Description
The APEX Wheels VS-5 from the Evolution Line represents a precision-engineered flow formed wheel designed for applications requiring 5×114.3 bolt pattern compatibility. This 18×11 ET52 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 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 2 face design, providing the geometry suited for the 11-inch width configuration. The 70.5mm center bore specification provides proper hub-centric fitment for Ford applications, ensuring precise wheel centering and reducing the potential for vibration during operation. The wheel incorporates 60 degree conical hardware seat design, which requires matching conical seat lug nuts or bolts for proper installation and optimal clamping force distribution.
APEX engineers the VS-5 with multiple finish options including Anthracite, Race Silver, Satin Bronze, and Satin Black, allowing customization while maintaining the flow formed construction benefits. The ET52 offset specification positions the wheel face appropriately for Ford applications, balancing clearance requirements with suspension geometry optimization for performance driving scenarios.
- Compatibility: Ford vehicles with 5×114.3 bolt pattern
- Material: Flow Formed aluminum construction
- Face Profile: Profile 2
- Center Bore: 70.5mm
- Hardware Seat: 60 Degree Conical
- Available Finishes: Anthracite, Race Silver, Satin Bronze, Satin Black
- SKU: VS51811ET52-51143-705-AN
Wheel Specifications:
| DIAMETER | WIDTH | OFFSET | BOLT PATTERN | CENTER BORE | CONSTRUCTION | FACE PROFILE | HARDWARE SEAT | WEIGHT |
| 18″ | 11″ | ET52 | 5×114.3mm | 70.5mm | Flow Formed | Profile 2 | 60 Degree Conical | None |
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