DIY repair · Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG 6×6

Beadlock wheel & tyre service

DIFFICULTY 2 / 5TIME An afternoonCOST Tyres plus labor

Symptoms

Slow leaks at the bead ring, old tyres, mismatched sizes after a replacement.

The fix, step by step

  1. Deflate, remove the ring bolts in sequence, inspect the inner bead and O-ring, then refit with the bolts torqued evenly.
  2. Owners have fitted both 37×12.50R18 and 38×13.50R18 tyres.
  3. Recode the size and recalibrate the tyre-pressure gauges.

Tools & part numbers

  • Torque wrench
  • bead breaker
  • thread locker as specified

Where to buy the parts

18-inch 6×6-style two-piece forged beadlock wheelGwagenParts.com ↗Amazon ↗
GwagenParts.com search: beadlockGwagenParts.com ↗

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Before you start

Rated for a competent home mechanic with a decent tool kit. Confirm torque figures, fluids and procedures against the factory service manual for your VIN, support the truck on stands rather than a jack, and work at your own risk (disclaimer). Some parts links are affiliate links, which pay us a small commission at no cost to you.

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