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18 inch Chrome Clad Jacked UP!


repeater09

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Hey guys,

 

I have been trying to ind some kind of information about this and Ford was not much help...

 

I have a 2011 Ford Edge Limited (bought it yesterday) and when i was turning I hopped a curve and jacked up the plastic Chrome Clad (not the rim just the plastic part) pretty bad and it looks like the chrome-clad could just be taken off and replaced with another one...is that true or do I have to do what Ford said and spend $696 and buy a new Rim?...the rim is fine nothing is wrong with it its just the plastic chrome part....

 

I can provide a Pic if that would help!

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Your best bet would probably be ebay. The chrome clad part (plastic part) is not detachable from the wheel itself so yes you do need to get the whole thing.

 

It's probably possible to replace just the plastic part if you really knew what you were doing, but I don't believe you can buy it separately so you'd still need another whole wheel anyway.

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You are pretty much out of luck far as repairing your chrome clad wheel. The cladding is not removable. You will have to replace it. I did the exact same thing to my front wheel within a week of owning my 2011. I parked my 2008 edge for 3 years in the exact same parking spot with zero problems. The first time with the 2011 I rubbed the curb and scratched the plastic chrome right off. As of yet I have not replaced it. Ford wanted $800.00 for qty (1) 18" wheel. I just make a point to not look at that wheel.

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...I have a 2011 Ford Edge Limited (bought it yesterday) and when i was turning I hopped a curve and jacked up the plastic Chrome Clad...

 

 

Wow that really sucks...why would they make it like that?...i mean I have a 2005 mustang and I've hopped 200 curbs with no issue at all...very disappointed in that

 

No, I just refuse to say it...no...will...not...say...it...! :blink: :headscratch: :beerchug:

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In case your still looking for a solution, I found this website that sells oem style wheels for $349.95 and free shipping. http://www.hubcaphaven.com/edge_wheels.htm I just screwed up my front wheel on my 2011 limited yesterday! :angry2: I was so bummed to find out that they are not repairable. I had a 2007 that the tire place scratched up and they ordered me a wheel from this company and it looked just like my others on the '07, so I plan to order a new one on my '11 from this site. Hope this helps :)

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