Hi there.

I bought some OEM 18" W164 ML rims with winter tires from a 2008 CDI and tried to mount them on my 2013 W166 Bluetec (currently OEM 19"'s) didn't clear the caliper - it would rub. Everything I read says it would work. Nonetheless, I'll need to see these.

Would 19" OEM GL X164 rims work? It only make sense. For some reason, there are a lot of OEM GL rims where I live, not may ML's used.

Thanks,
Jimmy

 

Theoretically, but you need more information.

https://www.wheel-size.com/size/mercedes/gl-class/2012/

https://www.wheel-size.com/size/mercedes/m-class/2013/

 

If you have the AMG sport appearance package it will not fit. Smallest is 19" as the front calipers and rotors are big.

 

Same issue with me. Where I live I cant find any W166 rims. Most are 18" . Will 18" not fit inspite of all matches : Width (mostly common 18 x 8.5J), bolt pattern (which is common 5 x 112), Offset and center bore, ? Can we downsize for W166 to 18" (only for winters)

 

I ended up getting some 19” GL X164 rims. They worked without issue.

 

Thank you, So I guess we can conclude that downsizing to 18" will not clear the caliper atleast on w166.

 

not on my Canadian spec W166. I have airmatic, distronic and premium package.

 

I have no problem with my 18inch. Check out my thread if you want to put 18 inch on your w166