BEWARE of Konig Helium (Pic & Video) !! - Page 3 - Toyota Yaris Forums

yarisugi · 07-17-2009, 06:21 AM

What country to Konigs originate from?

I'm a devout "Made in Japan" rim.

Bob Dog · 07-17-2009, 07:41 AM

I have heard about negative things about heliums on both a honda site and a minicooper site

schleppy · 07-17-2009, 09:29 AM

I have a few thousand miles on mine and so far so good...

Treyz · 07-17-2009, 09:41 AM

1) Way to bring a thread from the grave, lol

2) They are made here on Long Island. Their headquarters is in Nassau County.

3) They have said the same about ROTAS

ChinoCharles · 07-17-2009, 10:42 AM

I didn't know that Treyz! Cool, I like Konig better now. Born in the USA.

Erm, I've got at least 25K on mine and they still look brand new. Black finishes FTW lol.

Bob Dog · 07-17-2009, 12:11 PM

I've got Konig wheels myself, just not helium: cheap + lightweight + thin spokes = fragile

Treyz · 07-17-2009, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by echo_hrs

People take a budget priced cast wheel set to track day and abuse the piss out of them, and then are shocked when one cracks...

When you pay $90 per wheel for instance, versus $600 a piece forged Volks, there is going to be a big difference in strength...

Cheers

Forged =

devinlamothe · 07-17-2009, 01:50 PM

So I've had my Konig Helium's on for about 67,000km on REALLY crappy roads and I've had no issues what-so-ever.

Then again I'm running a strong tire to help with the rough roads too.

marlondog · 07-20-2009, 02:38 AM

Nothing wrong with Heliums. People hate on them because they are knock-off's of some Volk wheels. Every wheel can be cracked just like any tire can be popped. If you have super low-profile tires and you hit a pothole, chances are that your wheels may receive some damage. Good idea to have some nice rubber to protect your wheels, or else you might end up like one of those poor bastards that had there wheels and hearts broken.

johnnypaseo · 07-20-2009, 03:12 AM

more stuff here http://forums.montrealracing.com/gen...-part-2-a.html

it seems that if your running a high hp car or if your tracking your car ie: autocross, drifting blah.. it would be better to get high quality rims

Sabretooth · 07-20-2009, 03:51 AM

I dont even think its about tracking the car. I mean really, its just about how much abuse you give the rim. People think a $60 rim is gonna take similar abuse to a $200 rim.

Rotas are a decent rim, I have a set of Torque's on my car, and havnt had a problem with over 15,000 miles on them, and they have seen their share of potholes and spirited driving.

Do I plan to use them as track rims, no.
Will they see a track during their lifetime, you can bet on it.

Also there is the matter of how much HP you are thowing at them, I dont understand how anyone can throw cheap rims on a 500 HP car and think that they wont affected by the amount of torque that you are tossing at them... I dont think a Yaris will be able to snap a set of Rota's, unless your really doing rallycross with them. lol.

Cheap + Quality + Lightweight, you cant have all three...

anonymous user · 07-20-2009, 04:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sabretooth

Cheap + Quality + Lightweight, you cant have all three...

Ahhh the racers holy triangle. Similar to cheap, fast, and reliable.....pick 2 of 3.

silver_echo · 07-20-2009, 06:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sabretooth

I dont even think its about tracking the car. I mean really, its just about how much abuse you give the rim. People think a $60 rim is gonna take similar abuse to a $200 rim.

Rotas are a decent rim, I have a set of Torque's on my car, and havnt had a problem with over 15,000 miles on them, and they have seen their share of potholes and spirited driving.

Do I plan to use them as track rims, no.
Will they see a track during their lifetime, you can bet on it.

Also there is the matter of how much HP you are thowing at them, I dont understand how anyone can throw cheap rims on a 500 HP car and think that they wont affected by the amount of torque that you are tossing at them... I dont think a Yaris will be able to snap a set of Rota's, unless your really doing rallycross with them. lol.

Cheap + Quality + Lightweight, you cant have all three...

Quote:

Originally Posted by anonymous user

Ahhh the racers holy triangle. Similar to cheap, fast, and reliable.....pick 2 of 3.

don't forget the mechanics trifecta... time, price, quality; pick two...

Sabretooth · 07-20-2009, 02:58 PM

Oh, and for those wanting to know where rotas are made, mine were ordered from the phillipines, then shipped to california, then to me.

BrazdonW · 07-20-2009, 03:04 PM

nothing wrong with konig helium's at all

Bob Dog · 07-20-2009, 06:52 PM

The word about Heliums has made me wonder about Britelites as well. Any horror stories about them?

johnnypaseo · 07-20-2009, 08:26 PM

Havent heard anything about motegi rims i've had them on my paseo for 4 yrs been trying to search that on the net tho lol

whooppee777 · 07-21-2009, 01:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by echo_hrs

People take a budget priced cast wheel set to track day and abuse the piss out of them, and then are shocked when one cracks...

When you pay $90 per wheel for instance, versus $600 a piece forged Volks, there is going to be a big difference in strength...

Cheers

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrazdonW

nothing wrong with konig helium's at all

nuff said

07-17-2009, 09:41 AM	#40
Treyz ~ ambient one ~ View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Bayou Yaris Liftback Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,046	1) Way to bring a thread from the grave, lol 2) They are made here on Long Island. Their headquarters is in Nassau County. 3) They have said the same about ROTAS __________________ AMBIENTLIFESTYLE Tri-State Sport Compact EZine ambientlifestyle.com------------ambientlifestyle.ning.com Micro Image Store - Network - Online microimageonline.com------------microimage.ning.com Last edited by Treyz; 07-17-2009 at 12:36 PM.

07-17-2009, 01:50 PM	#44
devinlamothe Drives: '07 Yaris HB Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sudbury, Canada Posts: 520	So I've had my Konig Helium's on for about 67,000km on REALLY crappy roads and I've had no issues what-so-ever. Then again I'm running a strong tire to help with the rough roads too. __________________

07-20-2009, 03:51 AM	#47
Sabretooth 37HSSV View User's Garage Drives: '11 Mazdaspeed 3 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: St Cloud FL Posts: 1,395	I dont even think its about tracking the car. I mean really, its just about how much abuse you give the rim. People think a $60 rim is gonna take similar abuse to a $200 rim. Rotas are a decent rim, I have a set of Torque's on my car, and havnt had a problem with over 15,000 miles on them, and they have seen their share of potholes and spirited driving. Do I plan to use them as track rims, no. Will they see a track during their lifetime, you can bet on it. Also there is the matter of how much HP you are thowing at them, I dont understand how anyone can throw cheap rims on a 500 HP car and think that they wont affected by the amount of torque that you are tossing at them... I dont think a Yaris will be able to snap a set of Rota's, unless your really doing rallycross with them. lol. Cheap + Quality + Lightweight, you cant have all three... __________________ 07 Toyota Yaris Hatchback -sold- 11 Mazdaspeed 3 -SRI/TIP, 3 inch TBI, Custom FMIC, Tuned by Cobb Accessport, HKS ssq2 BOV, Upgraded HPFP- Clean stock look... Killer performance.

07-20-2009, 02:58 PM	#50
Sabretooth 37HSSV View User's Garage Drives: '11 Mazdaspeed 3 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: St Cloud FL Posts: 1,395	Oh, and for those wanting to know where rotas are made, mine were ordered from the phillipines, then shipped to california, then to me. __________________ 07 Toyota Yaris Hatchback -sold- 11 Mazdaspeed 3 -SRI/TIP, 3 inch TBI, Custom FMIC, Tuned by Cobb Accessport, HKS ssq2 BOV, Upgraded HPFP- Clean stock look... Killer performance.

07-20-2009, 03:04 PM	#51
BrazdonW What kind of car is that? View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 3d liftback Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Columbia, MD Posts: 571	nothing wrong with konig helium's at all __________________

07-17-2009, 06:21 AM	#37
yarisugi やりすぎだ～ View User's Garage Drives: Me: Nuts: Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ハワイ Posts: 2,041	What country to Konigs originate from? I'm a devout "Made in Japan" rim.

07-17-2009, 07:41 AM	#38
Bob Dog DARK PHASE OF THE MOON Drives: 07 liftback Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: the Boondocks, NC Posts: 993	I have heard about negative things about heliums on both a honda site and a minicooper site

07-17-2009, 09:29 AM	#39
schleppy I love momentum. View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Yaris LB, Red Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 587	I have a few thousand miles on mine and so far so good...

07-17-2009, 10:42 AM	#41
ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	I didn't know that Treyz! Cool, I like Konig better now. Born in the USA. Erm, I've got at least 25K on mine and they still look brand new. Black finishes FTW lol.

07-17-2009, 12:11 PM	#42
Bob Dog DARK PHASE OF THE MOON Drives: 07 liftback Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: the Boondocks, NC Posts: 993	I've got Konig wheels myself, just not helium: cheap + lightweight + thin spokes = fragile

07-20-2009, 02:38 AM	#45
marlondog Shut your fricken suck!!! View User's Garage Drives: 07' liftback Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lost Angeles Posts: 755	Nothing wrong with Heliums. People hate on them because they are knock-off's of some Volk wheels. Every wheel can be cracked just like any tire can be popped. If you have super low-profile tires and you hit a pothole, chances are that your wheels may receive some damage. Good idea to have some nice rubber to protect your wheels, or else you might end up like one of those poor bastards that had there wheels and hearts broken.

07-20-2009, 03:12 AM	#46
johnnypaseo View User's Garage Drives: Toyota paseo Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Socal SF valley Posts: 177	more stuff here http://forums.montrealracing.com/gen...-part-2-a.html it seems that if your running a high hp car or if your tracking your car ie: autocross, drifting blah.. it would be better to get high quality rims

07-20-2009, 06:52 PM	#52
Bob Dog DARK PHASE OF THE MOON Drives: 07 liftback Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: the Boondocks, NC Posts: 993	The word about Heliums has made me wonder about Britelites as well. Any horror stories about them?

07-20-2009, 08:26 PM	#53
johnnypaseo View User's Garage Drives: Toyota paseo Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Socal SF valley Posts: 177	Havent heard anything about motegi rims i've had them on my paseo for 4 yrs been trying to search that on the net tho lol

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