Mercedes GL-Class wheel fitment — 164 G

By Torque, AIWheelTech vehicle & fitment specialist · 2006–2012

Mercedes GL-Class wheel fitment at a glance — The Mercedes GL-Class 164 G (2006–2012) uses a 5x112 bolt pattern, 66.6 mm centre bore, M14x1.5 bolts. It accepts ~8.5J–11J wheels at ET28–ET62 front; staggered setups run 9.5J–9.5J rear (ET31–ET44).

Overview

The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class (X164) is a full-size luxury crossover SUV, positioned above the GLE and produced by Mercedes-Benz from 2006 to 2012. It was the first generation model in the GL-Class range, introduced at the North American International Auto Show in 2006. The vehicle features V8 petrol engines and turbocharged V6 and V8 diesel engines, all available with all-wheel drive (4MATIC).

Mercedes GL-Class wheel fitment

Mercedes GL-Class wheel fitment for the Mercedes GL-Class 164 G (2006–2012): the factory PCD, centre bore and bolt spec, then the aftermarket width and offset window we fit to.

Aftermarket wheel sizes — read per position:

As a rule, each extra 1J of width wants roughly +8–10 ET to keep the wheel tucked. The exact offset and any spacer are confirmed by the fit-check.

Engines & drivetrain

Performance

Body styles & production

Trim levels

Factory colours

History & notable variants

The X164 was manufactured between 2006 and 2012 at the Mercedes plant in Alabama, except for a number of early 2007 production vehicles which were made in Germany. It marked a significant entry into the luxury SUV market as it was the first full-size seven-passenger SUV from a German automaker.

Reliability & owner notes

• Pros: Luxurious interior; Powerful engine options; All-wheel drive capability
• Cons: High fuel consumption; Limited ground clearance for off-roading