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[ApexWheels]

Last year APEX worked with the community to develop a new and improved track wheel. Over 700 of you took our lengthy survey and we ended up moving forward with both proposals instead of just one. You wanted a wheel that was lighter and stronger than our more recent designs. The SM-10 and FL-5 were developed based on your feedback.

Both wheels arrive early-mid June 2017, and we’re already working on expanding the number of available sizes.

Feature Highlights:

• Lighter by 2 lbs. on average vs. EC-7
• Stronger than all prior designs
• “I” Beam Machining on spokes
• Revised inner lip design
• VIA certified in Japan to JWL standard
• BBK clearance including 380mm kits
• OEM mounting hardware and stud kit compatible
• OEM center cap compatible
• TPMS compatible

The SM-10 and FL-5 designs are APEX’s first wheels to feature advanced CNC machining that removes material along the sides of every spoke. This creates a stronger and lighter “I” beam spoke design. To get a similar styling cue, many other brands just use aesthetic accent lips on their designs which add material and weight.

Style is the lowest priority on our list. We prioritize function over form. These wheels keep the superior BBK clearance of our older EC-7 design. Brembo 380mm and other 380mm kits can clear. We beefed up the inner lip by adding extra material, resulting in better protection again bends during serious abuse.

These Evolution line designs are produced via flow-forming. This process roll forges the barrels, reducing weight and gives the wheel the strength it needs take on the street and the track.

SM-10 Sizes and Specifications

The SM-10 combines a straight 10-spoke design with “I” beam machining to produce a lightweight wheel that is a departure from our traditional mesh styles. Multiple face profiles continue to provide superior big brake clearance and maximized concavity for all sizes.

• 18x8.5” ET35 - 18.4 lbs. - Arriving June
• 18x9.0” ET30 - 19.5 lbs. - Arriving June
• 18x9.0” ET42 - 19.3 lbs. - TBD
• 18x9.5” ET22 - 20.5 lbs. - ETA Q3
• 18x9.5” ET28 - 20.3 lbs. - Aug/Sept. Dependent on M2 Group Buy
• 18x9.5” ET35 - 20.0 lbs. - Arriving June
• 18x9.5” ET43 - 19.9 lbs. - TBD
• 18x10.0” ET25 - 20.5 lbs. - Arriving June
• 18x10.0” ET33 - 20.7 lbs. - TBD
• 18x10.5” ET22 - 21.4 lbs. - ETA Q3
• 18x10.5” ET40 - 21.2 lbs. - Aug/Sept. Dependent on M2 Group Buy
• 18x11.0” ET44 - 21.0 lbs. - Arriving June

Profile 2 Face


Profile 3 Face

FL-5 Sizes and Specifications

The FL-5 takes advantage of Dual Flow Forming plus our newest “I” beam machining technique. Still a one-piece wheel, the Dual Flow Forming strengthens both inner and outer barrels while maximizing front lip depth for each unique width and offset

• 18x8.5” ET35 - 19.0 lbs. - Arriving June
• 18x9.0” ET30 - 20.2 lbs. - Arriving June
• 18x9.0” ET42 - 20.0 lbs. - TBD
• 18x9.5” ET22 - 20.2 lbs. - Arriving June
• 18x9.5” ET28 - 20.9 lbs. - Aug/Sept. Dependent on M2 Group Buy
• 18x9.5” ET35 - 20.5 lbs. - Arriving June
• 18x9.5” ET43 - 20.4 lbs. - TBD
• 18x10.0” ET25 - 21.0 lbs. - Arriving June
• 18x10.0” ET33 - 21.4 lbs. - TBD
• 18x10.5” ET22 - 21.3 lbs. - Arriving June
• 18x10.5” ET40 - 21.2 lbs. - Aug/Sept. Dependent on M2 Group Buy
• 18x11.0” ET44 - 21.6 lbs. - TBD

Medium Lip


Deep Lip

Gallery

Click the images to view more finish options on Flickr

[becausephilchow]

Love it! Thank you for continually pushing new amazing products to the community!

[trustbran]

Can't wait till the SM-10/Profile3 is available in size 19!

-Brandon G

[SpartaEvolution]

These look awesome!

Really love the SM-10s.

[1MOREMOD]

Originally Posted by SpartaEvolution

These look awesome!

Really love the SM-10s.

Yep same. May pick up a set.

[Todd0131]

Sm-10 looks pretty dang good. Would look nice in bronze

[swhat]

Will fl-5 deep lip clear brembos 380?

[ApexWheels]

Originally Posted by becausephilchow

Love it! Thank you for continually pushing new amazing products to the community!

Appreciate the support and the positive feedback

Originally Posted by trustbran

Can't wait till the SM-10/Profile3 is available in size 19!

-Brandon G

Thanks Brandon! Did you end up selling your ARC-8's? SM-10's would be a nice replacement when 19's become available We'll keep you posted.

Originally Posted by SpartaEvolution

These look awesome!

Really love the SM-10s.

Much appreciated! They look even better with a nice set of massive brakes behind them

Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

Yep same. May pick up a set.

Originally Posted by Todd0131

Sm-10 looks pretty dang good. Would look nice in bronze

Thank you guys for the positive feedback.

Originally Posted by swhat

Will fl-5 deep lip clear brembos 380?

They sure will! Both new wheel designs were specifically mapped out to clear massive 380mm BBK's from the get-go. Pretty wheels are great and all, but maximizing performance and functionality are what drives us.

- Ryan

[ApexWheels]

Here are some M2 photo's that make me a bit weak in the knee's

SM-10 - Anthracite






FL-5 - Anthracite





- Ryan

[becausephilchow]

Any confirmation whether these clear the AP Racing Radical 6 Pot 380MM Fronts and 4Pot 3800MM Rears?

Should be the CP8520 & 8530 or something.

[FFM]

I like both designs, well done!

[to///m]

19's on the FL-5!!!!

[ApexWheels]

Originally Posted by becausephilchow

Any confirmation whether these clear the AP Racing Radical 6 Pot 380MM Fronts and 4Pot 3800MM Rears?

Should be the CP8520 & 8530 or something.

Yes sir, the new designs along with our current EC-7's clear the AP radicals.

Originally Posted by FFM

I like both designs, well done!

Originally Posted by to///m

19's on the FL-5!!!!

Noted, thanks for the feedback

[Expert@ApexWheels]

We love the new design of our SM-10 and FL-5 wheels! Here are some up close beauty shots of the new “I” Beam Machining on the spokes :thumbsup2:

[Expert@ApexWheels]

Check out these detail shots of our FL-5 wheels which showcase the new "I" beam machined spokes, and the new lip design!

[noremaC]

Love the lip on the FL-5. 19x10 19x11 would be FANTASTIC! Hopefully there are plans for 19", that is.

[ApexWheels]

Originally Posted by noremaC

Love the lip on the FL-5. 19x10 19x11 would be FANTASTIC! Hopefully there are plans for 19", that is.

Appreciate the feedback. We have had quite a few responses asking about 19's, and I think it is something we would like to tackle in the near future.

- Ryan

[davesaddiction]

Group buy happening on the SMs? 18x10 square the preferred fitment for E90 M3s?

[ApexWheels]

Originally Posted by davesaddiction

Group buy happening on the SMs? 18x10 square the preferred fitment for E90 M3s?

We launched these wheels through a Group Buy in effort to being them to fruition, but they are now in here and in stock

For an E9X M3, most customers will enjoy the 18x10" ET25 square fitment with 275/35-18 tires as you mentioned.

Those with supercharged E9X M3's looking to put more tire out back can run the 18x11" ET44 with 12mm spacers.

- Ryan

[Expert@ApexWheels]

Here is another great shot showing the differences between the FL-5 and SM-10 wheels!

[davesaddiction]

Originally Posted by ApexRaceParts

We launched these wheels through a Group Buy in effort to being them to fruition, but they are now in here and in stock

For an E9X M3, most customers will enjoy the 18x10" ET25 square fitment with 275/35-18 tires as you mentioned.

Those with supercharged E9X M3's looking to put more tire out back can run the 18x11" ET44 with 12mm spacers.

- Ryan

Thanks, Ryan. So no spacers required with that size on stock suspension?

When I go to the Apex site for this wheel, the button says "pre-order". Are they actually in stock, ready to ship?

Is there a discount code for forum members?

[ApexWheels]

Originally Posted by davesaddiction

Thanks, Ryan. So no spacers required with that size on stock suspension?

When I go to the Apex site for this wheel, the button says "pre-order". Are they actually in stock, ready to ship?

Is there a discount code for forum members?

You are correct, no spacers required with stock suspension.

Our website will adjust to "in stock" today, as the inventory was still being added throughout yesterday. My apologies for the confusion.

We do not have any promotions going on these brand new designs at this time. These are as fresh as they get

- Ryan