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Old 01-01-2020, 10:35 AM
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GLS 580 winter set up?
any ideas from those of you who ordered the GLS580 with 23" wheels as to what you are doing for winter?
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any ideas from those of you who ordered the GLS580 with 23" wheels as to what you are doing for winter?
dedicated winter set up
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what set up did you go with?
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what set up did you go with?
gotta sort through the options but thinking 21” square set up of whatever Benz factory wheels are available

im hopeful scorpion winters will be available for whatever available rim.
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got it. i'm trying to find the GLS550 wheels to match up with the scorpions as well. car is coming either tomorrow or friday so need to figure it out asap.
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got it. i'm trying to find the GLS550 wheels to match up with the scorpions as well. car is coming either tomorrow or friday so need to figure it out asap.
Be aware lug bolts went from 14 to 15mm since then, and offsets are different, as well.
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Be aware lug bolts went from 14 to 15mm since then, and offsets are different, as well.

thank you, appreciate that info
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Originally Posted by bonboon
gotta sort through the options but thinking 21” square set up of whatever Benz factory wheels are available

im hopeful scorpion winters will be available for whatever available rim.
You're likely to find more choice in a 20" size, especially since there is a factory square setup (275/50R20). The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV is another good winter tire - I got mine through Costco.
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