Wheel options for HPDE events

[WItoTX]

Another vote for Apex - I added a set of the flow-formed SM-10 in 19x11 square last season and I'm waiting for a set of the new forged version for this season.

Existing ones are anthracite.....

The new ones on order are satin bronze and are another 4 lbs lighter than the current ones above....

I ordered my VS-5RS during their black Friday sale, in brushed aluminum. I wish I would have waited until their group buy to buy these exact rims. They look awesome.

Not saying mine don't look awesome, but the SM-10RS are another level!

I agree w/Nightmare, you are going to get years of use. And the nice thing is with the demand of Apex, if you don't like them, you will definitely have a resale market. Other brands, there isn't near the resale market unless you are willing to take a hit.

Sponsored

 

[SchnellGT350]

New set of APEX will definitely be more than used set of factory wheels. Don’t skimp on quality for the track.

 

[Vudu52]

New set of APEX will definitely be more than used set of factory wheels. Don’t skimp on quality for the track.

Currently the way my work schedule is unless I go to a M-F spot I'll probably only get in a few track days a year. At this point in time the cost is more of a factor than the weight. If I didn't have the Cobra and still putting money into that It wouldn't matter as much but balancing mods between both is tough. Especially when the Cobra is due for new valve seals.

 

[Vudu52]

These would be doable


https://www.apexraceparts.com/shop-...stang/19x10-et40-apex-ec-7-mustang-wheel.html

 

[stanglife]

You kinda said it - not too many days a year and you're just getting started. In this habby, you can spend as much as you want to but you could def get away with OEM. I would do OEM or go right to Apex or better, nothing in between.

Another angle on this. I'm not very political and I don't promote debating such things in a car forum but I cant help but point out that China doesn't need our hobby money. They hate us.

 

[tj@steeda]

We're in GT350 forum
I guess Steeda folk will be in best position to comment on compatibility with GT350 brakes.

Let me ask Chris - he is our resident GT350 expert

 

[Vudu52]

Let me ask Chris - he is our resident GT350 expert

What does steeda offer for a 19X10 wheel that clears the brakes and does not need spacers or wheel studs?

This is a street car that I want to take to the track from time to time. Not a car I'm turning into a track car for its primary use. Altering things and adapting things to make other things work is not something I'm getting into with this car.

 

[tj@steeda]

All the 19x10’s we offer will meet those requirements.

So you can use the Steeda Trident, Velgen VF5 or a Apex EC-7 with a 275/35ZR19 or a 285/35ZR19 all the way around!

Let me know if I can help assist further!
TJ

 

[Vudu52]

All the 19x10’s we offer will meet those requirements.

So you can use the Steeda Trident, Velgen VF5 or a Apex EC-7 with a 275/35ZR19 or a 285/35ZR19 all the way around!

Let me know if I can help assist further!
TJ

Awesome thanks, I'll check those out and when the time comes for wanting to put on an extra set I'll decide what direction I'm going from there. I want to at least get one track day with how the car sits now before I dump the money into a wheel / tire set up. I know I'll most likely enjoy it and want to do it more but I'm trying not to put the cart before the horse and just looking at my options for now.

 

[95CobraR]

Theoretically, a square setup with 10x19 ET37 rims will work front and rear on a GT350 provided that THE RIMS WILL FIT OVER THE BRAKES.

I use the stock wheels and stock super sticky tires. JMO.

 

[TeamSteeda]

Hey All - For track setup, I ran the Steeda Trident in 19x11 +53 square on a 315/30 RT660 with a 1" spacer up front.

The 19x10 +37 Trident will also work square, but I wanted maximum contact patch for track use.

Note: This is with -3.5 deg front camber.

Sponsored