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  1. Aftermarket Wheels + Winter = Troubles!

    in Wheels & Tires

    Posted · Edited by Eddie Man

    Why not just pick up a set of factory 18" wheels for the winter and save the good ones for summer? There are several posts in the classified with factory wheels, chrome plated or just the alloy finish. I even have a set of the 2012 18" SEL factory wheels for sale but don't have a current classified ad running here. See what other people have that might be closer to you, I'm in Dallas.

     

    The dealer may have pulled one over on you if they actually charged you to reset the vehicles computers to run a smaller wheel and tire size. The factory OEM size 18 and 20 inch wheels and tires provide an almost identical speedometer reading and don't require any computer resets. Perhaps the dealer charged to initialize the TPMS sensors, but several hundred dollars is really a rip off!

     

    You can swap the 18 and 20 inch wheels back and forth and don't need any resets done. Once the TPMS sensors have been programmed into your car, they can be removed and then put back on later with no additional service needing done, even if you swap them out into a different wheel!

     

    Remember, if you do get a set of factory wheels, they have to be from a 2011 or newer because of the smaller hub size. The 2010 and earlier will work but you would have to buy some hub centric rings to reduce the older bigger hub size down to your smaller size.

     

     

    I could not agree more...

    I'm pretty sure Tire Rack sold you an overall wheel circumference nearly identical (+/- 5%) of your stock wheel/rim setup.

    That is the proper way to upsize or downsize rim/tire sizing.

    I don't see why the "stealership" sold you that crock of sh!t.

    Well anyways, for me I run my Stock 22" sport setup for the summer and slush away w/Edge OEM 17" 5spoke Rims & a Beefy Winter Tire set up.

    Same overall circumference so seasonal swap-out is very easy.

    To bad you sold your stock rims :(

     

  4. Changing Winter Tires

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    Posted · Edited by Eddie Man

    As I recall (not on front of my O&M manual), the lug torque specs are 100 ft/lbs. Confirm by checking your manual.

    I would not recommend using any sort of lubricant or anti-seize compounds on the studs or lugs as this would alter torque specs and binding affects of the nut-stud. If corrosion or dirt is an issue, just use a steel brush to clean them. As for the hub-rim surface contact, a steel brush cleaning and wipe down is good to do followed up with a lite coat of anti seize for future ease of removal.

    Hope this helps.

  6. Questions regarding HIDs for 2013 Edge SEL

    in Glass, Lenses, Lighting, Mirrors, Sunroof (BAMR), Wipers

    Posted · Edited by Eddie Man

    Mike,

    A few answers:

    1. No. The stock projectors have a flapper that moves away to reveal the upper spectrum of any bulb for the high beams.

    2. Bulb size, 9006.

    3. No. However, one needs to pay close attention to the bulb placment into the housing. Correct positioning of the bulb tabs is key for correct installation.

    Hope this helps.

  7. Smallest winter wheel size for Edge Sport AWD ???

    in Wheels & Tires

    Posted · Edited by Eddie Man

    I'm running 17" Factory Edge Wheels on my 2013 Edge Sport AWD.

    The stock tire size on the 22" Factory Sport Wheel are much larger (rolling circumference > 4%) than the 17" Factory Wheel/Tire Setup.

    So be careful with that.

    Since you will be going w/new Winter Tires, take the opportunity to size them closer to your 22" setup.

    The tire size I am using is 245-70-R17 which is slightly larger (0.53%) in circumference than the 22" setup.

    So far this winter, they have performed flawless (much more sidewall rubber w/meaty treads)!

  11. Just added to "The Wall"

    in Wheels & Tires

    Posted · Edited by Eddie Man

    Added Winter Wheels/Tires to my Wall for the wifey's Edge Sport.

    Quick pics from the iPhone...

    Just wanted to share :shades:

    Almost that time to strap on the Winter Setups!!!

    TheWall.jpeg

    FYI, the other Winter Wheels/Tires are for the other Daily-Driver Baby.

    IMG_07762.jpg

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