We support motorsports on all levels and drifting is no exception. We currently support more than 15 teams in Formula Drift alone. We got the chance to head on over to our closest track in Englishtown NJ for Formula drift last month where we get to have some time to hang out with our teams and enjoy the event.
Geoff Donati is a life long motorsports enthusiast and has been with Konig for numerous years. Geoff currently runs his E46, 2JZ turbo pro car and is sporting Ultragrams in Titanium Metallic 18×9.5 et40. Geoff brings us around his pit area and shows us what a professional motorsports team brings with them for an event weekend.
We are lucky enough to get some behind the scenes look at what goes into running a Formula Drift program and we get to share that with you. Geoff and his team come prepared for the hot days with a new air conditioned trailer to help beat the heat. They also have their tools and equipment organized and readily available depending on what track they are at.
Lastly, Geoff shows us the most exciting part of his pit area, his pro car. It may look a little confusing seeing a BMW with an iconic Porsche livery and a Toyota engine but when you see it in action it all makes sense. Geoff does most of the work on his car with the exception of engine building himself and makes sure that everything is meticulously kept to ensure everything looks as good as it functions.
On this podcast Rich and John talk about the best cars to start racing with. These guys each have their own views on what a good starter car. Rich thinks in more of a grassroots sense of a low budget car and making due with a ratty like ride. John however brings up an interesting point of investing in the initial platform to save on costs down the road. John’s example of a good budget dedicated race car would be. Sebeco. These cars have a much higher buy-in cost but the money needed to put into them to maintain competitive race car status is very low. What is your idea of a great starter car for racing?
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With the release of our brand new forged line, we felt this is the perfect time to explain: • What are forged wheels • How are they made • What are the benefits to a forged wheel • What are the differences to other manufacturing wheel processes
What Are Forged Wheels? Forging refers to the manufacturing process of the product. When a wheel is forged it means it has undergone massive pressure and heat to condense the structure of the metal resulting in a much stronger final product.
What Is The Forging Process? Starting with an aluminum billet, it is placed under a 10,000 ton press that has a mold on it. The billet is pressed to take the shape of a wheel. The metal at that point has been condensed to a much finer grain structure which means the metal is more durable and has greater elongation. A CNC machine is then used to extract any additional material and starts to make the design of the wheel. The wheel is then finished with final details and then packaged up and ready to deliver to the customer.
What Are The Benefits To Forged Wheels? Forged wheels will give you the most durable product possible and will allow for the wheel to take repetitive stress for a longer period of time before fatiguing. Since the material of the wheel is stronger, less material is necessary to keep the wheels strong to be put under load which means you are also left with a lighter weight and stronger product. Forging allows for more fine details and thinner spokes.
Forged vs. Flow Forming vs. Cast Forged wheels result is the strongest product of all the manufacturing processes. In comparison, forged wheels are going to be stronger and lighter weight than flow formed wheels which are already stronger and lighter weight than a traditional cast wheel. A flow formed wheel will be stronger than a cast wheel mainly in the flow formed barrel but still features an aluminum cast face. Our forged wheels feature a fully forged barrel and face which strengthens the wheel beyond a flow formed product. Cost is something to take into consideration when shopping for wheels. Cast wheels will be the least expensive, flow formed wheels are looked at being the best bang for your buck and a forged wheel is going to run a premium price due to the intense manufacturing process needed to construct the product.
On this podcast Scott and Rich talk about some of their past owned cars that in hind sight they regret selling. Upgrading or moving onto a new platform is nice but for how long before you miss what you had? The guys reminisce on cars like 2G Eclipses, Civics and Rich never shuts up about his Veloster N. Scott has vowed to not sell any cars from this point forward? Valid? What are some cars that you regret selling? Maybe they would be worth big money now or they are so hard to find that you wish you kept it because it can’t be replaced. Let us know!
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If you have scrolled around our website and seen “A” or “B” next to our sizes you probably wonder “what does that mean?” A & B profiles are a Konig specific designation for labeling wheel spoke profiles. For most of our flow formed wheels we offer them in two spoke profiles, A & B.
“A” Profile
“A” profile wheels are our standard face wheel that will have a flatter spoke profile. The benefits of an “A” profile wheel are that they: • Come in a larger range of sizes • Fit more vehicles • Have higher offsets • Have more brake clearance These wheels will typically be offer in a 9.5″ width and narrower. What if you want to run a narrower wheel but want a more concave spoke profile design? It is not very practical to design a wheel at a narrower width and a concave face. The result would be a wheel that will be the improper spec for many vehicles and not offer adequate brake clearance for many vehicles.
“B” Profile
“B” profile wheels are something that we offer on our flow formed line. These wheels will be the variant to our “A” profile wheels. These wheels will have a more concave spoke profile giving the wheel an even more aggressive look. The benefits for the “B” profile wheels are: • Have a more aesthetically pleasing design • Great for staggered setups • Great for vehicles with wide body kits • Still has adequate brake clearance when offered at a wider width • Lower offsets available These wheels are typically offered at a 10″ wheel or wider. We understand that many people want to run a concave wheel but can’t run a wide wheel. We try to offer as many models as possible with the most aggressive designs as possible. We offer models such as our Ampliform, Dekagram, Ultragram and Tandem in “B” profile starting as low as 9.5″ width.
On this podcast Scott and Rich talk about possibly the best engine that was never made. Was this 4 cylinder LS motor by Blueprint Engines what enthusiasts have been longing for? Being able to have such a compact engine with high horsepower and torque is a dream come true. What was the reason for this not coming to fruition? We want this engine!
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If you or someone you know has a Scion FRS, Toyota 86/GR86, or Subaru BRZ make sure they watch this video of Fit Check where we cover all fitment options for those vehicles.
In our Fit Check series we cover a range of fitment options in three categories, “No Hassle”, “Slight Flex”, and “All The Wheel”. We break it down in these categories so it is easy to identify what kind of functionally suits your needs. If you are just looking to use your car for casual street use and commuting, the No Hassle fitment may be something you are looking for. If you are looking to do some light mods but still only use your car for strictly street use but like to look more aggressive, Slight Flex might be a good fit. If you are a person who brings your car to the track or car shows, All The Wheel would be a great way to show off a bit while still being completely proper and functional for the car.
The FRS/GR86/BRZ platforms have a lot of different options that can work. The number one thing you should consider when fitting your car is whether or not you are looking to run a square or staggered set up. If you are unsure what that means check out our video breaking down squared vs. staggered set ups.
Yes there will be people who run wheel and tire specs that we don’t specify in this video but may need some sort of body modification to avoid rubbing or inbound clearance issues, but this video is to talk about the fitment options with no body or suspension modifications.
All of these cars come with a 5×100 bolt pattern and a hub size of 56.1mm. If you have a model that is equipped with the performance package or you have a BRZ ts, make sure you take proper brake clearance into consideration when shopping for wheels. Diameter range for these cars will be 16″-19″. Make sure you maintain your factory overall rolling diameter.
No Hassle Fitment
If you want to keep your OE tire size, We recommend wheels that fall within widths ranging from 7 inches to 8 inches with an offset of 40 to 45. This sweet spot allows for a clean, flush look without rubbing or modifications. Remember, a lower offset pushes the wheel further out, creating a more aggressive stance.
If you are looking to use your factory tires you are going to be looking at a 17-18″ wheel depending what model and trim you have. An 8″ wide wheel at a 40 offset squared would be our choice for no hassle fitment. This will fill out the wheel wells just a bit more and get rid of the sunken in OE look.
Ready to push the boundaries and truly personalize your FRS/GR86/BRZ? Our “Slight Flex” category caters to enthusiasts who want that aggressive sweet spot. This is for people who are looking to change both their wheels and their tires.
There are two ways to achieve this slight flex fitment, you can go with a squared or staggered fitment. If you are looking to go with a square fitment we would recommend an 8.5″ wide wheel at an ET40 offset OR if you are looking to run a staggered setup you can run the same size in the front of the car but go a bit wider for the rear at a 9″ wide wheel at an ET40 offset as well.
For the true stance enthusiast, we offer the “ALL THE WHEEL” fitment for the FRS/GR86/BRZ. This category is the most aggressive wheel you can fit on these cars without having to do some sort of suspension or body modifications.
We recommend a front sizing of a 8.5″-9″ wheel at an ET35-ET40 and not a range but two different options for rear wheel sizes of a 9.5″ at ET35 or a 10″ wheel at an ET-45-48 offset. This is going to be the most aggressive set up you can run on these cars. Yes you will see some people who run sizes that fall outside of these recommended specs but it is much more likely that they have to deal with rubbing issues or improper tire specs.
Be aware: Due to the aggressive nature of this fitment, modifications like camber adjustment or fender rolling will likely be necessary to avoid rubbing. Konig strongly recommends consulting a professional installer to determine the modifications needed for your specific setup.
We like to reiterate that if you have a model that is equipped with a performance package with factory big brakes or a BRZ ts you must take brake clearance into consideration when shopping for wheels.
Remember to visit our website or consult an authorized Konig dealer to explore the vast selection of wheels available. With Konig, transforming your FRS/GR86/BRZ from stock to show-stopping is just a few clicks or a conversation away!
Let us know what car you want to see on our next Fit Check video!
Scion FRS, Toyota 86/GR86, Subaru BRZ Wheel Fitment Chart
NO HASSLE
SLIGHT FLEX
ALL THE WHEEL
DIAMETER
16-19″ On all trims. If you have a model with Brembo brakes please be conscious of brake clearance!
16-19″ On all trims. If you have a model with Brembo brakes please be conscious of brake clearance!
16-19″ On all trims. If you have a model with Brembo brakes please be conscious of brake clearance!
On this podcast Rich and Daut talk about their go to mods with a new (to you) car. If you have a blank slate what are the first and most important things you would modify on your car? Are you going for pure aesthetic or are you going straight to performance upgrades? Does it matter what model car you have or is there a proper way to do it across the board? Let us know your thoughts and what’s your go to mods are!
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