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Old Apr 12, 2005 | 01:00 PM
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I'm thinking about upgrading stock to Konig Helium wheels. 15x6.5, 10.6 pounds each. I'm not looking for bling, but for a light inexpensive wheel to help with acceleration, performance, etc. Still debating the upgrade and what to upgrade to.



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Old Apr 12, 2005 | 01:12 PM
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Not bad, if you like those you might also like the Rota Circuit-8s
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Originally Posted by kileil
Not bad, if you like those you might also like the Rota Circuit-8s
word, hit up rishie at autornd.com they sell rota. Lighter and cheaper and avialable in a variety of colors. what size?
Old Apr 12, 2005 | 08:56 PM
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What's tempting is some website that seems to be selling the Konig's for $82.

http://www.jdwheels.com/konig.htm

I'd almost rather go with the C8's since more people have experience with them, even though the Konig is lighter. I've got someone local selling the C8's for $100 (www.urbanimport.com), and that's the lowest I've seen on those (although I have to pay 7% tax, which makes it equal). This will be for daily driving, and the only Konig Helium users are Miata and RSX weirdos.

I'm just getting 15s if I get anything.

Decisions...
Old Apr 12, 2005 | 10:03 PM
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ive never heard of them, are you sure they are reputable? I'd hate to see someone get ripped off.
Old Apr 12, 2005 | 10:05 PM
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I'll do some research and if I get them I'll let folks know what the deal is. Thanks.
Old Apr 13, 2005 | 07:52 PM
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I had Heliums on My 01 Civic Si i loved them. One of the best wheels i have had. And i have had a lot of wheels! They balenced out nice and weight is no factor. I SAY GET THEM
Old Apr 14, 2005 | 12:18 AM
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looks good
nice volk copies. only thing i don't like about it is the offset is too high.
Old Mar 13, 2006 | 01:28 PM
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Hey texodore, I agree with BOXMAN. GET EM' I just ordered my set from the same place I believe. I am soooo excited. I don't know about you, but I know I wanted a lightweight performer that was not real flashy. I also seem to see lot's of ROTA or DRAG wheels on boxes and thought these would be different. I say GET EM' and good luck with them.
Old Mar 13, 2006 | 02:22 PM
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I got mine (flat black) from DRFlickner here and installed them on 2/24. I like 'em.

Here's the thread with more info:
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=92258

And here's a picture - that really doesn't do it justice:
Old Mar 13, 2006 | 02:34 PM
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I had a set of the 17" Heliums on my 200sx and I loved them. They were lightweight and affordable. Konig is a very reputable company, so you won't go wrong with your purchase. . I'm looking into getting a set of the 15's in bronze myself. Here is a pic of them on my nissan.
Old Mar 13, 2006 | 06:29 PM
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a friend of mine had them on his SE-R and when he totaled that he sold them to another friend of mine who has them on her Integra.
Old Mar 13, 2006 | 06:34 PM
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I'm running them on my box in Bronze. Check my profile, There is a good pic.
Old Apr 20, 2006 | 05:27 AM
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been through alot of rims, I have the bronze 15s with 205/50/15's on my 2002 civic.. love them cuz they are inexpensive and light. I haven't had any problems yet... hit a few downtown LA potholes... no bends or cracks.
Old May 4, 2006 | 02:25 AM
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Default Konig Heliums 15x6.5

I got a set in silver and they look great. Found a shop I paid $409 installed.
Old May 4, 2006 | 02:30 AM
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i liek the weight hate the appearance.
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