Good morning,
I have a 2017 GLS450 with the 20" rims and I wanted to get a second set of snow tire/wheel combination but I really didn't want to break the bank. I found a wrecked 2011 "GL Class" at my local junkyard and was wondering about getting those wheels. I'm a bit of a novice in the wheel department but I am aware that bolt pattern differences may be an issue. Does anyone know if the 2011 vs the 2017 had a change in bolt pattern? I'd like to just swip/swap those wheels out and be good to go but I also know that maybe a pipe dream.....any thoughts or guidance?
Thanks everyone!
Matt

 

On the back of your rims you'll see the specs cast into the steel: Not only the part number, but also the bolt pattern and offset. Compare those numbers to the junkyard wheels. You might have to get another set of bolts if the ones you have are too short (won't safely hold the wheel to your hub) or too long (go through the hub and lock it iup) but I bet you'll find the bolt pattern is fine.
I've got winter/summer wheels for my truck, jeep, and benz. It really makes life easy for seasonal swaps and saves tire beads as well. The fact that I'm not burning $120 each time I have a tire shop change tires doesn't hurt either. 3 cars, twice a year... $700+?

 

Do I necessarily have to worry about wheel size? Like if I find they are only 19's or 18's is that going to be a real issue?

 

I've got 20" wheels for my (oversized) summer tires and 19" wheels for my winter set. I'd try 'em on your SUV and see if they fit. No rubbing? No issues. I bet your calipers will fit just fine. The big advantage is that your winter tire can have a taller sidewall to suck up the inevitable springtime potholes and you won't bust a rim.

 

Oh - Can I take the lugs off the wrecked vehicle or is pulling of the bolts too much of a pain?

 

Will the junkyard let you have the bolts or are they already gone? Worth asking.