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SNOW CABLES ON AWD 18" WHEELS
by andsedge
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Jan 07, 2008 (9:54 am)
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Does anyone have any info regarding why cables can be used on 17" wheels but not on 18" wheels on the 2007 AWD Edge? We'd like to carry them in case we get into severe conditions but the glove box manual says we can't use them on the 18's.
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Re: SNOW CABLES ON AWD 18" WHEELS [andsedge]
by akirby
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Jan 07, 2008 (10:22 am)
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Replying to: andsedge (Jan 07, 2008 9:54 am)
Clearance.
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Re: SNOW CABLES ON AWD 18" WHEELS [andsedge]
by bdyment
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Jan 08, 2008 (6:29 am)
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Replying to: andsedge (Jan 07, 2008 9:54 am)
There is not enough clearance . The chains or cables may hit the inside of the wheel wells.
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- #7 of 24
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Re: SNOW CABLES ON AWD 18" WHEELS [bdyment]
by akirby
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Jan 08, 2008 (6:49 am)
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Replying to: bdyment (Jan 08, 2008 6:29 am)
Is there an echo in here?
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Re: SNOW CABLES ON AWD 18" WHEELS [akirby]
by bdyment
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Jan 08, 2008 (11:09 am)
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Replying to: akirby (Jan 08, 2008 6:49 am)
Yes. I didn't see your post when I posted my comments.
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- #9 of 24
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20" vs. 18" -- which is better for 08 Edge?
by dgp13
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Feb 15, 2008 (11:37 am)
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We're looking hard at an 08 Edge and have driven the Limited with 20" tires. Feels good to me, but I am not a tire expert by any means. What is the value in getting 20" tires (Pirelli, in this case) vs 18", and further, what are my options in case I'd like the dealership to provide another brand tire vs the ones on the vehicle now?
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Re: 20" vs. 18" -- which is better for 08 Edge? [dgp13]
by akirby
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Feb 15, 2008 (2:58 pm)
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Replying to: dgp13 (Feb 15, 2008 11:37 am)
The 20's will ride a bit harsher and usually cost more to replace than 18's. Otherwise it's strictly looks. You'd have to negotiate any tire or wheel swaps with the dealer - depends entirely on what they have in stock and what they're willing to do. But I doubt there are a lot of tire choices in the 20" size.
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Re: 20" vs. 18" -- which is better for 08 Edge? [akirby]
by hardhawk
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Feb 18, 2008 (2:55 pm)
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Replying to: akirby (Feb 15, 2008 2:58 pm)
Replacement Michelins for the 18" size on the 2008 Limited are $196 a pop. I would imagine the Pirelli's in 20" will be more than that. As time goes on there will be more manufacturers making these sizes and costs will come down. Just not at first.
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Re: 20" vs. 18" -- which is better for 08 Edge? [hardhawk]
by drmad7
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Mar 07, 2008 (7:51 am)
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Replying to: hardhawk (Feb 18, 2008 2:55 pm)
My salesman, myself, AND the sales manager thought the "18 Michelins would be the same price or lower than the "20 Pirelli Scorpions on the Limited I was purchasing. They ended up taking off the "20s and putting on the "18s. I bought the vehicle on Friday 2-29-08 and the Tire Pressure System needed some work so I took it in. I priced out the tire prices and guess what?! The Scorpion 20" for a set of 4 was $570.00 installed. The 18" Michelins (that I have!) are over $1,000 for a set of four! I was crushed. The sales manager had offered to take $600 off the price if I had taken the 20"s!
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