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Introducing the Apex VS-5RS, part of our Sprint Line of forged wheels. Innovative engineering makes it light, forged manufacturing makes it strong.

 

10K Tons of Pressure

Our new forgings weigh as much as 120 pounds before machining. To form such a thick blank we require special equipment capable of 10,000 metric tons of pressure. This extreme pressure increases the strength of the aluminum by eliminating porosity and improving the grain structure.

True Motorsport Blanks

Many companies use 3rd-party blanks intended for non-motorsport wheels which can severely limit sizes, concavity, spoke design, and critical brake clearance. We designed our very own blank profiles from scratch to give us total control over the final product.

Side-Milled Spokes

To be as light as possible the VS-5RS features extra-deep, side-milled spokes. Any excess material that doesn’t add strength is machined out using a precision CNC ball cutter. Side-milling is often deemed cost-prohibitive by others, but for true performance without compromise we believe it's essential.

A Stronger Lightweight Wheel

Our forged Sprint™ wheels are lightweight without the strength compromises found on typical lightweight wheels. First, we machined out as much material as possible, then we purposefully added one pound back to reinforce critical areas, creating a stronger inner lip and a higher load rating.² What’s the point of a lightweight wheel if it’s fragile?

Weight Optimized

We conducted extensive Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to reinforce high-stress areas and to remove material where it didn’t improve strength. The result is a wheel that is exceptionally light without the strength compromises found on typical lightweight wheels.

Independently Tested

We don't rely solely on computer simulations or unverifiable in-house testing. We believe independent testing is critical to protect consumers in this unregulated industry. We chose STL, an independent lab in Ohio, to test our Sprint™ wheels far above JWL standards, including increases in testing duration, impact drop height, and total load.

Tougher Inner Lip

Introducing the Sprint™ spec inner lip, with a unique channel profile that makes it even stronger than our previous designs. So even though our Sprint™ wheels are pounds lighter than comparable flow formed wheels, the inner lip is stronger.

Big Brake Clearance

From day one, Apex has been on a mission to build wheels that clear big brakes. Our new forged wheels are the product of everything we’ve developed over the past 10+ years, including an innovative high-clearance barrel design and vehicle-specific spoke profiles.

Deeper Concavity

Our new forgings were redesigned to create extra deep, concave spoke profiles. Their new shape allows us to make any profile, from flat to deep and everything in between. Each one is optimized for a specific application using 3D laser scans of factory and aftermarket brake kits.

Paintless Knurled Bead

Whether it's a day at the track or months of street driving, repeated hard braking and acceleration can make a tire slip along the bead seat and go out of balance, causing vibration. Knurled beads help, but are less effective when painted over. Our forged line features unpainted knurled beads that stay sharp and maximize grip.

Built for Impact Sockets

Track wheels need track tools. Don’t settle for wheels that require undersized tuner lugs or thin walled sockets. All Apex wheels accommodate over-sized race lugs and impact sockets to make swapping wheels lightning fast.

Laser-Engraved Specs

As track enthusiasts ourselves, we know how frustrating it is to try to locate and decipher wheel specs that have been hastily hammered into the rim or become unreadable over time. With our new Sprint™ wheels, we chose to invest a little extra and laser-engrave the specs on the barrel, in plain sight, making them easy to find and read. (You’re welcome.)

Apex. A Category Of One.

Apex Wheels creates Real Performance wheels for drivers everywhere. That means designing and manufacturing wheels that don’t just look the part, but truly improve performance in a measurable way. Born on the track and raised in California, Apex was founded in 2007 as a passion project by diehard motorsport enthusiasts and has produced function-first, race-proven wheels ever since. Now boasting a team of 40+ staff members, all Apex products are designed by an in-house team of engineers who are just as passionate about motorsports as you.

 

Bred For The Track

Our story started on the track. Not with a goal of launching a business, but as a way to solve a problem. Our founder and CEO, Eddy Pintasci, couldn’t find wheels that had the performance profile or specs he wanted for his BMW E30 M3 track car. They simply didn’t exist.

Instead of settling, Eddy opted to make the thing he couldn’t buy. That wheel ended up becoming our flagship product, the now legendary ARC-8. 17 years later Eddy still races BMWs as often as possible, and Apex now boasts one of the most diverse ranges of competition-grade wheels and accessories on the market. Racing is in our DNA, and that flows from the top-down at Apex.

PROVEN PERFORMANCE - Apex is dedicated to educating the enthusiast community on what makes a true high performance wheel. From the bespoke forging dies we design from scratch to produce our unique wheel profiles, to the rigorous independent testing and certification processes we subject every Apex design to, Apex wheels are stronger, lighter, and have an unmatched performance-to-price ratio. And we want to prove their performance to you. Doing things this way is slower, but it’s a small price to pay to back up our performance claims with real data. When enthusiasts can identify what makes a Real Performance wheel, the choice becomes obvious.

WHEELS FOR EVERY DRIVER - As a company staffed by members of the motorsports community, we make wheels for drivers like us, and we know that every driver has different needs. This is why we provide some of the most comprehensive Fitment Guides in the industry. We also believe there’s a perfect wheel for every driver, which is why we test fit and laser scan literally hundreds of setup combinations to provide a massive range of performance fitments for everything from showroom-fresh street cars to full-blown custom race builds.

THE APEX DIFFERENCE - Our dedication to the community is  why we go above and beyond to deliver best-in-class customer service. We don’t just want to help buyers figure out what wheel fits their car, we want to help them choose the perfect wheel for their specific needs. It’s why we’re committed to engaging with the community directly and why empowering them with educational content is such an important part of what we do.

REAL DRIVERS DEMAND REAL PERFORMANCE - We make Real Performance wheels, crafted by people who love motorsports, to solve the performance problems real drivers face. We believe in performance above all, because physics isn’t subjective: Your wheels are either lighter, stronger, and more durable, or they aren’t. Real Performance is our North Star.