► New Stronger & Lighter SM-10 & FL-5 Wheels by APEX

[ApexWheels]

Last year APEX worked with the community to develop a new and improved track wheel. Over 700 of you took our lengthy survey and we ended up moving forward with both proposals instead of just one. You wanted a wheel that was lighter and stronger than our more recent designs. The SM-10 and FL-5 were developed based on your feedback.

Both wheels arrive early-mid June 2017, and we’re already working on expanding the number of available sizes.

Feature Highlights:

• Lighter by 2 lbs. on average vs. EC-7
• Stronger than all prior designs
• “I” Beam Machining on spokes
• Revised inner lip design
• VIA certified in Japan to JWL standard
• BBK clearance including 380mm kits
• OEM mounting hardware and stud kit compatible
• OEM center cap compatible
• TPMS compatible

The SM-10 and FL-5 designs are APEX’s first wheels to feature advanced CNC machining that removes material along the sides of every spoke. This creates a stronger and lighter “I” beam spoke design. To get a similar styling cue, many other brands just use aesthetic accent lips on their designs which add material and weight.

Style is the lowest priority on our list. We prioritize function over form. These wheels keep the superior BBK clearance of our older EC-7 design. Brembo 380mm and other 380mm kits can clear. We beefed up the inner lip by adding extra material, resulting in better protection again bends during serious abuse.

These Evolution line designs are produced via flow-forming. This process roll forges the barrels, reducing weight and gives the wheel the strength it needs take on the street and the track.

SM-10 Sizes and Specifications

The SM-10 combines a straight 10-spoke design with “I” beam machining to produce a lightweight wheel that is a departure from our traditional mesh styles. Multiple face profiles continue to provide superior big brake clearance and maximized concavity for all sizes.

• 18x8.5” ET35 - 18.4 lbs. - Arriving June
• 18x9.0” ET30 - 19.5 lbs. - Arriving June
• 18x9.0” ET42 - 19.3 lbs. - TBD
• 18x9.5” ET22 - 20.5 lbs. - ETA Q3
• 18x9.5” ET28 - 20.3 lbs. - Aug/Sept. Dependent on M2 Group Buy
• 18x9.5” ET35 - 20.0 lbs. - Arriving June
• 18x9.5” ET43 - 19.9 lbs. - TBD
• 18x10.0” ET25 - 20.5 lbs. - Arriving June
• 18x10.0” ET33 - 20.7 lbs. - TBD
• 18x10.5” ET22 - 21.4 lbs. - ETA Q3
• 18x10.5” ET40 - 21.2 lbs. - Aug/Sept. Dependent on M2 Group Buy
• 18x11.0” ET44 - 21.0 lbs. - Arriving June

Profile 2 Face


Profile 3 Face

FL-5 Sizes and Specifications

The FL-5 takes advantage of Dual Flow Forming plus our newest “I” beam machining technique. Still a one-piece wheel, the Dual Flow Forming strengthens both inner and outer barrels while maximizing front lip depth for each unique width and offset

• 18x8.5” ET35 - 19.0 lbs. - Arriving June
• 18x9.0” ET30 - 20.2 lbs. - Arriving June
• 18x9.0” ET42 - 20.0 lbs. - TBD
• 18x9.5” ET22 - 20.2 lbs. - Arriving June
• 18x9.5” ET28 - 20.9 lbs. - Aug/Sept. Dependent on M2 Group Buy
• 18x9.5” ET35 - 20.5 lbs. - Arriving June
• 18x9.5” ET43 - 20.4 lbs. - TBD
• 18x10.0” ET25 - 21.0 lbs. - Arriving June
• 18x10.0” ET33 - 21.4 lbs. - TBD
• 18x10.5” ET22 - 21.3 lbs. - Arriving June
• 18x10.5” ET40 - 21.2 lbs. - Aug/Sept. Dependent on M2 Group Buy
• 18x11.0” ET44 - 21.6 lbs. - TBD

Medium Lip


Deep Lip

Gallery

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[M3SQRD]

Nice addition to your wheel line up

Too bad the SM10 18x9.5et22 doesn't arrive at the same time as the 18x11et44.

[rx7gslse]

Wait wait... 18x11et44 FL-5s are June per that table??!?

[soobieajax325]

Both of those wheels are FIRE!

[ApexWheels]

Originally Posted by M3SQRD

Nice addition to your wheel line up

Too bad the SM10 18x9.5et22 doesn't arrive at the same time as the 18x11et44.

Thank you for the feedback, and yes, it would have been ideal to have the 9.5" ET22 coming in at the same time, but most F80 enthusiasts will prefer matching the 11" rear wheels with our 18x10" ET25 for a 1" stagger.

Originally Posted by rx7gslse

Wait wait... 18x11et44 FL-5s are June per that table??!?

Great catch. The ETA has been revised, my apologies for the confusion! The 18x11" ET44 will first debut in our SM-10, as the community showed a bit more interest for that design in that particular size. With that said, both designs had great levels of interest overall, therefore the FL-5's in 18x11" ET44 will follow shortly thereafter.

Originally Posted by soobieajax325

Both of those wheels are FIRE!

- Ryan

[ApexWheels]

Here are some M2 photo's that make me a bit weak in the knee's

SM-10 - Anthracite






FL-5 - Anthracite





- Ryan

[Expert@ApexWheels]

We love the new design of our SM-10 and FL-5 wheels! Here are some up close beauty shots of the new “I” Beam Machining on the spokes :thumbsup2:

[Justin.AutoTalent]

Originally Posted by ApexRaceParts

Here are some M2 photo's that make me a bit weak in the knee's

SM-10 - Anthracite






FL-5 - Anthracite





- Ryan

Looks great!

[ApexWheels]

Originally Posted by Justin.AutoTalent

Looks great!

Thanks Justin!

- Ryan

[CSanto]

Originally Posted by ApexRaceParts

Thanks Justin!

- Ryan

Any plans for 19s?

[Jockey]

Wow, those look amazing

[Expert@ApexWheels]

Originally Posted by CSanto

Any plans for 19s?

No concrete plans just yet, but it is something we are considering for the future!

Originally Posted by Jockey

Wow, those look amazing

Thank you for the feedback! We definitely agree

-Matt

[Expert@ApexWheels]

Check out these detail shots of our FL-5 wheels which showcase the new "I" beam machined spokes, and the new lip design!

[Expert@ApexWheels]

Here is another great shot showing the differences between the FL-5 and SM-10 wheels!

[Expert@ApexWheels]

Here is a first look of the SM-10 and FL-5 wheels in the Satin Black finish!

Sm-10:




FL-5:

[shockin330i]

damn....

[ssuene93]

Originally Posted by Expert@ApexRaceParts

Here is a first look of the SM-10 and FL-5 wheels in the Satin Black finish!

Sm-10:




FL-5:

Beautiful wheel. Will there be a group buy on these or maybe SM-10 in the future?

[Expert@ApexWheels]

Originally Posted by shockin330i

damn....

Originally Posted by ssuene93

Beautiful wheel. Will there be a group buy on these or maybe SM-10 in the future?

PM coming your way.

-Matt

[Expert@ApexWheels]

Here is a comparison of all of the available finishes on the SM-10 and FL-5 wheels:

[Expert@ApexWheels]

Here are some on-car pictures of the SM-10 wheels on a F80 M3

[x.shell]

Originally Posted by Expert@ApexRaceParts

Here are some on-car pictures of the SM-10 wheels on a F80 M3

Finally! Looks fantastic! Any photos of the FL-5?

[ssuene93]

Originally Posted by Expert@ApexRaceParts

Here are some on-car pictures of the SM-10 wheels on a F80 M3

Look greats!