APEX Wheels EC-7 Flow Formed Wheel | 18×9.5 ET22 | 5×114.3

Description

The APEX Wheels EC-7 from the Classic Line represents a precision-engineered flow formed wheel designed for Ford applications requiring 5×114.3 bolt pattern compatibility. This 18×9.5 ET22 wheel addresses the demands of performance applications through APEX’s flow formed construction process, which combines casting efficiency with enhanced strength characteristics to deliver optimal performance for track and street use.

The EC-7 achieves a weight of 20.5 lbs in the 18×9.5 configuration, providing unsprung weight reduction compared to factory wheels while maintaining the structural integrity required for performance driving. This weight control becomes critical in the 9.5-inch width category, where traditional cast construction would result in heavier wheels that compromise handling dynamics and acceleration response.

The wheel utilizes flow formed construction, a manufacturing process that begins with a cast wheel blank before applying specialized forming techniques. During flow forming, the wheel barrel is spun at high speed while rollers apply controlled pressure, stretching and compressing the aluminum to create a denser grain structure. This process increases the material strength while reducing weight compared to traditional cast wheels, positioning flow formed construction between cast and forged methods in terms of both performance and cost.

The EC-7 features Profile 3 face design, providing the concave geometry suited for the 9.5-inch width application. The 60-degree conical hardware seat ensures proper lug nut engagement and load distribution, while the 70.5mm center bore provides hub-centric fitment that eliminates vibration and ensures proper wheel-to-hub interface. The ET22 offset positions the wheel face to optimize track width and clearance characteristics for Ford applications.

• Compatibility: Ford vehicles with 5×114.3 bolt pattern
• Material: Flow formed aluminum construction
• Weight: 20.5 lbs
• Dimensions: 18×9.5 ET22
• Center Bore: 70.5mm
• Face Profile: Profile 3
• Hardware Seat: 60 Degree Conical
• Available Finishes: Anthracite, Satin Black
• SKU: EC71895ET22-51143-705-AN

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