Fredz43

Greetings, Thank you for approving my request to join the forum. I recently bought a white 2016 SEL 2.0 and love it and look forward to learning more about it on this forum. I had not had a Ford product since we bought a new Grand Torino wagon in 1973. Since then, we have primarily had GM products. My wife still has a Cadillac CTS4 AWD and I have had 2 Chevy HHR's as my cars. The HHR's were both 2011 model year, the last year they were made and both were the top of the line 2LT models that featured several upgrades including sport suspension, a 2.4 engine, leather interior, sunroof and chrome wheels. I enjoyed them, as they handled and rode well, were fun to drive, got very good mpg and were very reliable. Recently I was on line helping one of my son's look for a HHR to replace the one he had that was totaled by a teenage driver who wasn't paying attention and tee boned my son's car. While car shopping I also found this 2016 Edge. For a long time, I had admired the looks of the Edge and also the Lincoln MKX, but had never driven one, or even ridden in one. In my searches in saw a good looking low mileage white 2016 SEL at a local Buick dealer and decided to take a look at it. I took it for a test drive and was amazed at how well it handled and rode. Also I was surprised at how well the 2.0 turbo ran. At one time I had a 2004 Mazdaspeed Miata with a factory turbo. That turbo was fun, but the turbo boost came on strong in the midrange. I was pleasantly surprised that the 2.0 Ecoboost turbo seemed like it was effective right off the bottom and that is prefect for a sedan of this size. In short, I fell in love with it and bought it. Actually, I am in love with the SEL, but not in love with the silver painted rims. So, my first question of the owners on this forum is if any of you have suggestions for replacement rims to replace the stock 18 inch painted silver rims on my new to me Edge. I always liked the chrome wheels on the HHR's that I owned as they looked good and were very easy to maintain. So, chrome would be my first choice, and second would be polished aluminum, such as may have some on some models of the Edge. I recently saw a supplier on Ebay, Factory Wheel Replacement that offered sets of polished alloy rims in sizes to fit my 2016 SEL and wondered if anybody here has any experience with this vendor. Thank you in advance for any suggestions you may have on purchasing better looking wheels for my Edge. Fred Z. Hillsboro, IL