Re: Team Dynamics Wheels

[John Bolhuis <bolhuijo@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Thu, 18 Mar 1999 Jghiglier2@domain.elided wrote:

> I have an '87 325is, I am looking for some new wheels, and I am on a
> budget, being only 17. I have considered all the expensive brands,
> and was ready to purchase a set of AC Schnitzer wheels when I
> decided to get something cheaper and do a few other things that I
> would like to do. I found an advertisement for these wheels and
> looked through it, and saw the Qualifier wheels, they reminded me of
> the Hartge wheels, which I really like, but aren't as expensive. I
> am considering purchasing these wheels if I they are good wheels.  I
> am seeking any opinions on the wheel quality, how they look and any
> information on which would fit better 16" or 17" wheels when my car
> was lowered. 
> Thank you, jghiglier2@domain.elided

 I have the Team Dynamics DTM style wheels in the 15x7 size.  They
look just like Moda Sports by BBS, FWIW.  Nice looking, IMHO.
Unfortunately for me, 2 of the 4 I bought came from the factory OUT OF
ROUND. America's Tire Company did not notice the defect (it is
admittedly subtle.)  But when I got a vibration, I took it to a better
shop with a more sensitive wheel balancer.  The 2 wheels would not
balance, and the eagle-eyed tech noticed the defect. 
 It's not the sort of dent that one would get from hitting a pothole,
and there wasn't any black tire mark there that would suggest that I
hit something.  America's Tire Company nonetheless refused to work
with me 1 bit, as the wheels' warranty expires the moment they are
mounted on the car.
 I was willing to gamble by buying cheap shit wheels, and I lost.  You
may get lucky.  I'm still running my wheels, but I avoid the
vibration-causing speeds.  (I always try to drive 80. :)

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