Mercedes GLA-Class wheel fitment — Gla 250e F2B

By Torque, AIWheelTech vehicle & fitment specialist · 2020–2022

Before you buy wheels, the Mercedes GLA-Class wheel fitment facts: The Mercedes Gla 250e F2B (2020–2022) uses a 5x112 bolt pattern, 66.6 mm centre bore, M14x1.5 bolts. It accepts ~6.5J–9J wheels at ET35–ET54.

Mercedes GLA-Class wheel fitment

Mercedes GLA-Class wheel fitment comes down to two things: the factory hub spec, and how far the aftermarket width and offset can move from it. Both are here for the Mercedes Gla 250e F2B (2020–2022).

Aftermarket wheel sizes — read per position:

Width and offset move together: roughly 8 to 10 ET more for every extra 1J keeps the wheel inside the arch. Final offset and any spacer come from the fit-check.

Overview

The Mercedes-Benz GLE, formerly known as the M-Class (designated with the 'ML' nomenclature), is a mid-size luxury SUV produced by Mercedes-Benz since 1997. The first generation of this model, designated W163, was a body-on-frame SUV and was manufactured from February 1997 to December 2004 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama (MBUSI) and Graz, Austria (Magna Steyr). It featured seating for five or seven with an optional third-row seat. The W163 M-Class introduced several innovations such as electronic stability control and front- and side-impact airbags with advanced occupant detection, earning high marks in crash tests.

History & notable variants

The first generation of the Mercedes-Benz GLE (W163) was launched on 19 February 1997 for the North American market. It received accolades such as Motor Trend's Truck of the Year and the North American International Auto Show's North American Truck of the Year in 1998, but faced criticism regarding quality issues early on. A facelift was introduced in 2001 to improve aesthetics and performance, leading to better reception.

Dimensions

Source: EU type-approval data (EEA).

Body styles & production

Trim levels

Factory colours

Reliability & owner notes

• Pros: Innovative safety features such as electronic stability control and advanced airbags
• Cons: Initial quality issues
• Common issues: Substandard quality upon initial release