2FAST4U Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 I just bought some used original 22" wheels for my girlfriend's 2011 MKX. It had aftermarket 22"wheels before them but they didn't have enough rear spacing causing the wheels to stick out of the body which I didn't like. Now with factory wheels, they are flush with the body. What do you guys think?...Look good or not? Claude. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tightanium Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 Looks good to me. I like OEM wheels best on most vehicles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 Looks good & classy! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2FAST4U Posted July 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 Thanks guys! Claude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 Makes the car pop. What blue is that? Looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2FAST4U Posted July 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2017 Makes the car pop. What blue is that? Looks great. Thanks! The color is "Kona Blue" (code L6). Claude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted July 10, 2017 Report Share Posted July 10, 2017 Unique. Can't say I've never seen one on the road. Are the chrome strips below the door OEM or aftermarket? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onyxbfly Posted July 10, 2017 Report Share Posted July 10, 2017 Good Job! The wheels make her pop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2FAST4U Posted July 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2017 Unique. Can't say I've never seen one on the road. Are the chrome strips below the door OEM or aftermarket? The strips at the bottom of the doors are original on the MKX (but not on the Edge). I added the vertical ones on the door posts as well as chrome mirrors covers. (I bought the mirror covers at the Ford dealer). Claude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unca waldo Posted July 11, 2017 Report Share Posted July 11, 2017 I like wheel/tire combinations that sit even with the fender openings... tires sticking out beyond the fenders look lame. Of course, that's just my opinion, I could be wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2FAST4U Posted July 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2017 I like wheel/tire combinations that sit even with the fender openings... That is the exact reason why I went with OEM wheels. Claude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JETZ Posted July 11, 2017 Report Share Posted July 11, 2017 Had them on my Explorer Limited Now I have the newer Edge Sport version 22's with 3/4"F, and 1.0" R adapters running 285/40's. Can't post any pics cause 'Photobucket' wants to charge $40 a month to host! :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted July 11, 2017 Report Share Posted July 11, 2017 I think you are still ok if you post the album link, just not individual image links? Otherwise flickr, imgur, etc.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2FAST4U Posted July 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2017 Had them on my Explorer Limited Now I have the newer Edge Sport version 22's with 3/4"F, and 1.0" R adapters running 285/40's. I don't know if you saw the pictures but I did put some 22's on my '16 Edge but without any adapters, they're direct fit. Some people like them some don't. It's a matter of taste I guess. See the link below... LINK: http://www.fordedgeforum.com/topic/22344-finally-bought-some-22-wheels-for-my-edge/ Claude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkxlincoln Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 I have a 2013 MKX limited edition with factory 22 and I added MGP caliper covers in red they make the wheels pop your MKX looks good I have left over Steeda 22 I have to sell now keep up the good work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2FAST4U Posted July 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 your MKX looks good I have left over Steeda 22 I have to sell now keep up the good work Thanks for the comment! Claude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWRBB Posted July 14, 2017 Report Share Posted July 14, 2017 (edited) The 2010 sport models had those 22" wheels as an option. When we were out shopping for one, we looked at about 6 of them with those wheels and *every* wheel on all of them was curbed, and curbed bad. Rash all the way around every wheel. I started looking more closely at it after about the 4th one with destroyed wheels, and noticed Ford put the narrowest tires possible on there from the factory- so much so that the lip of the wheel is the part that sticks out the furthest. The tire sidewall slopes slightly inward as you go up from the bead of the wheel. It actually looks really bad once you notice how narrow the tire is compared to the wheel. I'd recommend putting tires on there that are wider than OEM if you haven't already, or just don't get close to any curbs with it. We ended up buying one with the 20" wheels because all the 22"s were ruined by the previous owners. Edited July 14, 2017 by IWRBB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JETZ Posted July 18, 2017 Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 (edited) It's got nothing to do with the wheels being 22" ( they were not an option, but standard on the 'Sport Edge') but from drivers that don't know how to park by a curb, and park by 'feel'. Some people just don't care! Your 'terminology' is incorrect re: the narrowest tires possible from the factory'. You are trying to say 'the lowest profile tire' which in this case is 40. Going with a bigger wheel (22) you have to go with a lower profile tire ( from a (50) on 20" wheels, to keep the 22" tire package at the same overall height as the 20" package. Some SUV's I have seen are running 35, or even 30 which is too low profile for a 5000 lbs. plus truck. While it may look cool ( and you definetly have to lower the vehicle, cause of the increased wheel gap), but such a low profile tire( 35/30) , which are really meant for sports cars, again not heavy trucks looking for your favorite pot hole to make round wheels square. I have had 22's on my truck for years, and have no curb rash either, I know how to drive, and would freak to find a scratch. (They are $6000 @ the dealer, plus tax) I have 19/20 HRE.'s on my Vette 19/19 on my BMW. No rash... The 2010 sport models had those 22" wheels as an option. When we were out shopping for one, we looked at about 6 of them with those wheels and *every* wheel on all of them was curbed, and curbed bad. Rash all the way around every wheel. I started looking more closely at it after about the 4th one with destroyed wheels, and noticed Ford put the narrowest tires possible on there from the factory- so much so that the lip of the wheel is the part that sticks out the furthest. The tire sidewall slopes slightly inward as you go up from the bead of the wheel. It actually looks really bad once you notice how narrow the tire is compared to the wheel. I'd recommend putting tires on there that are wider than OEM if you haven't already, or just don't get close to any curbs with it. We ended up buying one with the 20" wheels because all the 22"s were ruined by the previous owners. Edited July 18, 2017 by JETZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted July 18, 2017 Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 No, he's talking about the actual width of the tire and how much the sidewall sticks out beyond the edge of the wheel. There is leeway in the width of the tire relative to the width of the wheel. E.g. if you go from a 235 tire to a 255 tire it's 20 mm wider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
always on edge Posted July 20, 2017 Report Share Posted July 20, 2017 Had them on my Explorer Limited Now I have the newer Edge Sport version 22's with 3/4"F, and 1.0" R adapters running 285/40's. Can't post any pics cause 'Photobucket' wants to charge $40 a month to host! :-( vgy.me. Free third party hosting. I use that site, no problems. Plus I have an ulterior motive...I want to see the wheels with the spacers. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JETZ Posted July 22, 2017 Report Share Posted July 22, 2017 PM me, with your email, and I'll send you some. frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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