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as standard equipment or as an optional
extra.
If you want to equip your vehicle with
approved winter tires, it may be necessary
to obtain wheel rims in the corresponding
size, as the size of the approved winter tires
may differ from the standard tires. This is
dependent on the model and the
equipment installed at the factory.
Tires, wheel rims and further information
can be obtained at a qualified specialist
workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center.358Wheel/tire combinationsTires and wheels
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Tires of the same dimensions
i BA: Both axlesGL 350 BlueTEC
GL 450GL 550R19BAAlloy wheels
Offset8.5 J x 19 H2
2.20 in (56 mm)8.5 J x 19 H2
2.20 in (56 mm)All-weather
tires 46,
47275/55 R19 111 H M+S275/55 R19 111 H M+SWinter tires265/55 R19 109 H
M+S i 48265/55 R19 109 H
M+S iAll-terrain tires 46275/55 R19 111 H
M+S48275/55 R19 111 H M+SGL 350 BlueTEC 49
GL 450GL 550R20BAAlloy wheels
Offset8.5 J x 20 H2
2.20 in (56 mm)8.5 J x 20 H2
2.20 in (56 mm)All-weather
tires 46, 50275/50 R20 109 H M+S
MOExtended275/50 R20 109 H M+S
MOExtendedGL 350 BlueTEC
GL 450GL 550R21BA AMG alloy wheels
Offset—10 J x 21 H2
1.46 in (37 mm)All-weather tires 46—295/40 R21 111 V XL
M+S
Spare wheel
i Vehicles with MOExtended tires (tires with run-flat characteristics) are not equipped with
TIREFIT at the factory.
i The GL 350 BlueTEC is not equipped with an emergency spare wheel.
46
Use of snow chains not permitted.
47 GL 350 BlueTEC: Canada only.
48 GL 350 BlueTEC (USA only): standard tires without run-flat characteristics. Retrofitting a TIREFIT kit is
recommended.
49 USA only.
50 Tires with run-flat characteristics must only be used in conjunction with an activated tire pressure loss
warning system or TPMS.Wheel/tire combinations359Tires and wheelsBA 164.8 USA, CA Edition B 2011; 1; 2, en-USd2sboikeVersion: 3.0.3.52010-04-21T15:08:44+02:00 - Seite 359Z

iThe prescribed tire pressure is also given on a yellow label on the emergency spare wheel."Minispare" emergency spare wheel 51GL 450
GL 550R19Wheels
Offset4.5 B x 19 H2
1.58 in (40 mm)TiresT 165/90 D19 119 M
or
T 165/90 R19 119 MTire pressure420 kPa (4.2 bar/61 psi)51 Use of snow chains not permitted.360Wheel/tire combinationsTires and wheels
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Vehicle dimensions, GL 350 BlueTECVehicle length201.1 in (5108 mm)Vehicle width
including exterior
mirrors85.5 in (2170 mm)Vehicle height72.4 - 75.6 in (1840 -
1920 mm) 5472.4 - 76.8 in (1840 -
1950 mm) 55Wheelbase121.1 in (3075 mm)Front track64.8 in (1645 mm)Rear track64.9 in (1648 mm)Ground clearance8.0 - 10.9 in (202 -
277 mm) 548.0 - 12.1 in (202 -
307 mm) 55Turning circle39.7 ft (12.1 m)Vehicle weight, GL 350 BlueTECMaximum roof
loadMaximum 198 lb
(90 kg)
Vehicle data, GL 450 (164.871)
The data quoted here refers specifically to a
vehicle with standard equipment. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the
data for all vehicle variants and trim levels.
Vehicle dimensions, GL 450Vehicle length201.1 in (5108 mm)Vehicle width
including exterior
mirrors85.5 in (2170 mm)Vehicle height72.4 - 75.6 in (1840 -
1920 mm) 5672.4 - 76.8 in (1840 -
1950 mm) 57Wheelbase121.1 in (3075 mm)Front track64.8 in (1645 mm)Rear track64.9 in (1648 mm)Ground clearance8.0 - 10.9 in (202 -
277 mm) 568.0 - 12.1 in (202 -
307 mm) 57Turning circle39.7 ft (12.1 m)Vehicle weight, GL 450Maximum roof
loadMaximum 198 lb
(90 kg)
Vehicle data, GL 550 (164.886)
The data quoted here refers specifically to a
vehicle with standard equipment. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the
data for all vehicle variants and trim levels.
54 Vehicles without Off-road Pro engineering package: the values vary depending on the level set for the vehicle
suspension.
55 Vehicles with Off-road Pro engineering package: the values vary depending on the level set for the vehicle
suspension.
56 Vehicles without Off-road Pro engineering package: the values vary depending on the level set for the vehicle
suspension.
57 Vehicles with Off-road Pro engineering package: the values vary depending on the level set for the vehicle
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Vehicle dimensions, GL 550Vehicle length201.1 in (5108 mm)Vehicle width
including exterior
mirrors85.5 in (2170 mm)Vehicle height72.4 - 75.6 in (1840 -
1920 mm) 5872.4 - 76.8 in (1840 -
1950 mm) 59Wheel base121.1 in (3075 mm)Front track64.8 in (1645 mm)Rear track64.9 in (1648 mm)Ground clearance8.0 - 10.9 in (202 -
277 mm) 588.0 - 12.1 in (202 -
307 mm) 59Turning circle39.7 ft (12.1 m)Vehicle weight, GL 550Maximum roof
loadMaximum 198 lb
(90 kg)58 Vehicles without Off-Road Pro engineering package: the values vary depending on the level of the vehicle.
59 Vehicles with Off-Road Pro engineering package: the values vary depending on the level of the vehicle.372Vehicle dataTechnical data
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