APEX Wheels VS-5 Flow Formed Wheel | 17×8.5 ET43 | 5×112

Description

The APEX Wheels VS-5 from the Evolution Line represents a precision-engineered flow formed wheel designed for applications requiring 5×112 bolt pattern compatibility. This 17×8.5 ET43 wheel addresses the demands of VW/Audi small bore 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 VS-5 achieves a weight of 18.7 lbs in the 17×8.5 configuration, providing unsprung weight reduction compared to factory wheels while maintaining the structural integrity required for performance driving. This weight control becomes critical in performance applications, where reduced unsprung mass directly improves handling dynamics, acceleration response, and braking performance.

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 VS-5 features Profile 1 face design, providing the geometry suited for the 8.5-inch width configuration. The 57.1mm center bore specification precisely matches VW/Audi small bore requirements, ensuring proper hub-centric fitment without the need for centering rings. The wheel incorporates R13 ball seat hardware compatibility, providing secure mounting with appropriate lug bolts or nuts.

• Compatibility: VW/Audi (Small Bore) 5×112 applications
• Weight: 18.7 lbs
• Center Bore: 57.1mm
• Hardware Seat: R13 Ball Seat
• Face Profile: Profile 1
• SKU: VS51785ET43-5112-571-NHBK

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