Behind The Wheel Podcast: – Wheel Wednesday – Wheels for the track!!!

Behind The Wheel Podcast: – Wheel Wednesday – Wheels for the track!!!

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Wheel Wednesday is a segment where Scott (Konig Wheels, Marketing Director) and Nick (Konig Wheels, Marketing team) break down some of the questions we consistently get asked via social media, discussing one wheel tech-related topic, talking cars and any other cool things we have upcoming or going on. So you may be the first to hear about wheel giveaways or new wheels. We also might go in-depth on technical topics!

On this episode,  Scott and Nick talk “WHEELS FOR THE TRACK”! Some awesome motorsport events went down this past weekend and our boys quickly recap Formula Drift St. Louis and Global Time Attack NJMP! Nick got a chance to head out to NJMP and caught up with some of our sponsored drivers such as Sally McNulty, Chris Boersma, James Houghton and Shilun Wu. As well as giving you some insight about wheels for motorsport and how Konig Wheels are beneficial on the track!

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Speed Academy’s 350z gets NEW WHEELS!!!

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On the latest episode of Speed Academy’s DRIFT CAR BUILD OFF, Peter and Dave hook the 350z up with some Konig Dekagram Wheels as well as other accessories! Make sure to tune in and let us know what you think…

Speed Academy is running Konig Dekagram in 18×9.5 front et 25 and 18×10.5 et 18 rear. The Konig Dekagram is Flow Formed.

Konig Ampliform 2018 release

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KONIG AMPLIFORM

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    Ampliform

  • The first introduction of the Ampliform was at SEMA 2017 and to our excitement the feedback was amazing.  With its mesh inspired look, the Ampliform was built for most popular FWD, RWD, and AWD vehicles. There are applications for everything from Euro tuning cars like BMW, VW, Audi, etc, to avid race/drift performance vehicles and most popular vehicles that are looking for something that will turn heads on the street and stand strong on the track! The Ampliform is available for pre-order now and will begin shipping early March of this year!
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  • The Ampliform is constructed utilizing Flow Forming Technology making the wheel much lighter & stronger than traditional cast designs.  Making the Ampliform an ideal choice on the track or on the streets!
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  • For projected weights and more detailed specs on the wheel, feel free click the link below!    
    More info

 

For more information on Flow Forming Technology wheels and how that process happens, check out our tech article: What is Flow Forming Technology?

Konig Dekagram 2018 release

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KONIG DEKAGRAM

  • Konig Dekagram

    Dekagram

  • Every year we go to the drawing board to try and develop wheels that are both functional and representative of the car culture we all love.  This year, at the 2017 SEMA show in Las Vegas, one of the new wheels we introduced was the Konig Dekagram.  It’s been exciting to hear all of the positive feedback of the Dekagram.  The Dekagram should be available for pre-orders early 2018 and begin shipping around March of 2018!
  • The Dekagram is developed using our specialized Flow Forming process which produces an end result of a lighter and stronger wheel.  These properties make it an ideal choice for the rigors of the track and even the harsh nature of streets.
  • For projected weights and more detailed specs on the wheel, feel free click the link below!    More info

 

For more information on Flow Forming Technology wheels and how that process happens, check out our tech article: What is Flow Forming Technology? 

That new Dekagram tho 😎 #flowformed #konigwheels #comingsoon

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New For 2018!

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2018 New Konig Wheels!

For 2018 Konig is bringing out wheel additions to both their Flow Formed & Main Line wheel lines.  Check the new wheels out below for the full product specs & sizing on these NEW wheels from Konig!
 

New Wheel Additions

  • Konig Dekagram

    Dekagram

  • Sizing & Specs

    The Dekagram is a lightweight, 10-spoke design that has been developed utilizing Flow Forming Technology to offer the benefits that are both functional and desired for track and street use.  The Dekagram has been developed to offer efficient brake cooling as well as exceptional brake caliper clearance.  The Dekagram offers widths up to 10.5″ wide, and is offered in 15×7.5, 15×8, 16×8, 17×8″, 17×9″, 18×8.5″, 18×9″, 18×9.5″, 18×10.5″, 19×8.5″, 19×9.5″, and 19×10.5″ and finished in a Semi-Matte Black finish.

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  • Konig Ampliform

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  • Ampliform Sizing & Specs

    The Ampliform is our second flow formed offering for 2018.  The Ampliform is a mesh inspired design with face-forward styling. Finished in Dark Metallic Graphite and Gloss Bronze, the Ampliform is available in 17×8, 17×9, 18×8.5, 18×9.5 18×10, 19×8.5, 19×9.5, 19×10.5, 20×8.5, 20×9.5, 20×10, and 20×11. The Ampliform has fitment for many popular passenger vehicles including sport tuning and eurotuning vehicles.  

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  • Konig Myth

    Myth

  • Sizing & Specs

    The Myth is a premium styled split 5-spoke design that offers a unique PCD and multi-axis spoke machining around the PCD.  The Myth is offered in Gloss Black, Gloss Black with Red Tinted clearcoat and Gloss Black with Blue Tinted clearcoat.  Available in 16×7.5, 17×8, 18×8 and 19×8.5

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What Is Flow Forming Technology

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WHAT IS FLOW FORMING TECHNOLOGY?

Flow forming technology is one of the most advanced manufacturing technologies to enter the wheel industry. Flow Forming Technology involves the application of pressure to the inner barrel of the wheel, while spinning and after it has been casted. This process stretches and compresses the aluminum, which increases tensile strength. In this respect the process shares similar properties to those found in the forging process. The final product is lighter, stronger, has increased elongation, and a much greater shock resistance as well as the ability to increase load capacity over a traditional cast wheel (of the same design).

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    1: THE FLOW-FORMED PROCESS APPLIES PRESSURE ON THE INNER WHEEL WHILE SPINNING AFTER CASTING
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    2: THIS PROCESS STRETCHES AND COMPRESSES THE ALUMINUM, WHICH INCREASES TENSILE STRENGTH
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    3: THE FINAL PRODUCT IS LIGHTER, STRONGER, HAS INCREASED ELONGATION, AND GREATER SHOCK RESISTANCE

Interested in seeing more Flow Formed Wheels? Here is a link to all of the Konig Flow Formed Wheel offerings –> FLOW FORMED WHEELS

Flow Forming Technology has a great number of benefits. Konig has been producing Flow Formed wheels since 2010 and is always improving on the process and efficiency to improve the end product. Below are some visual charts for you to see the drastic benefits as it relates to elongation and tensile strength vs a regular cast wheel. The numbers used are approximate and only for general comparison. These are based off of wheels similar in styling, size, width and other specification. One wheel was a conventional cast constructed wheel and the other is developed using Flow Forming Technology.

TENSILE STRENGTH
Flow Forming vs CastELONGATION
Flow Forming vs Cast

 

What is Elongation?

Elongation is essentially the amount of flex that an object can have before it would reach a breaking point.  So you might be asking why would it be more beneficial that a Flow Formed Wheel can flex more before it could ever reach that point? Well, its important when we talk about wheels that everyone should acknowledge that wheels are metal not magic.  

While that may be a humorous line its incredibly true.  We only build wheels to the highest quality.  Konig places every wheel design through a very strict testing standard and build each design to load ratings which are in excess of what is needed for that design’s target vehicles.  However, any wheel, regardless of whether it’s an aftermarket wheel or the original factory wheel, has a breaking point.  Severe impact and the stress impacts over time can push the metal to a breaking point.  

So let’s get back to the benefit that we started talking about earlier. If a wheel safely has the ability to flex more before ever reaching a breaking point that will increase reliability and longevity of a wheel. This is a benefit to racers on the track as well as the road hazards of everyday use on the street. .

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us!

Pat Mordaunt – Formula Drift Round 1 Recap

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It was a wet and rainy weekend for the drivers at Formula Drift Round 1 in Long Beach, CA. with track conditions so bad that Formula Drift decided to cancel qualifying and seed the bracket based on the 2015 season standings.  Pat Mordaunt took to the tarmac in his Nissan 350z against “Mad Mike” Widdet in his Mazda with Patrick having an excellent lead run with an advantage but unfortunately Mike created a gap in the second run pulling a victory over Patrick.  Patrick and his team is looking forward to Round 2 May 6th-7th at Road Atlanta and hopefully some dry weather!  Check out some shots from Long Beach, CA. of Pat and his 350z on Konig Hypergram Flow Formed wheels.

Pat Mordaunt at Formula Drift Round 1- Long Beach

Helix Mazda 2 at Pirelli World Challenge

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DSPORT Magazine had the opportunity to get on the track at the Pirelli World Challenge with a Mazda 2 Touring Car B-Spec class race car on Konig Helix Flow Formed wheels. DSport’s own Cameron Parsons got behind the wheel and took to the track at the legendary Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. See all coverage from this event at World Challenge TV.

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