Wheels

[Steve Marinello]

FWIW, I've heard relatively more good than bad things about TSW wheels.
However, that's the way it is with most of them.  I've heard of multiple
cases of Borbet and Mille Miglia wheels denting or getting knowcked out of
round.  Personal opinion, if there's a style that I like and I could afford
it, I'd go with OZ, period.  Just a hair behind them is Ronal and you can
get excellent deals, advice and service from Gary Allison at Ronal, USA in
California.  And, of course, they discount to the list.  Realistically
speaking, they probably offer the best value.  I don't think they offer the
best wheel/tire package deals, as compared to Tire Rack, but their wheels
are superior quality.  One other thing to consider, check on the weights of
the wheels you're interested in using.  You will find that the Ronal wheel
is often significantly lighter than the Borbet or MM wheels for a given
size.  Also, I've heard very positive things about ATP wheels, which Tire
Rack also carries.

HTH,

Steve

----- Original Message -----
From: "TM" <t44tq at bellatlantic.net>
To: "Horace K. Sawyer" <firestream at mindspring.com>; "Theron J. Bliss"
<tbliss at mestek.com>; <quattro at audifans.com>
Sent: Monday, November 27, 2000 8:47 PM
Subject: RE: V8 Wheels


> Funny how you say that, when my mechanic is adamant that BBS wheels are
> junk. Very soft, bend easily, etc. I do not get many good reports about
> TSW wheels, though. I'd go with something else, personally. Borbet,
> Mille Miglia, Ronal, OZ are some brands to consider. Of course, now
someone
> will tell me that one of those (or all of them) are junk.
>
> I'm very happy w/ my OEM Speedlines (A6 2.7T PSK pkg. wheels).
>
> Taka
>
> -----Original Message-----
> Behalf Of Horace K. Sawyer
>
> I was advised that TSW wheels are junk.  As in not round, soft, bend
> easily.  Hockenheims were the example seen.  (No offense!)  I have been
> looking for extra wheels too, and had considered TSW but this scares
> me.  Anyone else heard reports on TSW or any other brands to "stay away
> from"?
>
> Shame to think you gotta buy BBS or factories just to get a decent wheel .
.
> .
>