Wheel Damage… Can I repair it or does it need replacing?

Have you ever heard the saying “Wheels are a WEAR ITEM”….? If not – much like tires, wheels are not designed to last forever. Depending on how you use them, the application the car, the purpose, etc…. you will eventually need to replace your wheels.

In this video, we break down everything you need to know about wheel damage, how to spot it, and when it’s safe to fix. A lot of drivers don’t realize that wheels are actually a wear item. Just like tires and brake pads, they aren’t designed to last forever. Constant road stress, potholes, and track days take a toll over time.

In this episode from KONIG Wheels, we break down everything you need to know about brake clearance so you can avoid expensive fitment mistakes and choose the right wheels the first time.

We’ll cover:

  • Structural vs. cosmetic damage (scratches vs. cracks)
  • When a wheel can be safely repaired by a professional
  • The red flags that mean your wheel is officially dead
  • Don’t risk your safety on a compromised wheel. Watch to find out how to evaluate your wheels and keep your ride safe on the road or track.

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Will Those Wheels Fit? Crucial Brake Clearance Tips

Upgrading your brakes? Before you buy your next set of wheels, make sure they’ll actually fit.

One of the biggest mistakes enthusiasts make is assuming that wheel diameter alone determines brake clearance. In reality, spoke design, spoke curvature, pad height, barrel profile, and wheel construction all play a major role in whether a wheel clears your factory brakes or aftermarket big brake kit.

In this episode from KONIG Wheels, we break down everything you need to know about brake clearance so you can avoid expensive fitment mistakes and choose the right wheels the first time.

In this video we cover:

  • Why wheel diameter doesn’t guarantee brake clearance
  • How spoke shape affects caliper clearance
  • Factory Brembo brakes vs. aftermarket big brake kits
  • Why two wheels with the same size can fit completely differently
  • Understanding radial and axial brake clearance
  • Common wheel fitment mistakes enthusiasts make
  • Tips for selecting wheels that work with larger brake systems
  • How KONIG designs wheels with performance brake clearance in mind

Whether you’re building a track car, weekend canyon carver, autocross machine, drift car, or simply upgrading your daily driver, understanding brake clearance is essential before purchasing new wheels.

If you’re planning to install Brembo, AP Racing, Wilwood, StopTech, Endless, Project Mu, or another performance brake kit, this guide will help you avoid costly surprises.

Subscribe to our YouTube channel @konigwheels for more wheel tech, fitment advice, motorsports content, and behind-the-scenes discussions from KONIG Wheels.

Bump Steer is ruining your handling… (Easy Fix)

Why does your car steer itself when you hit a bump? It could be bump steer—one of the most misunderstood suspension geometry issues that affects everything from street cars to dedicated track builds.

In this episode, the KONIG Wheels team explains what bump steer is, what causes it, how suspension geometry affects steering, and how to fix it. Whether you’ve installed coilovers, lowering springs, adjustable control arms, extended ball joints, or modified your steering rack, understanding bump steer is essential to achieving predictable handling and proper steering response.

Whether you’re shopping for new wheels, installing aftermarket wheels for the first time, or simply want to understand proper wheel fitment, this guide will help you make the right decision.

We’ll break down how tie rod angle, control arm geometry, suspension travel, toe change, ride height, steering rack position, and wheel alignment all work together—and why lowering your car without correcting suspension geometry can negatively impact handling.

If you’re building a Honda Civic, Subaru WRX STI, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, Nissan 350Z, Mazda MX-5 Miata, Toyota GR86, Ford Mustang, BMW M3, or any performance street or track car, this is suspension knowledge every enthusiast should understand before modifying their vehicle.

In this video:

  • What bump steer actually is
  • How bump steer affects steering and handling
  • Suspension geometry explained simply
  • Why lowered cars develop bump steer
  • The relationship between tie rods and control arms
  • How toe changes during suspension travel
  • How to diagnose bump steer on your own car
  • Bump steer correction kits explained

Whether you’re building a daily driver, autocross car, time attack build, drift car, road race car, or weekend canyon carver, understanding suspension geometry is one of the best investments you can make before purchasing your next set of wheels or suspension components.

NEED WHEELS? Check out our website at www.konigwheels.com

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Stop believing this wheel fitment MYTH… HUB-CENTRIC vs. LUG-CENTRIC

Contrary to popular belief, “LUG-CENTRIC” really isn’t a thing… at least anymore. We’ll explain the difference between hub-centric and lug-centric wheel mounting, how each system works, and why so much misinformation exists in the automotive community.

Do you really need hub-centric rings when installing aftermarket wheels? In this episode, the KONIG Wheels team breaks down one of the most misunderstood topics in wheel fitment.

Whether you’re shopping for new wheels, installing aftermarket wheels for the first time, or simply want to understand proper wheel fitment, this guide will help you make the right decision.

In this video:

  • What hub-centric and lug-centric actually mean
  • How aftermarket wheels are designed to fit multiple vehicles
  • The purpose of hub-centric rings
  • Common myths about lug-centricity
  • Proper wheel installation techniques
  • Which setup is actually supporting your vehicle

If you’ve ever wondered whether your wheels are mounted correctly—or whether you really need hub rings—this video has the answers.

NEED WHEELS? Check out our website at www.konigwheels.com

Subscribe to our YouTube channel @konigwheels for more wheel tech, fitment advice, motorsports content, and behind-the-scenes discussions from KONIG Wheels.

Is Hyundai the Enthusiast’s Car Brand Now? || Behind The Wheel Podcast

On this podcast, Rich thinks Hyundai is the car brand for enthusiasts while some other brands like Honda have forgotten about the enthusiast. Scott isn’t sold on this.

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Will Factory Options KILL the Aftermarket?? || Behind The Wheel Podcast

On this episode of the Behind the Wheel podcast, Scott and Rich discuss a hard hitting topic of will new and better options coming from the factory hurt the aftermarket. In the sense of wheels, manufacturers are offering more and “better” options from the start. Will these options deter people from looking at the aftermarket or are they two separate things and there will be always be the person looking to customize their ride regardless of what factory options are offered?

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Behind The Wheel Podcast: The BENEFITS of MODIFYING your CAR!!!

As we all know, Luis has a Ford Fiesta and it’s STOCK. While he’s been thinking about modifying it for some time now, there are a few questions and concerns he has before taking the leap. On this week’s episode of the BTW Podcast, Scott and Luis sit down and discuss modifying your car and some of the considerations that need to be taken when doing so- especially if it’s your daily driver.

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Konig’s Instagram: @konigwheelsusa
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Behind The Wheel Podcast: GELS & DAKOTA of FITMENT INDUSTRIES

On today’s podcast, we are joined by Dakota and Gels of Fitment Industries!

Fitment Industries is one of the largest distributors of aftermarket wheels, tires, and suspension. Meanwhile, they have one of the strongest social media presences in the automotive industry! If you are here, we are sure you have seen some of their amazing and hilarious YouTube videos, but today we get to sit down and talk with two of the faces of Fitment, Dakota and Gels! Let’s talk about it all and most importantly, let’s talk cars! You don’t want to miss this one.

For more on Fitment Industries:
Website: ► https://www.fitmentindustries.com/
Instagram: ► @fitmentindustries
Dakota’s Instagram: ► @itskota.fi
Gel’s Instagram: ► @gels.fi
Facebook: ► https://www.facebook.com/FitmentIndustries/
YouTube: ► Fitment Industries Channel

Thank you for Tuning in and please, if you like the podcast and what we’ve been doing here, please SUBSCRIBE! We’re on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher and we always put the full video interviews on our YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/konigwheels)

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Konig’s Instagram: @konigwheelsusa
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Scott’s Instagram: @scott_konig
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Behind The Wheel Podcast: GELS & DAKOTA of FITMENT INDUSTRIES

On today’s podcast, we are joined by Dakota and Gels of Fitment Industries!

Fitment Industries is one of the largest distributors of aftermarket wheels, tires, and suspension. Meanwhile, they have one of the strongest social media presences in the automotive industry! If you are here, we are sure you have seen some of their amazing and hilarious YouTube videos, but today we get to sit down and talk with two of the faces of Fitment, Dakota and Gels! Let’s talk about it all and most importantly, let’s talk cars! You don’t want to miss this one.

For more on Fitment Industries:
Website: ► https://www.fitmentindustries.com/
Instagram: ► @fitmentindustries
Dakota’s Instagram: ► @itskota.fi
Gel’s Instagram: ► @gels.fi
Facebook: ► https://www.facebook.com/FitmentIndustries/
YouTube: ► Fitment Industries Channel

Thank you for Tuning in and please, if you like the podcast and what we’ve been doing here, please SUBSCRIBE! We’re on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher and we always put the full video interviews on our YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/konigwheels)

(we’d love if you subscribe there as well!) Thank you for listening!

 

FOLLOW:

Konig’s Instagram: @konigwheelsusa
https://www.instagram.com/konigwheelsusa/

Scott’s Instagram: @scott_konig
https://www.instagram.com/scott_konig/

More on the Konig Behind The Wheel Podcast and to SUBSCRIBE:
https://konigwheels.compodcast