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Hello everyone. I have a new 2011 edge with 18" chrome clad wheels. I just had it washed for the first time. When I got home from the carwash i noticed that there appears to be an "adhesive" of some sort stuck to the chrome wheels. Looks like someone stuck some duck tape to them, let it dry, and then peeled it off, leaving some adhesive behind. In some areas there is actually a thin film of plastic peeling from the wheels. Looks like there was a plastic film to protect the wheels that was never peeled off before delivery. Is this the "problem" that appears throughout this forum, or something else? It is uniform all over the spokes (center and near the edges). It looks like some "goobegone" might clean it up, but i don't want to damage the wheels further. Anyone have any ideas of what this is? Also, on another note, has anyone purchased snow chains/cables for these 18" tires? If so, anyone have a suggestion of a brand/type that won't ruin the chrome? Can the hubcaps be removed before chains put on? Thanks for help.

On the 2011 Edge with navigation, is there a monthly service fee for the traffic information on the navigation system? I don't necessaryily need Sirius Travel info, but do want to get the traffic updates automatically put into the navigation system.

Thanks. You make a good point about integration. A couple of other questions. Does it get traffic updates and automatically reroute you around traffic delays like the Garmin? I live in Los Angeles. Also, do the voice commands work fairly well when giving an address or do you have to repeat yourself often? Thanks again.

Hi. I am considering the 2011 SEL with Nav. I currently use a Garmin and love it. I particularly like: 1) how the garmin displays the roads and the ease of figuring out which road you are currently on (visually) and which way you will turn upon a quick glance; and 2) the point of interest feature. I like choosing from numerous restaurants and gas stations by the click of a button. The Garmin seems fairly accurate as to which food spots are around. Does the Ford Nav have these features. How does it compare to my Garmin? Thanks for your help.

I am about to purchase an Edge SEL in Southern California. I go skiing 2 to 3 times per year (mammoth, Big Bear, etc). Should I get AWD? Putting the few times I may not have to put on chains aside, is there any other benefit of AWD in terms of handling that would make it a better and/or safer ride in SoCal? Thanks for the input.