► Official APEX VW SM-10 Flow Formed Wheel Thread

[jmblur]

Well, I can't do sun shots, but here's some wet autocross day shots...
17x9, 255/40r17 RS4s

 

[arob157]

I uh, am a poor reader. Clearly...

 

[virpacalis]

For my 2017 R, my owner's manual says the wheel bolt torque should be 88 ft-lbs (120 Nm). What about tire pressure? I'm going from OEM to a 235/45R17 on a 17x8.5. I've had the tires since the end of May, but the new wheels are scheduled to arrive today. Woo hoo!

 

[jimlloyd40]

For my 2017 R, my owner's manual says the wheel bolt torque should be 88 ft-lbs (120 Nm). What about tire pressure? I'm going from OEM to a 235/45R17 on a 17x8.5. I've had the tires since the end of May, but the new wheels are scheduled to arrive today. Woo hoo!

The tire pressure is printed on the sticker on the door. Start with the recommended pressure and adjust according to treadwear.

 

[virpacalis]

Yep, I'm familiar with the pressures indicated on those stickers; I'm wondering if they're for OEM sizes only. I'm not sure about this, but In a few places I've seen recommendations for lower pressures for wheels with smaller diameters and tires with higher profiles.

 

[jimlloyd40]

Yep, I'm familiar with the pressures indicated on those stickers; I'm wondering if they're for OEM sizes only. I'm not sure about this, but In a few places I've seen recommendations for lower pressures for wheels with smaller diameters and tires with higher profiles.

The most important part is regardless of what starting cold tire pressure you choose keep an eye on the treadwear. Over inflated wears the center of the tire and under inflated wears the edges of the tire.

 

[carrots]

Will there be any other group buys? These look great

 

[arob157]

Will there be any other group buys? These look great

They said if there was enough interest, they would consider doing a second round.

Go to the GangUp page. They have a feedback structure that allows you to enter that you would be interested. Really solid platform honestly.

https://www.gangup.com/apex/apex-sm10-vw-q1-2021.html

 

[carrots]

They said if there was enough interest, they would consider doing a second round.

Go to the GangUp page. They have a feedback structure that allows you to enter that you would be interested. Really solid platform honestly.

https://www.gangup.com/apex/apex-sm10-vw-q1-2021.html

Thanks!

 

[Millsn]

Couple of dumb questions if I may?
1. Any inspiration on ways/tools to clean the scalloped inner faces of the spokes when on the car?
2. Where do people jack underneath the car (using trolley jack)?

 

[jmblur]

Couple of dumb questions if I may?
1. Any inspiration on ways/tools to clean the scalloped inner faces of the spokes when on the car?
2. Where do people jack underneath the car (using trolley jack)?

Jacking points are the reinforced pinch welds along the sill. See your users manual.

For cleaning the scallops, either a boars hair brush or just a plush microfiber or microfiber wash mitt would work great. Just don't reuse anything that touches your wheels on your paint (ever), there's a lot of abrasive iron in brake dust.

 

[Millsn]

Jacking points are the reinforced pinch welds along the sill. See your users manual.

For cleaning the scallops, either a boars hair brush or just a plush microfiber or microfiber wash mitt would work great. Just don't reuse anything that touches your wheels on your paint (ever), there's a lot of abrasive iron in brake dust.

Thanks very much. All set on the cleaning front.

I can't be alone in thinking that flange is a weird jacking point?

 

[MonkeyMD]

What's crazy (for me anyway) is only needing to jack up the front to jack up front and back. Was able to change front and rear tires just jacking up the front

 

[Mini7]

Nice stiff chassis!

 

[Millsn]

Std R. 255 40 17 PS4
9J Anthracite wheel
Car is Indium grey

Raining when I put them on (naturally).