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Old 05-18-2001, 11:35 AM   #1
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Post 42 offset, KONIG toxin's....good or bad??

ok ok i know that 42 isnt right for our cars, but this local is wanting to put 42 offset toxin's on his car..

is it POSSSIBLE that they might work??
whats the downsides to them..

he currently has 42 offset konig tantrums..

but i havent talked to the guy yet..

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Old 05-18-2001, 11:57 AM   #2
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Good rim. And ANYTHING is possible. Too bad it has wrong offset
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Old 05-18-2001, 11:58 AM   #3
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the rear will rub on the fender really bad and screw up the tire. i think the lowest you can go is 48.
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Old 05-18-2001, 01:20 PM   #4
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Yeah because we all know Subaru is an exotic car and only deserves to have 1k per rim wheels on it


oh yeah 42 wont work
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Old 05-18-2001, 02:14 PM   #5
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Seriously, what's so horrible about Konig's? Not the lightest, but they make pretty strong wheels that look good. From your comment shinestreetwill, I imagine you must have some pricey race wheels?
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Old 05-18-2001, 03:03 PM   #6
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KOnigs? 42 offset? DON'T DO IT! If I were you I would go with something Subaru OEM (because you know it is guaranteed to fit and have the right offset) or OZ or my favorite, the TE 37s'. I just wish that I could afford them, but someday I will!

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Old 05-18-2001, 03:09 PM   #7
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42mm offset = BAD
Konig wheels = *****!
Lesson over

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Old 05-19-2001, 12:02 AM   #8
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i've have the TANTRUM with a 48 offset for my legacy. so far no rubbing w/full load and no problems, maybe until i drop my car but i dont think it will. still got a good amount of room for a drop. they look goooooood
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Old 05-19-2001, 12:42 AM   #9
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I know you will not put that piece of ***** rim on your car....

Come on now, you have a subaru, you have a responsiblity to have quality products on your car, not crap!!
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Old 05-20-2001, 08:18 AM   #10
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I could have swore that the bashing was settled with the Konig vs the world thread. I guess not. Give it a break guys. Can't people just say something like, "Well, I wouldn't recomend then for this reason..." Instead of, "I know you not gonna put those piece os ****s on your suby!" If I wanted to see people flame each other I reas Club Si.

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Old 05-20-2001, 08:23 AM   #11
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Regardless of whether Konigs are good or not, 42 is not period.
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Old 05-20-2001, 01:10 PM   #12
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Man, what is it with these shine street guys. I am just waiting for an info-mercial to start up telling us that those "quality products" we should buy should come from the Shine Street shop who sells....Good luck getting anyone to buy anything when you bash their wheels. Try a more ethical form of advertising instead of attacking the competition. I agree with Tats that if you have some constructive, meaningful reasons for people not to buy Konig, or any other brand, who really dont need a better wheel then by all means come forward. But if your just gonna call it ***** than dont bother.

Oh and yes, 42 is not a good idea unless you want premature wheel bearing failure and your tires to stick out of your fenders. There is always some other place you can find a similar wheel.

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Old 05-20-2001, 01:17 PM   #13
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Konigs can bend/break easily. I know Ben has a pic of a shattered Konig from a pot hole.
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I too agree that +42 is not good. As for the rims...I have heard that they do bend and or break more often tham some others. If you do buy them (In a better offset of course) I advise avoiding all really bad roads. My buddy has had a set for a couple of years now and so far so good. If you have alot of snow where you live I would retaian you stock wheels for the winter/spring seasons.

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