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Old Sep 2, 2023 | 10:55 PM
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ML550 /ML63 Wheel question

Has anyone installed the ML63 wheels (which I believe to be 20inch compared to the 19inch ML550 wheels) on an ML550 WITHOUT the fender extensions?

I am not sure on the off set of the ML63 wheel, but would imagine it sticks out a bit further with the wider tires compared to the stock 19inch wheel/tire set up.

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- Will the ML63 wheel fit on the ML550? I would imagine that it would.
- Does it work without the fender extensions?
- How does it look if there are no fender extensions as the ML63 has? (I still would want a classic look, so it has to look right)

Would anyone have a picture of the ML63 wheel and tire set up installed on an ML550 WITHOUT the fender extensions?

Thanks in advance.
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Don't know if they're from a 63 or not but I have both a set of 19 (winter) and 20" (summer) wheels for my ML350. Zero issues except the larger size I run in the summer means the speedometer reads a bit low.
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Old Sep 2, 2023 | 11:09 PM
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Don't know if they're from a 63 or not but I have both a set of 19 (winter) and 20" (summer) wheels for my ML350. Zero issues except the larger size I run in the summer means the speedometer reads a bit low.
Thanks.

Not to worried about the larger 20” inch wheel, more worried about the looks of it due to the wider tires and offset.

Do you have a pic of your setup?
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Old Sep 3, 2023 | 05:29 PM
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Old Sep 10, 2023 | 12:38 AM
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ANYONE?????
Maybe I need to ask what others have done to get a bigger and wider OEM wheel on their ML and show a picture please?

What style and size did you use, what offset. Maybe a picture would be awesome.

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Falken WildPeak A/T Trail 265/50/20 111V XL RBL
Zero issues with rubbing ever, no matter if airmatic is high or low.

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Originally Posted by rapidoxidation


Falken Wild Peak AT, I think. Can't remember the size offhand but I know they're bigger than the oversize tires listed on discounttiredirect.com . If I think of it tomorrow I'll check and post.
Thanks very much, looks great. 👍🏻

If you could provide rim size and offset as well as tire size, that would be awesome.

Many thanks in advance.
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Decided to go with the same set up as member OUZO Power, as shown in the picture thread in this forum section:

Wheel size: J9.5 x 20, ET 46mm
Tire: 275/45 R20

I will use the ML63 wheel, which is period correct for the W164 ML:

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