Mercedes off road on red rocks

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I've got a stock 2000 ml 320 with 255 70 r16 tires thats got a minor front wheel grind from the inner wheel wells on tight turns.

[@Ottoaerial]

@@highlightedcomment 285 75 R17 with 2”inch wheel spacers and it doesn’t rub because I have front RS5000 rancho shocks

[@Sordetti]

I have the same ML500, mine in black I love it both on and off the road. Reliable and powerful engine. The roar of the V8 is lovely

[@Ottoaerial]

The most underrated vehicles on the market.

[@edwinmendez6882]

I couldn’t agree with u anymore my friend! I have owned a 99 ml430/05 ml500 and man solid solid v8’s !

[@havenoname123]

I love the way you handle this ML.. it’s not only the car , but your skills to feel the way the car supposed to be driven ❤❤❤

[@Ottoaerial]

I appreciate that. Thank you. I love this ML

[@andreasschreiner9123]

@@Ottoaerial could you please name the size of the tires? Do you have to modify something to get this working?

[@andreasschreiner9123]

@@Ottoaerial oh I see, I'm not allone with this question, and you already answered :-)

[@Ottoaerial]

@@andreasschreiner9123 because the tire is bigger I have 2inch rear suspension lift. I used rancho rs9000 in the front shocks. 1inch body lift. And torque the torsion bars. Plus 2inch wheel spacers. It doesn’t rub anymore

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yeah size of tires plzzzzz​@@andreasschreiner9123

[@RichardVac]

The W163 ML's are amazing offroad, it can handle level 5 trails with ease, I also own one and I have done many similar trails driven cross country and it's still going strong ❤❤. I think the trail you just did is a level 7 out of 10 Incredible!

[@Ottoaerial]

I agree ☝️ I’m glad yours and mine are still going strong.

[@patrickmcnuttify]

Thanks for sharing. Looks awesome on the bigger tires

[@Ottoaerial]

They are awesome :)

[@Atrayn95]

What size tires?

[@taffy7hfa897]

Lovely truck, well driven😎

[@Ottoaerial]

Thanks 👍

[@ZoneTelevision]

The W163 has actually aged quite well and considering you've have to pay $50-$70K for a G Wagon to do the same thing its a well kept secret. The new Uni-bodies could not take this kind of punishment. I cant's decided whether i prefer black or silver.

[@Ottoaerial]

w163 is not a unibody, it has an H frame. But I agree with you on the G Wagon. The preference on these model is whether you should get the V6 or the V8 and I preferred the V8.

[@supremeautomotive6749]

​@@Ottoaerialhe was talking about the newer ones don't have the frame. And why do you like the v8 more then the v6

[@Ottoaerial]

@@supremeautomotive6749 the things that I do with this rig, I’m glad this has a V8. Sounds better and I could put bigger tires in the future. check out this vid, you'll understand why V8 is wise to have. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGmapJx3as9-qqs

[@thelongranger55]

Looks like fun ! , definitely want to take my ml500 there one day

[@Ottoaerial]

the traffic can be crazy. definitely a tourist area

[@thelongranger55]

@@Ottoaerial darn , thanks for the heads up .

[@keithexum7312]

Great vid! Tires and clearance. I lifted mine 3” and have it on 285’s. Handles of road much better.

[@Ottoaerial]

Thanks. I'm happy with the clearance.

[@jduke8565]

Wow! it s agood off roader!

[@Ottoaerial]

the most underrated vehicles of all times

[@helderlopes9244]

Great trip and good skills handling the ML . Is the suspension lifted or just bigger tyres ?

[@Ottoaerial]

I have 2inch rear suspension lift. I used rancho rs9000 in the front shocks. 1inch body lift. And torque the torsion bars. Plus 2inch wheel spacers. It doesn’t rub anymore

[@nikasvecova9200]

super

[@seabass288]

Love the play by play coming down the staircase! Also where do I find a spotter/camera lady like yours? 👍

[@Ottoaerial]

It’s funny because she wore the wrong kind of shoes. But she was willing

[@jameswheeler6954]

Aren’t those wheels too wide hitting the mudguards? Looks nice though Also owning 2 so far great old cars !

[@Ottoaerial]

the tires were hitting the fenders before the lift, but its not touching anymore with the 3 inch lift and with 2 inch wheel spacers

[@rondetorres3842]

Great skills, you obviously know and can wheel your ML! In the comments you mentioned that you have a 1" body lift and 2" spacer with a 285/75-17 combo which is about a 34" tire! Just curious what your MPG is now and how much did it effect your turning radius? Also, did you re-index the torsion bars? Keep them coming and thanks for posting!

[@Ottoaerial]

the turning radius is still the same, doesn't rub anywhere. I did not reindex the bars. 17mpg highway and 12-14mpg off road. thanks for tuning in.

[@rondetorres3842]

@@Ottoaerial thanks for the results on your build, very helpful! I owned a w163 20 years ago and actually really miss her. Trying to find another one to build an Adventure Vehicle without breaking the bank. Noticed you have CA plates, if and when I start a ML build maybe I'll bump into a trail or two. Keep the build up!

[@Ottoaerial]

@@rondetorres3842 price on these rigs are inexpensive these days. You can put big tires on the 5.0L Hopefully you get it again and modify it cuz these vehicles look great. I get mad props when driving.

[@bekabeka71]

@@Ottoaerialdo you get attention when driving by?

[@Ottoaerial]

@@bekabeka71 I get smiles and thumbs up or some double take 😂

[@SuperTap007]

I have the ML500 on 31s. Did you have to use the ESP button at all?

[@Ottoaerial]

Yea the whole time

[@TaranovVladimir]

What size wheels do you use, bro

[@Ottoaerial]

285/75 R17

[@taffy7hfa897]

@@Ottoaerial Thought they looked meaty, I am on 275/55/17 Goodyear Wranglers atm, exact same rims as yours.

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​@Ottoaerial like a 33 inch ?

[@Harry-m9b]

Where did you buy it?

[@Ottoaerial]

Bought it from the dealership 🤓long time ago. But now you can buy from anywhere for very cheap now

[@seizinglife]

Is it in low ramge anytime in this video?

[@Ottoaerial]

The whole time I was in low range

[@supremeautomotive6749]

Wish they did a straight 6 in these

[@Ottoaerial]

In-line 6 would be more reliable than v6 and be more efficient in fuel too.

[@nandansho]

Sedona...my place of Peace.

[@Ottoaerial]

I love this place. Full of tourist including myself.