M_Musci

I'm looking to protect the 20" wheels and tires on my 2015 GLK350 4-matic.

I want to buy aftermarket wheels to put on in the winter months and want to make sure that I've covered all of my bases before moving forward. I'm looking for any and all knowledge that I should know before I move forward?

Including:

• Can I purchase 18" wheels to use in the Winter? or do I have to keep them 20"?
• Do I have to get new sensors for the new wheels?
• Are there certain tires that I have to buy or can I go with something more cost-effective?

Feel free to include any links or educational pieces, it would be greatly appreciated.

andreigbs

The answer to all your questions will be on www.tirerack.com

Select -2 as the optional wheel size and see what you find.

You will need to decide whether to get new TPMS on the new rims, or not and just live with the low tire light being on for the duration of the winter season.

Van Ha Nguyen

You do not need 20 inch. In fact you can use 17 inch tires which is the ideal tire since it has a larger sidewall. 17 inch tires and rims will clear the brake caliper so you dont need to worry

The tire you will need is a 215-65-17

You do not need TPMS sensors since the GLK does not have sensors in the wheel to detect air pressure. The GLK uses wheel speed sensors to detect the discrepancies between wheels.

andreigbs

Learn something new every day. Interesting.

Mmr1

Tire Rack has reviewed and compared most tire brands, cheaper usually means not as capable a tire, check out the reviews so you really know what your buying.

MBKLUE

"You do not need TPMS sensors since the GLK does not have sensors in the wheel to detect air pressure. The GLK uses wheel speed sensors to detect the discrepancies between wheels."

As a "blanket statement" that's incorrect.

Mmr1

Sure each wheel has a tpms , how else could it read each tires pressure !

MBKLUE

I believe there are some GLK versions that will give you a general low tire pressure warning (but not individual pressures) based on wheel speed differential, as Van mentioned.

Mmr1

He has a 2015, my 2013 has tpms,

MBKLUE

He's in Canada and you're in the U.S. Check your operator's manual. Page 337 for the A 2014 version of the manual. May be different for yours. Canadian market has a tire pressure loss warning system (a more general/basic system).

Van Ha Nguyen

Whoops didnt realize US and CAN had different ways of indicating tire pressure.

GLK Super Fan

I own 2013 glk 250 and 2013 ml350 bluetec and they both don't have individual tpms for since it a Canadian versions. From what i understand, all diesel version in Canada don't have individual tpms, which is an awesome thing.

kkainth

Did you get your winter tire set? I have 4 wheel and tire set used for 1 season ready to be sold if you're interested.

M_Musci

Will you please email me pictures and pricing information to mmusci13@aol.com. Thank you.

tommyr

Where are you located?

M_Musci

Ohio

kkainth

Here's a link to my post.
https://mbworld.org/forums/glk-class...et-1000-a.html

Mmr1

I. See people are trying to helo you but you don’t care , you make fun of us.