I have a '08 7.5fx and don't have a problem with the wheels. I've put a few thousand miles on it and even crashed it a few times but the wheels are still true.

The hardcase tires are pretty puncture resistance. I've only got one flat on them but pulled out numberous peices of glass, metal, and thorns from it. I eventually had to replace them after the kevlar was expose when I ran over something heavy and hard (I felt I hit a large object then heard a loud thunk but it was at night so I didn't see what it was).

But try out the Jamis at the LBS and see if you like both the bike and store.