Description
The APEX VS-5RE is a forged wheel from APEX’s Enduro Line, engineered for applications utilizing the 5×120 bolt pattern with 67.1mm center bore. This 18×10.5 ET45 wheel addresses the performance demands of Chevrolet enthusiasts who require both strength and reduced unsprung weight for improved handling dynamics. The forged construction approach delivers superior material density and structural integrity compared to cast alternatives.
The VS-5RE achieves a weight of 22.2 lbs in the 18×10.5 configuration, representing a reduction in rotational mass that directly impacts acceleration, braking performance, and suspension response. This weight optimization is accomplished through the forged manufacturing process, which allows for precise material placement and thinner spoke sections without compromising structural strength required for high-performance applications.
Forged construction utilizes a single piece of aluminum that is heated and formed under extreme pressure, creating a wheel with enhanced grain structure and material properties. This manufacturing method produces wheels that are both lighter and stronger than cast equivalents, making them suitable for high-performance driving applications where wheel failure is not acceptable. The forged process eliminates the porosity and inconsistencies found in cast wheels, resulting in a denser, more reliable structure capable of withstanding the demands of track use and spirited driving.
The VS-5RE features a Profile 2 face design that provides the specific offset and spoke geometry optimized for the 5×120 bolt pattern applications. The wheel utilizes a 60-degree conical hardware seat that ensures proper lug nut engagement and secure mounting to the vehicle hub.
- Compatibility: 5×120 bolt pattern vehicles
- Weight: 22.2 lbs
- Material: Forged aluminum
- Face Profile: Profile 2
- Hardware Seat: 60 Degree Conical
- Center Bore: 67.1mm
- Available Finishes: Anthracite, Satin Black
- SKU: VS5RE18105ET45-5120-671-AN
Wheel Specifications:
| DIAMETER | WIDTH | OFFSET | BOLT PATTERN | CENTER BORE | CONSTRUCTION | FACE PROFILE | HARDWARE SEAT | WEIGHT |
| 18″ | 10.5″ | ET45 | 5x120mm | 67.1mm | Forged | Profile 2 | 60 Degree Conical | 22.2 lbs |
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