Apex VS-5RS Forged Wheel 17x9 +48 5x100 (Single) for 2012-20 BRZ/FRS/86 - Anthracite
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Apex VS-5RS Forged Wheel 17x9 +48 5x100 (Single) for 2012-20 BRZ/FRS/86 - Anthracite
- SKU:
- VS5RS179ET48-5100-561-AN
- Availability:
- Usually Ships in 24 to 72 Hours
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Apex VS-5RS Forged Wheel 17x9 +48 5x100 (Single) for 2012-20 BRZ/FRS/86 - Anthracite
VS-5RS Specifications
- Wheel Size: 17x9" ET48
- Face Profile: Profile C2
- Bolt Pattern: 5x100mm
- Center Bore: 56.1mm
- Centering Ring: N/A Direct fit
- Lug Seat: 60 Degree Conical
- Center Cap: Gloss Black
- OEM Cap: Compatible
- Load Rating: 1,500 lbs
- Weight: ~16.4 lbs
- Tested By: STL
- Test Reference #: STL-AX2-0004
VS-5RS Overview
10K Tons of Pressure
Apex new forgings weigh as much as 120 pounds before machining. To form such a thick blank they 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. Apex designed their very own blank profiles from scratch to give them 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 they believe it's essential.
A Stronger Lightweight Wheel
Apex forged Sprint™ wheels are lightweight without the strength compromises found on typical lightweight wheels. First, they machined out as much material as possible, then they 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
Apex 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
Apex doesn't rely solely on computer simulations or unverifiable in-house testing. They believe independent testing is critical to protect consumers in this unregulated industry. They chose STL, an independent lab in Ohio, to test Their 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 their previous designs. So even though their 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. Their new forged wheels are the product of everything they’ve developed over the past 10+ years, including an innovative high-clearance barrel design and vehicle-specific spoke profiles.
Deeper Concavity
Their 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. Their 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. (32 Socket Diameter Clearance).
Laser-Engraved Specs
As track enthusiasts, Apex knows 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 their new Sprint™ wheels, they chose to invest a little extra and laser-engrave the specs on the barrel, in plain sight, making them easy to find and read.
Additional Features
Hub Centric
All VS-5RS wheels are purpose built for select vehicle applications. Very few applications require centering rings.
Center Caps
All APEX wheels come with their gloss black cap included that is interchangeable with the OE cap. They also offer additional colors for select fitments.
Wheel Hardware
APEX wheels can be used with all OEM mounting hardware, proper aftermarket hardware and most wheel spacers. Wheel locks and stud conversion kits also work perfectly.
TPMS
All APEX wheels accept OEM and aftermarket Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors and standard fit valve stems.
A Wheel You Can Depend On
Accidental Damage Replacement
Curb rash or pothole damage on the street? Make an oopsie at the track? We’ve all been there. APEX is proud to offer 50% off replacement wheels, no matter the damage.
Lifetime Warranty
All APEX wheels come with a lifetime structural warranty against defects in workmanship and materials, plus a 1 year finish warranty from the manufacturer. Exchanges are fast, easy, and hassle-free.
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