17" Mustang Wheels on 2012 Edge Possible?

[TooManyToys]

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?

[Samurai Edge]

What exact brand tire doo you currently have and what air pressure are you running in the tires?

 

Before you go making this swap, you are going to have to do a little homework.

 

Determine the wheel offset of your 20" wheels.

Determine the wheel offset of these 17" wheels.

This will tell you the amount of backspacing you have / will have.

 

What size rotors are on the 2018 Mustang?

What size rotors are on your Edge?

If they are not the same, you are going to have a problem.

 

You also have to look at the inside design of the 2018 Mustang wheels and your current wheels.

This is another potential clearance problem.

 

Quite honestly, I would not do this.  Too many potential issues.

 

If the real reason for doing this is a ride quality issue, the easiest way to fix this is:

1.  You could lower your tire pressure a small amount

2.  You could replace your tires with ones that have a softer sidewall.

 

The easiest way to find out is pull one of your wheels, pull one of the Mustang wheels and install the Mustang wheel on your Edge and properly bolt the Mustang wheel down.

Now spin it by hand and see if there are any issues.