Here Are The Best Tyres For Mercedes-Benz GLB

The Mercedes-Benz GLB sits in a league of its own by being the only compact seven-seater luxury SUV available in India, apart from Land Rover Discovery Sport. Here, we bring you complete information about the tyre options recommended for this unique SUV. 

• The Mercedes-Benz GLB looks like a scaled-down version of the much larger GLS SUV but shares its platform with the smaller GLA sedan.
• The GLB is on sale in two trim levels – Progressive Line and AMG Line.
• The GLB Progressive Line gets 18-inch alloy wheels with 235/55 R18 tyres.
• The GLB AMG Line features larger 19-inch AMG alloy wheels with 235/50 R19 tyres.
• The Progressive Line is offered with two engine options – a 1.3-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol (GLB 200) and a 2.0-litre four-cylinder diesel engine (GLB 220d). 
• The AMG Line is available only with the 2.0-litre diesel engine (GLB 220d) with the added benefit of 4MATIC all-wheel drive.
• The 1.3-litre turbocharged petrol engine in the GLB 200 produces 160PS/ of power and 250 Nm of torque and is paired to a 7-speed DCT gearbox. 
• The 2.0-litre diesel engine in GLB 220d and GLB 220d 4MATIC churns out 190 PS of power and 400 Nm of torque, and is paired to an 8-speed DCT gearbox. 
• On the inside, the GLB Progressive Line features comfort seats in Macchiato Beige or Anthracite Black options. The GLB AMG Line gets DINAMICA micro fibre black leather upholstery and an AMG-specific sports steering wheel. 

Slotted between the GLA and GLB 5-seater luxury SUVs, the Mercedes-Benz GLB is a unique proposition and sits in the niche segment of compact seven-seater luxury SUVs. This one-of-a-kind SUV shares its platform with the smaller GLA SUV and looks bigger with the additional facility of a third row of seats.

The Mercedes-Benz GLB is available in India in two trim levels – Progressive Line and AMG Line. The Progressive Line is being offered with two variants – GLB 200 and GLB 220d. The GLB 200 gets a 1.3-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that produces 160 PS of power and 250 Nm of torque and is paired to a 7-speed DCT gearbox. 

The GLB 220d, on the other hand, gets a 2.0-litre diesel engine, which churns out 190 PS of power and 400 Nm of torque, and gets an 8-speed automatic transmission. The AMG Line gets the same 2.0-litre diesel engine and 8-speed DCT but with the 4MATIC all-wheel drive system.

The Progressive and AMG Line versions of the Mercedes-Benz GLB feature different front profiles. The Progressive Line features a more rectangular grille with two silver-finished louvres, a high-gloss finish for the skid plates on the front and rear bumpers and 5-spoke 18-inch alloy wheels. Meanwhile, the AMG Line gets a revised sportier front grille with chrome-finished pins, AMG front bumper with chrome front splitter and AMG rear bumper with a more prominent diffuser. 

While the Progressive Line version gets two upholstery options of Macchiato Beige and Anthracite Black, the AMG Line comes standard with a DINAMICA micro fibre black leather upholstery. The AMG Line variant also gets a sportier AMG sports steering wheel, AMG sports seats, AMG scuff plates and pedals. Apart from these highlights, both versions of the GLB get turbine-styled AC vents, panoramic sunroof, dual-zone climate control, wireless charging, powered front seats, 64-colour ambient lighting, touchpad and twin 10.25-inch full-TFT screens in driver’s cockpit. 

Mercedes-Benz GLB Tyres & Wheels 

For both the different versions of the GLB, Mercedes-Benz is offering two different sets of tyre sizes to suit their character. The Progressive Line variants of the SUV – the GLB 200 and GLB 220d – are purely intended to comfort and come with 235/55 R18 tyres over 18-inch 5-spoke alloys.

 On the other hand, the GLB 220d 4MATIC is offered in AMG Line, which gets slightly lower profile 235/50 R19 tyres over larger 19-inch wheels, for an added touch of sportiness matching its AMG-Line kit.

Tyre Options & Price

The Mercedes-Benz GLB is one SUV which is more comfort-oriented rather than one which loves to be driven spiritedly. For such an SUV, tyres made with the intent of offering uncompromised ride quality are what you should look for in the market. Here are some tyre options available for both the tyre sizes recommended for the GLB: 

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