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Wire Wheel HELP!

Started by AtlantaMc, July 21, 2014, 03:07:34 PM

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AtlantaMc

Hey guys,
-Just bought some BEAUTIFUL Truspoke wire wheels with the 1.6" WW tire package($2700.00) from a vendor and had a very bad experience. Their "perfect wheels" were out of round and had wobble for the most part. They made my 79 DeVille vibrate to pieces at 50mph and up on the highway so bad I thought the dash would fall off. Visors too!! No long trips with these on... After spending 4 weekends in a row at a wheel shop that I've used for years here in Atlanta, spending more money,,, and trying 2 more wheels sent by the vendor that were worse than the original 4, I sent them back. That killed me as I've wanted these on the car for years! Then the real fun began trying to get a full refund. Luckely, we took video while they were on the balancer for proof...  Nothing is easy!
-I see alot of these wheels on other Cadillacs at shows, so hoping y'all could point me in the right direction so I don't have a round 2 saga... I'm a little gun shy at this point. Dayton wires state they will never need re-trueing, but don't really care for their center caps. Loved the caps from Truspoke but don't know if they would fit. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated at this point.   Attaching photo of my car with the wheel look I'm after...
Thanks!
M.McDermott
Regards,
Mark McDermott
1979 Coupe DeVille
1997 Sedan DeVille

62 driver

Sorry about your wheels!  I love your chose of wheels and tires. Their is lots of nice looking wire wheels. Truespoke wheels should run smooth for you. Maybe try a different vender. I wanted the 40 spoke look and restored a set that runs smooth. I am not sorry for taking my time and finding what I want. Good luck.  Dave
Dave Schneider,  CLC #27889

AtlantaMc

Thanks Dave, what a beautiful caddy! Love the look with less spokes too! !   Mark
Regards,
Mark McDermott
1979 Coupe DeVille
1997 Sedan DeVille