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► New Stronger & Lighter SM-10 & FL-5 Wheels by APEX
Last year APEX worked with the community to develop a new and improved track wheel. Over 700 of you took our lengthy survey and we ended up moving forward with both proposals instead of just one. You wanted a wheel that was lighter and stronger than our more recent designs. The SM-10 and FL-5 were developed based on your feedback.
Both wheels arrive early-mid June 2017, and we’re already working on expanding the number of available sizes. Feature Highlights:
Style is the lowest priority on our list. We prioritize function over form. These wheels keep the superior BBK clearance of our older EC-7 design. Brembo 380mm and other 380mm kits can clear. We beefed up the inner lip by adding extra material, resulting in better protection again bends during serious abuse. These Evolution line designs are produced via flow-forming. This process roll forges the barrels, reducing weight and gives the wheel the strength it needs take on the street and the track. SM-10 Sizes and Specifications The SM-10 combines a straight 10-spoke design with “I” beam machining to produce a lightweight wheel that is a departure from our traditional mesh styles. Multiple face profiles continue to provide superior big brake clearance and maximized concavity for all sizes.
Profile 3 Face FL-5 Sizes and Specifications The FL-5 takes advantage of Dual Flow Forming plus our newest “I” beam machining technique. Still a one-piece wheel, the Dual Flow Forming strengthens both inner and outer barrels while maximizing front lip depth for each unique width and offset
Deep Lip Gallery Click the images to view more finish options on Flickr
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Thank you for your interest. At APEX, our driving force is to equip the performance driving community with quality, lightweight wheels tailored to each specific chassis, ensuring proper fitment while maximizing the fender space at hand.
Incorporating this mindset, when we first release a new design or fitment for a specific chassis, our goal first and foremost is to provide track / performance driving enthusiasts with cost effective solutions which offer up maximum performance. There are a host of benefits with 18" wheels as many of you know:
With brakes increasing in size from the factory, not all wheel manufactures offer 18" wheels that can clear properly. These two new APEX designs were constructed specifically to accommodate the large factory brakes as well as a variety of massive aftermarket BBK's like the Brembo 6 piston 380mm kit. We understand that the first release may not please everyone. Once we have released wheels for this specific segment of the market, we always have the option of following up with alternate diameters and sizing should their be enough demand from the community. - Ryan
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05-18-2017, 11:20 PM | #4 |
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the photoshopped picture got me I was like no way 18's looking good wait photoshopped they would look too small. love the design I would be interested in 19's also
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05-19-2017, 10:25 AM | #5 |
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sm-10 in 19s would be my vote.
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At APEX, our driving force is to equip the performance driving community with quality, lightweight wheels tailored to each specific chassis, ensuring proper fitment while maximizing the fender space at hand. Incorporating this mindset, when we first release a new design or fitment for a specific chassis, our goal first and foremost is to provide track / performance driving enthusiasts with cost effective solutions which offer up maximum performance. There are a host of benefits with 18" wheels as many of you know:
With brakes increasing in size from the factory, not all wheel manufactures offer 18" wheels that can clear properly. These two new APEX designs were constructed specifically to accommodate the large factory brakes as well as a variety of massive aftermarket BBK's like the Brembo 6 piston 380mm kit. We understand that the first release may not please everyone. Once we have released wheels for this specific segment of the market, we always have the option of following up with alternate diameters and sizing should their be enough demand from the community.
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05-21-2017, 04:04 PM | #7 |
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^ So then, that's a no to making these in 19s? LOL
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Apologize, I probably gave more info in my response then necessary, however I like to share our train of thought with the community. The short answer, found at the end of my previous rant is:
Once we have released wheels for this specific segment of the market, we always have the option of following up with alternate diameters and sizing should their be enough demand from the community. So far many enthusiasts in these threads have displayed interest in 19's, and we are already getting the ball rolling on popular 19" sizes We are not ready to attribute plausible release dates for 19" versions just yet, but we will certainly keep the community in tune. We sell worldwide, however to keep this thread technical I will PM you for further communication. - Ryan
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05-22-2017, 08:19 PM | #12 |
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Those SM-10s look great, good job! I did notice EC-7s were low stock wherever I looked so I've been leaning towards VMR V710FF. I'm in the market for 19's and will be making my decision June/July. Hopefully some SM-10s in 19" come out by then so I can make a more informed decision. Feel free to PM me when/if you're coming out with the 19" version.
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We love the new design of our SM-10 and FL-5 wheels! Here are some up close beauty shots of the new “I” Beam Machining on the spokes :thumbsup2:
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Check out these detail shots of our FL-5 wheels which showcase the new "I" beam machined spokes, and the new lip design!
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Here is another great shot showing the differences between the FL-5 and SM-10 wheels!
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sm-10 in 19s would be so nice. love the I beam design. definitely interested in a 19x8.5 et 33 and 19.9.5 et 38 if possible for my f30.
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Here is a first look of the SM-10 and FL-5 wheels in the Satin Black finish!
Sm-10: FL-5:
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I'll happily be your first customer because those SM-10's look BEAUTIFUL!
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Here is a comparison of all of the available finishes on the SM-10 and FL-5 wheels:
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