2008 Mercedes-Benz GL550 Spare Tire
The Mercedes-Benz GL550 is equipped with a temporary or "donut" spare tire, designed for emergency use. This German-made vehicle features a spare tire positioned under the rear of the vehicle and can be accessed by lowering it using a mechanical hand crank located in the trunk. While compact and convenient, the spare tire for the GL550 is not meant for long-term use. The size of the spare tire varying based on different models, typically, the most common size is compact T155/90D18. As per the manual instructions, it is advised to replace this spare tire as soon as possible and not to exceed more than 50 miles/hr speed while driving on it. This is because these temporary spare tires are not as stable or maneuverable as a standard tire, hence it's only meant to get you safely to a service station for a proper tire replacement.
2008 Mercedes-Benz GL550 comes with 1 OEM tire size option. Select the original equipment the tire size installed on your vehicle to see all spare tires that have roughly the same tire diameter and can be used as a temporary replacement in the event of a flat tire. Remember that load carrying capacity of the spare tire must be the same or higher than the load carrying capacity of the original equipment tires in order to safely support the weight of your vehicle. Refer to vehicle owner's manual or contact Mercedes-Benz dealership to confirm the correct 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL550 spare tire size.
295/40R21
295/40R21 tire has a diameter of 30.3". These temporary spare tires fit the acceptable tire diameter range of 29.4" to 31.2".
| Spare Size | Spare Diameter | Diameter Differential |
|---|---|---|
| T175/90D18from $290.30 | 30.4" | 0.3% |
| T175/80R19from $182.97 | 30" | -1% |
| T165/90D18from $115.96 | 29.7" | -2% |
| T165/90R18 | 29.7" | -2% |
| T175/90R18 | 30.4" | 0.3% |
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