G63 - Winter Tyres
Discussion
Has anyone had experience of fitting snow/winter tyres to a G63?
If so, I'd be interested to hear more - make, size, performance etc.
I'm currently looking at Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow and the Pirelli Scorpion Winter - both of which seem to be available in the same size as the standard tyre (275/50/R20), but only in a lower load and speed rating (109H as opposed to 113W). I am assuming that the lower speed rating is ok (given the conditions of use) but am less sure about the implications of the load rating (I think it corresponds to 150 kilos less load).
Any thoughts/experience/advice much appreciated!
If so, I'd be interested to hear more - make, size, performance etc.
I'm currently looking at Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow and the Pirelli Scorpion Winter - both of which seem to be available in the same size as the standard tyre (275/50/R20), but only in a lower load and speed rating (109H as opposed to 113W). I am assuming that the lower speed rating is ok (given the conditions of use) but am less sure about the implications of the load rating (I think it corresponds to 150 kilos less load).
Any thoughts/experience/advice much appreciated!
Edited by v12 on Wednesday 11th November 17:56
Thank you for the feedback.
My car is a 2015.
I was hoping to use the same wheels, without incurring the extra cost of buying 19 inch wheels!
I'm based in the UK and the price, just for the tyres, seems to vary from c.£450 to £275 per tyre - but that's for the lower load rating aa originally mentioned.
My car is a 2015.
I was hoping to use the same wheels, without incurring the extra cost of buying 19 inch wheels!
I'm based in the UK and the price, just for the tyres, seems to vary from c.£450 to £275 per tyre - but that's for the lower load rating aa originally mentioned.
StephenP said:
Not sure what year your G-class is or the summer wheel size but the spec according to the manual (US version) seems to suggest the same difference in ratings ratings, albeit MB seem to recommend 19" rims for the G63.
G 63 AMG
Summer tyres
Tyres
275/50 R20 113W XL
Wheels
9.5J x 20 H2 Wheel offset: 1.97 in (50 mm)
Winter tyres
Tyres
265/55 R19 109H M+S
Wheels
9.5J x 19 H2 Wheel offset: 1.97 in (50 mm)
The Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow is an excellent tyre. We used that same size and rating on our X164 GL, on 19", and also have the equivalent for the 20" recommended rim on our new X166 GL that replaced it.
On both of our GLs, we've used separate rims for the winter set and in both cases the recommended rim is 1" small than the normal summer set the car came with.
G 63 AMG
Summer tyres
Tyres
275/50 R20 113W XL
Wheels
9.5J x 20 H2 Wheel offset: 1.97 in (50 mm)
Winter tyres
Tyres
265/55 R19 109H M+S
Wheels
9.5J x 19 H2 Wheel offset: 1.97 in (50 mm)
The Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow is an excellent tyre. We used that same size and rating on our X164 GL, on 19", and also have the equivalent for the 20" recommended rim on our new X166 GL that replaced it.
On both of our GLs, we've used separate rims for the winter set and in both cases the recommended rim is 1" small than the normal summer set the car came with.
Congrats on the new purchase! In many ways a 'marmite' car; but if you 'get them' then they are truly addictive (I bought a G350 in Jan this year and then changed it a couple of months ago for a G63).
Do you know precisely the size (load etc.) of the Snow and Ice that you are going to fit? And the 2nd set of wheels, is that just to make it easier swapping over and preserve the orig wheels - or, did you fancy a change?
Enjoy the G!
Do you know precisely the size (load etc.) of the Snow and Ice that you are going to fit? And the 2nd set of wheels, is that just to make it easier swapping over and preserve the orig wheels - or, did you fancy a change?
Enjoy the G!
actonktm said:
Was just going to post the same question. Ordering a new set of 20" for my G63 from Mercteil and will be fitting Pirelli Snow and Ice. Bought my G last week - loving it.
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