Donovan Brockway teams up with Konig!

Konig Wheels is proud to announce our newest sponsored driver, Donovan Brockway. Brockway, the founder and main driver of Red Baron racing, has teamed up with Konig for the 2017 Formula Drift Pro 2 season.  Driving a BMW E30 nicknamed “theBeast”MW Donovan will be thrashing tires this season on Konig Rennform wheels!

Here are some words from the man himself:

“Hey what’s up guys! It’s Donovan here, I’d like to tell you a little about myself and the

team but first I’d like to formally thank Konig for the opportunity to partner up and

become the official wheel sponsor of Red Baron Racing. We’re extremely excited to be

working with them and feel their wheels align perfectly with our car and team’s brand

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I started drifting about 6 years ago after a few of my friends got me out to Sonoma

Raceway, our local track, for the Wednesday night drifts. This was back when drifting

was just starting out on a regular basis at Sonoma. Most of the cars had less than

200hp and were all driven to the track. They threw me in the passenger seat, did a few

laps and I was hooked. The next week I spent looking for a starter chassis. I always

loved the older 3 series body style (E30) and thought it would make a really cool drift

car. The first motor I swapped in was an M52 with about 180hp on a good day. It made

a great starting point, but gradually we went up in power swapping out that motor for a

stock S54 and then adding nitrous, a supercharger and finally arriving at the turbo setup

you see today that pushes over 1000hp. I earned my FD pro 2 license after finishing in

3rd place at TopDrift in my NX powered S54 E30. After acquiring my pro2 license, I

knew the competition would increase significantly so I started to build a new car and

assemble a crew.    Luckily, I was able to find a solid crew chief and master fabricator,

along with a great group of guys to help run the program. Our first year in Pro2 had a

huge learning curve that even extended into our second year. This year, we are dialed

in and ready to battle. The car is running better than ever, looking better than ever, and I

am excited to get back in the seat and prove to the drifting world that we are a

contending team heading for the top.”

*** Here are some drool worthy images sporting the Konig Rennform’s and the 2017 livery!  Check it and make sure to follow Donovan and Red Baron Racing!  Their social links are below!”

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The Social Media Stuff:
RED BARON RACING – INSTAGRAM
RED BARON RACING – FACEBOOK

Wheels Running:
Konig Rennform 18×8.5 Front / 18×9.5 Rear

The Konig Rennform is a Flow Formed wheel that has fitment in most popular passenger vehicles especially euro applications.  The Rennform has an exceptional amount of caliper clearance and is perfect for those big brake cars or cars with BBK upgrades.  

We are super exciting to be a part of Donovan’s /  Red Baron Racing’s program this year.  Stay tuned for more!

What Is Flow Forming Technology

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!

As Seen In – Grassroots Motorsports June 2015

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Grassroots Motorsports Magazine has been a go-to source for road racing and autocross enthusiasts alike.  With June’s issue now available, it features an in depth look at how easy, safe and affordable it is taking your daily driver out on the track.  Anyone who as thought about getting into road racing but weren’t quite sure on where to start or how much of an expensive hobby it can amount to be should definitely give this issue a good read.  If you happen to flip to our ad, you see one of our newest Faces of Konig, Ali Arsham, NASA Pro Racing Co-founder and his Hyundai Genesis Coupe race car that took home the USTCC Championship this past year.  Be sure to check out what tips & insight Ali has to offer for those who look to get into road racing without breaking the bank.  As the definition of a car guy, Ali is a prime example of how passion leads to success.

Get Started In Road Racing!

Hear why Ali believes Flow Formed wheels by Konig are an avid choice for those looking for the same performance and strength as most forged wheels costing 5 time more!

July Calendar

Every month, we post up a Calendar & Desktop Wallpaper.

This month’s calendar features PASMAG Girl / and Photographer Krystle Lina and the Konig Centigram in Gold

Finishes:
• Gold (shown) OR Matte Black

Sizes:
• 19×8.5, 19×9.5, 19×10.5

Features:

Flow Formed Technology / Low Offsets Available

Click either image to download a Calendar -or- a Desktop Wallpaper version!

Be sure to check out our blog regularly. You can find a calendar to download and spice up every month as well as other news and events. Additionally you may want to check out the
Performance Auto Sound Magazine Facebook page and “Like” Konig Wheels Facebook Page

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Arsham First Hyundai Win USTCC

We are always glad to share event coverage from our good friends over at Gogogear.com. Recently, in Las Vegas, Gary Sheehan / Ali Arsham had great success in winning the Touring Car class in the United States Touring Car Championship in Las Vegas, Nevada, which brought the first win for Hyundai.

The GoGo Gear Sheehan/Arsham (Konig Wheels/UTI) Hyundai Genesis coupe is equipped with the new Konig Integram (Matte Graphite).

The Konig Integram is Konig’s newest offering to the Flow Forming Technology line-up of wheels. For more information on the Konig Integram, click HERE

If you would like to learn more about Flow Forming Technology, please visit: http://flowformingtechnology.com.

View the coverage the coverage from SpeedNewsMag HERE, and be sure to Follow Ali Arsham / Gary Sheehan throughout the season!

DSPORT 2014 – Wheel & Tire Guide

DSPORT Magazine has just released their new 2014 Wheel & Tire Buyer’s Guide, and Konig Wheels has three great new wheels showcased in the guide; The Konig Dial In, Integram, Oversteer and the Centigram. The Dial In, which is Konig’s newest, and lightest wheel ever – took took center stage in their Buyer’s Guide Wheel Spotlight.

Check out the DSPORT 2014 Wheel & Tire Buyer’s Guide in the July Issue #124 – On sale now!

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June Calendar

Every month, we post up a Calendar & Desktop Wallpaper.

This month’s calendar features PASMAG Girl Karli Sal and the new Konig Dial In / Gloss Black

Finishes:
• Gloss Black (shown), Gloss White, Gloss Gold or Matte Graphite

Sizes:
• 15×7, 15×8, 15×9

Features:

Flow Formed Technology / Low Offsets Available

Click either image to download a Calendar -or- a Desktop Wallpaper version!

Be sure to check out our blog regularly. You can find a calendar to download and spice up every month as well as other news and events. Additionally you may want to check out the
Performance Auto Sound Magazine Facebook page and “Like” Konig Wheels Facebook Page

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May Calendar

Every month, we post up a Calendar & Desktop Wallpaper.

This month’s calendar features PASMAG Girl Jeana Turner and the newKonig Integram / Matte Graphite

Finishes:
• Matte Graphite (shown) and Matte Black

Sizes:
• 17×8, 18×8, 18×9, 18×10, 19×8.5, 19×9.5

Features:

Flow Formed Technology / Low Offsets Available

Click either image to download a Calendar -or- a Desktop Wallpaper version!

Be sure to check out our blog regularly. You can find a calendar to download and spice up every month as well as other news and events. Additionally you may want to check out the
Performance Auto Sound Magazine Facebook page and “Like” Konig Wheels Facebook Page

Calendar

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