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      09-23-2022, 03:56 PM   #1
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Official APEX Wheels Showroom Gallery Thread



With an increasing number of G42 enthusiasts mounting APEX wheels on their vehicles for both street and track use, we hope to see many photographs of APEX wheels shared throughout the forum. This thread will compile photos of different APEX wheel fitments, as well as provide the community with detailed information surrounding wheel and tire fitment, alignment settings, brake and suspension clearances and more! Please feel free to ask questions along the way, we have fitment experts ready to provide technical support for both spirited street drivers & weekend track warriors.

Feel free to just share pictures, but we know other enthusiasts would greatly appreciate if you included the following:

  • Wheel Model, Color, Size & Offset
  • Front and Rear Tire sizes, Tire Make & Model
  • Suspension Modifications, Camber Plates
  • Any required alignment settings such as added negative camber
  • Any other required modification (Spacers, fender rolling, etc.)


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19" staggered VS-5RS

Wheels:
VS-5RS in Anthracite
Front: 19x9" ET25
Rear: 19x10" ET38

Tires:
Michelin Pilot Sport 4s
Front: 255/35-19
Rear: 275/35-19

Notes:
These tire sizes are not xDrive compatible





19" square VS-5RS

Wheels:
Forged VS-5RS in Satin Bronze
Front: 19x9.5" ET25
Rear: 19x9.5" ET25

Tires:
Falken RT660
Front: 265/35-19
Rear: 265/35-19

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19"staggered SM-10

Wheels:
SM-10 in Anthracite
Front: 19x9" ET28
Rear: 19x10" ET38


Tires:
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
Front: 255/35-19
Rear: 275/30-19

Notes:
These tire sizes are not xDrive compatible






19” square SM-10

Wheels:
SM-10 in Satin Bronze
Front: 19x9.5" ET25
Rear: 19x9.5" ET25

Tires:
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
Front: 265/35-19
Rear: 265/35-19

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What does RWD only tire option! mean?
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What does [COLOR="Red"]RWD only tire option![/COLOR] mean?
Won't work with X drive. Rolling diameter is over 1%
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Won't work with X drive. Rolling diameter is over 1%
...but isn't that pictured an M240i xDrive?
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Won't work with X drive. Rolling diameter is over 1%
Yep. I try to be careful about noting that as this sample set had to be used on multiple cars, but you can swap the front tires out for 245/40-19 to make it xDrive compatible. Running the 19x9" wheels front and rear with the same tire size is another popular option as well as it allows you to properly rotate your wheels and tires.

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...but isn't that pictured an M240i xDrive?
Yes, the sample set was for the G20 3 series and we needed the wider 255/35-19 front tire to check clearances against some setups with coilovers. We installed the wheels on this G42 to confirm fitment, but this isn't the tire size I'd recommend for xDrive.

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Yep. I try to be careful about noting that as this sample set had to be used on multiple cars, but you can swap the front tires out for 245/40-19 to make it xDrive compatible. Running the 19x9" wheels front and rear with the same tire size is another popular option as well as it allows you to properly rotate your wheels and tires.

-Tom
Yeah, I'm tempted to go with a set of VS-5RS in 19x9 with 255/35's all around. Looks to be a savings of close to 10 lbs/wheel up front, and nearly 12 lbs/wheel in back over the Chinese made 893M's.
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19" SM-10









Photo Credit: jbazz , IG @thunder_m240

Wheels:
Flow Formed SM-10s in Anthracite
Front & Rear: 19x9 ET28

Tires:
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
Front & Rear: 255/35-19

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Yeah, I'm tempted to go with a set of VS-5RS in 19x9 with 255/35's all around. Looks to be a savings of close to 10 lbs/wheel up front, and nearly 12 lbs/wheel in back over the Chinese made 893M's.
Full Transparency: Our wheels are also made in China and Taiwan depending on the fitment. The weight savings are real and our engineering team live in the US but I try to be clear about our manufacturing so future customers aren't surprised when they see the box.

We use our own QC and 3rd party testing to ensure we are meeting or in most cases exceeding JWL recommended load ratings. Details on that here for forged VS-5RS: Testing to a Higher Standard

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Full Transparency: Our wheels are also made in China and Taiwan depending on the fitment. The weight savings are real and our engineering team live in the US but I try to be clear about our manufacturing so future customers aren't surprised when they see the box.

We use our own QC and 3rd party testing to ensure we are meeting or in most cases exceeding JWL recommended load ratings. Details on that here for forged VS-5RS: Testing to a Higher Standard

-Tom
No worries. I just saw MADE IN CHINA on the 893M's when I was installing the spacers and was a little surprised. I was expecting either Europe or Mexico.
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19" SM-10



Photo Credit: P_Chris

Wheels:
Flow Formed SM-10s in Anthracite
Front & Rear: 19x9 ET28

Tires:
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06+
Front & Rear: 255/35-19

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Any chance the 19x9" ET25 APEX VS-5RS will be offered in matte bronze?
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Any chance the 19x9" ET25 APEX VS-5RS will be offered in matte bronze?
I'd also be in for some bronze!!!
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Any chance the 19x9" ET25 APEX VS-5RS will be offered in matte bronze?
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I'd also be in for some bronze!!!
We may add it in the future, but it'll depend on how these wheels sell initially. We generally only expand the finish options for wheels that sell well as additional finishes makes ordering and stocking them more difficult so it's a bit of a trade-off.

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Any chance the 19x9" ET25 APEX VS-5RS will be offered in matte bronze?
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I'd also be in for some bronze!!!
We may add it in the future, but it'll depend on how these wheels sell initially. We generally only expand the finish options for wheels that sell well as additional finishes makes ordering and stocking them more difficult so it's a bit of a trade-off.

-Tom
Looks like we're in a stalemate. LOL
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Any chance the 19x9" ET25 APEX VS-5RS will be offered in matte bronze?
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I'd also be in for some bronze!!!
We may add it in the future, but it'll depend on how these wheels sell initially. We generally only expand the finish options for wheels that sell well as additional finishes makes ordering and stocking them more difficult so it's a bit of a trade-off.

-Tom
Are you going to do matte black?
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I have a 23 rwd m240 if you want to do some test fitting.
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Are you going to do matte black?
Satin Black is an option and is in stock on our site.

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If you're in the Bay Area (California) and can stop by our office in Pleasanton, please submit a response to our form.

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Are you going to do matte black?
Satin Black is an option and is in stock on our site.

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I have a 23 rwd m240 if you want to do some test fitting.
If you're in the Bay Area (California) and can stop by our office in Pleasanton, please submit a response to our form.

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Thank you. Those look great for the front, but my car came stock with 9.5" rears. Do you guys have a wider rear option?
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I really want a 18' summer fitment.
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Thank you. Those look great for the front, but my car came stock with 9.5" rears. Do you guys have a wider rear option?
The 255 fits on a 9" perfectly, and is actually the size TireRack uses to test the 255 Michelin PS4S.
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Thank you. Those look great for the front, but my car came stock with 9.5" rears. Do you guys have a wider rear option?
Do you mean a wider rear wheel option? We recommend the 19x10 ET38 for anyone looking for a staggered setup and note a few different tire options for that wider wheel in the fitment guide
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Will this staggered size work? It keeps rolling radius identical, keeping the xDrive happy.
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