Konig Rewind..

This months GRM mentioned that the Minilite-esque Konig Rewind will soon become available in Mini-friendly sizes - 15x7, 4x100, 40mm offset. One vendor I spoke with said he's getting his first shipment in about three weeks. Projected price per wheel: $109.

13 pounds for the 15x7 size. Not exactly a lightweight, but cheap and "light enough" for street driving.

I'm thinking of placing my order. Is a 40mm offset a good size for a Mini?

 

I think with a 195 size you won't have problems with a 40mm offset

even if you lowered it.

Looks good.

 

What about with Kumho Ecsta MX's in 205/50WR-15? I happen to have a almost-new set I took off my old Integra.

 

wow i like those alot. who is the vedor??

 

Craig those wheels and tires will fit perfectly...but will lower your car a good deal considering its just a tire change. Those are the exact tires i plan on running.

I have had the rewinds on order from konig for a while(cant wait for them to be released)...i'm talking to them about using my car as a model for the wheels

 

Vendor is http://www.good-win-racing.com/

A Miata/RX-8 shop, but luckily Miata wheels are the same bolt pattern & offset as Mini's.

No, I'm not affiliated, just a happy customer..

 

From the posts I've red, Miata's can use much more aggressive offsets than the MINI... so might want to be careful not to go any smaller than +40mm
unless you plan to do the Alex-dremel technique.

 

40 mm is perfect for a 7 inch wide rim....38 is where the mini usually starts hitting problems. On top of that if he is running 205/55/15, rubbing on the arches shouldnt be a problem since that is smaller then stock diameter

 

I like these wheels. Too bad they won't look as good once they change the offset.

 

I heard the Rewinds for a 4x100 setup is gonna be available in about a month - source is Konig rep

For all you Initial D - Takumi AE86 fans - should be a treat

-shenmue2

 

forget initial D....what about going back to the minis classic heritage

 

Based on my RP-F1 experance, I'm not going to be the first one to buy these for a Mini application. However, if someone does, I'd love to hear if they fit!

I may go with the all silver model, worry that the black/silver might look a bit garish.

 

yah...i saw your comment about the other wheels and worried. Its odd though, i know someone who is runnin 14s on their car sucessfully. I guess i will be the test rat cause i really want them . I'm going for the anthracite....i have had anthracite wheels on my car before and loved them

 

does anyone know if 215/55/15s will work with these? rubbing?

I might buy them too!

 

Someone is running 14's? Wow. 14x6 with 195/60-14 Azenis would rock. I think wheel spin would be an issue, but once you got some traction, the car would leap off the line.

 

Yah, hes out in belgium...the wheels look a lot like mini lites....14s look TINY on the car . Apparently he had them laying around from his previous car...a Lupo :smile:

 

any news on these Konig Rewind wheels?? I would really like them too

 

I'm on a list to get some of the first ones in, but no news yet. More and more im worried about how low my car is gonna be with the 15s and lowering springs....i think it shouldnt be too bad....we shall see

 

I picked up the phone today and called Konig today, the said at least another month.. So I would figure 6-8 weeks before we can actually get our hands on them

 

thats rough...i really need these wheels....my snow tires arent necessary anymore, and my old wheels have some pretty old tires on them...bummer

 

Wonder if they'll make them in silver. Sure hope so. Very tempted to get a set with 215-50s - nearly 9" wide but only 23.5" tall. I think they'll fit..

 

They make them in graphite as shown, bronze, silver, and all matte black with no lip. Thats atleast for the japanese market which some people are importing into the states....who knows what colors we will get

 

Any news on availability? Also seeking pics of the actual wheel in +40 offset. I've seen it in other sizes & want to know how it looks in correct fitment..

 

check out www.good-win-racing.com they have pics, and they are available. Graphite and silver colors. I dont know if i like them with this offset

 

Thanks for sharing. I don't know if I like them now, either.. : (