Any update on all-season tires for 22" rims?
#26
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The trouble I have with considering a move to non-staggered wheels is that the only wheels available have different offsets and I'm not sure how the vehicle would look with wheel faces that sit further inward. Going from OEM 22" wheels to OEM 20" wheels - assuming they clear the brake calipers on the 2024 (20" wheels are no longer offered from the factory on 2024s) - would pull the face of the rear wheels inward by 2.1" (53.6mm) and pull the face of the front wheels inward by 1.2" (30.2mm). 2.1" seems like a big change.
Don't want to look like this:
Don't want to look like this:
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Splaktar (04-16-2024)
#27
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The trouble I have with considering a move to non-staggered wheels is that the only wheels available have different offsets and I'm not sure how the vehicle would look with wheel faces that sit further inward. Going from OEM 22" wheels to OEM 20" wheels - assuming they clear the brake calipers on the 2024 (20" wheels are no longer offered from the factory on 2024s) - would pull the face of the rear wheels inward by 2.1" (53.6mm) and pull the face of the front wheels inward by 1.2" (30.2mm). 2.1" seems like a big change.
Don't want to look like this:
Don't want to look like this:
#28
I had 20s on my X166 as well and would have gladly taken those on my current GLS to avoid a staggered setup.
#29
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I finally got the Mercedes "official" 20" winter tire package for my 2024 GLS 580. They are 275/50R20. Sure, the rear tires looks a little skinny, but who cares; I'll use them for the next 3-4 months then back to the 22". The 20" are MUCH more comfortable for sure. Too bad there was no option to get the GLS 580 with 21" from the factory, the 22" are just too much.
2024 GLS 580 with the factory 22" high performance summer tires:
2024 GLS 580 with the 20" dedicated winter & snow setup:
2024 GLS 580 with the factory 22" high performance summer tires:
2024 GLS 580 with the 20" dedicated winter & snow setup:
Last edited by w220430; 12-23-2023 at 05:45 AM.
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#32
Threads over at bimmerpost are already discussing downgrading 22" wheels to 21" for their X7s. Not a great time for the luxury SUV segment...
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2020 GLS580, 2020 Corvette Z51
I have been waiting for 4 years for All Season 22's. The 22's with Summer Only tires were a forced option for Canadian GLS580 orders in 2020, so I accepted that and still don't have an appropriate tire to use those rims.
I was hopeful the Michelin Defender 275/50/22 and 305/45/22 would be my next set but Missourian said they did not fit well on the rear of the 11.5 inch wide factory rim.
I was hopeful the Michelin Defender 275/50/22 and 305/45/22 would be my next set but Missourian said they did not fit well on the rear of the 11.5 inch wide factory rim.
#35
23” All-Season or Winter Tire Options
Don’t mean to “hi-jack” this 22” thread….I’m the “lucky”’one who inherited the $3K “upgraded” 23” wheel package w summer tires and dealer won’t swap for 21” wheels (I’d buy the tires of course)…that said, wondering if anyone has fitted a 285/40/23 on the Rear 11.5” wheels? Michelin makes a Primacy AS and Pirelli makes a AS Zero as well as a Winter set (for LandRover), that will fit Front but unsure if I’ll get a quality seal on wider Rears.
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Splaktar (01-16-2024)
#36
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Just want to add that everyone should cross shop the dealers around you. Sometimes they have better prices than the 3rd party shop and each dealer sets their own price so check all of them that you're willing to drive to:
https://www.mbusatirecenter.com/
For example for winter 22" Pirellis, the price range is from $2400 to $2900 for the 4 dealers around me.
https://www.mbusatirecenter.com/
For example for winter 22" Pirellis, the price range is from $2400 to $2900 for the 4 dealers around me.
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Splaktar (04-16-2024)
#38
As an aside - the standard 22" package on the 2024 GSL580 is absolutely terrible in 4" of snow - I'm stuck in my house because I can't get the car down my driveway - it just slides around, no traction whatsoever.
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Splaktar (01-21-2024)
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Join the club - that's why I'm on here looking! Except I have the 23's
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#46
The lack of all season tyres on my 2022 GLS with 22" staggered rims is driving me insane. Has anyone moved to a 20"or 21" set and managed to maintain the look and rim fill like 22" rims?
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Bigpopa (04-21-2024)
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#49
You can do exactly the same math for the 325/40R22 rear wheel, or use something like tiresize.com to do it for you. 315/45R21 or 305/50R20...
Last edited by rockpool; 02-02-2024 at 12:47 PM.
#50
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I’ve been playing with wheel/tire setups w all my cars, and had the pleasure of once working in that fun industry. The tire makers know what they’re doing and know the oe sizes that the luxe car manufacturers are using for their vehicles.
I used the GLS for hauling merch back and forth for work (in an industrial part of downtown LA) and on the weekends, she’s the family hauler. I opted for a set of 20’s and mounted them onto some beefier tires. Been rocking the overlander look for a good min and have had only the best experience with these tires. They are cheaper (compared to the stock MbZ options) and last forever.
details on the setup (no gatekeeping here)
HRE 305 20x9.5 +32 offset
Nitto Ridgegrapplers 275/55/20 (saw some g wagons w this fitment and looked perfect)
I used the GLS for hauling merch back and forth for work (in an industrial part of downtown LA) and on the weekends, she’s the family hauler. I opted for a set of 20’s and mounted them onto some beefier tires. Been rocking the overlander look for a good min and have had only the best experience with these tires. They are cheaper (compared to the stock MbZ options) and last forever.
details on the setup (no gatekeeping here)
HRE 305 20x9.5 +32 offset
Nitto Ridgegrapplers 275/55/20 (saw some g wagons w this fitment and looked perfect)