SL/R231: I Hate No Spare Tire…..
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It doesn't. This has been my point on all these spare tire discussions as the bad tire also doesn't fit anywhere in the interior. The only option is to place the tire in the trunk and strap down the open trunk lid...
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me: 2015 SL400 & 2015 ML400; wife: 2022 GLC Coupe; daughter: 2017 GLC SUV
I have a 2015 SL400 with 19" wheels, 8.8/9.5 width. I cracked a rim, had it repaired, now it cracked again and this model does not come with a spare.
From reading, I read that I can use the CLS model spare, it suppossedlly fits my car. So I purchased a spare from eBay and hoped for the best. I can report that part number A2124018802 not only worked, it uses the stock lugs and fits great. It is 18" vs the stock 19" rims, but since the tire seems taller vs the 35 series OEM 19" tires, it drives fine. I plan to keep it in my garage, and if needed, I will get a ride home to pick it up along with tools if I am ever in a situation where I need it.
The run-flats work, but what they did not plan for was what to do when it is not your tire, but in fact the wheel, that needs replacement? The dealership said the lead time can be 30+ days as the OEM rims need to come from Germany...Just sharing my info, I was not 100% sure this spare would fit, I can confirm it does.
David
From reading, I read that I can use the CLS model spare, it suppossedlly fits my car. So I purchased a spare from eBay and hoped for the best. I can report that part number A2124018802 not only worked, it uses the stock lugs and fits great. It is 18" vs the stock 19" rims, but since the tire seems taller vs the 35 series OEM 19" tires, it drives fine. I plan to keep it in my garage, and if needed, I will get a ride home to pick it up along with tools if I am ever in a situation where I need it.
The run-flats work, but what they did not plan for was what to do when it is not your tire, but in fact the wheel, that needs replacement? The dealership said the lead time can be 30+ days as the OEM rims need to come from Germany...Just sharing my info, I was not 100% sure this spare would fit, I can confirm it does.
David
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If anyone is considering getting a spare donut wheel/tire for the SL, I have one for sale in the Marketplace: https://mbworld.org/forums/market/840900
