Has anyone had a problem with the American Racing 17X7.5 CHROME SNIPER wheels that have been available on the Stratus since 2001? The Problem I am concerned with is the appearance of a bent wheel with no apparent reason. Six months ago I developed a vibration at about 65 mph. When I took it to a reputable tire dealer they balanced all the wheels on the car and advised I had one slightly bent rim which they couldn't balance. About three months later the vibration began to start at a slower mph and became more pronounced. Back to the tire dealer to find that now there are two bent rims. No crashes or off road for this Stratus! Saturday I replaced two tires and find that I have three bent rims!!! What's up with these rims? Thirty years ago I sold American Racing products and I considered them top of the line for aluminum wheels.

 

im not sure what you mean by "they have been available"?

 

The wheels have been available on the car from the dealer on all Stratus r/t's since the model year 2001. Clear enough?

 

ive never seen an aftermarkt wheel offered from the dealership, and i worked at a parts department...so im afraid that im not sure what you mean..do you have any pictures? and are we talking coupes or sedans?

 

You can see the wheel and the application guide at this url: http://www.americanracing.com/appgui...cript=17X7%2E5 CHROME SNIPER 5X4%2E5&picture=627&make=DODGE&model=STRATUS COUPE 17%22 WHEELS 2001%2DPresent&Comments=&softid=dodgert&sort=6&bra nd=americanracing[/URL]

 

i have never seen this wheel on a stratus...and while American Racing may offer it, this wheel was not offered as factory equipment on a 2001+ stratus...i suppose that at some point a dealership may have thrown a set of these on a stratus, but ive enver seen it, and this wheel is not "OEM"...

the "high end" stratus wheels are the ones shown on my car...

 

KMCINNIS: BadStratRT is correct, those are NOT OEM wheels. I also have a 2002 Stratus RT, and it was not an option on the car. Most likely your vehicle was either a dealer used car, or its been owned by someone else. I'm speculating here, because I dont know if you were the original owner. Sorry for your problems but maybe you should consider a set of stock rims? Or maybe a different brand? I havent ever bought anything from AR over a size 15"