Konig Hotswap wheels - Toyota Yaris Forums

jdium · 07-28-2007, 04:59 PM

I've been thinking I'm going to get 16's, but I really like these rims. I saw multiple pics in magazines of them with red bars instead of chrome ones. I see on option lists (not at Konig's site, other sites) that blue are available, but can't find any pics of them? Can someone help, post a pic if you got it? Opinions?

Konig's web site only shows the above, and this carbon fiber/polish combo...might look good on a black car, not blazing blue...

brickhardmeat · 07-28-2007, 06:41 PM

I'm going to be honest and say I do not like these wheels at all. Also they are going to show off the brakes big time. If you like them though and they fit your discriminating taste go for it.

jdium · 07-28-2007, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brickhardmeat

I'm going to be honest and say I do not like these wheels at all. Also they are going to show off the brakes big time. If you like them though and they fit your discriminating taste go for it.

Why do people catagorize comments with "I'm going to be honest", or, "honestly"? Shouldn't you be honest all the time?

I thought of how open they are. They do make a 15 inch version that wouldn't show the brakes that bad...and I think blue attachments instead of chrome would look really good with my blazing blue hatch..

RShatchback · 07-28-2007, 10:40 PM

Isnt just an allen key keeping them on there - around here, guys find it funny too steal your chrome valve stem caps..I can imagine they would have a field day swiping a couple of those while your car was parked at the mall or the movies - I dont think i'd get them unless there was some kind of locking key mechanism for the inserts - other than that, its cool you can change the style of your wheel when you get bored...

*kimona* · 07-29-2007, 12:18 AM

You asked for opinions. Here's mine: I hate them, and I think they would look like shit on my Yaris!

brickhardmeat · 07-29-2007, 02:21 AM

yeah, why to sugar coat it your right they look like dog shit, Total poo. I guess some people try to say things in a way that it doesn't coming off like I'm ripping on you for what you like. I still say if you like them get them.

eTiMaGo · 07-29-2007, 02:51 AM

I like the concept, the spokes are interchangeable (hence the name hotswap), and you can paint them any color you want to better match your car... As for the looks, well that's really your choice

seanele · 07-29-2007, 03:39 AM

too many little bolts...., not liking them!!

actually,
prefer just 4 big bolts..and smooth surface for the rest....

cm07yaris · 07-29-2007, 04:52 PM

I think these "hot swaps" falls under your J.C. Whitney car category...

jdium · 07-29-2007, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cm07yaris

I think these "hot swaps" falls under your J.C. Whitney car category...

Oooh, that hurts. Good one

redyaris · 07-29-2007, 10:01 PM

I was looking at these in red at one point. I dont think the spokes would last too long. They are plastic arent they?

jdium · 07-30-2007, 01:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redyaris

I was looking at these in red at one point. I dont think the spokes would last too long. They are plastic arent they?

I'm not sure. If so, I don't think they would last long either. Brake dust is a bitch. Plus, you would have to be really careful with the mounting screws/bolts or they would start to rust after a couple changes...

Hopefully I can track down some pics...

Black Yaris · 07-30-2007, 01:54 AM

I am also not a fan of these wheels, but I am not the one that is buying them, it is you Mr. Attitude, and if that is your wheel choice, screw what everyone else thinks :)

slvryaris · 07-30-2007, 03:16 AM

Not to shabby. I like the black lip with the silver insert. I think someone makes a knock off that looks similar to this, but I cant remember who.

Thirty-Nine · 07-30-2007, 10:50 AM

Sorry; not a fan.

Thotprawsis · 07-30-2007, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Why do people catagorize comments with "I'm going to be honest", or, "honestly"? Shouldn't you be honest all the time?

Sometimes little white lies are good. Not this time though! The look too open. I was going to go with these and opted to go with the Furthers. Check my garage.

07-28-2007, 04:59 PM	#1
jdium Mr Attitude Drives: Blazing Blue 5 Spd Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hillsboro Posts: 302	Konig Hotswap wheels I've been thinking I'm going to get 16's, but I really like these rims. I saw multiple pics in magazines of them with red bars instead of chrome ones. I see on option lists (not at Konig's site, other sites) that blue are available, but can't find any pics of them? Can someone help, post a pic if you got it? Opinions? Konig's web site only shows the above, and this carbon fiber/polish combo...might look good on a black car, not blazing blue... __________________ It's scary to think that half the people surrounding you are below average...

07-28-2007, 06:41 PM	#2
brickhardmeat Lonesome Cowboy View User's Garage Drives: 2007 WHITE HATCHBACK Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Inner City, Dallas Posts: 2,995	I'm going to be honest and say I do not like these wheels at all. Also they are going to show off the brakes big time. If you like them though and they fit your discriminating taste go for it. __________________ SPONSORED BY

07-28-2007, 10:40 PM	#4
RShatchback Drives: 07 yaris liftback Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NY Posts: 220	Isnt just an allen key keeping them on there - around here, guys find it funny too steal your chrome valve stem caps..I can imagine they would have a field day swiping a couple of those while your car was parked at the mall or the movies - I dont think i'd get them unless there was some kind of locking key mechanism for the inserts - other than that, its cool you can change the style of your wheel when you get bored... __________________ Car forums are kinda like the public library - somepeople are just checking stuff out, and plenty of other people are just telling stories...

07-29-2007, 02:21 AM	#6
brickhardmeat Lonesome Cowboy View User's Garage Drives: 2007 WHITE HATCHBACK Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Inner City, Dallas Posts: 2,995	yeah, why to sugar coat it your right they look like dog shit, Total poo. I guess some people try to say things in a way that it doesn't coming off like I'm ripping on you for what you like. I still say if you like them get them. __________________ SPONSORED BY

07-29-2007, 02:51 AM	#7
eTiMaGo vroom vroom View User's Garage Drives: lil red 5-door Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 7,744	I like the concept, the spokes are interchangeable (hence the name hotswap), and you can paint them any color you want to better match your car... As for the looks, well that's really your choice __________________ The price of freedom of religion, or of speech, or of the press, is that we must put up with a good deal of rubbish. - Robert Jackson Bye bye 1NZ...

07-29-2007, 12:18 AM	#5
kimona Super Moderator Drives: 2014 White VITZ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntington Bch, CA Posts: 4,938	You asked for opinions. Here's mine: I hate them, and I think they would look like shit on my Yaris!

07-29-2007, 03:39 AM	#8
seanele View User's Garage Drives: '07 Blazing Blue LB, '09 Jetta Join Date: May 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 413	too many little bolts...., not liking them!! actually, prefer just 4 big bolts..and smooth surface for the rest.... __________________ current: '07 Yaris LB - '09 VW Jetta ex: '06 Beetle S(19x8.5 Audi A8) - MK4 GLi BMP(18x8 OZ, K04) - '03 GTi(17x7.5 Ronal, APR93) - '01 GLS - '88 GTi - '86 GTi - '83 GTi

07-29-2007, 04:52 PM	#9
cm07yaris View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Toyota Yaris Blazing Blue Join Date: May 2007 Location: Appleton, WI Posts: 647	I think these "hot swaps" falls under your J.C. Whitney car category...

07-29-2007, 10:01 PM	#11
redyaris Shiny Chromey Coolness View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Toyota Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 982	I was looking at these in red at one point. I dont think the spokes would last too long. They are plastic arent they? __________________ Bringin the Bling to Yarisworld

07-30-2007, 01:54 AM	#13
Black Yaris der Zeck View User's Garage Drives: '05 Audi A4 1.8t quattro Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 5,231	I am also not a fan of these wheels, but I am not the one that is buying them, it is you Mr. Attitude, and if that is your wheel choice, screw what everyone else thinks :) __________________

07-30-2007, 03:16 AM	#14
slvryaris View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan S Join Date: May 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 885	Not to shabby. I like the black lip with the silver insert. I think someone makes a knock off that looks similar to this, but I cant remember who.

07-30-2007, 10:50 AM	#15
Thirty-Nine Small cars are a big deal View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 3,144	Sorry; not a fan. __________________ Subcompact Culture: The Small car blog

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
When will the Yaris hit the showrooms at dealers?	Petrolhead	New YARIS Purchase Forum	181	11-28-2011 08:03 AM
forged rims Vs. alloys	red-jdm	Wheels, Tires and Suspension Forum sponsored by The Tire Rack	14	07-23-2007 09:30 PM
Feedback on these wheels	BulletProofAuto	Wheels, Tires and Suspension Forum sponsored by The Tire Rack	21	06-04-2007 09:09 PM
Buddy Club Wheels	BulletProofAuto	Sponsors Classifieds Area	8	10-19-2006 07:55 PM
KONIG HELIUM Ultra LIght Weight wheels	C2AUTOSPL	Wheels, Tires and Suspension Forum sponsored by The Tire Rack	31	08-03-2006 07:00 AM