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[404nd2]

I'm so happy I was able to get in on the VS5-RS group-buy. I don't have any glamor shots of them but I am putting these things to work.

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[Rickyz]

I have the SM-10, 18x10 at front 18x11 at rear. I tried to put the stock 2.0 tires (255/40, 275/40)on and two different tire shops won’t do it for me, they said it’s going to be stretch. Is that going to be unsafe?

 

[digicidal]

I have the SM-10, 18x10 at front 18x11 at rear. I tried to put the stock 2.0 tires (255/40, 275/40)on and two different tire shops won’t do it for me, they said it’s going to be stretch. Is that going to be unsafe?

Don't know where it is, but you could go to wherever those "stance nation" guys go get their stupid rubberband setups mounted... half the time that shit doesn't even reach the lip.

But yeah, it would be pretty stretched (not rubberband, but still plenty). Stock has a tiny bit of a stretch to it and you're asking it to go another 1".
Depending on suspension you might be able to run the rears on the front wheels and then just pick up some 295/35 rears to save a bit of cash - but the 275/40's will probably rub a bit.

 

[404nd2]

I'm so happy I was able to get in on the VS5-RS group-buy. I don't have any glamor shots of them but I am putting these things to work.

@APEXRaceParts I was just on your site and realized you have 18x10 and 18x11 VS5-RS?! Now I have to buy another set ?

 

[Rickyz]

Don't know where it is, but you could go to wherever those "stance nation" guys go get their stupid rubberband setups mounted... half the time that shit doesn't even reach the lip.

But yeah, it would be pretty stretched (not rubberband, but still plenty). Stock has a tiny bit of a stretch to it and you're asking it to go another 1".
Depending on suspension you might be able to run the rears on the front wheels and then just pick up some 295/35 rears to save a bit of cash - but the 275/40's will probably rub a bit.

I’m running stock suspension with 13mm spacer. I’m not planing lower the car because the roads are horrible where I live

 

[Apex Wheels]

I have the SM-10, 18x10 at front 18x11 at rear. I tried to put the stock 2.0 tires (255/40, 275/40)on and two different tire shops won’t do it for me, they said it’s going to be stretch. Is that going to be unsafe?

Don't know where it is, but you could go to wherever those "stance nation" guys go get their stupid rubberband setups mounted... half the time that shit doesn't even reach the lip.

But yeah, it would be pretty stretched (not rubberband, but still plenty). Stock has a tiny bit of a stretch to it and you're asking it to go another 1".
Depending on suspension you might be able to run the rears on the front wheels and then just pick up some 295/35 rears to save a bit of cash - but the 275/40's will probably rub a bit.

It's going to be stretched, especially in the stock tire models. Other track tires that run wide might not be as stretched, but you would likely be simply buying wider tires if that was an option. Its not unsafe persay as I've seen 275s run on 11s, but it's also not an ideal fitment as these wheels really are built for wider tires.

@APEXRaceParts I was just on your site and realized you have 18x10 and 18x11 VS5-RS?! Now I have to buy another set ?

Yep, we added them on just after the 19s in staggered releases. The 18s aren't here yet, but they are on the way and I'm hoping they do well.

-Tom

 

[JoeDaMechanic]

The best upgrade as far as times went on autocross so far. Doesn't hurt that it also looks good while dropping time.

 

[Apex Wheels]

The best upgrade as far as times went on autocross so far. Doesn't hurt that it also looks good while dropping time.

Loving these shots! I'd love to use those photos on our website, but I assume they were taken by a pro photographer at a track day? Would you be able to DM us their contact?

-Tom

 

[FLtrackdays]

@APEXRaceParts I was just on your site and realized you have 18x10 and 18x11 VS5-RS?! Now I have to buy another set ?

Are you running a square setup now and just want to go bigger in the rear? I just bought my Apex 18x10s to run 275/35 all the way around. Figured it'll save me a ton of money on rubber and still feel great on track ?

 

[404nd2]

Are you running a square setup now and just want to go bigger in the rear? I just bought my Apex 18x10s to run 275/35 all the way around. Figured it'll save me a ton of money on rubber and still feel great on track ?

I'm staggered right now on VS5-RS 19x.5 and 19x11. Originally went this route because I didn't think I'd move from regular springs to coilovers and didn't want to run spacers for a square setup. That quickly changed and now I'm looking to go square on 18's. There's just seems to be so much more variety in square setups vs staggered, feel like I'm missing out.

 

[FLtrackdays]

I'm staggered right now on VS5-RS 19x.5 and 19x11. Originally went this route because I didn't think I'd move from regular springs to coilovers and didn't want to run spacers for a square setup. That quickly changed and now I'm looking to go square on 18's. There's just seems to be so much more variety in square setups vs staggered, feel like I'm missing out.

This APEX wheel & tire fitment guide was my main reason for going with them. Mega impressed with all their work and research on which tires are available for which wheel setups. In my case searching for R compound tires, they made it a breeze!

GR Supra Wheel & Tire Fitment Guide – APEX Race Parts

 

[Apex Wheels]

This APEX wheel & tire fitment guide was my main reason for going with them. Mega impressed with all their work and research on which tires are available for which wheel setups. In my case searching for R compound tires, they made it a breeze!

GR Supra Wheel & Tire Fitment Guide – APEX Race Parts

Thanks for the kind words! Those guides are quite a bit of work to build but we're glad it helps with fitment and tire decisions.

-Tom

 

[tanabersx]

@APEXRaceParts Any idea when the VS5-RS will be back. Just saw you have the SM-10 in stock. Need wheels ASAP and would love the VS-5s. If not Ill just go with the SM-10s. Thanks!

 

[FLtrackdays]

Thanks for the kind words! Those guides are quite a bit of work to build but we're glad it helps with fitment and tire decisions.

-Tom

Not to mention you guys shipped em out really fast. Appreciate that! I can’t wait to get them put on. They‘re meant for track days but I’m sure I’ll be wanting them on all the time ? Very impressed with your company and product! Thanks again

*(makes me wonder how much I can get selling my stock wheels and order an additional OEM size set from y’all ?)*

 

[digicidal]

*(makes me wonder how much I can get selling my stock wheels and order an additional OEM size set from y’all ?)*

Maybe $700-800 if you're really lucky and patient. However, I'd say the appearance alone is worth the difference. I think I'll just PC mine and keep as spares - they are pretty great (for stock wheels)... just ugly as sin in two-tone IMO.

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