TooManyToys

It's interesting that you found those too soft. Yep, it's a 2012 Limited FWD with the 2.0L. I thought since I have that in my lower handle, everyone could see that. These are the Evolution H/T (not H/T 2). The reviews I found all had taller profiles than these, so I don't think the reviews compliance quality is a good indicator. While many say it's good for wet weather, I've found these to like to spin on wet roads with this vehicle, so for me, that's another reason I'd like to get something for my wife's vehicle. Things I've done with this car over the years of ownership include replacing the turbo, the crankshaft pulley (the rubber gave out and launched the actual pulley), the rear camera, the rear 3rd light, the power steering pump, and a few emissions items. Seems like a lot, but not really, since it's at 165k; we got it at 115k. The transmission was replaced by the previous owner at 60K, and I perform frequent transmission fluid changes because I know this vehicle's transmission tends.

The 17” wheels for the SE model of the 2012 Edge were the same 7.5” width. https://www.wheel-size.com/size/ford/edge/2012/#trim-i-facelift-2011-2014-20-ecoboost--240-385 You linked to the next generation.

I've already checked the wheel offset/backspacing, lug spacing, and rim widths between the Edge and Mustang wheels - compatible. The rotor diameters are the same, but the calipers are different, which may be the real issue rather than the rotor diameter. As a side note, the SE version of the 2012 Edge came with 17" wheels. This limited version was stock with 18", but by the window sticker for the vehicle, it had the optional 20". The tires are Cooper Evolution 245/50-R20, and I've tried running them at 36 psi and down to 30 psi, but it doesn't make much difference, so I'm considering switching to wheels to install tires with a taller profile. The vehicle will lose a little steering and cornering feel, but this doesn't get pushed by my wife as I would do. If I didn't have to drive 90 minutes to see how they fit, I would have already tried fitting them. This is why I'm asking. I'm skeptical how anything in the 50 profile is going to soften up as much as a 65 profile. But if someone has found one, I'd love to hear about it.

We bought our Edge a few years back used. The 20" factory chrome clads are pretty well beat up. And both of us are supprised how this car transmits every bump in the road. Even our old '03 Lincoln LS Sport had more compliance than this. A neighbor of our son has 2018 Mustang wheels he is selling off for a good price, and the bolt pattern matches, although its a bit of a way to go to to see if the 17" wheel clears the front brake calipers. Backspacing looks good as the rim width. The hope is better tire compliance with a higher profile. But the question is, has anyone put 17" rims on this generation? Secondary question. I can pull the clad's and repaint the aluminum wheel underneight, but has anyone found a softer feeling tire in the 20" rim 50 profile for this vehicle?