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[fatboydel]

Hi Guys,

I have a 2019 E220D estate which came with 19” run flat tyres, they are coming up for replacement and I would like to move away from the run flats to normal tyres and purchase a space saver wheel. The only issue is all the ones that are new seem to state they won’t fit into the spare wheel compartment under the boot! Is it because they are 19” wheels? I don’t want to carry it around in the boot as I need all the space.

Bit of on oversight by Merc if they don’t fit because of the size.

 

[malcolm E53 AMG]

The urea tank for the ADBLUE injection system fills the space for the spare wheel hence it was dropped in 2013 when the facelift W/S212 was introduced

 

[Blobcat]

Hi Guys,

I have a 2019 E220D estate which came with 19” run flat tyres, they are coming up for replacement and I would like to move away from the run flats to normal tyres and purchase a space saver wheel. The only issue is all the ones that are new seem to state they won’t fit into the spare wheel compartment under the boot! Is it because they are 19” wheels? I don’t want to carry it around in the boot as I need all the space.

Bit of on oversight by Merc if they don’t fit because of the size.

Get a couple of cans of tyreweld and keep them “JIC”

 

[brandwooddixon]

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Hi Guys,

I have a 2019 E220D estate which came with 19” run flat tyres, they are coming up for replacement and I would like to move away from the run flats to normal tyres and purchase a space saver wheel. The only issue is all the ones that are new seem to state they won’t fit into the spare wheel compartment under the boot! Is it because they are 19” wheels? I don’t want to carry it around in the boot as I need all the space.

Bit of on oversight by Merc if they don’t fit because of the size.

Many MBs don't have space for a spare in the boot anymore. If replacing run flats with normal tyres MB recommends that you have a Tirefit kit in the boot.

 

[Rexicles]

HI All
i have an ML55 AMG with the original 18" alloys on it - i cannot find tyres anymore except for continental cross contacts.
has anyone every swapped out for different size alloys? Am i best to go up to 19's? will i need to put spacers in?

 

[brandwooddixon]

HI All
i have an ML55 AMG with the original 18" alloys on it - i cannot find tyres anymore except for continental cross contacts.
has anyone every swapped out for different size alloys? Am i best to go up to 19's? will i need to put spacers in?

As long as you buy wheels with the correct offset and width you won't need spacers for increasing the diameter.
Just remember to drop the profile size accordingly.

Your other option is to look at an increased profile, say 60 (assuming that you have 285/50x18 fitted) it's not a massive increase in rolling diameter.

Unfortunately, like a lot of other cars of that age, you're now restricted due to the current fashion of large diameter wheels with low profile tyres. I suspect that you'll find more tyres for 20" rims than for 19". That said there's a big cost increase if you've got to buy new rims as well.

If cost is an issue you'll be better off sticking with the continentals than buying new rims and tyres together.

 

[Rexicles]

As long as you buy wheels with the correct offset and width you won't need spacers for increasing the diameter.
Just remember to drop the profile size accordingly.

Your other option is to look at an increased profile, say 60 (assuming that you have 285/50x18 fitted) it's not a massive increase in rolling diameter.

Unfortunately, like a lot of other cars of that age, you're now restricted due to the current fashion of large diameter wheels with low profile tyres. I suspect that you'll find more tyres for 20" rims than for 19". That said there's a big cost increase if you've got to buy new rims as well.

If cost is an issue you'll be better off sticking with the continentals than buying new rims and tyres together.

I wasn’t sure if I would be able to change to 285 55 r 18 (I do have the 285 50 r 18 on at present)

All the calculators I’ve seen have been all that it’s too much change and that I could damage transmission.

I am more concerned about longevity of supply than anything else

Thank you so much for your reply, tyres confuse me!