Originally Posted by 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!

Originally Posted by aggst1

Once again you are jumping in and harassing me! This is the second thread you are doing this the past few months! I honestly cannot understand why?
All I did was stated my opinion. You have a similar opinion to mine and still made derogatory comments against me. Wether or not YOU feel I contribute to the forum is totally irrelevant! The OP asked a question regarding 22" wheels on a GLK (staggered nonetheless) and I question this move since as we all know with 22 inch wheels you WILL loose a lot of the SUV characteristics such as off-road capabilities and winter weather handling etc. (22" wheels will require a very wide wheel and therefore will be unsuitable for driving on snow!) Might not be the answer anyone wants but it adds value to the forum so that folks consider one more thing before they empty out their wallets and the end result is NOT at all what they expected! Even if the OP lives in a warm climate area and off-road is not a consideration, STILL AFAIK he would be better off buying a car instead of a SUV because all he is doing is trying to convert the SUV to a more "street" type vehicle. As I said before, the end result will be having an uncomfortable ride, and none of the SUV or sport car characteristics! If anyone does not like my comments then tough cookies! Move on! The OP eventually understood where I am coming from.

Consider yourself warned. One more post like that and I will report you to the moderators. I have the threads to backup my case.

I don't have a GLK yes (I drove one for two weeks last year when I was thinking of buying one but was too small for my needs). Where does it say that one needs to be an owner of the car to participate in the conversations? Besides, my ML350 has the same motor, the same tranny and other systems.

Last but not least , I have been a member of this forum (there is only one forum with multiple sub-forums) since 2005, and will not allow you or anyone to harass me. You act as if you own the place! You were a member for a few months and already put up a sticky for the newbies!!! ENOUGH! I don't have to answer to you why I post in this forum!

Originally Posted by Tjdehya

It’s a rule of thumb that I saw posted here or benzworld.com. They came to that conclusion because that is the largest difference in Front/Rear OD on a 4matic that MB has rolled off the production line. It is probably safe to go with a larger %, as others have done but I didn’t want to go beyond what MB has done before.
Like I said before, many as do I believe that it’s a myth but I prefer to be safe than sorry and stuck with the .02%.

If you want to be sure research the wheels that MB has put on its 4matics throughout history.

Originally Posted by MKenM

So when you take the staggered approach I would assume that you are buying new tires. If you do that most manufacturers insist on tire rotation. Do you give up your rights to a tire warranty?

Originally Posted by emdem

You'll be fine, brake calipers won't present a problem and the hub size and bolt pattern are correct. I'm not running 22"s, just aftermarket 20"s and just went through the same thing. I'd use TireRack.com for fitment size on your tires. Let me know if you need some centering rings, I'll send'm to you for postage.

Originally Posted by TeazyGLK

Thanks alot Emdem! I appreciate the input. As long as you're sure the 22x10 will work, I'll give TireRack a call this afternoon to get their input on suggested tire size. I was thinking 255/35/22..but I'll see what they have to say. Talking wheels/tires is somewhat of a foreign language to me (and I apologize for my lack of knowledge), but is there anyway for me to know if I would need centering rings prior to purchasing the wheels? Thanks for the offer, if i need them I'll certainly purchase from you.

Originally Posted by emdem

You'll be fine, brake calipers won't present a problem and the hub size and bolt pattern are correct. I'm not running 22"s, just aftermarket 20"s and just went through the same thing. I'd use TireRack.com for fitment size on your tires. Let me know if you need some centering rings, I'll send'm to you for postage.

Originally Posted by MBRedux

Contact Brabus for correct fitment & tire sizes: BRABUS USA 1711 McGaw Avenue, Irvine, CA 92614 ph. 1.949.229.1770 fax. 1.949.863.1944

Good luck!

Originally Posted by Hu99

I would imagine the answer should be posted in ebonics since 22" wheels on a GLK would be ridiculous.

Originally Posted by 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!!!

Originally Posted by Roadrashed

The lengths some people will go to find something to be offended by. Unreal.