Konig Wheels - Page 5

Rider · 01-28-2010, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

Hmm, 55 series is quite a high profile these days.

Me personally, I would switch to a 225/50, it would give you 10mm more tire width, and it would lower the car by about 6mm (not a noticeable difference), and stiffen the sidwall a bit (since lower-profile tires are stiffer). Plus it's a more common size, so you would have more tire choices.

That's what I was thinking.

Over on the Maxima board I found a set of brand new 235/45-18 for cheap($400 OBO) I don't even know if 235's on OEM offset would fit in my wheel well. That would look sweet though.

Homeslice · 01-28-2010, 02:05 PM

I like to use tirerack's website to see whether a certain wheel/tire combination will fit, because they've already test-fitted everything and know whether it will work. When you enter your make and model, they only list stuff that will fit. Also they will include hub-centric rings with your purchase, to fill in the gap between your hub and the new wheels.

101lifts2 · 02-03-2010, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Rider

I haven't measured the pressure before filling it. I'll just notice it's visibly low and fill it to 35psi. Today the pressure was way down to like 10psi so I took it to discount tire where I bought the tire to have them check for a nail. No punctures anywhere. So 25 psi over probably 2 weeks is a lot. The service tech showed me how the clear coat was just flaking off badly. 13 years in the salt belt isn't a bad lifespan for rims.

A trick (if the wheel is not pitted) is to remove the wheel and use motor oil as a sealant. Works great.

That sticky goop shit that the tire places use works great as well. But, the tire shop should have submerged the thing in water.

OneSickPsycho · 02-03-2010, 08:58 AM

I'd hit up Craigslist to find some gangsta who just upgraded his wheels and is selling his stockers, with tires for $100.

Rider · 02-03-2010, 09:49 AM

Paid for the wheels last Friday, and they had to have them shipped over from Detroit so they should go on tomorrow or Friday. These Konigs were $505 OTD so I figur if I clean up the OEM rims and refinish them I should be able to make most of that money back up. The OEM wheels are $500 new each. My wheels have no cube rash at all so a little clean up and a fresh clear coat and I should be able to sell them on the Maxima board for at least $400 for the set.

marko138 · 02-03-2010, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by OneSickPsycho

I'd hit up Craigslist to find some gangsta who just upgraded his wheels and is selling his stockers, with tires for $100.

Now there's a plan.

Rider · 02-03-2010, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by marko138

Now there's a plan.

I don't want anyone's rejects. It's just how I roll.

Homeslice · 02-03-2010, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Rider

I don't want anyone's rejects. It's just how I roll.

Word to that. Most of the time when people sell something it's because it's fucked in some way.

Rider · 02-03-2010, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

Word to that. Most of the time when people sell something it's because it's fucked in some way.

Yep and the new rims are on now.

I should go take a pic. I'll be right back.

Rider · 02-03-2010, 03:52 PM

Yes the cars is dirty I know but it's winter in MI, whats a motherfucker to do?

01-28-2010, 02:05 PM	#42
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	I like to use tirerack's website to see whether a certain wheel/tire combination will fit, because they've already test-fitted everything and know whether it will work. When you enter your make and model, they only list stuff that will fit. Also they will include hub-centric rings with your purchase, to fill in the gap between your hub and the new wheels.

02-03-2010, 08:58 AM	#44
OneSickPsycho Ride Like an Asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Moto: nothing... Posts: 11,254	I'd hit up Craigslist to find some gangsta who just upgraded his wheels and is selling his stockers, with tires for $100.

02-03-2010, 09:49 AM	#45
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	Paid for the wheels last Friday, and they had to have them shipped over from Detroit so they should go on tomorrow or Friday. These Konigs were $505 OTD so I figur if I clean up the OEM rims and refinish them I should be able to make most of that money back up. The OEM wheels are $500 new each. My wheels have no cube rash at all so a little clean up and a fresh clear coat and I should be able to sell them on the Maxima board for at least $400 for the set.