Fred H

I need some help. We just bought an awesome 2009 Edge w/AWD and the Chrome Alloy Wheels, 20-In. X 7.5-In option. They change the entire look of the Edge and we have had so many compliments on it. My wife was driving it the other day and coming out of a parking lot and the rear passenger tire dipped down into a street storm drain and damaged the chrome alloy plastic on the wheel. We are devasted. I have researched this and am horrified to find out that we would have to pay over 800 dollars for one wheel as the chrome alloy is bonded to the rim?? Heck the option to upgrade to these things was only 895 for all 4 wheels!!

 

Anyway, here is the question. Are we screwed and have to buy a new wheel or is there anyone out there fixing these things? I presume the wheels are here because of the pressure to reduce wt to meet the new CAFE regulations. Surely someone has figured out how to fix them rather than making the consumer buy one for 800 dollars every time one gets dinged on the road or at the tire rotation store down the road???

 

Who can shed some light on this? I have called Ford Customer Service and wanted to speak to the Edge engineers and inquire how someone could make a part so unfriendly for the consumer after market but got no where. Is there anyone out there that has any info on this?? Thanks in advance.

I have the exact same problem. The dealer is no help! all the want ot do is sell you new rims. It is crazy to make a wheel that cant be repaired. The dame time is plastic under the chrome. It should pop off for repair. I complained to the Ford Zone office and got a form letter telling me to as the dealer for help. I already did that. It is a big rip off. They should not sell these wheels if they cant repair them. You dont replace the entire door if you get a scratch in it. VERY POOR DESIGN. NO THOUGHT PUT INTO IT FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE.

20" OEM Ford Chrome Rims

Need a price for 2 of them without marks.

I may be interested in purchasing two of them without the marks. What is your best price?

I've got an Edge Limited that came with the 20" chome clad wheels. I personally think that 20" is just about perfect for his car, but I'm not a huge fan of the look of the chrome clad wheels. We bought the car new as a 2008 leftover and got a great deal, so I just took the wheels that came with the vehicle.

 

I like the look of the Sport wheels, but I thought they were too big when I saw them on an Edge in person.

 

I've just started looking, and to be honest, I'm kinda at a loss where to start looking. There seems to be so many manufacturers out there. I've never bought aftermarket wheels for any of my other cars. I've only ever picked up OEM wheels on Ebay to use as a spare set for snow tires.

 

Has anyone come across something that looks like the Sport wheels? I've included a picture below.

 

Can someone recommend a decent manufacturer, or ones to stay away from? I don't want to buy wheels that will limit my load carrying ability either as I tow a trailer with the Edge.

 

Thanks,

Rich

 

 

I have the same problem but with 2 of them. How can they make a wheel that is plastic and covered by chrome and it cant be repaired. This is crap.

I need Two 20 inch chrome wheels for my 2008 Edge. If you have them and want to sell them let me know what you want for them and where you are located. They must be in excellent condition without any scratches.

I'm looking for 2 of them. what is your best price and where are you located?

2008 20 inch rims without tires or tire pressure monitor but can use sensors from your old rims. less than 50 miles on rims before replacing them. $500.00 for all 4 plus shipping or any reasonable offer. you can email me at mbgrant@wavecable.com

Is anyone else having this problem???

 

I have an '08 Limited - These 20" wanna be chrome wheels are a plastic finish over a steel wheel. What do you get when you mix plastic and steel? What I got was a NOISE MAKER!!! This is the 2ND set of wheels they have put on my crossover in less than 5K miles of owning it! When you are slow rolling like when your car is being brought to you at Valet Service its sounds horrible!! It sounds like when you were a kis and you put a card in your bikes spokes or ran over a coke can or played on your PLASTIC hotwheel - it sounds like it is falling apart and CHEAP! I am HOTT!

I need 2 of them. I'm in Florida. Do you still have them and want to sell 2 of them?

I have a set of 20" chrome clad wheels from a 2008 Edge Limited FWD for sale. Mint condition with about 6,000 miles on them. Will not include TPMS. I am swapping them out for a grey painted wheel to match my Edge. Will let go for $125 each. In Northeast Ohio area. Will ship for additional cost.