djscotec Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 I hope this question wasnt asked before , if it was i couldnt find it. But i recently put on new rims which are the same diameter around, just large rim.. of what i read elsewhere is that it wont void the warranty on the vehicle. Is this correct? they are 10" wide vs 8.5" they dont stick out though, and they have plenty of clearance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ablb Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 I hope this question wasnt asked before , if it was i couldnt find it. But i recently put on new rims which are the same diameter around, just large rim.. of what i read elsewhere is that it wont void the warranty on the vehicle. Is this correct? they are 10" wide vs 8.5" they dont stick out though, and they have plenty of clearance No they will not void you're warranty check out the "Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act". HOWEVER if you lose a wheel bearing or other suspension part you might have a problem. ab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbf2530 Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 I hope this question wasnt asked before , if it was i couldnt find it. But i recently put on new rims which are the same diameter around, just large rim.. of what i read elsewhere is that it wont void the warranty on the vehicle. Is this correct? they are 10" wide vs 8.5" they dont stick out though, and they have plenty of clearance Hi djscotec. :D The problem here is a matter of semantics and definitions. The larger wheels will not "void your Warranty". "Void your Warranty" means completely wipe it out. However, it can lead to the denial of any Warranty claim that can be connected to the larger and heavier wheels, even remotely. If you install wheels that are larger than the largest factory wheels available on a car (in this case 10" vs 8.5"), you always place yourself at risk. As ablb stated, if you should have wheel bearing problems among other drivetrain and suspension problems, your particular claim could be denied if it can be connected to the wheels. Larger, wider, heavier wheels put added strain on the suspension and drivetrain components. Ford (and no other automaker) will take responsibility for mechanical failures that were caused by that added strain. Of course, you will now be told by someone to simply switch wheels back if you ever have a problem. As always, honesty and moral character is up to the individual. :shades: Whatever you decide to do, good luck. :beerchug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djscotec Posted April 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 thank you so much! I have a oil leak as mentioned in another thread on this forum.. have to bring it in. i bought the edge with 10000 miles on it, ive only put on less than 1000 myself. Just wanted to make sure they werent going to give me a problem.. They still owe me a complete detail while its there... Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djscotec Posted April 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 Im putting on the factory 18's before i take it in... i decided due to the last post.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druck52 Posted April 15, 2009 Report Share Posted April 15, 2009 Im putting on the factory 18's before i take it in... i decided due to the last post.. Save yourself the trouble and leave them on. It will not void your warranty and will not give you any problems with an oil leak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ablb Posted April 15, 2009 Report Share Posted April 15, 2009 Save yourself the trouble and leave them on. It will not void your warranty and will not give you any problems with an oil leak. Looks like discotic has an AWD so there could be a problem with the wheels. A few stealers might try to claim they caused the PTO leak. ab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druck52 Posted April 15, 2009 Report Share Posted April 15, 2009 Looks like discotic has an AWD so there could be a problem with the wheels.A few stealers might try to claim they caused the PTO leak. ab I don't think that any DEALERSHIP will try and deny the claim. And the can not, there is a TSB for this known concern. Wheels would not cause it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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