König wheels - Toyota Yaris Forums

Homeboy · 12-10-2008, 12:44 AM

Hello people.

I 've read a thread here about the König Helium wheels that the quality of those wheels seemed to be a crappy. But is this quality issue for most of the König wheels or was this problem only with the Helium series?

I'm looking for the König Feather, so I want to be sure that I won't face any problems...

Thirty-Nine · 12-10-2008, 01:32 AM

I have never heard of any major, widespread issues with Konig wheels. They are cast (not forged), and fairly inexpensive. Some, such as the Feather, are pretty lightweight, too.

ChinoCharles · 12-10-2008, 01:53 AM

I will be the first of many on this site to say this: I have them and I like them.

Homeboy · 12-10-2008, 03:47 AM

Ok! Thx forthe information. It is indeed correct that they are pretty cheap for good quality. The only problem is that we pay in Europe almost double the price as in the US.

Perhaps, ordering directly in the US is an option. Does anyone know some good shops?

*kimona* · 12-10-2008, 09:32 AM

discounttiredirect.com

Mateo · 12-10-2008, 09:34 AM

Look at http://www.jlbmotorsports.com/ they have lots of Konig wheels for a great price. I emailed them about getting a set of konigs that was not on their web site and they emailed me back super quick and had added the wheels to the site the next day.

Thirty-Nine · 12-10-2008, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mateo

Look at http://www.jlbmotorsports.com/ they have lots of Konig wheels for a great price. I emailed them about getting a set of konigs that was not on their web site and they emailed me back super quick and had added the wheels to the site the next day.

I bought my Konigs (Maxxim wheels) through JLB, and was very satisfied. Great customer service!

johnnypaseo · 12-10-2008, 02:53 PM

I too have Maxxims rims from JLB and never had any issues with them, they do have great customer service tho.

Tamago · 12-10-2008, 03:58 PM

www.goodwinracing.com brian is the man!

bdc87 · 12-10-2008, 04:19 PM

I have heliums and have run over a couple of dead animals and other debris that was on the highway. They seem to be pretty solid.

Reddog99 · 12-10-2008, 09:36 PM

I have a set of Feathers and my only complaint is that the counterbore for the head of the lug nut is too small. This becomes a problem when the socket you use to remove the nuts rubs on the painted surface in the hole and scrapes off the paint. The paint is too soft and it doesn't just get scratched, it peels off. Looks like shit if you're not real, real careful...

ChinoCharles · 12-11-2008, 02:47 AM

Quote:

I have a set of Feathers and my only complaint is that the counterbore for the head of the lug nut is too small. This becomes a problem when the socket you use to remove the nuts rubs on the painted surface in the hole and scrapes off the paint. The paint is too soft and it doesn't just get scratched, it peels off. Looks like shit if you're not real, real careful...

Actually, that is my ONLY complaint about them. It definitely helps to have an air ratchet when you're taking them off.

Homeboy · 12-11-2008, 04:04 AM

Thx for the information!!!

In the meanwhile, I have contacted JLB for shipping details, because I'm from Belgium. So the price will be a bit different.

On the other hand, ordering in the US should be much cheaper than here in Europe.

For example : König Helium Bronze in 16" costs 450$ (shipping costs in the US included) at JLB <-> König Helium Bronze in 16" costs 1214$ at J&R Carstyling in the Netherlands (shipping costs included)

And I can't imagine that it will cost me more than 700$ for shipping from the US to Belgium...

at3GG · 12-11-2008, 03:35 PM

buywheelstoday.com 15 in heliums $75 each . I think thats where im gonna get mine

OK Yaris · 12-11-2008, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by at3GG

buywheelstoday.com 15 in heliums $75 each . I think thats where im gonna get mine

That's where I bought mine over two years ago. One of the wheels they sent me had some casting flash on the hub flange that caused problems on the balancer. Buywheelstoday sent me a new wheel quickly with no issues.
I'd buy from them again.

My Heliums have over 42,000 miles on them now with no problems.

Mike

12-10-2008, 12:44 AM	#1
Homeboy View User's Garage Drives: Toyota Yaris XP9 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Yellow - Belgium Posts: 56	König wheels Hello people. I 've read a thread here about the König Helium wheels that the quality of those wheels seemed to be a crappy. But is this quality issue for most of the König wheels or was this problem only with the Helium series? I'm looking for the König Feather, so I want to be sure that I won't face any problems... __________________ Yaris XP9 'by Sparco'

12-10-2008, 01:32 AM	#2
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	I have never heard of any major, widespread issues with Konig wheels. They are cast (not forged), and fairly inexpensive. Some, such as the Feather, are pretty lightweight, too. __________________ Subcompact Culture: The Small car blog

12-10-2008, 03:47 AM	#4
Homeboy View User's Garage Drives: Toyota Yaris XP9 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Yellow - Belgium Posts: 56	Ok! Thx forthe information. It is indeed correct that they are pretty cheap for good quality. The only problem is that we pay in Europe almost double the price as in the US. Perhaps, ordering directly in the US is an option. Does anyone know some good shops? __________________ Yaris XP9 'by Sparco'

12-11-2008, 04:04 AM	#13
Homeboy View User's Garage Drives: Toyota Yaris XP9 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Yellow - Belgium Posts: 56	Thx for the information!!! In the meanwhile, I have contacted JLB for shipping details, because I'm from Belgium. So the price will be a bit different. On the other hand, ordering in the US should be much cheaper than here in Europe. For example : König Helium Bronze in 16" costs 450$ (shipping costs in the US included) at JLB <-> König Helium Bronze in 16" costs 1214$ at J&R Carstyling in the Netherlands (shipping costs included) And I can't imagine that it will cost me more than 700$ for shipping from the US to Belgium... __________________ Yaris XP9 'by Sparco'

12-11-2008, 03:35 PM	#14
at3GG Drives: 07 metmet LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: VA Beach Posts: 648	buywheelstoday.com 15 in heliums $75 each . I think thats where im gonna get mine __________________ F5 CAI, MR axleback, MR Header, NST SSK. Full Exhaust wrap, AT3 Custom SSK Konig Heliums 15x6.5 Black Tanabe Df210's

12-10-2008, 01:53 AM	#3
ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	I will be the first of many on this site to say this: I have them and I like them.

12-10-2008, 09:32 AM	#5
kimona Super Moderator Drives: 2014 White VITZ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntington Bch, CA Posts: 4,938	discounttiredirect.com

12-10-2008, 09:34 AM	#6
Mateo Drives: Blazing blue 08 LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Near St.Louis Posts: 66	Look at http://www.jlbmotorsports.com/ they have lots of Konig wheels for a great price. I emailed them about getting a set of konigs that was not on their web site and they emailed me back super quick and had added the wheels to the site the next day.

12-10-2008, 02:53 PM	#8
johnnypaseo View User's Garage Drives: Toyota paseo Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Socal SF valley Posts: 177	I too have Maxxims rims from JLB and never had any issues with them, they do have great customer service tho.

12-10-2008, 03:58 PM	#9
Tamago Start another Oil Thread! View User's Garage Drives: ZZW30 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: South FL Posts: 4,890	www.goodwinracing.com brian is the man!

12-10-2008, 04:19 PM	#10
bdc87 HISTORY REPEATED 11/04/08 View User's Garage Drives: 07' MM Vitz LB Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lake County, CA Posts: 355	I have heliums and have run over a couple of dead animals and other debris that was on the highway. They seem to be pretty solid.

12-10-2008, 09:36 PM	#11
Reddog99 Drives: '08 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal (Jamul) Posts: 97	I have a set of Feathers and my only complaint is that the counterbore for the head of the lug nut is too small. This becomes a problem when the socket you use to remove the nuts rubs on the painted surface in the hole and scrapes off the paint. The paint is too soft and it doesn't just get scratched, it peels off. Looks like shit if you're not real, real careful...

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