The Best & Worst factory wheels… “WHY ARE THE WHEELS SQUARE?!”

What makes a factory wheel iconic, and what makes one look like it belongs in the scrap pile? In this episode of KONIG’s Behind the Wheel, we’re breaking down the BEST and WORST factory wheels of all time… help us roast some of the worst.

From the aggressive, motorsport-inspired wheels on the BMW G80 M3 to some of the questionable and oddly-shaped designs we’re seeing from manufacturers like Kia or Hyundai, we’re talking about the OEM wheels that nailed the design — and the ones that left us scratching our heads.

We’ll discuss what makes a factory wheel stand out, the designs that have aged like fine wine, and the wheels that should have never made it past the drawing board.

Maybe your older JDM car is already heavily modified, but suddenly you want to add a backup camera. Maybe the turbo you installed five years ago doesn’t seem quite big enough anymore. Or maybe you just discovered a new part that you absolutely have to have.

What factory wheels deserve a spot on the list? And which ones are the absolute worst? Let us know your picks in the comments!

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Is Your Project Car Ever Going To Be Officially “Finished?”

When is a project car actually finished?

You put in the hours, spend the money, install the parts, fix the problems, and finally get the car to a point where you think, “Okay… I’m done.”

In this episode of KONIG Behind the Wheel, Matt & Nick talk about why project cars are almost never truly complete. As new technology, new parts, and new ideas come along, there’s always something else you could add, upgrade, replace, or improve.

Maybe your older JDM car is already heavily modified, but suddenly you want to add a backup camera. Maybe the turbo you installed five years ago doesn’t seem quite big enough anymore. Or maybe you just discovered a new part that you absolutely have to have.

At what point do you stop building and start enjoying the car?

We’re talking about the endless project car mentality, the temptation to keep modifying, and whether an enthusiast can ever really look at their build and say, “It’s finished.”

Because let’s be honest… there’s always one more thing.

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Buying someone else’s PROJECT CAR… 🤔

In this episode of the KONIG Behind the Wheel Podcast, we dive into the unique experiences of buying someone else’s project car.

From navigating unfinished builds to assessing the quality of modifications, we discuss the challenges and rewards that come with taking on a project that wasn’t originally yours. Whether you’re considering buying a project car or already in the process, this episode offers valuable insights and tips to help you make informed decisions.

Tune in with Scott and Matt as they explore the highs, lows, and everything in between when it comes to purchasing a car with a story already written.

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Behind The Wheel Podcast: How did you MODIFY YOUR 1ST CAR?!!!

Luis got himself a new car and, like all car people do, the staff started asking him what is going to be his first mod?! This sparked the conversation that we are having on the podcast today which is “HOW DID YOU MODIFY YOUR FIRST CAR?!” The Konig staff decided to chime in and we are going to share their stories on the podcast!

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Behind The Wheel Podcast: How did you MODIFY YOUR 1ST CAR?!!!

Luis got himself a new car and, like all car people do, the staff started asking him what is going to be his first mod?! This sparked the conversation that we are having on the podcast today which is “HOW DID YOU MODIFY YOUR FIRST CAR?!” The Konig staff decided to chime in and we are going to share their stories on the podcast!

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
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Scott’s Instagram: @scott_konig
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More on the Konig Behind The Wheel Podcast and to SUBSCRIBE:
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