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.

[TooManyToys]

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.

[garycrist]

For a squishy ride try 235/70-17s or 245/65-17s depending on wheel width. A wider tire

on a narrower rim will give a softer ride than a narrow tire on a wide rim within reason!

 

But, according to the chart below, the wheels are only 7.5 inches wide or unfit for your needs.

 

https://www.wheel-size.com/size/ford/mustang/2018/

 

The best you might do is 18 inch wheels.

 

https://www.wheel-size.com/size/ford/edge/2018/#generation-ii-facelift-2018-2024

 

Check local wrecking yards too.

 

 

[TooManyToys]

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.

Edited Tuesday at 02:51 PM by TooManyToys

[Samurai Edge]

I am going to presume you have a 2012 Ford Edge SE since you didn't expressly state the trim model.

 

Per Cooper Tire, your standard tire size for that car is 235/65 17.  Cooper offer the Endeavor Plus and the Endeavor Winter in that size.

 

Maybe the whole issue resolves around the current wheel / tire you have on the car, as they are over-sized from OEM standard.  The 245/50 20 is an optional size.  Per the Tire Rack reviews, the Endeavor Plus is rated " Excellent " in comfort.

 

When I bought my car, they came with 245/50 20 Hankook Ventus S1 Noble 2.  The comfort rating is lower than yours ( 8.0 ( me ) vs. 8.7 ( you ).  I found those tires too soft so I chose a different tire of the same size to meet my wants / desires.  Now I just have to find someone who wants them

 

Seems your initial plan of going back to 17 wheels / tires may be the best solution for you.

[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.