APEX | New Forged Sprint™ Line - Lightweight 86/BRZ Motorsport Wheels

[APEX Race Parts]

Originally Posted by Tatsu333

OK, so ONE more question - on the fitment table, the 17x9" ET48 SM-10RS is listed as face profile C2. How does that compare to the other profiles (1, 2 and 3)? I'm guessing shallower than a 2 but not as shallow as a 1...?

Great guess! Essentially the C2 fitment is to designate that the top half of the spoke (connecting to the barrel) is slightly convex, while the lower half of the spoke (connecting to the hub) has similar concavity to a Profile 2 wheel.

Here's an example with our VS-5RS:

Profile 1

Profile C2

Profile 2

Profile 3

We'll be updating our site to reflect these profiles for SM-10RS as well.

Hope that helps!

[Tatsu333]

Originally Posted by APEX Race Parts

Essentially the C2 fitment is to designate that the top half of the spoke (connecting to the barrel) is slightly convex, while the lower half of the spoke (connecting to the hub) has similar concavity to a Profile 2 wheel.

So would the top half of the spoke protrude more beyond the plane of the lip than a profile 1? It kind of looks that way from the pictures, but not sure without seeing them in full profile rather than 3/4 view.

[DocWalt]

Originally Posted by Tatsu333

So would the top half of the spoke protrude more beyond the plane of the lip than a profile 1? It kind of looks that way from the pictures, but not sure without seeing them in full profile rather than 3/4 view.

The spokes do protrude slightly beyond the lip on my VS-5RS

[APEX Race Parts]

Originally Posted by Tatsu333

So would the top half of the spoke protrude more beyond the plane of the lip than a profile 1? It kind of looks that way from the pictures, but not sure without seeing them in full profile rather than 3/4 view.

Yes, the C2 protrudes slightly up top with concavity near the center.

[APEX Race Parts]

As noted in our February 17th update we added a variety of brand new fitments to the deal, some of which were engineered specifically for the 86/BRZ. To supplement those new wheel fitments we wanted to let the community know that 86/BRZ compatible TPMS sensors have also been added to our 18" Forged Sprint Group Buy.

We also want to take the opportunity to share some of the details and benefits of each of these new fitments:

(17x9.5” ET40 VS-5RS Shown)

18x9” ET42: This dual-duty street or track fitment is a great option for both Gen 1 and Gen 2 owners that are looking to increase performance. This configuration allows for increased brake clearance and the option to run significantly wider tires than stock without requiring heavy modifications. For a Gen 1 car, this is typically a direct fit option though we recommend mild camber with tires that run wide. For a Gen 2 car, this fitment typically requires mild negative camber for clearance and depending on tire choice may require slight trimming of the rear quarter.

18x9.5” ET40: An aggressive fitment for when you want as much brake clearance and tire width as possible, or if you want the most spoke concavity that we offer for these chassis. This is a popular Gen 1 fitment among track enthusiasts, and it’s often paired with 255 or 265mm tire to maximize grip. This fitment requires aftermarket coilovers with a slimmer silhouette than stock and a minimum of -2.5º camber to fit properly. For a Gen 2 car, in addition to the aftermarket coilovers and aggressive alignment settings, trimming of the rear quarter panel is necessary for clearance.

Be sure to check out our Vehicle Specific Fitment Guides to see all available combinations for your vehicle.

[APEX Race Parts]

Timur's Toyota GR86 in Neptune Blue @rrrr.family
APEX Wheels Forged SM-10RS in Brushed Clear
F/R: 17x9" ET48 with 255/40-17 Nitto NT01

Mods:
Front 10mm Spacer
Annex CSP Coilovers
Brembo Front BM-4 Caliper
CSG Brake Pads

For transparency this is a render of the SM-10RS using an accurate face profile, tire size, ride height etc. As mentioned in our previous post we are very close to shooting real SM-10RS sample wheels for 86/BRZ, but we wanted to get some inspiration out there ASAP and this rendering is a great representation of what to expect.

[Pat]

ALLLL bzns right there.

[jflogerzi]

Damnnnnnniiiitttttttt..... I need to get some new wheels this year. Forged wheels here I come. My Arc-8's will become my low grip tire option.

[ihavefat]

Man both the SM-10RS and VS-5RS look killer. Do we know what the weight may be like on 17x8 SM-10RS and if it would clear the perf pck brembos ?

[APEX Race Parts]

Originally Posted by ihavefat

Man both the SM-10RS and VS-5RS look killer. Do we know what the weight may be like on 17x8 SM-10RS and if it would clear the perf pck brembos ?

We will be releasing weight figures for our full range of SM-10RS soon. That said, all of our 86/BRZ fitments are intended to clear Performance Pack Brembos. This includes our new 17x8" ET40 fitment.

[APEX Race Parts]

Scion FR-S
APEX Wheels Forged SM-10RS in Satin Bronze
F/R: 17x10" ET42 with 255/40-17 Tires

As we're getting real sample wheels in for proper on-car photography, we wanted to throw out another teaser photo to share some of our progress with the community. Enjoy!

[gt5759]

When does the group buy start on the 17x10?

[APEX Race Parts]

Originally Posted by gt5759

When does the group buy start on the 17x10?

We are aiming to launch our 17" Group Buy in the next few weeks!

[APEX Race Parts]

Joe's Scion FR-S
APEX Wheels Forged SM-10RS in Satin Bronze
F/R: 17x10" ET42 with 255/40-17 Maxxis RC-1

Mods:
Front 15mm Spacer
Annex Suspension Clubspec Pro Coilovers (12K/14K)
Cusco Front Lower Control Arms
FIGS Engineering Trac and Toe Arms
Perrin Front Sway Bar
ST Rear Sway Bar
Wilwood 6-Pot Front BBK / Wilwood 4-Pot Rear BBK

Alignment:
-4ºF / -2.3ºR