winter tires and rims
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winter tires and rims
I'm planning to buy a downsized rims and tires from tirerack and I noticed that some of the rims being offered for the GLK have an offset of 35. Only a few has the 45 and a couple that has 48. So question is which one will be the best to get? will there be a great difference when I get the 35 offset and what will it do to the car's driving dynamics and same thing with the 48 offset. Another question is would i need to realign the car everytime I swap rims and tires every season?
tire will be blizzack ws70 unless someone gives a good reason to go for another tire brand
tire will be blizzack ws70 unless someone gives a good reason to go for another tire brand
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As you are "downsizing" from what I suppose is 19" or 20" to 17" (?), you might encounter something like GLK Lover in thread https://mbworld.org/forums/glk-class...-rim-tire.html
The MB specification with regard to rim for a 235/60/17 tire is 7,5X17 47,5 offset. As the handling of a car can be adversely affected by changing the offset, it might be a good idea to keep the offset of the downsized rims as close to the MB requirement as possible. Thus you might feel no significant change of the driving dynamics.![bow](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/bowdown.gif)
No tire (brand) is perfect for all driving conditions, so picking a tire which is best suited to ones most common road conditions is the way to go. Note the APAs 2011-2012 Winter Tire Reviews - SUV tires: http://www.apa.ca/WinterTires2011-SUVs.asp.
The MB specification with regard to rim for a 235/60/17 tire is 7,5X17 47,5 offset. As the handling of a car can be adversely affected by changing the offset, it might be a good idea to keep the offset of the downsized rims as close to the MB requirement as possible. Thus you might feel no significant change of the driving dynamics.
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No tire (brand) is perfect for all driving conditions, so picking a tire which is best suited to ones most common road conditions is the way to go. Note the APAs 2011-2012 Winter Tire Reviews - SUV tires: http://www.apa.ca/WinterTires2011-SUVs.asp.
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so is it okay to get the 48 offset? I am eyeing on the ASA GT5 with 45 offset and Radial DF with a 48 offset. which on will work best for the car?
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Given the rims/tires referred to meets the MB specifications noted with regard to size, I don't think neither 48 - nor 45 offset would make any noticeable difference in handling from the 47,5 offset.
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Just got my new wheels from tirerack....can't wait to get them mounted but first I need the dealership to realign the car with the 20" wheels as the car is pulling to the right.
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I did ended up getting the 5 spoke AMG replica and it actually looks okay for me. The GLK looks like a real truck that can go for off-roading with the 17" rims. I did found the ride more pleasant actually (softer and less jarring) maybe because of more rubber. I might retire the 20" AMG wheels afterwards.....JOKE!
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I just ordered 18x8 MSW Type 12s from Tirerack with Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V1 tires.
I got them because they look similar to the factory 20s. Should look something like this:
I got them because they look similar to the factory 20s. Should look something like this:
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I just saw a glk with that exact rims in a mall parking lot and yes it does look like a mini 20" AMG rims. Too bad you can't put a OEM centre cap on it.
I also saw one with the 18" moda EB1 and it looks good as well. Post pics when you have it installed.
here is another view of my rims:
![](https://mbworld.org/forums/members/shotgun_banjo-albums-mb-picture24819-img-20111219-00026.jpg)
I also saw one with the 18" moda EB1 and it looks good as well. Post pics when you have it installed.
here is another view of my rims:
![](https://mbworld.org/forums/members/shotgun_banjo-albums-mb-picture24819-img-20111219-00026.jpg)
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I just saw a glk with that exact rims in a mall parking lot and yes it does look like a mini 20" AMG rims. Too bad you can't put a OEM centre cap on it.
I also saw one with the 18" moda EB1 and it looks good as well. Post pics when you have it installed.
here is another view of my rims:
![](https://mbworld.org/forums/members/shotgun_banjo-albums-mb-picture24819-img-20111219-00026.jpg)
![](https://mbworld.org/forums/members/shotgun_banjo-albums-mb-picture24818-img-20111219-00024.jpg)
I also saw one with the 18" moda EB1 and it looks good as well. Post pics when you have it installed.
here is another view of my rims:
![](https://mbworld.org/forums/members/shotgun_banjo-albums-mb-picture24819-img-20111219-00026.jpg)
![](https://mbworld.org/forums/members/shotgun_banjo-albums-mb-picture24818-img-20111219-00024.jpg)
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Just make sure if you are getting the less offset wheel you are prepared to see the wheel sticking out more out of the fender. I would not like more water and road debris hitting the side panels of the car unless you have the mud guards installed.
I think people who ordered winter rims from tire rack for their GLK should post some pictures for us to see what looks best on the GLK.
I think people who ordered winter rims from tire rack for their GLK should post some pictures for us to see what looks best on the GLK.
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I did ended up getting the 5 spoke AMG replica and it actually looks okay for me. The GLK looks like a real truck that can go for off-roading with the 17" rims. I did found the ride more pleasant actually (softer and less jarring) maybe because of more rubber. I might retire the 20" AMG wheels afterwards.....JOKE!
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