Spaceman Spiff Posted October 14, 2013 Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 Gday, I'm wanting to get a dedicated set of winter wheels or my 2011 Limited that's has the optional 20 inch wheels. Would there be any issues putting 2009 18 inch wheels on it? I will get the TPMS sensors for the wheels. I'm also aware there will be minor speed differences. Any other considerations? Spiff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omar302 Posted October 14, 2013 Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 The center hub diameter is different, 63.4mm for 2011+ and 70.5mm for 2010 and below. So the 2009 wheels will have a bigger center hub hole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaceman Spiff Posted October 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 Thanks for the reply. I'm not technically inclined, so what you're saying the wheels for a 2010 or older wont work for me? Spiff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omar302 Posted October 15, 2013 Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 Will not work straightforward. They might work with a special adapter (if any exists). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaceman Spiff Posted October 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 Thanks for the info. Spiff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ls973800 Posted October 15, 2013 Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 (edited) You need a hub centric ring which will allow the larger 2009 wheel to be used on the smaller 2011 hub. You can try doing a Google search for "hub centric rings", contact Tire Rack, or check with a local aftermarket wheel seller to find the size you need. Personally, I would try and find the correct wheels (2011 and newer, Ford Flex wheels, etc) The 2010 and older wheels also used a different type of TMPS which was held onto the wheel with a band. The 2011 and newer sensors are just held in place with a nut and the wheel stem. I also believe a different frequency was used in the 2010 and older vehicles compared to what is used in the 2011 and newer models. The speedometer will almost be a perfect match between the factory 18 inch size tire and the factory 20 inch size tire because of the tire ratio and aspects that Ford installs. Use this calculator to see what different ratios and aspects will do in your case if you don't use the factory size options. http://www.1010tires.com/Tools/Tire-Size-Calculator Edited October 15, 2013 by ls973800 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaceman Spiff Posted October 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 Thanks for the info Is973800, I'll stick to 2011 and newer. Spiff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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