Official APEX Wheels Showroom Gallery Thread

[Biggsy]

What about mustang forged wheels? Only see BMW on the site

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[Apex Wheels]

What about mustang forged wheels? Only see BMW on the site

The Forged wheel Group Buy won't be until much later in the year. Unfortunately I don't have a definitive timeframe on that right now, but I'd estimate in Q3.

 

[Biggsy]

The Forged wheel Group Buy won't be until much later in the year. Unfortunately I don't have a definitive timeframe on that right now, but I'd estimate in Q3.

Not group buy but just available

 

[Apex Wheels]

Not group buy but just available

They will be released through the Group Buy, so same time frame. Sorry about the confusion

 

[ModularKid21]

 

[Apex Wheels]

Those look KILLER! So when do they go on the car?

 

[ModularKid21]

Those look KILLER! So when do they go on the car?

I should be test fitting them tomorrow to make sure everything clears. Then I just have to ceramic coat them and wait for the warmer weather to stick around

 

[TopJimmyCooks]

Tires finally came in (been on back-order everywhere for months) so I can now share some fitment / color examples with the new APEX wheels. I've got pics of before and after for those wanting to know what the difference will be for spacing / fitment, just because I found it hard to find detailed examples last year when I was shopping. Lots of pics, but few had specs / numbers to go with. BTW, Cory from APEX was a great help. Thanks bud!

Car: 2017 GT Prem. Performance Pack
Suspension is stock PP. From what I've been able to find online, stock front camber is -.93 deg.
Original tires: 255/40/19 front & 275/40/19 rear (Mic. Pilot Sport A/S 3+)
New Tires: 275/35/19 front & 305/35/19 rear (Mic. Pilot Super Sport)
Original Wheels: Mustang PP OEM.
New Wheels: APEX 19x10 ET40 EC-7 front & 19x11 ET52 EC-7 rear

I saved about 42-48 lbs of un-sprung weight with this setup. The OEM wheels are like 35-37 lbs, depending on who you ask. I haven't weighed them yet. Made from stone instead of aluminum? The APEX wheel is 24.5 lbs. Note to Ford: When you design a Performance Pack vehicle, consider this please.

I chose the setup based on the rear tire size. My intent was to keep the overall height of the rear tire the same as the OEM (mainly for speedo accuracy), and to keep the front tire overall height at or below the rear tire height. The 305/35/19 is -.26" vs. the OEM 275/40/19's tire height. The new rear tire is +.82" vs. the new front tire. For reference, the OEM fitment has the rear tire taller than the front by +.62".

I wanted to lower the car 1" with the Ford Performance Track springs and sway bar but waited until I saw the wheels actually on the car.

As a side note: the Pilot Sport A/S 3+ tires are fantastic for daily and spirited driving. Considering how many people will actually track their shiny new Mustangs, I think Ford should include them as OEM. The Pirelli P-Zeroes that came on the car were junk for daily driving. The rears were completely shot before 12k miles, and they had no track time on them yet. Always broke loose. However I did notice that after I put the Ford Performance 2 CAI and 87mm throttle body w/tune on, the A/S 3+s would break loose more during highly-spirited launches than they did prior. But for a stock GT, I think they'e the deal.

So glad I went with this wheel and color. I think they look killer with the Grabber Blue! Can't wait for the next track days at VIR next month.

 

[Apex Wheels]

Charles wanted to do something different with his nicely modded GT500, so he reached out to us about picking up a set of SM-10 wheels for his ride, but with an intriguing question. Does 19x11.5" fit up front? After some careful measurements back and forth, we're happy to report it does! Combined with Cortex offset coilovers and just 1/2" spacers, he's rocking 19x11.5" ET56 all around wrapped in 305 Michelin PS4S tires. 325s are coming soon, with a slightly larger spacer.

- Cory

 

[Darthmayxj]

Jeff's killer Comp Orange GT is rocking Satin Black EC-7s in a 19x11" ET52 squared configuration with 25mm front spacers and 305/30 Nitto NT01 tires. This might be my favorite color on the Mustang, what do you guys think?

- Cory

Do you guys know what the suspension setup on this was? I am really close to pulling the trigger on this setup.

 

[Apex Wheels]

Do you guys know what the suspension setup on this was? I am really close to pulling the trigger on this setup.

I believe he was running FP dampers, BMR springs, and Vorshlag Camber plates. When combined with a 25mm spacer and at least -2.5* of camber, our 19x11" ET52 wheels will fit with almost any suspension, including the factory dampers.

 

[BigHo]

Jae finished up his winter upgrades which included a set of the new SM-10 wheels on his Mustang GT. Find him out on the local AutoX courses tearing it up.

19x11" ET52 SM-10 in Race Silver
295/30-19 Toyo Proxes
ARP extended studs in the front
25mm spacers in the front
Steeda camber plates with -2.7*
Ford Performance track handling pack

- Cory

I got the exact same setup with 1 inch extended arp studs, but what lug nuts are these? Also any recommendation on good lug nuts that also have a lock key?

 

[GUSTOPP2]

The Forged wheel Group Buy won't be until much later in the year. Unfortunately I don't have a definitive timeframe on that right now, but I'd estimate in Q3.

Do you know what spec and styles these will be available in? I am hoping for exact spec PP2 19x10.5 24et front and 19x11 48et for the rear. Thanks!

 

[Apex Wheels]

Do you know what spec and styles these will be available in? I am hoping for exact spec PP2 19x10.5 24et front and 19x11 48et for the rear. Thanks!

We'll start with the EC-7R and it will have the standard 18x10, 18x11, 19x10, 19x11 (front & rear specific), etc sizes. It's pretty unlikely to be honest that we'll offer a 19x10.5" as it's redundant with the 19x10 and 19x11 offerings. 305 width tires are a better fit on 11" wide wheels.

I got the exact same setup with 1 inch extended arp studs, but what lug nuts are these? Also any recommendation on good lug nuts that also have a lock key?

We did not get his lug nut specs, sorry. I've had great luck with both Gorilla and McGard over the years.

 

[GUSTOPP2]

We'll start with the EC-7R and it will have the standard 18x10, 18x11, 19x10, 19x11 (front & rear specific), etc sizes. It's pretty unlikely to be honest that we'll offer a 19x10.5" as it's redundant with the 19x10 and 19x11 offerings. 305 width tires are a better fit on 11" wide wheels.



We did not get his lug nut specs, sorry. I've had great luck with both Gorilla and McGard over the years.

Appreciate it. I will have to check these out when available along with the SM-10'S if they are offered as well as both are bad ass.

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