MBRedux

Welcome and congrats on your new GLK! Those brakes are not as expensive as you may think. The one thing I personally would not do is install drilled rotors as seen in the pix. If I did, they must be well made units (like Brembo) in order not to crack and fail prematurely. I would install slotted instead.

kyoshiro

How much would slotted stop techs cost to fill up our 20" rims? And I am fairly annoyed with a non GLK owner who thinks it shares everything with the ML cuz last I knew, ML was using a Borg warner 2 mode awd and we're on Benz 4matic that does minor torque vectoring with braking and drives 45:55 all time as opposed to ml switching off front at certain speeds.

aggst1

I got the idea to edit my post from you! After you cleaned up yours 50 minutes after you posted more I insulting words. You thought I hadn't read it didn't you?

As far as whether or not Brabus knows the car more than tirerack ... Of course they do. That's why they realized they couldn't correctly fit 22 inch wheels and they flared the fenders to make them fit and improve the look... So go ahead. Tell the newbie to buy wheels and tires when he will not achieve what Brabus did!!!

The PM you sent me is sent to the moderator as I will not sit here and be harassed by you or your cronies.

aggst1

Didnt say that ML and GLK are identical did I? I am fairly annoyed with people that take whatever I said and stretch it...

MBRedux

No foul month words from me, unless you inserted them yourself! The PM messages are not scrutinized unless again you edited or modified them, or took words out of context to read as such.

Purchasing 22" rims for a stock GLK does NOT mean the wheel will have the same offset or width as the Barbus wheel seen on their Super GLK. That's why I posted their phone number for him/her to call. They do make similar wheels for stock GLK's too. What do you think, we're all stupid? Listen, based on the overwhelming counter-posts you've had, it's obvious that everyone here is tired of you. You are a disruption to the site. So please go back to the ML forum!

Thank you!

MBRedux

StopTech is a little overrated IMO. But they should cost no more than $550-$700 for all 4 corners. (depending on size). Go with Brembo from Italy. They have a better track record... they resist cracking and warpage better than ST IMO.

But for those contemplating 22" rims, a complete set-up could set you back for $3-$4k easy depending on the diameter you get.

aggst1

You want proof? Here is proof! Original timestamp of your post at 4:58PM. You edited it at 5:49PM. You changed the first sentence so that you are less inflammatory! Who is raising the BS flag now?

Everyone has eyes and can read! Just go to the beginning of this thread and look who started!

emdem

aggst1 = what a complete and total douche! go away!

MBRedux

It's unbelievable isn't it?

kyoshiro

cool, I guess once I pay off some of my detailing goods, i'll look into buying a set
i'm also looking at possible ECU remapping thats on the fly, still waiting on a quote back kuku

aggst1

This was strike two!

confusion

www.untwistyourknickers.com

MBRedux

My knees are shaking!

johnand

Let's keep the discussion civil here folks.

Consider this a warning. Anymore insults exchanged will result in infractions being issued.

EnigmaAW

wow, i have not been on the forum in a couple days, it looks like i missed out on some serious drama!! well I HAVE A GLK WITH 22'S! they are the same widths front and back. i bought used rims and discount tire helped me get the right tires since i had a different offset than most. staggered are not recommended for 4matics. i have yet to see a glk in person that has staggered wheels.
i have seen 4matic ml350's with staggered wheels and they are sooooo much more expensive, maybe glk's can't have staggered cause they are entry level? fyi...i almost bought an new ml350, but i liked the looks and feel of the glk better.
the ride quality has changed a little bit with 22's, but show me a daily driven road that isn't bumpy due potholes and ground shifting? maybe it helps me get better gas mileage cause i don't go flying down the street. then again it is an entry level suv and not made for speed??
bottom line Teazyglk...be the first here to have staggered!! don't listen to the bashers! they are all over the planet hiding behind a keyboard telling you how to own your vehicle that you pay for, not them! and you will never meet them face to face. it's your car do what you want!

emdem

OMG! Post up some pix of those 22's. Never mind the umpire, his own group is prolly sick of his tattletails and he's looking for a new group to bring down with his negative attitude... post up !!!

MBRedux

Interesting, where have you heard this? There's a guy running around here with staggered wheels (20" but the rears are 1.25 inches wider). Looks great, and appears to be okay!

Please let me know because I was thinking of doing the same.

GLKKa2H

From another basher: Certainly can the GLKs have the wheels staggered, kindly note the attachment referred to in https://mbworld.org/forums/glk-class...-new-baby.html, post #18 - requirements issued by MB.

Requirement with regard to widest tires is 20". And as "said" in another post, during summer 2009 were a number of (entry) GLKs delivered from factory, staggered, due to lack of one particular rim size.

Mercedes Rules

Dear Mr. Hu99 - What I find the most insulting about your nasty response is, exactly what did you mean by "the answer should be posted in ebonics"? For those of you who may not know what ebonics is: "At its most literal level, Ebonics simply means 'black speech' (a blend of the words ebony 'black' and phonics 'sounds')."

I read your response as a disparaging racial remark and nothing else. That is exactly how it came across to me. I always find it interesting to see how people choose to use the "free country" and "freedom of speech" phrase to express themselves and justify their ignorance. You owe the new member an apology...shame on you!!!

GLKKa2H

I take it you own aggst1 an apology, as the post you are quoting is originally posted by Hu99?

Mercedes Rules

I stand corrected and have corrected my post -- I just got so frustrated reading all Aggst1's garbage I copied his name in error -- please note I have corrected my post. My sentiments about the fool that wrote that "ebonics" response still stands.

aggst1

Although I am on your side and against posts such as the one you mentioned, I don't understand your need to call my posts "garbage".

Care to explain how my concern to the OP regarding the adverse effects of 22 inch wheels constitute garbage in your vocabulary? Please note my original post was that and nothing more. All other posts were because a certain individual in here has some sort of a problem and feels the need to insult and ridicule. Just take a look at the beginning and see for yourself his very first remark against me...

Having said that, I do apologize to you and all readers for the multitude of posts regarding this dispute. In that sense I do understand your use of the word garbage.

Time to move on!

MBRedux

Spoke at length to some of my guys, and what I suspected may be of interest to you. There was a time where staggered OEM applications meant that the rear wheel may be a larger diameter and width than the front, or that the rear tire diameter may be larger than the front set up even if the wheel diameters were the same, but the rear width was larger. This combo may confuse the transfer case in the Mercedes 4 Matic. For this reason, it's imperative that if one decides to do a staggered set up on a Mercedes 4-Matic vehicle, the rolling circumference should match front to rear so as to not confuse the system rolling and slipping sensors.

So the tire diameter is important, the front and the rear tires have to match accurately but the wheel diameter or width does not really matter. Of course it is easiest to gain equal tire diameter by using the same tire/wheel size front and rear but there are other options that give the same tire diameter even though the width could safely be increased for the rear.

Tjdehya

You can purchase a GLK 4matic form MBUSA with staggered wheels.
The rolling diameter just has to be close they don’t have to "match."
Stay within .02% on the OD and you should have no problem.

Some say that it’s safe to go with a larger difference (and I agree) but I used the .02% as a benchmark when I was shopping for staggered wheels and tires for my 4matic.

MBRedux

Thanks for the clarification! Where did you get the .02% figure? Is that what's on the staggered GLK from MBUSA, or just a rule of thumb?

PS: Nice ride!