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2013 ML 350 - 18" Wheels for Snow Tires??

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Old 12-06-2012, 09:47 AM
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Agreed. The Sport pack has the caliper covers which foul.
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We picked up our Bluetec yesterday, 20 cm (8") of new snow had fallen that morning. Absolutely no trouble in the snow at all. We might not get winter tires until next year as the all-seasons seemed to be working effectively.

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Thank you for the responses. However, because I had the Sports Package as an option, the optional brake caliper covers were included.
So here is the question, what sized of rims can I put on our ML 350 Bluetec (currently all-season 265/45 R 20 tires)?
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All depends on wheel design not size. Tire Rack guarantees an 18in fits
You need a manufacturers guarantee
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Originally Posted by Kaasmann
Thank you for the responses. However, because I had the Sports Package as an option, the optional brake caliper covers were included.
So here is the question, what sized of rims can I put on our ML 350 Bluetec (currently all-season 265/45 R 20 tires)?
Can you post a close-up photo of those calipers, please?
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Originally Posted by Kaasmann
So here is the question, what sized of rims can I put on our ML 350 Bluetec (currently all-season 265/45 R 20 tires)?
I believe you must stick with W166 rims or certain aftermarket rims.
The sports pack here is only available with 21" rims but you have them with 20". So we cannot rule out the possibility of some smaller rims fitting. I was told it only fouled in the radius on the W164 rims.
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Hi Mark -

Did you have any luck with the w164 18" on the 2012? I'm trying to do the same exact thing 255 55 18 but have called a bunch of dealers and they are concerned with the caliper clearance as everybody else was!

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I just got them installed yesterday. All set and no problems.
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I am facing the same challenge about using 18 inch wheels. Misra, would you share your experience?
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Originally Posted by iankayem
Winter tyres are available in all rim sizes. You can fit 17" through to 21" rims on your car PROVIDED you do not have the optional brake caliper covers.
take the caliper covers off and fit the 17's

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