wheel(rim) change on 2011 Edge limited AWD

[lpgao]

What I should know or be careful if I am going to get new wheel(rim) on 2011 Edge limited AWD? How can I identify the wheel is right for 2011 Edge?

[nickf1011]

Lug pattern, backspacing, width, and weight capacity are all things to keep in mind.

[ls973800]

OK, here are the specs for your 2011 Ford Edge. Grab a beverage and start reading!

 

Lug pattern 5X114.3 mm (5X4.5 inches is the same pattern and will fit the lug spacing with no additional spacers, etc)

 

Hub bore 63.4 mm (used on Ford Edge models 2011 to present) 2010 and older Edges use 70.5 mm and will only fit if hub centric rings

can found.

 

Offset I found ranges of 35 mm to 45 mm. My 2013 20 inch factory Edge and now the 20 inch Ford Flex wheels have an offset of 40 mm

Some websites show the offset as being "H", but I would go by the actual numbers

 

TPMS 2011 and up Edges use a TPMS sensor which is attached via the valve stem. 2010 and older Edges use a TPMS which is

mounted to the inner wheel by use of a band which runs around the complete inner wheel. The frequency of the 2011 and newer

Edges are different than the 2010 and older ones. You can not use the older TPMS with the 2011 Edges or newer.

 

Diameter Edges use wheel sizes of 17 inch, 18 inch, 20 inch, and 22 inch factory installed. You can use just about any size as long as you

use the factory size tires. The tire sizes allow any wheel size to be used without having speedometer false readings. Example

The 245 X 60 X 18 tire gives almost exactly the same readings as the 245 X 50 X 20 tire. This is why you can change sizes

 

Ford Wheels Ford Flex wheels fit the 2011 up Edges, some Explorer wheels fit, and I believe some Mustang and even Taurus wheels would

work. Just have to verify the specs. I have 20 inch Ford Flex wheels on my 2013 Edge. Of course, there are many aftermarket

wheels that would work, but many would need spacers or hub centric rings to fit properly.

[lpgao]

OK, here are the specs for your 2011 Ford Edge. Grab a beverage and start reading!

 

Lug pattern 5X114.3 mm (5X4.5 inches is the same pattern and will fit the lug spacing with no additional spacers, etc)

 

Hub bore 63.4 mm (used on Ford Edge models 2011 to present) 2010 and older Edges use 70.5 mm and will only fit if hub centric rings

can found.

 

Offset I found ranges of 35 mm to 45 mm. My 2013 20 inch factory Edge and now the 20 inch Ford Flex wheels have an offset of 40 mm

Some websites show the offset as being "H", but I would go by the actual numbers

 

TPMS 2011 and up Edges use a TPMS sensor which is attached via the valve stem. 2010 and older Edges use a TPMS which is

mounted to the inner wheel by use of a band which runs around the complete inner wheel. The frequency of the 2011 and newer

Edges are different than the 2010 and older ones. You can not use the older TPMS with the 2011 Edges or newer.

 

Diameter Edges use wheel sizes of 17 inch, 18 inch, 20 inch, and 22 inch factory installed. You can use just about any size as long as you

use the factory size tires. The tire sizes allow any wheel size to be used without having speedometer false readings. Example

The 245 X 60 X 18 tire gives almost exactly the same readings as the 245 X 50 X 20 tire. This is why you can change sizes

 

Ford Wheels Ford Flex wheels fit the 2011 up Edges, some Explorer wheels fit, and I believe some Mustang and even Taurus wheels would

work. Just have to verify the specs. I have 20 inch Ford Flex wheels on my 2013 Edge. Of course, there are many aftermarket

wheels that would work, but many would need spacers or hub centric rings to fit properly.

 

Thanks lot Is973800 and nickf1011 for your kind and very informative reply. Here I still have questions to ask you:

 

1, I read a few times about TPMS here but where they are? Because my two wheels were taken off for tire problems I did not see the tire guy disconnecting any sensor.

2, I got somebody to sell wheel to me on internet but my concern is how do I know it is real ford OEM wheel? I have to do measurements as you said?

3, If I buy this wheel I just tale it to any tire shop to replace my old one? Simple like that.

 

I appreciate your replies. I am glad I can "quote" inside Google Chrome broswer.

[ls973800]

Most Ford wheels I've had have the FOMOCO logo and other informartion on the inside of the wheel. It might include the part number, the offset, the lug pattern, and sometimes even a date it was made. You will have to have the seller send you pictures of both sides of the wheel to see if it is a genuine Ford wheel.

 

Any tire shop can change your wheel with no problem.

 

You are in Canada, so you may not have the TPMS sensors. They are not yet required as far as I know in Canada. Check your owner's manual for information.

 

If you can, link to the site which wheel you are looking at.

[pjsockett]

 

Thanks lot Is973800 and nickf1011 for your kind and very informative reply. Here I still have questions to ask you:

 

1, I read a few times about TPMS here but where they are? Because my two wheels were taken off for tire problems I did not see the tire guy disconnecting any sensor.

 

 

The TPMS sensor is inside the tire as part of the valve stem. There is nothing to disconnect when taking the wheels off, they are wireless.

[lpgao]

Most Ford wheels I've had have the FOMOCO logo and other informartion on the inside of the wheel. It might include the part number, the offset, the lug pattern, and sometimes even a date it was made. You will have to have the seller send you pictures of both sides of the wheel to see if it is a genuine Ford wheel.

 

Any tire shop can change your wheel with no problem.

 

You are in Canada, so you may not have the TPMS sensors. They are not yet required as far as I know in Canada. Check your owner's manual for information.

 

If you can, link to the site which wheel you are looking at.

Many thanks Is973800 again. It is great you provided important imformation. I think I know what I am going to do.

[lpgao]

 

The TPMS sensor is inside the tire as part of the valve stem. There is nothing to disconnect when taking the wheels off, they are wireless.

Thanks lot pjsochett for your reply. Now I know why I got tire pressure low message when a nail was on one of tire. If I change my wheel/rim what about those sensors? They come with wheel or they have to be moved from old one to new one? I read information from Ford which says I have to change stems every time change wheel or tire, I have to do this?

[pjsockett]

Buying a new TPMS sensor is usually $40-$60 depending on the shop but a lot of places do rebuild kits for closer to $10. I don't know for certain but I would guess it depends on the condition of the sensor. Salt and things can have a big impact on the stems so that portion usually gets rebuilt. Since you aren't replacing due to old tires and actually just getting a new rim they might be able to just move it over.

[ls973800]

In order to remove a sensor from the wheel (the valve stem type, not the wheel band type) the valve should be rebuilt. There is an o-ring and other parts which need to be properly torqued. The kits can be found for under $2.00 per wheel and up. The sensor itself has a sealed battery which can not be replaced like some used to be able to in the past.

 

The rebuild kit is a profit maker for many tire shops, as they charge up to $14.00 per wheel to rebuild them. Here is what the kits look like.

 

http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,carcode,1504152,parttype,12037,a,www.google.com%2BSearch%2Bfor%2B2013%2BFORD%2BEDGE%2B3.7L%2BV6

[lpgao]

In order to remove a sensor from the wheel (the valve stem type, not the wheel band type) the valve should be rebuilt. There is an o-ring and other parts which need to be properly torqued. The kits can be found for under $2.00 per wheel and up. The sensor itself has a sealed battery which can not be replaced like some used to be able to in the past.

 

The rebuild kit is a profit maker for many tire shops, as they charge up to $14.00 per wheel to rebuild them. Here is what the kits look like.

 

http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,carcode,1504152,parttype,12037,a,www.google.com%2BSearch%2Bfor%2B2013%2BFORD%2BEDGE%2B3.7L%2BV6

Thanks lot again Is973800. After read your pjsochett's replies I am confused again. If I buy a rim then go to tire shop to replace rim, I have to ask them to change valve stem and TPMS at same time? Those valve stem and TPMS are available in any shop? Or I have to get them myself before I go to tire shop?

[ls973800]

You (the tire shop) will remove the sensor from the wheel you are replacing and install that one in your new wheel. You will have a new valve stem and sensor rebuild kit then installed onto the OLD sensor they just put into the new wheel.

 

No need to buy another sensor when you can reuse your old one. Some people sell their wheels and keep all four sensors to use in whatever replacement wheels they buy.

 

Some people sell the old sensors with the wheels and then buy four NEW sensors.

 

Your choice. I would install the old sensor, have the rebuild kit installed, and be done with it.

 

You need to check with what ever tire shop is doing the wheel swap to make sure they understand what you want done so you don't end up paying for a new sensor when there is no need to.

[lpgao]

You (the tire shop) will remove the sensor from the wheel you are replacing and install that one in your new wheel. You will have a new valve stem and sensor rebuild kit then installed onto the OLD sensor they just put into the new wheel.

 

No need to buy another sensor when you can reuse your old one. Some people sell their wheels and keep all four sensors to use in whatever replacement wheels they buy.

 

Some people sell the old sensors with the wheels and then buy four NEW sensors.

 

Your choice. I would install the old sensor, have the rebuild kit installed, and be done with it.

 

You need to check with what ever tire shop is doing the wheel swap to make sure they understand what you want done so you don't end up paying for a new sensor when there is no need to.

Great help. Thank you very much Is973800. I feel I should pay you for all those precious information you gave to me. I just post a few pictures regarding my wheel, and could you please have a look? Give me some more about them.