Mercedes-Benz GLE Wheel Trims Replacement Parts

Wheel trims (plastic hub caps covering a steel wheel) are not a standard feature on the Mercedes-Benz GLE, which is a premium SUV that was fitted with alloy wheels across all variants and trim levels as standard. If you are looking for a replacement wheel covering, you almost certainly need an alloy wheel rather than a wheel trim. Contact a breaker quoting your registration so they can supply the correct alloy wheel for your vehicle.

No — the GLE moved to a completely new generation with the V167 in 2019, replacing the W166 (2015–2018), and the two generations are not interchangeable in terms of wheels or alloys due to differences in bolt pattern, offset, and fitment. You must match the alloy wheel to the correct generation: W166 for 2015–2018 cars, and V167 for 2019-onwards cars. Always confirm the exact specification with the breaker against your registration plate.

Trim level itself does not change whether an alloy wheel will physically fit your GLE — the hub bore, bolt pattern, and offset are determined by the generation and axle configuration, not whether you have a Sport, AMG Line, or standard trim. However, trim level can affect the alloy size and style originally fitted, so a wheel from a different trim may look different to your originals even if it fits correctly. A breaker can confirm the original spec against your registration and advise on cosmetic differences to expect.

Engine size can influence brake disc size on the GLE, which in turn can affect the minimum alloy wheel size needed to clear the caliper — larger-engined and AMG variants often carry bigger brakes. A wheel from a smaller-engined GLE of the same generation might not clear the brakes on a more powerful model, even if the bolt pattern matches. Confirm with the breaker against your registration to ensure the alloy from a donor vehicle will clear your specific brake setup.

The 2019 model year marks the introduction of the new V167 generation GLE, while your 2017 car is the W166 generation (2015–2018), so these are different generations with different wheel specifications. It is very unlikely that an alloy from a 2019-onwards V167 will fit a 2017 W166 correctly, given likely differences in bolt pattern and offset. Confirm with your breaker against both registrations before purchasing.

Because the GLE does not use wheel trims in the traditional sense, you should be searching for a used alloy wheel rather than a wheel trim or hub cap. When contacting a breaker, have your registration plate ready so they can match the correct generation (W166 2015–2018 or V167 2019-onwards), bolt pattern, offset, and size to your car. A breaker sourcing from a like-for-like donor vehicle is the safest way to ensure a correct fit.