2017 gls550 AT tires recommendation
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2017 gls550 AT tires recommendation
I need travel from Texas to Denver in winter and I don’t see a grip with 29545r21 pirelli tires .
please recommend with out modifying ..what tires are found (AT or snow )
please recommend with out modifying ..what tires are found (AT or snow )
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21" wheels are a huge headache because there are so few tires made in this size. Even if you can find a 21", finding the right profile is difficult. Talk to your tire dealer -- he can tell you from memory all 3 choices that might exist. I changed out 21" for a set of 20" just so I could buy decent tires. Good luck.
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There are multiple tire threads across the different models but not always easy to find an updated one.
Over the years I have personally tried Michelin, Continental, Pirelli and Bridgestones. For snow you cannot beat the relatively new Michelin Cross-Climate SUV tires which are about as good as you can get without installing expensive studded snow tires. If you are just anticipating freeway driving and light snow then the all-season Michelin Pilot Sports and LTX are quite satisfactory (and probably the Primacy as well).
I like the Pirellis but the ride was very rough on my 450 so I returned them (thankfully no cost to switch). IMO Pirelli is better for sedans, great performance but they always wear fast. Continental makes the best runflats and also great for sedans - never tried them on SUV. I have only had bad experience with Bridgestones and will never buy another tire from that company.
Over the years I have personally tried Michelin, Continental, Pirelli and Bridgestones. For snow you cannot beat the relatively new Michelin Cross-Climate SUV tires which are about as good as you can get without installing expensive studded snow tires. If you are just anticipating freeway driving and light snow then the all-season Michelin Pilot Sports and LTX are quite satisfactory (and probably the Primacy as well).
I like the Pirellis but the ride was very rough on my 450 so I returned them (thankfully no cost to switch). IMO Pirelli is better for sedans, great performance but they always wear fast. Continental makes the best runflats and also great for sedans - never tried them on SUV. I have only had bad experience with Bridgestones and will never buy another tire from that company.
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nobody makes an AT in the stock 295/40/r21 size. i'd recommend buying a set of 18" wheels and a set of 265/60r18 AT or snow tires. will be about the same money as a set of 21" snow tires, and will handle the job better
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But make sure an 18" wheel will fit over your brake calipers. Downsizing just to 20" opens up a wide selection of tires in all ratings.
