Apex Wheel Options

Ventura 1LE · 12-14-2018, 11:12 AM

Just wanted to share what wheel options they have. Just adding it to the wish list. Hopefully Santa is good too me this year or Mr. Tax Return.

Email response:

Cory Smetzler (APEX Race Parts)

Dec 12, 15:19 MST

Hi Richard,

Thank you for the email and I will lay out a few options for you below. My first question is how wide of a tire would you like to run? The most common setup used on the 1LE is the EC-7 in 19x10.5" ET22 squared which does require a small 5-8mm spacer to be used with cars that have Mag Ride. This allows them to run a 305/30-19, which has a lot of options for tires.

Another option would be the SM-10 if you're looking to stick with a staggered fitment. You can run 19x10" ET25 or 19x10.5" ET22 up front, both need a 5mm spacer, and pair it with 19x11" ET44 in the rear. This would be best suited for a 285/35-19 up front and a 305/30-19 in the rear.

I've attached a few pictures of the 19x10.5" ET22 square fitment. This guy (owns both) is running a 285/35 tire so he only needs to use a 5mm spacer on the front. I would anticipate some 305 tires needing an 8mm spacer just due to them being a little wider of course. Unfortunately we do not offer a wider wheel that does not require a spacer up front at this time. Also keep in mind all of our Camaro wheels require the use of a hub centering ring since they (the wheels) are produced with a 72.56mm center bore.
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Move_Over · 12-14-2018, 11:46 AM

Can't see the photos - however there's a few of us around here that are running these wheels.

I for one, am running a 19x10.5 ET22 setup with 305/30/19 square tires. i ground part of my strut mount as with a -3 camber youll run into the strut.

If you're feeling really froggy, you can even get into an 18" setup, which allows for some good 305/35/18 or 305/680/18 take offs. I'm also running an 18x10.5 ET 22 square with a 10mm spacer up front, it doesn't poke too bad due to the amount of camber i have. Apex makes great stuff and those guys are great over there.

Ventura 1LE · 12-14-2018, 08:03 PM

Here are the pics

Scargoes · 12-14-2018, 08:55 PM

Move_Over, I'd love to see pictures of the 305/30 on a 19x10.5. I'm wondering how the sidewall would look. I'm looking for a set of 19s and would like to be able to mount a range of tires on them from 275 to 305. A guy local to me said he'd get me a set of Federal 595RS-RR tires for $600 and I'd like to try them.

Move_Over · 12-14-2018, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Scargoes

Move_Over, I'd love to see pictures of the 305/30 on a 19x10.5. I'm wondering how the sidewall would look. I'm looking for a set of 19s and would like to be able to mount a range of tires on them from 275 to 305. A guy local to me said he'd get me a set of Federal 595RS-RR tires for $600 and I'd like to try them.

Here you go, probably upside down lol. Does he have the federal RSRR in a 305?

I’d be interested in a set for auto X if he does

Provoste · 12-14-2018, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Scargoes

Move_Over, I'd love to see pictures of the 305/30 on a 19x10.5. I'm wondering how the sidewall would look. I'm looking for a set of 19s and would like to be able to mount a range of tires on them from 275 to 305. A guy local to me said he'd get me a set of Federal 595RS-RR tires for $600 and I'd like to try them.

305/30 square Hankook RS4’s. Apex 19x10.5 et22

carguy55 · 12-14-2018, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Provoste

305/30 square Hankook RS4’s. Apex 19x10.5 et22

That's the true square setup I want!

carguy55 · 12-14-2018, 10:00 PM

Fix the pics, just make them a horizontal rectangle

USAFS197 · 12-14-2018, 10:08 PM

Too bad about the need for spacers. I have been trying to eye ball a set of new, lightweight 19” wheels for a while. I’ve had some bad experiences with spacers in the past.

MatthewAMEL · 12-14-2018, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by USAFS197

Too bad about the need for spacers. I have been trying to eye ball a set of new, lightweight 19” wheels for a while. I’ve had some bad experiences with spacers in the past.

100% agree. Spacers are fine for the street. No bueno on track.

Is it really that much more expensive to manufacture them as 'blanks' and let customers spec the offsets?

NickyRacerBoy · 12-15-2018, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by MatthewAMEL

100% agree. Spacers are fine for the street. No bueno on track.?

Whys that? What is potential issue?

https://youtu.be/ORTE205M6ho

RUQWIKR · 12-15-2018, 03:34 AM

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Originally Posted by NickyRacerBoy

Whys that? What is potential issue?

https://youtu.be/ORTE205M6ho

Depends on what you are comfortable with for thread engagement. Typically, you prefer to have the same amount of threads as the diameter of the stud. So, with M14x1.5, you'd want between 9 and 10 full turns at applied torque.

With no spacer, I am at 9.5 to 10 turns. So, if I add, say a 3mm spacer, I've taken two full turns away.

There are plenty of people that run with 'x' mm of a spacer with stock studs. With extended studs, that's different as long as the spacers and well designed so they are lug or hub centric to keep from causing imbalance / vibration and also possible thread damage.

Move_Over · 12-15-2018, 05:54 AM

Spacers are fine for the track with the correct thread engagement. Extended studs are so easy on this car my grandmother could have done it. Littlerly took me 10 minutes for both sides. I’ve been running spacers on track cars for years and there’s not an issue.

Move_Over · 12-15-2018, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by MatthewAMEL

100% agree. Spacers are fine for the street. No bueno on track.

Is it really that much more expensive to manufacture them as 'blanks' and let customers spec the offsets?

Yes it is, then every set of wheels that go out have to be cut in house and that requires so much more labor, especially when the wheel face profile is dependent upon the offsets needed. A 0 and a 43mm offset have two totally different profiles for brake clearance and spoke shape. That’s why “custom” offset wheels are often much more expensive. Apex has these offsets cut in manufacturing to help keep costa down.

A small (3-15mm) spacers really are not an issue with extended studs to get the correct clearance. Next time you are in the paddock, go poke around some of the real race cars, you’ll see one or two.. Now, I wouldnt recommend bolt on spacers with the lug studs built in for the track nor would i hop on eBay and snag a set of spacers and go drive them 10/10 on the track. Not all spacers are created equal

12-14-2018, 11:12 AM	#1
Ventura 1LE Drives: 2018 SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Oxnard Ca Posts: 241	Apex Wheel Options Just wanted to share what wheel options they have. Just adding it to the wish list. Hopefully Santa is good too me this year or Mr. Tax Return. Email response: Cory Smetzler (APEX Race Parts) Dec 12, 15:19 MST Hi Richard, Thank you for the email and I will lay out a few options for you below. My first question is how wide of a tire would you like to run? The most common setup used on the 1LE is the EC-7 in 19x10.5" ET22 squared which does require a small 5-8mm spacer to be used with cars that have Mag Ride. This allows them to run a 305/30-19, which has a lot of options for tires. Another option would be the SM-10 if you're looking to stick with a staggered fitment. You can run 19x10" ET25 or 19x10.5" ET22 up front, both need a 5mm spacer, and pair it with 19x11" ET44 in the rear. This would be best suited for a 285/35-19 up front and a 305/30-19 in the rear. I've attached a few pictures of the 19x10.5" ET22 square fitment. This guy (owns both) is running a 285/35 tire so he only needs to use a 5mm spacer on the front. I would anticipate some 305 tires needing an 8mm spacer just due to them being a little wider of course. Unfortunately we do not offer a wider wheel that does not require a spacer up front at this time. Also keep in mind all of our Camaro wheels require the use of a hub centering ring since they (the wheels) are produced with a 72.56mm center bore. Cory Smetzler - Mustang Brand Manager APEX Race Parts Web \| Instagram \| Facebook Want an immediate answer? Pricing & Availability \| Fitment Guides \| Help Center Attachment(s) 44873591325_528c986db6_b.jpg 45736426292_884cecc732_b.jpg 45061805274_b9174e9477_b.jpg 45736426242_3917ec69e9_b.jpg

12-14-2018, 08:03 PM	#3
Ventura 1LE Drives: 2018 SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Oxnard Ca Posts: 241	Here are the pics Attached Images

12-14-2018, 08:55 PM	#4
Scargoes Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue 2SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Dessert Posts: 486	Move_Over, I'd love to see pictures of the 305/30 on a 19x10.5. I'm wondering how the sidewall would look. I'm looking for a set of 19s and would like to be able to mount a range of tires on them from 275 to 305. A guy local to me said he'd get me a set of Federal 595RS-RR tires for $600 and I'd like to try them. __________________ 2018 Hyper Blue Metallic 2SS 1LE with Nav, PDR, and track alignment 1:34.20 Willow Springs Big Track

12-14-2018, 10:00 PM	#8
carguy55 Drives: 2018 1SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,490 View My Garage	Fix the pics, just make them a horizontal rectangle Attached Images

12-14-2018, 10:08 PM	#9
USAFS197 Drives: 2018 Audi TT RS Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 1,915	Too bad about the need for spacers. I have been trying to eye ball a set of new, lightweight 19” wheels for a while. I’ve had some bad experiences with spacers in the past. __________________ 2018 Audi TT ▊RS 2.4X 0-60, 1.6X 60', 120+mph 1/8th, 4.XX 60-130, 150+mph traps on 255/35/18 R888R tires on the street (unprepped). 2019 Audi RS3 About as fast as the TT RS 2019 Camaro ZL1 1LE Sold 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Sold 2019 Corvette Z06 Sold 2021 Charger Hellcat Redeye Widebody Sold

12-14-2018, 11:46 AM	#2
Move_Over Drives: ISO ss 1le Join Date: May 2018 Location: FL Posts: 764	Can't see the photos - however there's a few of us around here that are running these wheels. I for one, am running a 19x10.5 ET22 setup with 305/30/19 square tires. i ground part of my strut mount as with a -3 camber youll run into the strut. If you're feeling really froggy, you can even get into an 18" setup, which allows for some good 305/35/18 or 305/680/18 take offs. I'm also running an 18x10.5 ET 22 square with a 10mm spacer up front, it doesn't poke too bad due to the amount of camber i have. Apex makes great stuff and those guys are great over there.

12-15-2018, 05:54 AM	#13
Move_Over Drives: ISO ss 1le Join Date: May 2018 Location: FL Posts: 764	Spacers are fine for the track with the correct thread engagement. Extended studs are so easy on this car my grandmother could have done it. Littlerly took me 10 minutes for both sides. I’ve been running spacers on track cars for years and there’s not an issue.

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