APEX Wheels SM-10 Flow Formed Wheel | 18×11 ET7 | 5×120

Description

The APEX Wheels SM-10 from the Evolution Line represents a precision-engineered flow formed wheel designed for applications requiring 5×120 bolt pattern compatibility. This 18×11 ET7 wheel addresses the demands of wide 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 SM-10 achieves a weight of 23.7 lbs in the 18×11 configuration, providing controlled unsprung weight despite the aggressive 11-inch width. This weight control becomes critical at larger widths, where traditional cast construction would result in significantly 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 SM-10 features Profile 3 face design, providing the deep concave geometry suited for wide applications like the 11-inch width. The 60-degree conical hardware seat accommodates standard lug nuts while ensuring proper wheel-to-hub contact. The 67.1mm center bore specification provides hub-centric mounting for compatible applications. The ET7 offset positions the wheel mounting surface to optimize suspension geometry while accommodating the aggressive 11-inch width configuration.

This wheel serves performance enthusiasts seeking the strength and weight advantages of flow formed construction in an 18-inch diameter platform.

• Compatibility: 5×120 bolt pattern
• Material: Flow Formed aluminum construction
• Weight: 23.7 lbs
• Face Profile: Profile 3
• Hardware Seat: 60 Degree Conical
• Center Bore: 67.1mm
• SKU: SM101811ET7-5120-671-AN

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