Konig Tandem Wheels — Fine Balance of Style and Performance
The Konig Tandem is a clean, aggressive 6-spoke design engineered for enthusiasts who want a modern performance look that works on daily drivers, tuner cars, and drift builds alike. Designed with functional simplicity in mind, the Tandem offers strength, visual clarity, and multiple fitment options — making it an excellent choice for those who want wheels that look purposeful but still perform under real conditions.
At DragRacingWheels.com, we carry the full Tandem lineup, offering sizes and bolt patterns built for a wide variety of applications. Whether you’re doing a street-stance build, drift setup, or just upgrading your OEM wheels, the Tandem delivers classic geometry reinterpreted with modern precision.
Design Features & Construction
The Tandem is a 6-spoke wheel layout — a timeless and muscular design that keeps the silhouette bold but uncluttered. Each spoke is intentionally robust, with minimal crossbar distractions, allowing the face to shine through while providing solid structural integrity. Konig positions “Konig” branding subtly between spokes on some variants for a clean OEM-inspired styling flourish.
Tandem wheels come in 16×7.5, 17×8, 17×9.5, and 18×8 sizes with multiple offsets (e.g. ET 35, 40, 45) and bolt patterns including 4×100, 5×100, 5×112, 5×114.3, 5×120, and 5×108. The 17×9.5 / 5×114.3 / ET 15 setup is a specialty spec favored by drifters and sport racers.
The finish is Gloss Graphite / Dark Graphite — a versatile, modern neutral tone that blends well with many vehicle colors and styling themes.
While many Konig wheels (like Hypergram, Dekagram) use advanced flow-forming, the Tandem is marketed primarily as a cast wheel. But it still undergoes Konig’s multipoint quality control inspection and is engineered for everyday performance.
Performance & Usability
Though the Tandem is a cast design, it’s not just for show. The 6-spoke form is efficient for rigidity, brake ventilation, and load distribution. Its sturdy spoke layout helps resist bending under cornering forces, lateral load, and daily stress.
Because it’s lighter than many heavy OEM designs and uses a simplified form, it offers improvements in unsprung mass and rotational inertia — translating to crisper steering response, better acceleration, and braking sensitivity.
The open face ensures that even larger calipers and brake kits have room. The wheel’s design also encourages airflow for brake cooling — useful in spirited driving or track sessions.
Popular Fitments & Applications
Thanks to its broad size and bolt pattern range, the Konig Tandem fits many modern and classic platforms. Some of the most common use cases include:
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Honda Civic, Integra, CRX, and other compact JDM platforms — classic 4×100, 5×100 usage
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Subaru WRX / Subaru BRZ — the Tandem can support 5×114.3 and offsets suited for AWD / RWD geometry
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Nissan 240SX / 350Z / Altima / Sentra / Z-series — 5×114.3 fitments are well-supported
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Volkswagen Golf / GTI / Jetta — 5×112 / 5×114.3 offset ranges match many VW setups
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BMW E30 / E36 — with appropriate hub bore adapters, the 5-lug specs can be used
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Drift / Track builds — the 17×9.5 / ET 15 spec is especially used in drift setups for wide rear fitment
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Street / Show Cars — 16 and 17 inch versions give classic looks with modern styling
Because the Tandem comes in multiple widths and offsets, you can spec a flush or tucked fitment as needed (within clearance limits).
Why Buy Konig Tandem Wheels from DragRacingWheels.com?
At DragRacingWheels.com, we aren’t just sellers — we’re performance-wheel experts. When you order Konig Tandem wheels through us, you gain much more than just a wheel set:
- Authorized Konig Dealer — you get genuine Konig wheels, warranty support, and verification of specs.
- Fitment Verification — we check bolt pattern, offsets, backspacing, and brake clearance to ensure correct fit before shipping.
- Application Guidance — we help you choose the right width, offset, and spec (for example the 9.5 / ET15 drift spec) tailored to your vehicle goals.
- Transparent Communication — we give lead times, progress updates, and full part details so there are no surprises.
- Performance-Focused Specialty — as a shop dedicated to high-performance and drag wheels, we understand how wheel choices affect traction, handling, and balance — not just how they look.
By buying the Tandem from DragRacingWheels.com, you’re getting a proven product plus expert support, fitment peace of mind, and performance insight.
