► Official APEX VW SM-10 Flow Formed Wheel Thread

[MonkeyMD]

Can some one send me a picture of the metal valve stems they got from apex? I went to get my wheels mounted but the tire shop told me that apex sent me tpms valve stems that are to large for my car. Here is a picture. I have only ever use rubber ones so I’m confused on the Install and if the tire shop is giving me correct Info. They told me the gap between both grommets is to large and they feel that if they tighten further they will damage the inner threads and or wheelView attachment 225762View attachment 225763

Already installed mine, and unfortunately don't have a picture, but that looks familiar and if memory serves me correctly, mine said tpms as well. Don't see why they couldn't install regardless if you have tpms or not. They're just valve stems.

 

[APEXWheels]

The valve stems we sell are compatible with TPMS sensors (hence the labeling) but do not require sensors to install in the wheels. When using the metal valve stems without sensors, you will basically torque them down until you hear the crush washer "set". I will try to find some visuals and/or a better explanation for the install and post them later today, as we have seen this question come up a couple of times before.

The torque setting in which the crush washer sets should be 4 nm or 35 in/lbs. You can use a torque wrench to reach this without risking any damage to the wheel or stem.

-Geirsen

 

[Terriquez88]

The valve stems we sell are compatible with TPMS sensors (hence the labeling) but do not require sensors to install in the wheels. When using the metal valve stems without sensors, you will basically torque them down until you hear the crush washer "set". I will try to find some visuals and/or a better explanation for the install and post them later today, as we have seen this question come up a couple of times before.

The torque setting in which the crush washer sets should be 4 nm or 35 in/lbs. You can use a torque wrench to reach this without risking any damage to the wheel or stem.

-Geirsen

Thanks for the advise. I will have another tire shop look into it. One thing I did notice was that as I begin to torque down the thread feels like it’s about to strip and I don’t have enough force to hold onto it from inside the rim to ensure it grabs well.

 

[jmblur]

At this time, we are not planning on pursuing a "winter-specific" SM-10 without the spoke scalloping and knurled beading. The cost difference wouldn't be all that much compared to the current design and it would be a difficult wheel to sell at any other time throughout the year. We will likely be offering the standard 17x8.5" ET43 VW SM-10 at a discount this year for those who are looking for a winter wheel/tire package. We are not 100% sure on if that will be a Group Buy or a more traditional retail sale but I should have some more concrete information going into September.

-Geirsen

Hey Geirsen, any update on winter wheels?

 

[Terriquez88]

So i ended up taking the wheels to a reputable vw/Audi/porche shop and they told me the valves apex sent were no good. They were way to loose even after they tightened past the crush washer. I decided to just buy rubber valves instead.

 

[Treadup]

How susceptible to damage are these wheels. For instance dropping a lug stud/nut on them. Do they scratch easily? My RSe10s are super soft and scratch easily.

 

[Terriquez88]

How susceptible to damage are these wheels. For instance dropping a lug stud/nut on them. Do they scratch easily? My RSe10s are super soft and scratch easily.

I haven’t had them on long enough to tell but I did ceramic coat them so hopefully that helps.

 

[Reyes351]

I haven’t had them on long enough to tell but I did ceramic coat them so hopefully that helps.
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that's a great shot! and the first time I see the red centercaps. I think it's a bit too bright to match the calipers, do you have more pictures?

 

[Terriquez88]

that's a great shot! and the first time I see the red centercaps. I think it's a bit too bright to match the calipers, do you have more pictures?

I agree it is slightly brighter. My car is tornado red under the wrap so I hope to one day match the colors. But for now I will deal with it lol. Here are some more pics.

 

[Reyes351]

I agree it is slightly brighter. My car is tornado red under the wrap so I hope to one day match the colors. But for now I will deal with it lol. Here are some more pics.
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oooh well it looks pretty great! how is the finish on the bronze wheels? did the ceramic coat take away a bit of the matte look?

 

[MonkeyMD]

I haven’t had them on long enough to tell but I did ceramic coat them so hopefully that helps.
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Should've done this. Seems like the matte finish gets dirty/stains easily. Did you ceramic coat yourself?

 

[Terriquez88]

oooh well it looks pretty great! how is the finish on the bronze wheels? did the ceramic coat take away a bit of the matte look?

The finish on the bronze satin wheels came out aweosme. I did notice a bit more richness in the color and sheen but it did not take away from the satin look.

 

[Terriquez88]

Should've done this. Seems like the matte finish gets dirty/stains easily. Did you ceramic coat yourself?

I had some help from my friend who works at a detail shop. I can hook you up with him if you are local to SoCal

 

[APEXWheels]

Hey Geirsen, any update on winter wheels?

Currently working finalizing on our VW Fall sale this week. No plans for bringing on winter tires due to availability issues but we are still trying to add AS4s to the catalog this Fall. Stay tuned for more details regarding our VW sale as we get into October!

-Geirsen

 

[RRM2]

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