RTX GT350R-Style Apache Wheel

[phresh]

Anyone have these wheels on there Mustang GT? If so please post pics considering buying them!

https://www.cjponyparts.com/rtx-gt350r-style-apache-wheel-19-x10-satin-black-2005-2019/p/W1077-V/

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[NightmareMoon]

Those look a lot like rebranded SVE R350 wheels to me. The SVEs are fine, lots of people running them.

 

[phresh]

Those look a lot like rebranded SVE R350 wheels to me. The SVEs are fine, lots of people running them.

Yeah they might be, thats what i was thinking too

 

[shogun32]

There seems to be some ambiguity whether or not the RTX/Apache is roto-formed vs the +$100 more expensive wheels from SVE.

 

[NightmareMoon]

There seems to be some ambiguity whether or not the RTX/Apache is roto-formed vs the +$100 more expensive wheels from SVE.

If they don’t mention or advertise the construction, then they are probably cheap cast.

 

[phresh]

If they don’t mention or advertise the construction, then they are probably cheap cast.

RTX constructs this GT350R-Style Apache wheel (082246) from aluminum that's finished in a satin black powder-coat that will hold up in any conditions and keep your wheel looking great. The wheel is manufactured using a process called "flow forming," in which the factory takes an initial sold cast of the wheel and then stretch it over a mold by spinning the cast and applying heat simultaneously. This process produces a stronger and lighter wheel than casting.

 

[shogun32]

yes, I can read store's description too. I'm not suggesting CJ is playing fast and loose with the truth but errors in product listings are extremely common. Please note the clear difference in language from the MANUFACTURER.

https://www.rtxwheels.com/en/rtxoe/
"These wheels are produced using low pressure casting"
vs
https://www.rtxwheels.com/en/rspec/
"These wheels are produced using low pressure casting or Flowform technology"

guess which category the Apache belongs to?
https://www.rtxwheels.com/en/wheels/rtxwheels-apache-matte-gunmetal?cid=1398,1399

That's why I said there seems to be some confusion on the matter. Given the MSRP price point they really *should* be Flow-form. But the manufacturer would appear to claim otherwise. Low pressure casting is better than gravity casting so it's not all bad news.

 

[phresh]

yes, I can read store's description too. I'm not suggesting CJ is playing fast and loose with the truth but errors in product listings are extremely common. Please note the clear difference in language from the MANUFACTURER.

https://www.rtxwheels.com/en/rtxoe/
"These wheels are produced using low pressure casting"
vs
https://www.rtxwheels.com/en/rspec/
"These wheels are produced using low pressure casting or Flowform technology"

guess which category the Apache belongs to?
https://www.rtxwheels.com/en/wheels/rtxwheels-apache-matte-gunmetal?cid=1398,1399

That's why I said there seems to be some confusion on the matter. Given the MSRP price point they really *should* be Flow-form. But the manufacturer would appear to claim otherwise. Low pressure casting is better than gravity casting so it's not all bad news.

alright thanks for the information appreciate it

 

[Grintch]

Different offset, a bit heavier, no 11" option compared to SVE. So probably not rebranded. But no won't fit on the front BS, so looks like a good budget option.

 

[phresh]

Different offset, a bit heavier, no 11" option compared to SVE. So probably not rebranded. But no won't fit on the front BS, so looks like a good budget option.

do you think these will rub on in the fronts on 255 tires when turning? cjponys saying they might rub idk stock springs at the moment

 

[shogun32]

do you think these will rub on in the fronts on 255 tires

255 on a 10" rim? I wouldn't. You're saving a lot of money vs the SVE offering so I would use some of the savings to get some 3mm and 5mm spacers and test fit the naked rim while up on a lift and see what you're dealing with. And buy yourself some 275's.

 

[phresh]

255 on a 10" rim? I wouldn't. You're saving a lot of money vs the SVE offering so I would use some of the savings to get some 3mm and 5mm spacers and test fit the naked rim while up on a lift and see what you're dealing with. And buy yourself some 275's.

yeah i was going to do 255’s up front and 275’s in the rear just worried about the fronts rubbing when turning

 

[Grintch]

I have two sets of 10" fronts with +40 offset. One with 275's has no issues. One with (bigger than average?) 285 rubs in droop. Small spacer corrects it. A small spacer also looks a bit better, because at the same offset the rear wheels stick out a bit more than the front.

I wouldn't stagger the tires with square wheels. Just run 275 or 285 all around. Handles better and rotating the tires front to back extends tire life.

 

[phresh]

I have two sets of 10" fronts with +40 offset. One with 275's has no issues. One with (bigger than average?) 285 rubs in droop. Small spacer corrects it. A small spacer also looks a bit better, because at the same offset the rear wheels stick out a bit more than the front.

I wouldn't stagger the tires with square wheels. Just run 275 or 285 all around. Handles better and rotating the tires front to back extends tire life.

Thanks!

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