johndong888

So all my performance cars, I have a dedicated set of winters no questions.

My gwagon came with summer performance tires. I wouldn't mind getting some winter tires but I have not found any good rims for the Gwagon without looking too out of place.

So would you guys roll around with summer tires in the winter in such a big car or definitely no way? My reasoning is since it's a gwagon, it surely can't be horrible during winter time?

haa

I have owned 5 Gs since 2010 and I live in NE Ohio and would never drive one without winter tires in the snow. The difference is dramatic

RAKLAW

Absolutely need winter tread on your G
I run Pirelli Scorpians. Never an issue

johnnyderm

Related but un - I have a set of replica amg wheels in black (20") with blizzaks sitting in Vermont if you want them. Ill sell them for any fair offer. Paid $2200, willing to take a fraction. Limited miles on them since I only owned my G for a single winter sadly. (but im in a GLE63 now!)

T Class

any photos?

johnnyderm

Sorry for the delay. I frequent the GLE forum most these days. Here's a few



First day mounted




First day in the snow




Nothing can stop this set up

johnnyderm

After last years winter the tires were unmounted and resting in my garage in Vermont. Used onee winter. Fancy a drive up to Vermont and get rid of them for me please. Asking just $150 a wheel (complete with tire mounted with TPMS) You likely need a set of $40 bolts for mounting (M14 x 1.50 pitch bolt around 1 inch long. (14 X 20 X 1.5 mm))

285 / 50 R20 blizzaks mounted on Black rims with Benz caps.




One season, few miles - depth is same as new.




Washed for storage




Grippy AF

fixinbones

Nice-looking winter wheel package for the money!

johndong888

that is a good looking package. It's just soo far lol.

Tire rack doesn't sell the OEM winter tire size. What's a recommended winter size for the g63 stock wheels?

johnnyderm

I used to see 18"s for winters and mudding. Small wheel, more rubber. I have really only seen people running 20"s with specific rubber over the last bunch of years.

G wagon with s winter specific rubber on 20" or below and you are unstoppable.

johndong888

How you liking the GLE? I waited for MB to drop in a Headsup display but alas NONE in the SUV!

Anyways I was able to order a OE Mercedes Specs Pirelli Scorpion Winters at 275/50R20 from TireRack that i'll go pick up later.

johnnyderm

They will work well. Enjoy.

I am loving the gle. It rides smooth and corners hard. For my drives back and fourth to VT, it is the perfect beast and still struggle to find a comparision. Sure the X5M but it is not as sturdy or snow worthy in my opinion. If I did not spend winter in VT i'd probably be in the M tho

gmaschine

Sell me the wheels!

johnnyderm

Ernest - I really would like to but since I am hardly there and its rural I have no shipping options. If you decide to take a drive, you can have them for $100 a wheel tho!

xanderis

If you're still offering these, I'd be interested in taking a drive. Let me know.

EurotechMS

If you need winter tires or mount and road force balance, give us a ring!

Lupin4

I just had my first experience in snow with my week old G63 - what a machine! I learned Winter Tires are a MUST and now I am in the process of looking for the winter wheels. I hear Pirelli Ice and Snow or Blizzaks are great. If someone can confirm that would be awesome! or recommend different ones (all season or winter only and brand) and should I put them on separate rims or replace the current ones? Much appreciated.

johnnyderm

I recommend Blizzaks. Had them on my rover, g wagon and now a GLE63. Always get me to there even in the times I wish I wasnt driving in a storm.

Lupin4

Thank you Johnny. Just switched from a Rover and this is a new animal for me .

haa

I use 265/50R-20 Yokohama iceGUARD on my 2 G63s and they look and function awesome and you can use the original 20" wheels

Lupin4

Thank you much haa

BenzCali

Any recommendation to which is better?

Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2
or
Yokohama ICEguard IG51V

Michael Kwan

I recommend the Blizzak DM-V2, I decided to try them this season and they have been exceptional so far.

johndong888

I went with the Scorpion Winters this time. The DM-V2 sounds like a great tire, I just didn't want to size up.

BenzCali

I am going to try IceGuard IG51V.
It is only for a trip to Mammoth Lakes in California.

Was not comfortable putting chains on a G class, doesn't seem right... lol