Hi all,

I need some help. After my 4th tire flat/blowout in the mountains in 2 years with my ML320, I need a real spare tire! Since this truck comes with only a little spare donut without the space in the current mechanism for a real spare, anyone know what options I have? It hard to figure that MB positions this as a SUV but figures you will never have a flat tire in other than perfect conditions. The MB dealership I get service from has not been helpful. I do see that MB has a rear mounted swinging latch spare holder that is available in Europe/Canada but not the US for some reason. Any ideas or info is very appreciated.

Cheers,
JC

And extrenal spare tire holder witha full saize spare is probably your best bet if you don't want to lose interior space, or just get aan extra full size wheel and tire, and strap it to the roof rack when you go off roading.

Alon

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'92 300CE - Sold
2004 C240 - 744 - C7 Wheels - Android Radio
2002 C320 - 816 - Sport Wagon

I thought the spare under the ML was a "full-size" one anyway...or am I mistaken?

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2009 ML350 (106K) - Family vehicle
2001 CLK430 Cabriolet (80K) - Wife's car
2005 BMW 645CI (138K) - My daily driver
2016 Mustang (32K) - Daughter's car

the ML320 cannot hold a full size spare in its standard spare housing under the truck. Yes some type of external "gate" holder is probably what I must do. Just looking for any other experiences and specifics with the types of holders anyone has seen for the ML320.

Much appreciation for the replies!

Has Mercedes started using those ridiculous mini-spares?

I would insist on a real spare, or no sale. Atrocious!

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John Shellenberg
1998 C230 "Black Betty" 240K

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I have read that the M 55 comes with a full-sized spare tire. I have actually seen a picture of the spare-tire holder that sits on the left side of the "way-back" under the window. I dont know how much space this takes up but it would look better than having the spare on the hatch.

My SLK 32 does not have have a spare tire!

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David
http://www.leonoff.net

2002 SLK 32 AMG
1991 300CE
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periokid:

You got a "deal" from MB, a can of tire sealer in exchange for a spare.

Cost cutting, more cost cutting, then there is nothing to cut someday.

Actually the car does not have a spare tire because the spare that comes with the 320's and 230's can not fit over the front brakes on the SLK 32. A bigger spare would not fit in the trunk.

I think of it as weight savings, it makes me feel better

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David
http://www.leonoff.net

2002 SLK 32 AMG
1991 300CE
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Well, if MB wants to have a spare in the SLK, it can design one. It does not have to use the same from the 320's and 230's. It will cost them, though. In other words, they will lose more money! (DC lost money in 2001)

I bet the tool kit will be the next one to be cut.

Like the sealed transmission, MB will seal their cars so no tool kits are needed.