Hello, first time poster here. I came across this page as I have a problem with newly-mounted TSportline 20" rims, on a standard-everything Model 3. There was a rattling / vibration immediately after install, and I don't know what the problem is. I sent the below email to TSportline. Any advice / recommendations as to (1) the source of the problem, and (2) the best resolution would be much appreciated. Unfortunately I sold my stock rims / tires as soon as I swapped them, but on the other
I purchased a set of 4 TSS flow forged tesla wheels, ORDER #106427. I purchased these before I actually took delivery of my new car, and finally had these mounted (with a set of new Toyo brand tires) just 1.5 weeks ago, on Monday July 8th.
I immediately noticed a minor friction / shaking-like sensation on the way home. I do not drive to work, barely drive in general, but drove it on the freeway last weekend, and at the higher speed I noticed much more pronounced this vibration / shaking sensation. I brought it back to the tire shop (NTB national tire & battery), and their expert reported a bent in two of the four wheels. They reported the bents are noticeable when the wheels are on the balancing machine. Please see attached notes / receipt from the NTB national tire shop describing the issue, they emphasized their willingness to explain their observations to the manufacturer regarding the bent, if need be.
In any event, they re-balanced all four wheels. I drove off this afternoon, and immediately notice this shaking / vibration problem is persisting. The tires are brand new Toyo brand tires, and I confirmed with NTB tire that they mounted the wheels with the recommended higher ft-lb torque (they said 129 ft-lb torque was used in mounting). Based on the above, I am of the belief these two of the four wheels are defective. To reiterate, (1) I observed the vibration immediately after the wheels were mounted, (2) I can document if need be the very limited number of miles driven between the 7/8 (original mounting) and 7/19 (re-balancing / inspection of wheel bent), and (3) the inspection of the wheels (if needed) will verify there are no cosmetic damage to the exterior of the wheels.