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[APEXRaceParts]

Hi Apex,

I've been looking at SM-10s for a while. I have a turbulence gray and was wondering which size wheels to go for? This is my first time trying to find wheels so all the keywords/offsets/numbers are a blur to me.

I have been leaning towards the bronze vs the anthracite gray.

edit-- I also would like a more "aggressive" look, would doing 18 in the front and maybe 19 in the back work or how does that work out?

Thanks for reaching out!

I'll shoot you a PM so we can dive a little bit further into recommendations for you without cluttering the thread.

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[Stvee]

Does anyone have pictures on the stockish vs-5rs? They have the slightly more shallow face profile that I tend to prefer on that style of wheels.

19x9" ET25 and 19x10" ET38 are the sizes I'm referring to.

 

[APEXRaceParts]

Does anyone have pictures on the stockish vs-5rs? They have the slightly more shallow face profile that I tend to prefer on that style of wheels.

19x9" ET25 and 19x10" ET38 are the sizes I'm referring to.

Most GR Supra owners that buy our wheels tend to prefer the more concave look, so unfortunately we're short on photography of that fitment on the Supra.

That said, we do have some photography on it's fraternal twin you can check out here in our gallery.

Hope this helps!

 

[Stvee]

Most GR Supra owners that buy our wheels tend to prefer the more concave look, so unfortunately we're short on photography of that fitment on the Supra.

That said, we do have some photography on it's fraternal twin you can check out here in our gallery.

Hope this helps!

Thanks. That actually looks much better to my eye.

 

[SInner]

Had these for a few months now, lovin' em.

APEX VS-5RS in satin bronze, on stock suspension and brakes

Fronts: 19x9.5 +25, Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S 265/35/19
Rears: 19x11 +40, Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S 295/35/19

They are ceramic coated, so there is a slight shine to them here.

Sorry off topic but what lip/side skirts are these???

 

[Shinkimchi]

Looks like a lot of people get Michelins PS4's with these rims. I've heard on the BMW side that the bead does not sit well these rims, creating gaps and pressure loss specifically for Michelin tires. Has that been fixed?

 

[STV3]

Looks like a lot of people get Michelins PS4's with these rims. I've heard on the BMW side that the bead does not sit well these rims, creating gaps and pressure loss specifically for Michelin tires. Has that been fixed?

I've had this setup since spring. No pressure loss issues whatsoever.

 

[Shinkimchi]

I've had this setup since spring. No pressure loss issues whatsoever.

Okay that's good news!! Thinking about buying the same set up around the end of the year.

 

[Shinkimchi]

Anyone have pictures of the sm-10rs rims on their Supra. Only seeing sm-10 rims.

 

[Erty]

Both the inner and outer portions of our SM-10 wheels have knurling along the bead seats. These are small machined cuts that run along the surface of the seat:

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This knurling helps keep your wheels and tires balanced on track or in situations where you are braking heavily or accelerating rapidly. On a standard smooth bead, the tire can slide along the surface over time which gradually unbalances the wheel and tire. The knurling helps reduce this slippage ensuring your drive home from the track is smooth.

These small cuts can make getting a seal at the bead when initially mounting the tires more difficult. We generally recommend airing up the tire that is leaking to the maximum pressure specified on the sidewall for a few minutes to help seat the bead. You can drive slowly around the block if needed at the higher pressure to help them seat as well. After a few minutes, deflate the tire to the recommended PSI for your car. This fixes the leaking beads without the need for any bead sealer in the cases we've seen so far. Your car should be safe to drive and you can monitor the tire pressures as needed for the first week or so just to be sure.

Let us know if you have any other questions!

-Tom

I’m having the same issue right now with my VS-5RS wheels wrapped in PS4S’
I had them mounted about 6 months ago at approximately 36psi. I put them on the car for the first time 3 days ago and they were all somewhat deflated and needed air so I put 38psi on all four. Now everytime I leave for work in the morning passenger side front is at 21psi. I’ve maxed psi on it and let it sit with no luck. What are my next options, remount?

 

[FLtrackdays]

I’m having the same issue right now with my VS-5RS wheels wrapped in PS4S’
I had them mounted about 6 months ago at approximately 36psi. I put them on the car for the first time 3 days ago and they were all somewhat deflated and needed air so I put 38psi on all four. Now everytime I leave for work in the morning passenger side front is at 21psi. I’ve maxed psi on it and let it sit with no luck. What are my next options, remount?

I’ve got 2 sets of Apex wheels with knurling. It’s fantastic. I keep my 100-200 treadwear tires on them for 6 months or after I’ve chewed thru the tires. Never had this happen. I constantly change my air pressure on track. Never at home. No need.

Did you have a reputable tire shop put them on? Or do you have an all season (stiff) tire on there?

 

[UYCR]

I’m having the same issue right now with my VS-5RS wheels wrapped in PS4S’
I had them mounted about 6 months ago at approximately 36psi. I put them on the car for the first time 3 days ago and they were all somewhat deflated and needed air so I put 38psi on all four. Now everytime I leave for work in the morning passenger side front is at 21psi. I’ve maxed psi on it and let it sit with no luck. What are my next options, remount?

Were the TPMS and valves properly installed? May seem like something trivial but if they get overtightened the seals can sometimes get pinched or torn causing a leak.

 

[UYCR]

Had the chance to take a nice pic during the eclipse despite it being so cloudy. The motorsports gold really likes to pop.
SM-10RS 18x11+40
ECF 295/30/18 (sadly no 295/35 available)
HKS springs close to stock ride height

 

[Eyelise]

Apex SM-10RS with Victra RC-1s 275-35-18 ET30 square track set-up. No issue with holding air, Apex supplied TPMS worked fine. Stock suspension with camber plates. I had to remove the rubber on the spring perch to prevent a touch of rubbing, it is definitely tight on the inside.

 

[Timmy_Jones]

Conti summer 295/35 & 265/35

Everytime I wash the damn car it rains! Better than snow…..

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