The Time Has Come. APEX Street & Track Wheels For Your Camaro - Page 10

vangaurdtrooper · 05-02-2019, 01:13 PM

Hi all,

I am committed (pledged?) to this group buy. Are most here who are pledged buying tires separately or going with the tire options listed as an accessory? I'd like to keep this set of wheels exclusively for HPDE but also want to be able to drive to the track in these tires (and handle rain if it comes up). Are the offered Michelin PS 4S the best option? Will there be other tire options through apex closer to time of production?

Seems like tirerack could be a bit cheaper or the same price for an even more aggressive track/street tire like the Pilot Sport Cup 2 (i think this is the only other track/street tire available in the sizes i want) On the other hand it is a matter of convenience of having tires and wheels ready to go out of the box and the 4S arent bad by any means.

im opting for:

19x10.0" ET20 - Front Tires 285/35-19 Michelin PS 4S

19x11.0" ET43- Rear Tires 305/30-19 Michelin PS 4S

Thoughts?

Rodan · 05-02-2019, 01:51 PM

IMHO, why go to the trouble of having a set of track wheels just to run street tires?

Most DOT track tires can be driven a reasonable distance to the track. I'd be looking at tires <220TW.

BradfordCamaro · 05-02-2019, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rodan

IMHO, why go to the trouble of having a set of track wheels just to run street tires?

Most DOT track tires can be driven a reasonable distance to the track. I'd be looking at tires <220TW.

This.

Pretty simple.

How about the RE-71 or R888r

vangaurdtrooper · 05-02-2019, 03:07 PM

I will eventually go down that road but as a beginner living in New England where half the track days i go to have a chance of rain, slicks seem like a bad idea. My understanding is that a street tire like a cup sport 2 is better at handling the rain on track anyways. Am i wrong?

vangaurdtrooper · 06-12-2019, 08:36 AM

Wheels just came in over the weekend! Exciting stuff. I am still in search of tires. Was ready to go with Hankook RS-4 but the rear size (305-30-19) are completely out of stock with no future date of availability. Will probably go with RE71R.

Move_Over · 06-12-2019, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rodan

IMHO, why go to the trouble of having a set of track wheels just to run street tires?

Most DOT track tires can be driven a reasonable distance to the track. I'd be looking at tires <220TW.

I agree with that, unless you absolutely love the look then you don't really need a spare set of track wheels/tires. The only way i can see it (and the ROI takes a while) is if you run a square setup and rotate religiously. GY SC3's are very competitive anyhow. They were only a second off pace of NT01s.

I started running scrubs this year and definitely wanted a set of extra wheels. But i agree with your point.

staples87 · 06-12-2019, 10:35 AM

Damn ... I should have jumped in on this group buy pledge. I'll for sure hop on the next time they do a discount.

Apex Wheels · 06-13-2019, 02:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vangaurdtrooper

Wheels just came in over the weekend! Exciting stuff. I am still in search of tires. Was ready to go with Hankook RS-4 but the rear size (305-30-19) are completely out of stock with no future date of availability. Will probably go with RE71R.

Can't wait to see them on your car, going to look awesome!

The RE71R is a good choice but it does wear kinda quick on these larger cars. Very fast tire, but just be aware of the low tread life.

- Cory

vangaurdtrooper · 07-11-2019, 12:18 PM

Follow up Question, do I go with alignment specs as found in the Factory Chevy Camaro Track Prep guide or is there another recommended set up?

Thanks.

vangaurdtrooper · 07-15-2019, 01:25 PM

See Pictures Attached.

Cherry · 07-15-2019, 06:50 PM

Hmm I like these. I'm trying to decide between Apex and VS Forged or possibly spending a bit more on BC Forged. Want something that can be used on the track. Apex seems compelling for the price.

nomile · 07-25-2019, 12:34 AM

Has anyone else ordered these but not received them yet? Im weeks overdue for receiving them from Apex.

06-12-2019, 08:36 AM	#131
vangaurdtrooper Drives: 2016 2SS 6MT Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 26	Received Wheels just came in over the weekend! Exciting stuff. I am still in search of tires. Was ready to go with Hankook RS-4 but the rear size (305-30-19) are completely out of stock with no future date of availability. Will probably go with RE71R. Attached Images

06-12-2019, 10:35 AM	#133
staples87 Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Bel Air, MD Posts: 319	Damn ... I should have jumped in on this group buy pledge. I'll for sure hop on the next time they do a discount. __________________ '17 Camaro ZL1 M6

07-15-2019, 01:25 PM	#136
vangaurdtrooper Drives: 2016 2SS 6MT Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 26	See Pictures Attached. Attached Images

05-02-2019, 01:13 PM	#127
vangaurdtrooper Drives: 2016 2SS 6MT Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 26	Hi all, I am committed (pledged?) to this group buy. Are most here who are pledged buying tires separately or going with the tire options listed as an accessory? I'd like to keep this set of wheels exclusively for HPDE but also want to be able to drive to the track in these tires (and handle rain if it comes up). Are the offered Michelin PS 4S the best option? Will there be other tire options through apex closer to time of production? Seems like tirerack could be a bit cheaper or the same price for an even more aggressive track/street tire like the Pilot Sport Cup 2 (i think this is the only other track/street tire available in the sizes i want) On the other hand it is a matter of convenience of having tires and wheels ready to go out of the box and the 4S arent bad by any means. im opting for: 19x10.0" ET20 - Front Tires 285/35-19 Michelin PS 4S 19x11.0" ET43- Rear Tires 305/30-19 Michelin PS 4S Thoughts?

05-02-2019, 01:51 PM	#128
Rodan Drives: 2018 ZL1 coupe Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Prescott, Arizona Posts: 589	IMHO, why go to the trouble of having a set of track wheels just to run street tires? Most DOT track tires can be driven a reasonable distance to the track. I'd be looking at tires <220TW.

05-02-2019, 03:07 PM	#130
vangaurdtrooper Drives: 2016 2SS 6MT Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 26	I will eventually go down that road but as a beginner living in New England where half the track days i go to have a chance of rain, slicks seem like a bad idea. My understanding is that a street tire like a cup sport 2 is better at handling the rain on track anyways. Am i wrong?

07-11-2019, 12:18 PM	#135
vangaurdtrooper Drives: 2016 2SS 6MT Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 26	Follow up Question, do I go with alignment specs as found in the Factory Chevy Camaro Track Prep guide or is there another recommended set up? Thanks.

07-15-2019, 06:50 PM	#137
Cherry Drives: 2017 SS 50th Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: VA Posts: 61	Hmm I like these. I'm trying to decide between Apex and VS Forged or possibly spending a bit more on BC Forged. Want something that can be used on the track. Apex seems compelling for the price.

07-25-2019, 12:34 AM	#138
nomile Drives: 2018 1SS 1LE - Garnet Red Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Colorado Posts: 16	Has anyone else ordered these but not received them yet? Im weeks overdue for receiving them from Apex.

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