konig heliums on the way

[at3GG]

Ordered the black 15" heliums. Today. Can't wait! Will post pics asap!


:thumbup:

[ChinoCharles]

I have that same car and the same wheels. You're gonna love it! :smile:

[Tamago]

those'r only available in 6.5" width, right?

[ChinoCharles]

I think 6 and 6.5

[at3GG]

15x6.5 is the only ones that were listed on Buywheelstoday but im sure there are a few options. Chino, i know i saw a pic of them on your car a while ago and thats why i started looking at black rims.

[ChinoCharles]

I used to have 17's with a polished lip and I'm a lot happier with the Heliums. Nice thing is if you bang one up they're cheap to replace.

[Russelt3hPirate]

Which wheels do the heliums knock off?

[ChinoCharles]

Volk CE28N

[Russelt3hPirate]

Volk CE28N

ahh, I wonder if Konig would still sell wheels if they designed their own.

oh well.

[Tamago]

ahh, I wonder if Konig would still sell wheels if they designed their own.

oh well.

i thought volk copied konig... which ones are the cast ones?

[ChinoCharles]

They aren't my dream wheels but they do the trick for a good price and haven't given me any troubles as far as wear and tear go... yet. Only time will tell.

[Russelt3hPirate]

They aren't my dream wheels but they do the trick for a good price and haven't given me any troubles as far as wear and tear go... yet. Only time will tell.

i wouldn't feel comfortable running them with their track record.

also, I'm very much against supporting replica companies, so ignoring their quality I still wouldn't do it. :bellyroll:

[ChinoCharles]

You wouldn't? I had no clue.

[Russelt3hPirate]

i thought volk copied konig... which ones are the cast ones?


the heliums are a perfect example of a lightweight cast wheel that isn't as strong as the forged wheel they copied.

[Russelt3hPirate]

You wouldn't? I had no clue.

:bellyroll: that's a good one.

[at3GG]

fact...there is nothing that is stronger than chuck norris, so i know longer value your opinion sir.

[at3GG]

UPS just dropped them off!

[at3GG]

what the hell, nobody will switch them out with my steelies for less than $70!! Might have to wait a week :frown:

[Russelt3hPirate]

what the hell, nobody will switch them out with my steelies for less than $70!! Might have to wait a week :frown:

do you already have tires on the new wheels?

general fee is $20 a wheel to mount/balance.

if you already have tires on the new wheels then you need a torque wrench, breaker bar, and the scissor jack in the trunk.

[ChinoCharles]

Russel hit it on the nose. If you didn't get them shipped with tires on them, you'll be spending $50-80 on mounting and balancing. I think there are some wheel distributors that include that in the price of the wheels, but that is generally reserved to the ones with a shop affiliation. IE: If you buy from Discount Tire Direct, I think you can get mounting and balancing done for free @ Tire Kingdom because that is who owns DTD.

[at3GG]

nah just got the wheels. Got them from buywheelstoday, i dont think they offer anything. But for $75 bucks a pop shipped in 3 days i cant complain too much

[ChinoCharles]

That is a great price. The savings will pay for the mount and balance. :thumbsup:

[at3GG]

oh definately

[Thej3sta2]

agreed...

[at3GG]

ok so $80 later there on. My phone does them no justice...gotta find the cameras USB cord.

[yarstar]

I'm real close to getting a set of these myself. Did you use your original tires? Get up some pics man.

[CASTREX]

The Heliums are great wheels for the Yaris.

Weight/Price ratio of the Heliums can NOT be matched. Period

You can even use them with the OEM tires or go as wide as 205 tires on them.


Sure, perhaps is not the best option for a serious racer... but for the ocational autocrosser they are perfect.

Enjoy your wheels. Put some sticky rubber on them and you´ll enjoy them even more:thumbup:

[BrazdonW]

i wouldn't feel comfortable running them with their track record.

also, I'm very much against supporting replica companies, so ignoring their quality I still wouldn't do it. :bellyroll:


I would just like to say from experience and not hear say that I recently slid across a ramp and into a curb due to crappy weather conditions with my konig helium hitting first and taking all of the initial damage and I would like to put the rumors to rest. My wheel lost a chunk at the outer rim and I had absolutely no damage to the spokes. I hit hard enough to screw up my suspension rod and connecting gear assembly. These wheels are great and lightweight.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b225/brazdon/508051658_P_1.jpg


Ps: I miss my car :/ I should have her back by new years. And I am actually really lucky. They are going to replace my wheels for me!

[at3GG]

yup used the stock rubber. After a little "tire shine" they look fantastic IMO

[yarstar]

yup used the stock rubber. After a little "tire shine" they look fantastic IMO

Posts some pics.

[at3GG]

got the pics. not great but good will post tomorrow