A: This is always a tricky question to answer without being there in person. For this reason we recommend going to a reputable wheel and tire shop who has the knowledge to work on this for you. In MOST cases, especially on a recent installation, it will be the absence of Hub-centric rings in your wheels. If this is a newer installation, check hub rings first! If you have hub rings you may wish to return to the installer to ensure all wheels are sitting against the hub of your vehicle, are properly torqued, have the correct hardware and are correctly balanced.

A: Soap and warm water.

We recommend the frequent cleaning of your wheels with a non acidic based soap and water.  Things from exposure to the elements and even the inevitable brake dust that will get onto wheels can corrode the protective clear coating on the wheels. Brake dust if left on wheels for lengthy amount of time turn acidic and can eat through the protective clear coating. Also we recommend avoiding car washes, and acidic wheel cleaners on your wheels. especially any cleaner they mayTreat your wheels finish like you would treat the finish of your painted, clear coated vehicle and you should have a long and fantastic appearance of your wheels!

A: Living in a harsh climate (such as with harsh winters) and driving on rough surfaces can negatively effect the appearance of your wheels.
This is not the case with only Konig product. This is the case with ALL wheels. Our recommendations to those who must keep their wheels on through harsh weather (i.e. winter) is to clean them FREQUENTLY. Frequency will depend on the amount of use, and exposure however removing the chemicals that cause corrosion to the wheels as soon as possible is the key. The chemicals used on the roads are extremely corrosive and will eat through the protective clear coating on the wheels. That is why removing these chemicals will prolong the finish on your wheels. On rough roads debris and dramatic changes in condition can scratch and begin to degrade the protective clear coating on the wheels. For example loose rocks and sand at speed can certainly scratch and cause nicks in the finish exposing your wheel to the elements. While this is common sense for most, the care you provide in the use of your wheels will be the difference on their appearance for the time you own your wheels.

A: Yes, we always recommend going with a fully painted wheel if you live in poor weather areas and are making the choice to keep them on your car the full year. We recommend putting your stock wheels on during the winter, however a painted wheel tends to hold up better to the corrosive chemicals used to prevent roads from freezing.

A: For more information on that please read more here: BECOMING A KONIG DEALER

A: Knowing if a KONIG wheel is discontinued is an important fact. You can use this information to find out if the wheels you are purchasing from a retailer, or anywhere for that matter, are still current product.  Also it can help you to find out if replacement wheels may still be available for your vehicle if needed.  If a wheel is not under the CURRENT WHEELS tab then the wheel is discontinued or exclusive.  You can use the DISCONTINUED WHEELS tab to look and ID a previous Konig Wheels.  If you do not see your wheels anywhere on the site, you can always send us a picture to mail@konigwheels.com or message us on our Facebook page (konigwheelsusa) to identify it for you.

A: 99.9% of all bent or damaged wheels come from a significant road hazard or impact. Wheels are made of metal not magic. While its always frustrating, a significant impact to a wheel can cause it to bend or become significantly damaged. We build our wheels to exceed industry standards and safety is always our number one concern with any wheel development. After such an impact we recommend inspecting the wheel and then bringing it to a local wheel and tire shop to have it inspected for safety.

A: There are some things you can do to try and prevent damaged / bent wheels. One of the major things is to ensure proper air pressure in your tires. The amount of air (psi) should go according to the vehicle manufacturer and the tire manufacturer. Basically a bent wheel indicates a significant impact. The absence of proper air pressure with enough of a road hazard could cause a wheel to become damaged as the “cushion” that proper air pressure creates is not there to protect the wheel.
One of the other things that you should constantly do is ensure you are continually scanning the road for road debris and pot holes. The final obvious tip we have for you is to regularly check the proper torque of the mounting hardware of your wheels. This is especially true with in 50 miles of installation and after anytime your vehicle has been serviced where a wheel might have been removed / installed. This will help you spot issues before they can cause you catastrophic problems.