# 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE - Stiff Ride **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Created:** [August 25, 2019, 5:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-mercedes-benz-gle-stiff-ride/147478 "2019-08-25T17:43:20Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![George\_San\_Jose1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e5b9ba/32.png) [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2019, 3:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-mercedes-benz-gle-stiff-ride/147478/21 "2019-08-27T03:27:32Z")
I have no opinion on what the dealership’s advice might be. I however do know that unless OP asks them, OP won’t know what they’ll say. They may for example say “There are no solutions for this problem. But if you don’t like the ride, since you are one of our preferred MB customers, come in the office, let’s see if we can work a deal for you for another MB.” ---
**Author:** ![db4690](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/db4690/32/2583_2.png) [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2019, 3:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-mercedes-benz-gle-stiff-ride/147478/22 "2019-08-27T03:30:23Z")
Now you’re changing your tune . . . 🎶 interesting 🤔 ---
**Author:** ![Nevada\_545](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/nevada_545/32/41232_2.png) [@Nevada\_545](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nevada_545)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2019, 3:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-mercedes-benz-gle-stiff-ride/147478/23 "2019-08-27T03:40:09Z")
The service writer will write a repair order that reads “Customer states the vehicle rides rough/stiff”. The technician will road test and inspect the vehicle, the report will be “no problem found” and thank you for wasting my time. The service writer is not going to try to sell the customer a new set of wheels and tires, that would cost more than $5,000 for a vehicle like this. ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2019, 9:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-mercedes-benz-gle-stiff-ride/147478/24 "2019-08-27T09:52:46Z")
> [@Nevada\_545](#): > > The service writer is not going to try to sell the customer a new set of wheels and tires, that would cost more than $5,000 for a vehicle like this. I’d think that’s exactly what they would recommend. If the OP has the larger optional wheels he might be willing to try it out. $5000 is a lot cheaper than a new car. ---
**Author:** ![jtsanders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c2a13f/32.png) [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2019, 11:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-mercedes-benz-gle-stiff-ride/147478/25 "2019-08-27T23:13:06Z")
The basic problem is that it’s a GLE63. Car and Driver said that one of the bad features of this SUV is the stiff ride. Good news! There is a cure: sell it. ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2019, 11:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-mercedes-benz-gle-stiff-ride/147478/26 "2019-08-27T23:28:54Z")
Well, it’s the GLE43, the AMG ‘lite’. But still rough it seems… ---
**Author:** ![jtsanders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c2a13f/32.png) [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2019, 11:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-mercedes-benz-gle-stiff-ride/147478/27 "2019-08-27T23:32:28Z")
The difference is the drivetrain, not the suspension. ---
**Author:** ![George\_San\_Jose1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e5b9ba/32.png) [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2019, 12:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-mercedes-benz-gle-stiff-ride/147478/28 "2019-08-28T00:04:17Z")
What is it w/Mercedes? They seem to have a farrago of model names & numbers. Are they afraid some customer might find two examples of the same model on their lot? 😉 ---
**Author:** ![wolyrobb](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/wolyrobb/32/45497_2.png) [@wolyrobb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wolyrobb)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2019, 12:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-mercedes-benz-gle-stiff-ride/147478/29 "2019-08-28T00:40:56Z")
The GLE43 AMG is the entry level of the AMG models with the next step up costing you closer to $40,000 more depending on options. At least that’s the delta between the GLE43 and GLE63 on the same dealers lot in Seattle. You’d have to drive one back to back with other Amg’s but the harsh ride has been noted in several magazine reviews. ---
**Author:** ![Michael\_Quinlan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e19b73/32.png) [@Michael\_Quinlan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michael_Quinlan)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2019, 1:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-mercedes-benz-gle-stiff-ride/147478/30 "2019-08-28T13:06:10Z")
In checking the recommended tire sizes and pressure here > **[Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class AMG 2019 - Wheel & Tire Sizes, PCD, Offset and...](https://www.wheel-size.com/size/mercedes/gle-class-amg/2019/)** > > Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class AMG 2019 - Find out the correct alloy wheel fitment, PCD, offset and such specs as bolt pattern, thread size(THD), center bore(CB) for Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class AMG 2019 I note they specify 2.7 bars or 39 psi, or in some configurations 2.9 bars or 42 psi. I would think 49 lbs is simply too high, and it does not appear that you need a staggered pressure set up front and rear. I also think you probably want the option with the most sidewall. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-mercedes-benz-gle-stiff-ride/147478.md?page=1)