GLK 250 spare tire preferred vendor?
11-24-2015, 01:48 PM
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GLK 250 spare tire preferred vendor?
So I just picked up a CPO'd 2013 GLK 250 (my 3rd Benz in a row) and I have decided to deal with the spare tire issue by adding one. Pickings on EBay are slim at the moment. High prices and old DOT mfr dates. Best alternative seems to be to buy new online.
From my reading, the part number I need is 2044009800 - Spare Wheel With Tire. Prices range from $300-$335 with shipping an open question. Depending on which parts house I am looking at that part number is either listed as direct-fit to a GLK250, or or only to a GLK350.
Is there a preferred vendor/supporting vendor recommended? Is the wheel/tire the only thing I would need? Different studs, maybe?
Loving the car. 41.5 mpg on a 160 mile flat-ground trip from the dealership @ 65mph.
From my reading, the part number I need is 2044009800 - Spare Wheel With Tire. Prices range from $300-$335 with shipping an open question. Depending on which parts house I am looking at that part number is either listed as direct-fit to a GLK250, or or only to a GLK350.
Is there a preferred vendor/supporting vendor recommended? Is the wheel/tire the only thing I would need? Different studs, maybe?
Loving the car. 41.5 mpg on a 160 mile flat-ground trip from the dealership @ 65mph.
11-29-2015, 04:00 PM
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If you are interested in a collapsible spare, there is one for sale here in the classifieds under "GLK250 parts for sale".
11-29-2015, 04:49 PM
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Go to Tirerack.com they will have exactly what you need.
11-30-2015, 04:40 PM
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Re: Tire Rack, I have already talked to them and they do not have a GLK tire/wheel solution, let alone the stock-compatible part.
Drive OEM Auto Parts has them for just over $307, with shipping its just under $340. My dealership has stated they will price match so I may pay the local tax to support the local dealership vs. the evil internet lowballers.
