We bought a TIRE MACHINE on TEMU?!? 🤔

We bought a TIRE MACHINE on TEMU?!? 🤔

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Here at KONIG, we’re surrounded by wheels at all times. And like Peanut Butter to the Wheel’s respective Jelly – TIRES go hand in hand with those wheels. With that being said, we thought it might be a good time to find a solution for mounting tires here at our HQ, but upon looking at used tire machines, pricing is quite high – sometimes upwards of $7,000.

Last week, Scott discovered TEMU, and with that, opened Pandora’s box in a sense – finding a KATOOL Tire Mounting Machine for just over $1,200 shipped. Too goo to be true, right? Let’s find out.

In this episode, we assemble the TEMU Tire Machine, and test the machine by mounting a tire to one of our new Forged Wheels – the F6SX. Let’s see how the machine holds up, and whether or not it was worth the money.

COMMENT BELOW if you’ve ever bought anything on TEMU? Did we get lucky with this purchase or were right in thinking we were gonna receive a toy tire machine or scam machine of some kind?

a SEAT-TIME MX-5 Miata… sometimes LESS IS MORE | CARNATOMY

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Nick Babin and his MX-5 Miata are living proof that you don’t have to give up on your passions and hobbies once parenthood presents itself! If you’re a new parent, listen to how Nick is able to balance family life, with staying active in motorsports. He gives us a tour of his ND MX-5 Miata, which he races in  @Gridlife  ‘s CLUB TR series.

A lightly modified MX-5, Nick shows us his build that gets him out at Gridlife Track days competing at various event around the East Coast.

f you have any questions or comments for Nick, COMMENT BELOW.

You can follow Nick on Instagram at @nick.finally.has.insta

Is my wheel “OUT OF ROUND”? 🤔 | #wheeltech

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If you’re chasing down a vibration or just trying to dial in your ride, checking for an out-of-round wheel is a good place to start. In this video, I show a quick and effective method to check runout and see if your wheel is causing issues — no tire machine or fancy shop gear required.

In this video, we cover:

-What “out of round” really means (radial vs lateral runout)

-Symptoms and what to feel for on the road

-A simple way to measure it at home

-What to do if your wheel’s out of spec

Drop your thoughts or setups in the comments — always curious what others are running.

“You’re On Your Own” Fitments & How to MAKE IT WORK (sort of) | #FAQ

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You’re On Your Own” Fitments & How to MAKE IT WORK (sort of)


If you’re ever seen our series called “Fit Check”, you’d know that in those videos, we outline 3 different categories of fitments (“No Hassle”, “Slight Flex”, and “All the Wheel”). If you managed to make it to the end of any of those videos, first let us say “thank you”… then, you’ll probably recognize a 4th category we like to call YOYO or “You’re on your own”.

YOYO is a bonus fitment category of sorts, but really more of a disclaimer. Anything width or offset sizing exceeding this point in our recommendations, and… you got it – you’re on your own. This is because in our experience, anything exceeding this point will require suspension modifications and/or body mods like rolling fenders or even over fenders or widebody kits will be necessary.

Maybe your buddy has fit a 10.5″ wide wheel and we’re only recommending a 9.5″. That doesn’t mean 10.5″ won’t fit in any situation, it means that your buddy more than likely had to put in some work just to make it fit – which is not a situation we want YOU to have to find yourself navigating out of.

Hope this video helps understand why we recommend the fitments that we do in our videos and if YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, feel free to comment them below and we’ll be sure to get back to you!

Toyota’s performance branch explained | The History of Gazoo Racing (GR)

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The History of Gazoo Racing (GR)


In this video, we’re diving into the epic journey of Gazoo Racing — Toyota’s high-performance racing and tuning division that went from grassroots beginnings to race victories and, eventually, race-inspired vehicles available to the masses.

– Its secret origins and early street racing vibes
– Legendary models like the GR Supra, GR Yaris, and GR Corolla
– Gazoo’s impact on WRC, Le Mans, and more!

Whether you’re a JDM fan, a motorsport maniac, or just here for the car history, this video is packed with high-octane facts and iconic moments that shaped Toyota’s performance legacy.

Drop a comment and tell us your favorite GR car or moment!

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5 Tools To Keep In Your Car & Never Leave Home Without!

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5 Tools To Keep In Your Car & Never Leave Home Without!


Alright, we’re back with an arguably basic – yet useful video for you all today! We understand that A LOT of our watchers may already know this information, but we thought we’d compile a list of the 5 ESSENTIALS every car person should keep in their trunk.

Help us welcome on Nick today! Nick has an extensive background as a mechanic and is now a valued member of the team here at KONIG! As a mechanic, he’s worked on and owned quite a few vehicles – so Nick has some advice on what you need to carry with you to save a major headache during a time of emergency.

Whether it’s a solution to fix a flat tire, a dead battery, or maybe something you can use to hold on the bumper you just tore off via speed bump….

Here’s what wheels will FIT your Tesla Model 3 | FIT CHECK

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Here’s what wheels will FIT your Tesla Model 3 | FIT CHECK


Do you have a TESLA MODEL 3 (any year)? Have you been thinking about upgrading your wheels and ditching those boring “uber-turbine” wheels for something with a bit more style and a lot less weight? Well, this is the video for you!

In this video, we’ll go over multiple wheel fitment options that will you find the exact look you’re after, and avoid any costly mistakes.

Thanks for joining us, we make automotive and wheel-related content weekly as well as host a car podcast called the Behind the Wheel Podcast!

Making Wheels is Tough… Here’s Why

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Making Wheels is Tough… Here’s Why


Back at it with another wheel video for you today! Quite frequently, we get asked questions like “why no (this size)?” and “how come you make it in (this size) for that wheel and not (this wheel)?”. Well, there’s actually a good reason for that – so today, let’s dive into the process of making a new wheel and some of the hurdles we can encounter along the way.

We’ll get into things like the engineering behind how every wheel is made, the construction types, the finished and options, and how ALL OF THAT can affect cost at the end of the day. There’s a lot that goes into the process of a making a wheel, so let’s dive into it!

Thanks for joining us, we make automotive and wheel-related content weekly as well as host a car podcast called the Behind the Wheel Podcast!

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NISMO: Explained | The History of Nissan’s NISMO


We’ve got a special episode today for all you NISSAN fans or just plain JDM fans! Today, let’s dive into the storied history of one of automotive’s more famous tuning divisions. Introduced in 1984, Nissan’s NISMO division made waves ever since it was announced. Short for Nissan Motorsports International, NISMO has long been known to bring motorsport-inspired production cars to the masses in the form of legends like the Skyline R-32 NISMO, R-33 NISMO, R-34 NISMO, R-35 NISMO, as well as special legends like the GT-R R33 NISMO 400R, the GT-R LM, the NISMO 270R, etc.

The list goes on and on. NISMO has dedicated itself as a division RUN BY ENTHUSIASTS, so let’s dive into the beginnings, the road to now, and taker a look at some of the standout vehicles that made it’s way to the track, as well as the road.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE NISMO OF ALL TIME?

Let’s get into it, the History of Nissan’s NISMO.

Don’t STRESS OUT YOUR WHEELS… consider LOAD RATING

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Don’t STRESS OUT YOUR WHEELS… consider LOAD RATING


Load Rating… you’ve heard us talk about it, we’ve even made a few videos about it! But, does it really matter when you’re in the process of selecting a wheel? Is it just an arbitrary number, or will glossing over a wheel’s load rating when you’re shopping around end up in a headache later on down the road? (pun intended)

As we see vehicles getting heavier and heavier, considering a wheel’s load rating is more important than it ever was before for car enthusiasts. Whether you’re car is built for the street or for the track, load rating is a number.

Simply put, a wheel’s Load Rating indicates the maximum static load that the wheel is designed to carry. Finding out what load rating you need for your car is easy as well! Let’s dive into exactly what you need to know about Load Rating and why it’s more important now than ever to pay attention to this number.