2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GL-Class wheel

XUsing lug wrench:, loosen the bolts on
the wheel you wish to change by about one
full turn. Do not unscrew the bolts com-
pletely.
The jacking points are located just behind the
front wheel housings and just in front of the
rear wheel housings (arrows).
XTake the ratchet wrench out of the vehicle
tool kit and place it on the hexagon nut of
the jack so that the letters AUFare visible.
XPosition jack =at jacking point ;.The alignment bolt on the jack must be
inserted into the intended opening on the
jacking point.
XMake sure the foot of the jack is directly
beneath the jacking point.
XTurn ratchet wrench
?until jack =sits
completely on jacking point ;and the
base of the jack lies evenly on the ground.
XTurn ratchet wrench ?until the tire is
raised a maximum of 1.2 in (3 cm) from the ground.
Removing a wheel
!Do not place wheel bolts in sand or on a
dirty surface. The bolt and wheel hub
threads could otherwise be damaged when
you screw them in.
XUnscrew the uppermost wheel bolt com-
pletely.
XScrew alignment bolt :into the thread
instead of the wheel bolt.
XUnscrew the remaining wheel bolts fully.
XRemove the wheel.
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Mounting a new wheel
GWARNING
Oiled or greased wheel bolts or damaged
wheel bolts/hub threads can cause the wheel bolts to come loose. As a result, you could
lose a wheel while driving. There is a risk of
accident.
Never oil or grease wheel bolts. In the event of
damage to the threads, contact a qualified
specialist workshop immediately. Have the
damaged wheel bolts or hub threads
replaced/renewed. Do not continue driving.
GWARNING
If you tighten the wheel bolts or wheel nuts
when the vehicle is raised, the jack could tip
over. There is a risk of injury.
Only tighten the wheel bolts or wheel nuts
when the vehicle is on the ground.
!To prevent damage to the paintwork, hold
the wheel securely against the wheel hub
while screwing in the first wheel bolt.
Always pay attention to the instructions and
safety notes in the "Changing a wheel" sec-
tion (
Ypage 427).
Only use wheel bolts that have been designed
for the wheel and the vehicle. For safety rea-
sons, Mercedes-Benz recommends that you
only use wheel bolts which have been
approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and the respective wheel.
!Always use wheel bolts ;to mount the
"Minispare" emergency spare wheel. Using
other wheel bolts to mount the "Minispare"
emergency spare wheel could damage the
brake system.
:Wheel bolts for all wheels supplied by the
factory
;Wheel bolts for the collapsible spare
wheel
XClean the wheel and wheel hub contact
surfaces.
XSlide the wheel to be mounted onto the
alignment bolt and push it on.
XTighten the wheel bolts until they are fin-
ger-tight.
XUnscrew the alignment bolt.
XTighten the last wheel bolt until it is finger-
tight.
Lowering the vehicle
GWARNING
The wheels could work loose if the wheel nuts and bolts are not tightened to the specified
tightening torque. There is a risk of accident.
Have the tightening torque immediately
checked at a qualified specialist workshop
after a wheel is changed.
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XPlace the ratchet wrench onto the hexagon
nut of the jack so that the lettersABare
visible.
XTurn the ratchet wrench until the vehicle is
once again standing firmly on the ground.
XPlace the jack to one side.
XTighten the wheel bolts evenly in a cross-
wise pattern in the sequence indicated ( :
to A). The tightening torque must be
110 lb-ft (150 Nm).
XTurn the jack back to its initial position.
XStow the jack and the rest of the tire-
change tool kit in the stowage well under
the cargo compartment floor again.
XCheck the tire pressure of the newly moun-
ted wheel and adjust it if necessary.
Observe the recommended tire pressure
(
Ypage 408).
iVehicles with tire pressure monitor: all
wheels mounted must be equipped with
functioning sensors.
Wheel and tire combinations
General notes
!
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz rec-
ommends that you only use tires and
wheels which have been approved by
Mercedes-Benz specifically for your vehi-
cle. These tires have been specially adapted for
use with the control systems, such as ABS
or ESP
®, and are marked as follows:
RMO = Mercedes-Benz Original
RMOE = Mercedes-Benz Original Extended
(tires featuring run-flat characteristics)
RMO1 = Mercedes-Benz Original (only cer-
tain AMG tires)
Mercedes-Benz Original Extended tires
may only be used on wheels that have been
specifically approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Only use tires, wheels or accessories tes-
ted and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Cer-
tain characteristics, e.g. handling, vehicle
noise emissions or fuel consumption, may
otherwise be adversely affected. In addi-
tion, when driving with a load, tire dimen-
sion variations could cause the tires to
come into contact with the bodywork and
axle components. This could result in dam-
age to the tires or the vehicle.
Mercedes-Benz accepts no liability for
damage resulting from the use of tires,
wheels or accessories other than those tes-
ted and approved.
Information on tires, wheels and approved
combinations can be obtained from any
qualified specialist workshop.
!Retreaded tires are neither tested nor rec-
ommended by Mercedes-Benz, since pre-
vious damage cannot always be detected
on retreaded tires. As a result, Mercedes-
Benz cannot guarantee vehicle safety if
retreaded tires are mounted. Do not mount
used tires if you have no information about
their previous usage.
Overview of abbreviations used in the follow-
ing tire tables:
RBA: both axles
RFA: front axle
RRA: rear axle
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The recommended pressures for various
operating conditions can be found:
Ron the Tire and Loading Information placardwith the recommended tire pressures on
the B-pillar on the driver's side
Rin the tire pressure table on the inside of the
fuel filler flap
Observe the notes on recommended tire
pressures under various operating conditions
(
Ypage 408).
Check tire pressures regularly, and only when
the tires are cold. Comply with the mainte-
nance recommendations of the tire manufac-
turer in the vehicle document wallet.
Notes on the vehicle equipment – always
equip the vehicle with:
Rtires of the same size across an axle (left
and right)
Rthe same type of tires at a given time (sum-
mer tires, winter tires, MOExtended tires)
Vehicles equipped with MOExtended tires are
not equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory.
It is therefore recommended that you addi-
tionally equip your vehicle with a TIREFIT kit if you mount tires that do not feature run-flat
properties, e.g. winter tires. A TIREFIT kit may
be obtained from a qualified specialist work-
shop.
iNot all wheel and tire combinations are
available at the factory for all countries.
iThe following pages contain information
on approved wheel rims and tire sizes for
equipping your vehicle with winter tires.
Winter tires are not available at the factory as standard equipment or optional extras.
If you want to equip your vehicle with
approved winter tires, it may be necessary
to obtain wheel rims in the corresponding
size. The size of the approved winter tires
may differ from the standard tires. This is
dependent on the model and the equip-
ment installed at the factory.
The tires and wheel rims, as well as further
information, can be obtained at a qualified
specialist workshop.
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Tires
GL 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC
All-weather tires
R 19
TiresAlloy wheels
BA: 275/55 R 19 111 H M+S3BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 2.44 in (62 mm)
R 20
TiresAlloy wheels
BA: 275/50 R 20 109 H M+S3, 4BA: 8.5 J x 20 H2
Wheel offset: 2.44 in (62 mm)
All-terrain tires
R 18
TiresAlloy wheels
BA: 265/60 R 18 110 H M+SBA: 8.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 2.22 in (56.5 mm)
R 19
TiresAlloy wheels
BA: 275/55 R 19 111 H M+S3BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 2.44 in (62 mm)
Winter tires
R 18
TiresAlloy wheels
BA: 265/60 R 18 110 H M+S iBA: 8.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 2.22 in (56.5 mm)
3Use of snow chains not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section.4Available as MOExtended tires.
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R 19
TiresAlloy wheels
BA: 265/55 R 19 109 H M+SiBA: 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 2.44 in (62 mm)
R 20
TiresAlloy wheels
BA: 275/50 R 20 109 H M+S iBA: 8.5 J x 20 H2
Wheel offset: 2.44 in (62 mm)
GL 450
All-weather tires
R 19
TiresAlloy wheels
BA: 275/55 R 19 111 H M+S3BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 2.44 in (62 mm)
R 20
TiresAlloy wheels
BA: 275/50 R 20 109 H M+S3, 4BA: 8.5 J x 20 H2
Wheel offset: 2.44 in (62 mm)
All-terrain tires
R 19
TiresAlloy wheels
BA: 275/55 R 19 111 H M+S3BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 2.44 in (62 mm)
Winter tires
R 19
TiresAlloy wheels
BA: 265/55 R 19 109 H M+SiBA: 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 2.44 in (62 mm)
3Use of snow chains not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section.4Available as MOExtended tires.
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R 20
TiresAlloy wheels
BA: 275/50 R 20 109 H M+SiBA: 8.5 J x 20 H2
Wheel offset: 2.44 in (62 mm)
GL 450 4MATIC
All-weather tires
R 19
TiresAlloy wheels
BA: 275/55 R 19 111 H M+S3BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 2.44 in (62 mm)
R 20
TiresAlloy wheels
BA: 275/50 R 20 109 H M+S3, 4BA: 8.5 J x 20 H2
Wheel offset: 2.44 in (62 mm)
All-terrain tires
R 19
TiresAlloy wheels
BA: 275/55 R 19 111 H M+S3BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 2.44 in (62 mm)
Winter tires
R 19
TiresAlloy wheels
BA: 265/55 R 19 109 H M+SiBA: 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 2.44 in (62 mm)
R 20
TiresAlloy wheels
BA: 275/50 R 20 109 H M+S iBA: 8.5 J x 20 H2
Wheel offset: 2.44 in (62 mm)
3Use of snow chains not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section.4Available as MOExtended tires.
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GL 550 4MATIC
All-weather tires
R 20
TiresAlloy wheels
BA: 275/50 R 20 109 H M+S3, 4BA: 8.5 J x 20 H2
Wheel offset: 2.44 in (62 mm)
R 21
TiresAlloy wheels
BA: 295/40 R 21 111 V XL M+S3, 5BA: 10.0 J x 21 H2
Wheel offset: 1.81 in (46 mm)
BA: 295/40 R 21 111 W XL M+S3, 5BA: 10.0 J x 21 H2
Wheel offset: 1.81 in (46 mm)
All-terrain tires
R 19
TiresAlloy wheels
BA: 275/55 R 19 111 H M+S3BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 2.44 in (62 mm)
Winter tires
R 19
TiresAlloy wheels
BA: 265/55 R 19 109 H M+SiBA: 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 2.44 in (62 mm)
R 20
TiresAlloy wheels
BA: 275/50 R 20 109 H M+SiBA: 8.5 J x 20 H2
Wheel offset: 2.44 in (62 mm)
BA: 275/45 R 20 110 V XL M+S i5BA: 9.0 J x 20 H2
Wheel offset: 1.61 in (41 mm)
3Use of snow chains not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section.4Available as MOExtended tires.5Only available on vehicles with the AMG Sports-package (code P 31).
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