<div class="bbWrapper">Hi there, Just bought a GLC 220d and found it doesn't come with a spare that I find quite worrying for longer journeys. <br />
<br />
Can anyone confirm if a C Class or ML class space saving spare would fit, my GLC has 235/65R17 tyres fitted?<br />
<br />
thanks in advance</div>
GLC Spare
- Thread starter Paddy1972
- Start date
stubax
Active Member
<div class="bbWrapper">I bought an aftermarket spacesaver for my GLC after searching around, from e-bay trader. Bonus was it fitted under boot floor of my petrol GLC, dont forget you will need high lift jack and suitable wrench, the spacesaver kit I got included jack, wrench, and spare wheel cover</div>
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 28712" data-quote="stubax" data-source="post: 2847051"
class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch">
<div class="bbCodeBlock-title">
<a href="/goto/post?id=2847051"
class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump"
rel="nofollow"
data-xf-click="attribution"
data-content-selector="#post-2847051">stubax said:</a>
</div>
<div class="bbCodeBlock-content">
<div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent ">
I bought an aftermarket spacesaver for my GLC after searching around, from e-bay trader. Bonus was it fitted under boot floor of my petrol GLC, dont forget you will need high lift jack and suitable wrench, the spacesaver kit I got included jack, wrench, and spare wheel cover
</div>
<div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div>
</div>
</blockquote>Hi Stubax,<br />
I've been looking for an aftermarket but can only find really expensive for the GLC, just wondering if spacesavers from C Class or ML would fit? Are you able to let me know the size of the tyre on yours please?<br />
thanks, Paddy</div>
stubax
Active Member
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 126168" data-quote="Paddy1972" data-source="post: 2847190"
class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch">
<div class="bbCodeBlock-title">
<a href="/goto/post?id=2847190"
class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump"
rel="nofollow"
data-xf-click="attribution"
data-content-selector="#post-2847190">Paddy1972 said:</a>
</div>
<div class="bbCodeBlock-content">
<div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent ">
Hi Stubax,<br />
I've been looking for an aftermarket but can only find really expensive for the GLC, just wondering if spacesavers from C Class or ML would fit? Are you able to let me know the size of the tyre on yours please?<br />
thanks, Paddy
</div>
<div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div>
</div>
</blockquote>The tyre size is T145/80 R19 110 M (Continental), the spare kit I purchased was £184.95 from eBay but does include everything you need including shorter wheel bolts all brand new, I paid over £100 just for a spare for my C-Class second hand. If you find a suitable wheel check the centre hub hole size as these can vary.</div>
Storminnorm
Member
<div class="bbWrapper">Hi Stubax,<br />
<br />
Could you post or pm me the link for the ebay seller. Wife has just bought a GLC and I too would be happier with a spare wheel.<br />
<br />
Cheers<br />
<br />
N</div>
stubax
Active Member
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 100233" data-quote="Storminnorm" data-source="post: 2847775"
class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch">
<div class="bbCodeBlock-title">
<a href="/goto/post?id=2847775"
class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump"
rel="nofollow"
data-xf-click="attribution"
data-content-selector="#post-2847775">Storminnorm said:</a>
</div>
<div class="bbCodeBlock-content">
<div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent ">
Hi Stubax,<br />
<br />
Could you post or pm me the link for the ebay seller. Wife has just bought a GLC and I too would be happier with a spare wheel.<br />
<br />
Cheers<br />
<br />
N
</div>
<div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div>
</div>
</blockquote><br />
Ebay item 162910536906</div>
Crofters1954
New Member
<div class="bbWrapper">Hi Stubax, I've also just bought a GLC AMG spec 220D and like all of you, like to have a spare wheel. I've looked at the item you specified and when you go into the configurater on their site, it says that the specified spare does NOT fit the GLC, which is most odd given they advertise it does !<br />
I've also read that no spare fits the front wheel, as the brake caliper is in the way, so if it's a front tyre that's flat, you have to first remove the rear tyre, put that on the front and the spare on the rear. A real hassle at the best of times ! Stubax, have you tried to fit the spare yet to ensure it fits ?<br />
I am very surprised MB don't have a kit available in the UK. Any feedback will be much appreciated. Thanks.</div>
D
Deleted member 149005
Guest
<div class="bbWrapper">MB probably don’t go a spare wheel kit because it will mess up their average emissions calculations.</div>
Storminnorm
Member
<div class="bbWrapper">Thanks, Stubax.<br />
<br />
However, Crofters1954 has thrown a curveball by saying it won't go on the front.<br />
<br />
So I guess you will be keen to see if it fits now! I know I would!<br />
<br />
I'll hold off for a week or so to see if you or someone else can confirm if it fits.<br />
<br />
Cheers.</div>
stubax
Active Member
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 151686" data-quote="Crofters1954" data-source="post: 2847993"
class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch">
<div class="bbCodeBlock-title">
<a href="/goto/post?id=2847993"
class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump"
rel="nofollow"
data-xf-click="attribution"
data-content-selector="#post-2847993">Crofters1954 said:</a>
</div>
<div class="bbCodeBlock-content">
<div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent ">
Hi Stubax, I've also just bought a GLC AMG spec 220D and like all of you, like to have a spare wheel. I've looked at the item you specified and when you go into the configurater on their site, it says that the specified spare does NOT fit the GLC, which is most odd given they advertise it does !<br />
I've also read that no spare fits the front wheel, as the brake caliper is in the way, so if it's a front tyre that's flat, you have to first remove the rear tyre, put that on the front and the spare on the rear. A real hassle at the best of times ! Stubax, have you tried to fit the spare yet to ensure it fits ?<br />
I am very surprised MB don't have a kit available in the UK. Any feedback will be much appreciated. Thanks.
</div>
<div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div>
</div>
</blockquote>Yes, I tried the spare and it fits the front wheel, although mine is a Sport and not an AMG. Read somewhere on this forum that the spacesaver is legally only supposed to be used on the rear axle</div>
Crofters1954
New Member
<div class="bbWrapper">Thanks for your reply Stubax. I would think the Sport and AMG would have the same brake set up? Mine is only an AMG line 220D, although it has 20" wheels, it should be the same as the Sport. I doubt my calipers are different. Interesting about only to be used on the rear, although I've not read that anywhere. Were the bolts supplied with the kit correct, size and length ? Also, does the jack supplied get the car high enough off the ground ?<br />
<br />
Cheers.........</div>
stubax
Active Member
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 151686" data-quote="Crofters1954" data-source="post: 2848231"
class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch">
<div class="bbCodeBlock-title">
<a href="/goto/post?id=2848231"
class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump"
rel="nofollow"
data-xf-click="attribution"
data-content-selector="#post-2848231">Crofters1954 said:</a>
</div>
<div class="bbCodeBlock-content">
<div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent ">
Thanks for your reply Stubax. I would think the Sport and AMG would have the same brake set up? Mine is only an AMG line 220D, although it has 20" wheels, it should be the same as the Sport. I doubt my calipers are different. Interesting about only to be used on the rear, although I've not read that anywhere. Were the bolts supplied with the kit correct, size and length ? Also, does the jack supplied get the car high enough off the ground ?<br />
<br />
Cheers.........
</div>
<div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div>
</div>
</blockquote>All components were correct. Jack lifts car high enough to change wheel. Had numerous jack's including trolley jack but none went high enough.</div>
Crofters1954
New Member
<div class="bbWrapper">Great news. Many thanks for your insight and delighted the complete kit does the job ! I'll order it and give it a go.</div>