will not buy 20”, seems your mind is made up lol
fair question. For me it comes down to performance and comfort. I have been told that the 21" tires provide improved performance over the 20", a bigger bite especially from the larger tires in the rear. Yet the 21" tires still provide a smooth comfortable ride. So it appears to me the 21" gives you the advantage of enhanced performance without really sacrificing ride comfort. I have also been told that the 22" tires provide more grip and enhanced performance however the comfort is noticeably harder. If the ride comfort is not noticeable different then I would probably go for the 22" wheels. If anyone has any comments on the ride comfort of the 22" vs the 21" I would be most appreciative.
fair question. For me it comes down to performance and comfort. I have been told that the 21" tires provide improved performance over the 20", a bigger bite especially from the larger tires in the rear. Yet the 21" tires still provide a smooth comfortable ride. So it appears to me the 21" gives you the advantage of enhanced performance without really sacrificing ride comfort. I have also been told that the 22" tires provide more grip and enhanced performance however the comfort is noticeably harder. If the ride comfort is not noticeable different then I would probably go for the 22" wheels. If anyone has any comments on the ride comfort of the 22" vs the 21" I would be most appreciative.
the ride is also affected by tire type
Mercedes puts all season on 21’s, performance on 22’s
also if you live where it snows I’d probably suggest against the 22’s
After getting use to driving on these rubber bands on my previous 580-2 which is literally an inch and a half of tire on the rim to the bottom of the road. My GLE 63 with the 22" rims is like driving on a cloud. So I guess it depends on what you are already used to driving on. I think the 22" rims are a good compromise of handling and comfort. If you'd like more comfort then go for 21" rims.
This group has provided great information and has helped me to shape my order, i.e. added ARC.
Okay the DOG list items delayed, such as paint colors. But there is no mention of a delay on the 21" wheels for the wagon. Why not? I have reached out to numerous Mercedes HQ folks and I have not received any answers or comments. The sales agent at MB Tampa told me that it was a supply chain issue. Okay but it does not impact the Coupe, because it is the standard wheel. (That should tell you something about the 20" wheel, not even offered for the Coupe and for good reason.). Okay back to the point, if the 21" wheel is not available for the wagon then why is not listed on the DOG order guide?
just cancelled my order for 2024 GLE AMG 53 W, nearly fully loaded because the dealer claims that the 21" wheels are not available. Though I could order the 53 C and get 21" wheels. Makes no sense at all. I can not get a straight answer. Of course the dealer put the 20" wheels on my order and did not tell me and when I caught it, the reply was that Mercedes will not accept the production order. Huh... I have emailed numerous people at HQ with zero responses. I have googled the issue every way I can think of and find nothing on it. The 2024 AMG 53 DOG order guide makes no reference to the availability of the 21' WHEELS but it states the fuel cap is on delay. But not the wheels? what is goin on here? Mercedes touts the AMG as "no compromises", well okay but they want me to spend over $100k and compromise on the wheels? 20' wheels is an absolute no go for me on the AMG. The 22" looks nice but it is not what I am looking for. If anyone knows how I can get in touch with someone at HQ who might actually shed light on this issue, please let me know. Thanks
HQ isn’t going to help you as they’re not even available to configure on website yet. This is a dealer specific thing. Kind of weird though I agree, as typically if not available the DOG will reflect that (such as fuel cap). The dealer has absolutely zero reason to lie to you about wheels being not available though, is non-sensical for them to lie about that.
The order guide is not a definitive source. Some options will be delayed even if they are not marked. It's just up to the MBUSA product managers if they feel like updating the order guide. Sometimes they do, but sometimes not.
If it were me. I'd strongly consider a 2022 or 2023. Still some brand new 2022s out there or at the very least with super low miles and there are plenty of new 2023s available. Wait seems too long and uncertain at this point for 2024s. No real advantage at all the 2024 has over the 22/23. Basically different headlights, some front fascia and a couple more MBUX gimmicks. Might be worth looking into if you can find a similar spec'd unit to what you want.
If it were me. I'd strongly consider a 2022 or 2023. Still some brand new 2022s out there or at the very least with super low miles and there are plenty of new 2023s available. Wait seems too long and uncertain at this point for 2024s. No real advantage at all the 2024 has over the 22/23. Basically different headlights, some front fascia and a couple more MBUX gimmicks. Might be worth looking into if you can find a similar spec'd unit to what you want.
Quite frankly I think this is a horrible idea if you can wait. Fact is, ‘24 is a facelift and the headlights will be the future marker to show its a current gen model. To pay MSRP for a ‘22-‘23 at this point will result in a more rapid loss in value, pretty much guaranteed. Personally, I care about lighting thousands on fire when I have the capability to wait. That’s just me though.
fair question. For me it comes down to performance and comfort. I have been told that the 21" tires provide improved performance over the 20", a bigger bite especially from the larger tires in the rear. Yet the 21" tires still provide a smooth comfortable ride. So it appears to me the 21" gives you the advantage of enhanced performance without really sacrificing ride comfort. I have also been told that the 22" tires provide more grip and enhanced performance however the comfort is noticeably harder. If the ride comfort is not noticeable different then I would probably go for the 22" wheels. If anyone has any comments on the ride comfort of the 22" vs the 21" I would be most appreciative.
The solution is a simple checkmark on your order.
Get the AMG Ride Control - ARC. It improves both the performance AND comfort - best of both worlds.
Now "you've been told" that a superior suspension overcomes the conventional mantra. Yes, the 22s with ARC will ride better than 21s without.
Quite frankly I think this is a horrible idea if you can wait. Fact is, ‘24 is a facelift and the headlights will be the future marker to show its a current gen model. To pay MSRP for a ‘22-‘23 at this point will result in a more rapid loss in value, pretty much guaranteed. Personally, I care about lighting thousands on fire when I have the capability to wait. That’s just me though.
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