Skinny steel wheels??

[2002targa]

Greetings all,

I just picked up my 08 EDGE a few weeks ago and last week I found out that I'm moving to Kodiak, Alaska (I'm in the Coast Guard).

My question is, does anyone know if there is a skinnier steel wheel that will fit the edge that I could put studded snow tires on for the winter? Currently it has the blingy plastic 20" rims on it. I asked the guy at the parts dealer, and he didn't know for sure.

 

Thanks in advance,

 

TK

[bbf2530]

Greetings all,

I just picked up my 08 EDGE a few weeks ago and last week I found out that I'm moving to Kodiak, Alaska (I'm in the Coast Guard).

My question is, does anyone know if there is a skinnier steel wheel that will fit the edge that I could put studded snow tires on for the winter? Currently it has the blingy plastic 20" rims on it. I asked the guy at the parts dealer, and he didn't know for sure.

 

Thanks in advance,

 

TK

 

Hi TK. I would recommend you contact The Tire Rack LINK: Tire Rack or Discount Tire LINK: Discount Tire and ask them about their winter tire/wheel packages.

 

You will get a much better deal, and more choices than the Dealer.

 

Good luck. :beerchug:

Edited April 4, 2008 by bbf2530

[2002targa]

Thanks,

I've looked at both places and neither one offer a steel wheel. Honestly, I'd prefer an 17 or 18" rim. Does anyone know if a steel rim from another model will fit??

 

TK

[mzason]

Greetings all,

I just picked up my 08 EDGE a few weeks ago and last week I found out that I'm moving to Kodiak, Alaska (I'm in the Coast Guard).

My question is, does anyone know if there is a skinnier steel wheel that will fit the edge that I could put studded snow tires on for the winter? Currently it has the blingy plastic 20" rims on it. I asked the guy at the parts dealer, and he didn't know for sure.

 

Thanks in advance,

 

TK

 

 

Did you find winter rims/tires. I am in the same boat. I have the 20' rims. If you did find rims, which ones and where?

Thanks.

MZ

[klong]

Greetings all,

I just picked up my 08 EDGE a few weeks ago and last week I found out that I'm moving to Kodiak, Alaska (I'm in the Coast Guard).

My question is, does anyone know if there is a skinnier steel wheel that will fit the edge that I could put studded snow tires on for the winter? Currently it has the blingy plastic 20" rims on it. I asked the guy at the parts dealer, and he didn't know for sure.

 

Thanks in advance,

 

TK

 

Hi there. Seems you have a good idea on changing those rims out. If you leave those plastic ones on for the winter, chances are you will for sure end up in the hurt locker.

 

I think the smallest rims you can put on the Edge is the 17" due to the TPMS. I have read on the internet about people wanting to put 15" - 16" Fusion rims on the Edge because these sizes are much cheaper. Apparently due to the TPMS, this is not possible.

 

I have an 08 Edge with 17" rims. I just ordered 17" "plain jane" winter steel rims and I'm going to be putting the Michelin X-Ice winter tires on them (235/65/R17).

 

If you do not use your original stock tire size, I recommend you check out this link to see how it will affect your speedometer/mileage.

 

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

 

Best Regards,

 

K

[Grey]

I tried to install 16" Mountaineer rims on my Edge and they would not clear the brake caliper, so it looks like you are restricted to 17's or 18's.

 

They have a 4 1/2" bolt circle as I recall.