Konig Rewinds

[derbyD]

Thank you everybody. The car is all most done! We never could have done it without Classic Zcar Club! You guys rock!!!

[hatepotholez]

On 8/4/2013 at 5:35 PM, jfa.series1 said:

Like some others, I'm also running the 16X7 Konigs. I have 205/55 tires mounted and lowered springs but get no rubbing on any of the fenders. I got the wheels and tires from Discount and was able to negotiate some $ savings with a package deal. This size tire retains the OE 25" diameter to avoid speedo errors. To get the center caps on did require a small bit of relief on the dust covers.

Looks fantastic, I might get this exact setup or 16x8 with Direzzas. 

[moritz55]

 

I bought some thin offsets (~1/8" thick) for the fronts so I didn't have to flatten much the wheel bearing cap.  It also allowed the rim to slide over the hub easier.  Once I had the offsets centered properly, I used a small amount of plumber putty between the hub and offset to hold them in place for when I remove the wheels so as to not alter their position.  These have been great for 10yrs now with no shimmy or vibration when driving at high speeds.  Had front end alignment done and good to go!  https://www.summitracing.com/search/brand/gorilla-automotive/product-line/gorilla-wheel-spacers/part-type/wheel-spacers?SortBy=Default&SortOrder=Ascending&N=thickness-in%3A0-125-in

My 73 has 16x7 Konig Rewinds with 205/55/16's on the front and 215/55/16's on the rear (The rear tires are about 1/2" wider but give me an accurate speedo reading).

Love the Konigs, they were much lighter than my cast iron rims that came with the car.  Plus easy to clean. 

 

Edited September 5, 2019 by moritz55

[hatepotholez]

Thanks for much for the info!