TheProfessional
Go Kart Newbie
- Location
- Texas
Agreed. I love me some 17s. Already have RSe05 on one car and RSe16 on another. Just waiting on the release announcement before I go buy another set of Neuspeeds.
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► Official APEX VW SM-10 Flow Formed Wheel Thread
- Thread starter APEXWheels
- Start date
Agreed. I love me some 17s. Already have RSe05 on one car and RSe16 on another. Just waiting on the release announcement before I go buy another set of Neuspeeds.
ExtraChrispy
Passed Driver's Ed
- Location
- CA
- Car(s)
- MK7.5 GTI
Is that white GTI on coilovers or springs?
APEXWheels
Autocross Champion
- Location
- Bay Area
- Car(s)
- 2017 GSW 4-Motion
I believe it is on lowering springs. However, @Hammersticks can confirm the exact setup as he is the owner of the white GTI.
-Geirsen
bentin
Autocross Champion
- Location
- Austin, TX
- Car(s)
- 23 Golf R - 3 Pedals
How are the bronze pics coming?
APEXWheels
Autocross Champion
- Location
- Bay Area
- Car(s)
- 2017 GSW 4-Motion
How are the bronze pics coming?
The Bronze samples are getting weighed and tires mounted tomorrow. The first photoshoot is planned for the end of this week, so I should be able to start trickling out new content sometime mid-late next week.
-Geirsen
bentin
Autocross Champion
- Location
- Austin, TX
- Car(s)
- 23 Golf R - 3 Pedals
As always, thank you.
Wanna sneak a picture before they're mounted or even ready for the photoshoot?
Will_
Autocross Champion
- Location
- SF Bay Area
- Car(s)
- 2017 GTI S DSG
They have a photo of Bronze SM-10s on their website (albeit for Supra)
I follow his build thread. He is on 034 Motorsports springs with Koni Yellow shocks/struts.
Tom Brohanks
Go Kart Champion
- Location
- Georgia
Yeah. I'm really not wanting to lower my car so trying to figure out which would look better without lowering. Seems like the 17" in a 244/40/17 is 0.1" smaller than the stock wheel diameter.
Hammersticks
Drag Racing Champion
- Location
- Bay Area, CA
- Car(s)
- '16 GTI, '18 e-Golf
Thanks! Yes!
Looks-wise I'd get a 235/45/17 or 245/45/17 depending on the tire. You'll want a taller sidewall to make the wheel gap appear smaller, even if the overall diameter is about the same.
Getting more glamour shots on Friday. Assuming with one of those sizes.
Tom Brohanks
Go Kart Champion
- Location
- Georgia
Oops! I meant to type out 255/40/17, not 244.
Looking forward to it! Been wanting Apex wheels forever after making the mistake of not getting them on the Mustang I had.
APEXWheels
Autocross Champion
- Location
- Bay Area
- Car(s)
- 2017 GSW 4-Motion
The Bronze 17x8.5" ET43 samples are wrapped in 235/45-17 Michelin AS4's and they are MEATY. The new AS4 has a chunky shoulder almost as aggressive as the PS4S, so that should help with the overall aesthetics of the fitment.
I think the 235/45-17 will be the sweet spot for these wheels. A 245/45-17 is a bit tall and will likely rub under suspension compression on most cars. A 245/40-17 would likely be a better option in that width.
-Geirsen
APEXWheels
Autocross Champion
- Location
- Bay Area
- Car(s)
- 2017 GSW 4-Motion
Wheel weights and other official details (pricing, etc) will be posted when we make our official release announcement for these wheels. That should be within the next 2-3 weeks at the latest.
-Geirsen