WheelOffset

2008 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Wheel Offset

ET53 · ET56 · ET37 · ET45

Quick specs

OEM offset
ET53 · ET56 · ET37 · ET45
Wheel size
8x18 · 8.5x19 · 8.5x20 · 10x21 · 9.5x21 · 10x22
Backspacing
6.09 in · 6.45 in · 6.46 in · 6.52 in
Bolt pattern
5×112
Center bore
66.6 mm
Tire size
Multiple — see configurations

OEM configurations

ConfigurationFrontRearOffsetBackspacingTireBolt patternCenter boreThread
GL 320 CDI · 3.0L, V6, Diesel8x18—ET536.09 in265/60R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
GL 320 CDI · 3.0L, V6, Diesel8.5x19—ET566.45 in265/55R195x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
GL 320 CDI · 3.0L, V6, Diesel8.5x19—ET566.45 in275/55R195x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
GL 320 CDI · 3.0L, V6, Diesel8.5x20—ET566.45 in275/50R205x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
GL 320 CDI · 3.0L, V6, Diesel10x21—ET376.46 in295/40R215x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
GL 320 CDI · 3.0L, V6, Diesel8x18—ET536.09 in265/60R185x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
GL 320 CDI · 3.0L, V6, Diesel8.5x19—ET566.45 in265/55R195x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
GL 320 CDI · 3.0L, V6, Diesel8.5x19—ET566.45 in275/55R195x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
GL 320 CDI · 3.0L, V6, Diesel8.5x20—ET566.45 in275/50R205x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
GL 320 CDI · 3.0L, V6, Diesel10x21—ET376.46 in295/40R215x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
GL 450 · 4.7L, V8, Petrol8.5x19—ET566.45 in265/55R195x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
GL 450 · 4.7L, V8, Petrol8.5x19—ET566.45 in275/55R195x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
GL 450 · 4.7L, V8, Petrol8.5x20—ET566.45 in275/50R205x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
GL 450 · 4.7L, V8, Petrol9.5x2112.5x22ET45 / ET656.52 in275/45R215x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
GL 450 · 4.7L, V8, Petrol10x21—ET376.46 in295/40R215x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
GL 450 · 4.7L, V8, Petrol8.5x19—ET566.45 in265/55R195x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
GL 450 · 4.7L, V8, Petrol8.5x19—ET566.45 in275/55R195x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
GL 450 · 4.7L, V8, Petrol8.5x20—ET566.45 in275/50R205x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
GL 450 · 4.7L, V8, Petrol9.5x2112.5x22ET45 / ET656.52 in275/45R215x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
GL 450 · 4.7L, V8, Petrol10x21—ET376.46 in295/40R215x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
GL 550 · 5.5L, V8, Petrol10x21—ET376.46 in275/45R215x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
GL 550 · 5.5L, V8, Petrol10x21—ET376.46 in295/40R215x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
GL 550 · 5.5L, V8, Petrol10x22—ET376.46 in285/40R225x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
GL 420 CDI · V8, Diesel8.5x19—ET566.45 in265/55R195x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
GL 420 CDI · V8, Diesel8.5x19—ET566.45 in275/55R195x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
GL 420 CDI · V8, Diesel8.5x20—ET566.45 in275/50R205x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
GL 420 CDI · V8, Diesel9.5x2112.5x22ET45 / ET656.52 in275/45R215x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
GL 420 CDI · V8, Diesel10x21—ET376.46 in295/40R215x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
GL 500 · 5.5L, V8, Petrol8.5x19—ET566.45 in265/55R195x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
GL 500 · 5.5L, V8, Petrol8.5x19—ET566.45 in275/55R195x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
GL 500 · 5.5L, V8, Petrol8.5x20—ET566.45 in275/50R205x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
GL 500 · 5.5L, V8, Petrol10x21—ET376.46 in295/40R215x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5
GL 500 · 5.5L, V8, Petrol10x22—ET376.46 in285/40R225x11266.6 mmM14 x 1.5

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Wheels and hardware for this vehicle

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Lug hardware

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  • Dorman 611-236 Wheel Lug Nut M14-1.50

    M14 x 1.5

    Matches M14 x 1.5 thread — confirm wheel seat style

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  • White Knight M14 x 1.50 Lug Nuts

    M14 x 1.5

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  • White Knight 3809XLBK-33AM Black M14x1.50 Lug Nuts

    M14 x 1.5

    Matches M14 x 1.5 thread — confirm wheel seat style

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Wheel locks

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Real-World 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Wheel Setups

Observed aftermarket setups from documented Modified1 builds. These are individual build records — not OEM specifications and not clearance guarantees for every vehicle.

Common custom wheel sizes

Among builds in our database for this model year:

  • 22-inch — 1 documented build

1 documented build.

2008 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class custom wheel setup

Staggered · 22×10.5 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Vossen CV1

Front
22×10.5
Rear
—
Compared with OEM

Compared with the 22×10 ET37 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

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    OEM offsets are catalog configurations, not an aftermarket “safe ET range.” Matching offset alone does not confirm clearance. Documented custom builds are observed setups only.