Question regarding winter tires
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Question regarding winter tires
Hi there,
I went to see what kind of winter tire options out there and one of tires shops suggested me to go with a bit smaller tires for cheaper price tag. I am thinking to get 17" rims and tires and I am supposed to get 235/65R 17 but this shop suggested me go with 215/65R 17.
Is it ok if I go with 215/65R 17 instead of 235/65R 17?
Thanks a lot!
I went to see what kind of winter tire options out there and one of tires shops suggested me to go with a bit smaller tires for cheaper price tag. I am thinking to get 17" rims and tires and I am supposed to get 235/65R 17 but this shop suggested me go with 215/65R 17.
Is it ok if I go with 215/65R 17 instead of 235/65R 17?
Thanks a lot!
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Check this thread it might help https://mbworld.org/forums/glk-class...u-running.html
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2010 GLK 350 4MATIC
Hi there,
I went to see what kind of winter tire options out there and one of tires shops suggested me to go with a bit smaller tires for cheaper price tag. I am thinking to get 17" rims and tires and I am supposed to get 235/65R 17 but this shop suggested me go with 215/65R 17.
Is it ok if I go with 215/65R 17 instead of 235/65R 17?
Thanks a lot!
I went to see what kind of winter tire options out there and one of tires shops suggested me to go with a bit smaller tires for cheaper price tag. I am thinking to get 17" rims and tires and I am supposed to get 235/65R 17 but this shop suggested me go with 215/65R 17.
Is it ok if I go with 215/65R 17 instead of 235/65R 17?
Thanks a lot!
If they are the 235/45-20 then the 215/65-17 are actually closer to stock diameter then the 235/65-17 tires ( 0.3 inches bigger vs 0.7 inches bigger diameter than stock).
Edit: On a side note, just noticed judging by your screen name you're probably in Canada too. I've got a set of stock 20 inch split 5 spoke wheels for sale if you wanted to keep the stock look in winter. Tires would be more expensive but the wheels would probably be the same or cheaper than buying some new 17 inch.
Last edited by Kevin R; Dec 5, 2012 at 11:10 AM.
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I think all tires have some sort of load rating but I'm not sure. You could look up the specs of the tire you want and see if it's rated for a vehicle of the GLK's weight. I doubt a 215 vs 225 of the same model of tire would have a different rating but I'm not sure.
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From: CANADA eh!
Very very slow
If you decided to with other sizes, it's your call.
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I had a set of wheels and tires for our R Class and decided to try them on the GLK and they work fine. The tires are 235/65/17 and we have no problem running them.
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The dealer here would recommend 225/60/17 for Winter set, some people would go 235/60/17 but 215/65/17 I haven't found anyone would go with that one.
I am having a very hard time looking for options, my budget is so tight that I can't afford buying the winter set from a dealer for 300+ a rim ! nor the Kal-Tire option for 1200$ so I went to CL and here what I found
200$ hardly used Goodyear ultra grip performance !
550$ for a 2009 E550 OEM rims and I am going to install them some time next week
the rims are 18 and the tires are 235/50/18,, I know I am having a big different on the odometer, but hey, that's my budget !
Good luck
I am having a very hard time looking for options, my budget is so tight that I can't afford buying the winter set from a dealer for 300+ a rim ! nor the Kal-Tire option for 1200$ so I went to CL and here what I found
200$ hardly used Goodyear ultra grip performance !
550$ for a 2009 E550 OEM rims and I am going to install them some time next week
the rims are 18 and the tires are 235/50/18,, I know I am having a big different on the odometer, but hey, that's my budget !
Good luck
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To others: www.tirerack.com gives quite a few choices in winter wheels & tires, 17>20", with all the specs. At least viewing the choices will give you some knowledge....
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Better buy yourself some mudflaps.... Those wheels show an offset of 38mm. Glk uses an offset of 45mm+. Your wheels will sit outside the fenders by about 1/2 inch! Your paint might not be happy, let alone permanent dirty sides!
To others: www.tirerack.com gives quite a few choices in winter wheels & tires, 17>20", with all the specs. At least viewing the choices will give you some knowledge....
To others: www.tirerack.com gives quite a few choices in winter wheels & tires, 17>20", with all the specs. At least viewing the choices will give you some knowledge....
I think I can live with 1/2 inc for 3 month driving around town
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215/65-17, no.
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It seems like various places recommend different things. My tire shop just recommended 225-65-17 to me today. Im supposed to pick them up tonite.
Regina_SK... what shop are you using? Maybe i should call them and get their opinion to make sure the size i'm getting isnt out
Regina_SK... what shop are you using? Maybe i should call them and get their opinion to make sure the size i'm getting isnt out
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