My Tire Rack story...with a happy ending!
03-14-2011, 10:29 PM
#1
Rennlist Member
Thread Starter
My Tire Rack story...with a happy ending!
I purchased my BBS LMs in December from Eric at SUPREMEPOWER http://www.supremepowerparts.com/home.aspx (no association, etc...) on the recommendation of Tjangi (Gappy). I got a very nice price and excellent service! (Thanks Gap)
I decided I wanted them GOLD. Not a choice for the weak...it was a huge chore to take them apart and find someone to paint them the right color. In my quest for the right gold DAMON at the TIRE RACK tracked down a seller on eBay (on his own innitiative) who had what seemed to be the right color gold in a spray can. It was right and I had a paint shop match the color and professionally paint them.
+1 for Damon...
Then, I ordered tires from him and he told me to bring the tires down to South Bend for a flawless mounting job and road force balance. I did.
+1 damon...again
Next, he brought me back into the shop and wanted to know if they looked right...they looked too small and Damon suggested we upsize them (295s!). At no extra charge he took the tires off and mounted the better sized tires.
+1 Damon...again!
What tire rep is going to ask your opinion on "how the tires look" before letting you pay? Damon is the guy.
I just wanted to post this story for those 993 owners who are going to buy new tires for their cars. Damon knows his stuff and gave great service at a great price. I have no association with him or the Tire Rack but thought that I would share this good story....it was nice to have someone care about my new tires and wheels as much as I care about my Porsche 993! Thanks Damon. (I received the extra BBS peice today and will send it to you...thanks for the loan!)
Damon Witters/Tire Rack
800-428-8355 ext. 643
PS. My new wheels still looked as good as new after mounting.
I decided I wanted them GOLD. Not a choice for the weak...it was a huge chore to take them apart and find someone to paint them the right color. In my quest for the right gold DAMON at the TIRE RACK tracked down a seller on eBay (on his own innitiative) who had what seemed to be the right color gold in a spray can. It was right and I had a paint shop match the color and professionally paint them.
+1 for Damon...
Then, I ordered tires from him and he told me to bring the tires down to South Bend for a flawless mounting job and road force balance. I did.
+1 damon...again
Next, he brought me back into the shop and wanted to know if they looked right...they looked too small and Damon suggested we upsize them (295s!). At no extra charge he took the tires off and mounted the better sized tires.
+1 Damon...again!
What tire rep is going to ask your opinion on "how the tires look" before letting you pay? Damon is the guy.
I just wanted to post this story for those 993 owners who are going to buy new tires for their cars. Damon knows his stuff and gave great service at a great price. I have no association with him or the Tire Rack but thought that I would share this good story....it was nice to have someone care about my new tires and wheels as much as I care about my Porsche 993! Thanks Damon. (I received the extra BBS peice today and will send it to you...thanks for the loan!)
Damon Witters/Tire Rack
800-428-8355 ext. 643
PS. My new wheels still looked as good as new after mounting.
03-14-2011, 10:43 PM
#2
Drifting
Kudos to Damon. I've never spoken with him, but order several sets of tires a year on TireRack and always list his name since he is active on Rennlist. Great to hear that when you need him, he'll take care of you.
ABCar- your wheels are beautiful. I've been thinking about getting some lately, although I'll probably do black centers. Sounds like I have alot of fun in store...
ABCar- your wheels are beautiful. I've been thinking about getting some lately, although I'll probably do black centers. Sounds like I have alot of fun in store...
03-15-2011, 10:35 AM
#4
Former Vendor
Yeah! What he said!
Thanks Andy! The wheels are truly gorgeous. I'll tell you, I didn't think the hunt for BBS gold would be as involved as it ended up being. I wanted Andy to weigh in on the sizing before we balanced them because I know the HTR Z III tires run a bit narrow and that the lips on the LM's are a bit thick. Looks like a 235/295 combo is really more like 225/285 from some others. Thanks for also being patient and willing to make the time to come back for your back wheels 4 days later. To have 6 hours of total driving time into this indicates that you really wanted the job done perfect, and I could sense that. You'll have to bring her down one Saturday soon so I can see it finished. In the meantime we'll all be waiting for the pictures!
Thanks Andy! The wheels are truly gorgeous. I'll tell you, I didn't think the hunt for BBS gold would be as involved as it ended up being. I wanted Andy to weigh in on the sizing before we balanced them because I know the HTR Z III tires run a bit narrow and that the lips on the LM's are a bit thick. Looks like a 235/295 combo is really more like 225/285 from some others. Thanks for also being patient and willing to make the time to come back for your back wheels 4 days later. To have 6 hours of total driving time into this indicates that you really wanted the job done perfect, and I could sense that. You'll have to bring her down one Saturday soon so I can see it finished. In the meantime we'll all be waiting for the pictures!
03-15-2011, 10:48 AM
#6
Three Wheelin'
Hey Damon,
My Work Wheels are going to show up from Japan some time this spring and I will need to get some new tires. I live a few miles from the big Tire Rack facility out by BDL. Do you think I could go there and get the same special care you gave Andy?
My Work Wheels are going to show up from Japan some time this spring and I will need to get some new tires. I live a few miles from the big Tire Rack facility out by BDL. Do you think I could go there and get the same special care you gave Andy?
03-15-2011, 11:05 AM
#7
Rennlist Member
Thread Starter
Kudos to Damon. I've never spoken with him, but order several sets of tires a year on TireRack and always list his name since he is active on Rennlist. Great to hear that when you need him, he'll take care of you.
Yes, and it was cool to go see their huge facility...impressive. The owner of TIRE RACK who is about 80 years old according to Damon, and was ON THE LINE with the other guys mounting tires.
ABCar- your wheels are beautiful. I've been thinking about getting some lately, although I'll probably do black centers. Sounds like I have alot of fun in store...
Yes, and it was cool to go see their huge facility...impressive. The owner of TIRE RACK who is about 80 years old according to Damon, and was ON THE LINE with the other guys mounting tires.
ABCar- your wheels are beautiful. I've been thinking about getting some lately, although I'll probably do black centers. Sounds like I have alot of fun in store...
First nice day is coming soon...with pictures to follow.
Yeah! What he said!
Thanks Andy! The wheels are truly gorgeous. I'll tell you, I didn't think the hunt for BBS gold would be as involved as it ended up being. I wanted Andy to weigh in on the sizing before we balanced them because I know the HTR Z III tires run a bit narrow and that the lips on the LM's are a bit thick. Looks like a 235/295 combo is really more like 225/285 from some others.
Thanks Andy! The wheels are truly gorgeous. I'll tell you, I didn't think the hunt for BBS gold would be as involved as it ended up being. I wanted Andy to weigh in on the sizing before we balanced them because I know the HTR Z III tires run a bit narrow and that the lips on the LM's are a bit thick. Looks like a 235/295 combo is really more like 225/285 from some others.
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03-15-2011, 11:29 AM
#8
Former Vendor
I'm in our Indiana warehouse, and it's the only one we do customer installs at. Sorry.
