APEX VS-5RS 20 X 11 +18 5 X 112 CB66.6 SATIN BLACK

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The lightest wheel we make. Innovative engineering makes it light, forged manufacturing makes it strong.

• 10K ton forged 6061-T6 aluminum
• Side-milled spokes for reduced weight
• Stronger Sprint™ spec inner lip
• Massive brake clearance
• Paintless knurled beads
• Unmatched replacement program
• Lifetime structural warranty
• Independently tested and certified

  Your Fastest Lap Is Calling

  As part of our forged Sprint™ line, the VS-5RS was built to be extremely light while still offering a meaningful strength increase over our flow formed wheels. Engineered for drivers looking to shed as much weight as possible to improve lap times.

  Features

  

  10K tons of pressure

  Our new forgings weigh as much as 120 pounds before machining. To form such a thick blank we require special equipment capable of 10,000 metric tons of pressure. This extreme pressure increases the strength of the aluminum by eliminating porosity and improving the grain structure.

  
  

  

  True motorsport blanks

  Many companies use 3rd-party blanks intended for non-motorsport wheels which can severely limit sizes, concavity, spoke design, and critical brake clearance. We designed our very own blank profiles from scratch which gives us total control over the final product, resulting in exceptionally deep spokes and stronger designs.

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  Side-milled spokes

  To be as light as possible the VS-5RS features extra-deep, side-milled spokes. Any excess material that doesn’t add strength is carved out using a precision CNC ball cutter. Side-milling is often deemed cost-prohibitive by others, but for true performance without compromise we believe it's essential.

  100%

  Deeper ¹

  50%

  Wider ¹

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  A stronger lightweight wheel

  Our forged Sprint™ wheels are lightweight without the strength compromises found on typical lightweight wheels. First, we carved out as much material as possible, then we purposefully added one pound back to reinforce critical areas, creating a stronger inner lip and a higher load rating.² What’s the point of a lightweight wheel if it’s fragile?

  Load Ratings (lbs)

  JWL Load Standard1521

  Typical Forged Wheels1521

  APEX Flow Formed1550

  APEX Forged Sprint™ Line1600

  
  

  

  Weight optimized

  We conducted extensive Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to reinforce high-stress areas and to remove material where it didn’t improve strength. The result is a wheel that is exceptionally light without the strength compromises found on typical lightweight wheels.²

  APEX Sprint™ Line

  18 lbs1600 lbs

  APEX Flow Formed

  21 lbs1550 lbs

  
  

  • Wheel Weight
  • Load Rating

  
  

  

  Independently tested

  We don't rely solely on computer simulations or unverifiable in-house testing. We believe independent testing is critical to protect consumers in this unregulated industry. We chose STL, an independent lab in Ohio, to test our Sprint™ wheels far above JWL standards, including increases in testing duration, impact drop height, and total load.

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  Tougher inner lip

  Introducing the Sprint™ spec inner lip, with a unique channel profile that makes it even stronger than our previous designs. So even though our Sprint™ wheels are pounds lighter than comparable flow formed wheels, the inner lip is stronger.

  32%

  more reinforcement
  than our flow formed wheels. ³

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  Big brake clearance

  From day one, APEX has been on a mission to build wheels that clear big brakes. Our new forged wheels are the product of everything we’ve developed over the past 10+ years, including an innovative high-clearance barrel design and vehicle-specific spoke profiles.

  
  

  

  Deeper concavity

  Our new forgings were redesigned to create extra deep, concave spoke profiles. Their new shape allows us to make any profile, from flat to deep and everything in between. Each one is optimized for a specific application using 3D laser scans of factory and aftermarket brake kits.

  
  

  

  Paintless knurled beads

  Whether it's a day at the track or months of street driving, repeated hard braking and acceleration can make a tire slip along the bead seat and go out of balance, causing vibration. Knurled beads help, but are less effective when painted over. Our forged line features unpainted knurled beads that stay sharp and maximize grip.

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  Built for impact sockets

  Track wheels need track tools. Don’t settle for wheels that require undersized tuner lugs or thin walled sockets. All APEX wheels accommodate over-sized race lugs and impact sockets to make swapping wheels lightning fast.

  
  

  32mm

  Socket Diameter Clearance

  
  

  

  Laser-engraved specs

  As track enthusiasts ourselves, we know how frustrating it is to try to locate and decipher wheel specs that have been hastily hammered into the rim or become unreadable over time. With our new Sprint™ wheels, we chose to invest a little extra and laser-engrave the specs on the barrel, in plain sight, making them easy to find and read. (You’re welcome.)

  
  

  Additional Features

  

  Hub Centric

  All VS-5RS wheels are purpose built for select vehicle applications. Very few applications require centering rings.

  

  Center Caps

  All APEX wheels come with our gloss black cap included that is interchangeable with the OE cap. We also offer additional colors for select fitments.

  

  Wheel Hardware

  APEX wheels can be used with all OEM mounting hardware, proper aftermarket hardware and most wheel spacers. Wheel locks and stud conversion kits also work perfectly.

  

  TPMS

  All APEX wheels accept OEM and aftermarket Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors and standard fit valve stems. If you don’t have sensors, then select from our metal stems available in multiple finishes.