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To answer "Pi"'s questions, the wiring connector that came with my Curt wiring kit included a standard 4-wire "flat" connector. The connector simply snaps-in to the U-Haul "4-Flat Bracket" (their part number 13302, at $3.95 each) that I found at my local U-Haul accessories store. I first mounted the bracket to the underside of my rear valence, by drilling two 3/16" holes and using a couple of 3/16" rivets to permanently mount the bracket into place.

 

See the photos below, to (a) see the mounting bracket installation, and the overall hitch and connector installation.

 

 

Now that is visually pleasing. Thank you for posting the info and pics.

Pi

As I stated in my earlier posts, I had installed the Curt Class III hitch. It has the round-tube construction, and, while it does show a bit below the Sport's rear valence, I don't think it looks bad at all, considering how big and beefy the unit seemed to be. I now also have my wiring terminated in a standard 4-prong female connector unit, mounted in a special bracket to the left of the receiver. (Although my earlier post showed the connector hanging down, it's because that first photo was taken just after I had finished the hitch installation itself. The next day, I installed the connector bracket, so that it was all clean and properly-done). No "dangling wires" here for me, either!

 

Methinks I would rather have some of the hitch showing below the valence, than having to do any cutting on it!

 

Do you have a pic of the bracket and details, where did you aquire, P/N, cost, etc?

I have no way of posting pictures you can find the wheels & tires on line

Good luck with the sale

updated with pic

2016 Ford Explorer Platinum and 2013 Kia Optima SXL.

I'll update you in a few days. I had a minor boo-boo in a roundabout last week (city bus cut me off, I hit the brakes, slid and tapped a curb). The damage to mine isn't very noticeable at all (1 inch or so), but I'm going to wet sand the scuff with some very fine grit sandpaper and then will apply some touch-up paint I purchased that hopefully is a close match. It's designed for Dodge Challenger/Charger matte black wheels. It's tricky because our black wheels aren't pure black, they have some gray to them.

Link:

https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/321911088505

Thank you! I wait to see how it turned out before rubbing. In the mean time I will grab a picture and post it up. Thanks

Hi all

I did do a search so I apologize if I missed it.

Here is the issue, Back in November I purchased a 2015 Edge Sport with the 21" wheels. Well, by my topic title you can guess what happened.

Well, she was picking my daughter up at the airport and decided that she liked curbs quite a bit more than the road. Now the wheel has a scuff mark on it. What I found interesting is the color under the coating of the rim is a creamy color. So, my question I find myself asking, has anyone been able to repair a wheel with scuffs or is it a lost cause and needs replacement?

Thanks for the input

Added pic of war wound.

Dealer near me has two titaniums. Physically seen them yesterday.

are pirellies the standard OEM tire on the 21" wheel? Thats very good to see

Yes - they are standard with the 21's

I live in Minnesota and the roads are not the best here either and I have 21's on. They seem to do just fine and ride quality is about the same IMO.

Thanks guys!

Hi all, just joinng up with the forum as we purchased a 2015 Ford Edge Sport. Hope to get some good information here.