GLC ?

[Blobcat]

E is a bigger car though, it is on my list as well as a CLS SB and GLE all in 350d Sport / AMG Line guise, I drove my friends GLC 250d with 20" wheels and the ride was fine IMO, was surprisingly fast for a 4 pot

It's bigger but because "Soft Roaders" are in fashion you can get an E for quite a lot less than a GLC - Not tried a 2019 GLE but the previous one was "old" compared to the GLC

 

[JBell]

It's bigger but because "Soft Roaders" are in fashion you can get an E for quite a lot less than a GLC - Not tried a 2019 GLE but the previous one was "old" compared to the GLC

E Wagons are fantastic value for money at 2-3 years old

 

[keefysher]

E Wagons are fantastic value for money at 2-3 years old

E All Terrain are better value, fully loaded, tow bar, 4Matic

 

[JBell]

E All Terrain are better value, fully loaded, tow bar, 4Matic

I know, a rare beast though

 

[rf065]

The point of my statement was the "large tread depth difference" so if a tyre has 3mm of tread and you need a new on on the other side both should be replaced

And that is exactly the same advice I've ignored on every 4x4 I've owned and never yet had a single problem with any of them.

 

[keefysher]

I know, a rare beast though

10 on here:
https://stock.mercedes-benz.co.uk/u...i-Google_si-g_pi-1t1_cri-266878042982_ai-none

 

[sonixtorm]

We've got a 220d and it's a fantastic car. The crabbing issue has been resolved on cars from Sep 18 onwards and is being fixed on cars within warranty by replacing steering knuckles (note that a fix is not currently available for 43 or 63 models though).

As an aside, it's got a 4WD system with a central differential so different beast from the GLA (which I believe is haldex).

 

[mancman]

Well I have bought a GLC 250D premier plus, pick it up on tues pictures to follow.

 

[sonixtorm]

And that is exactly the same advice I've ignored on every 4x4 I've owned and never yet had a single problem with any of them.

Depends on the 4x4. Earlier Freelanders (with viscous coupling) had problems with different tyres/rolling radius front to back. Keeping the rolling radius close on the same axle limits risk of strain on the differential/bearings; will vary from model to model in terms of whether this actually causes any problems.

 

[sonixtorm]

As an aside, it's got a 4WD system with a central differential so different beast from the GLA (which I believe is haldex).

I missed the salient point here: the GLC is rear-biased and the GLA is front-biased.

 

[rf065]

Depends on the 4x4. Earlier Freelanders (with viscous coupling) had problems with different tyres/rolling radius front to back. Keeping the rolling radius close on the same axle limits risk of strain on the differential/bearings; will vary from model to model in terms of whether this actually causes any problems.

That was my point, if the 4WD system is designed to work in all conditions you will not have any problems. If you buy a car with a 4WD system built to a budget that is barely up to the task, then God help you.