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.

Mercedes-Benz GL550 models manufactured from 2008 to 2016 have tires with overall diameter of 30.3", allowing the use of a temporary spare tire with a near same diameter as the OEM tire. Tire diameter and wheel diameter clearance have been taken into account for the specific Mercedes-Benz GL550 years and trims.

Listed below are compact spare tire sizes that can fit some Mercedes-Benz GL550 vehicles based on acceptable tire diameter range of 29.4" to 31.2". Some GL550 models may require the use of a traditional full-size tire as a spare. To ensure safe temporary mobility in case of a road emergency, always refer to the vehicle owner's manual for the correct Mercedes-Benz GL550 spare tire size designated by vehicle's manufacturer.

Spare Size	Spare Diameter
T175/90D18from $290.30	30.4"
T175/80R19from $182.97	30"
T165/90D18from $115.96	29.7"
T165/90R18	29.7"
T175/90R18	30.4"

Spare Tire for Mercedes-Benz GL550

Discover spare tire solutions for your Mercedes-Benz GL550 based on model year. Generally, spare tire size has to be within 3% of the overall diameter of the original equipment tire size. Mercedes-Benz GL550 tire size can vary depending on the year and trim. Make sure to check the load index and load capacity of the spare tire to ensure that it is capable to safely support your vehicle's weight.

All listed guides, data and/or calculations are for informational purposes only. Spare-Tires.com does not warrant or make any representations regarding the accuracy of or the results of the use of this information. Always refer to vehicle owner's manual for the correct spare tire size configuration.