Just to give you a heads-up, while the 17x9" ET42 VS-5RS forged wheel will be available in late July/August, the 18x9" ET42 won't be launching at the same time. We still have some engineering work to do on the drop well/barrel of the 18" VW/Audi VS-5RS design to ensure brake clearance is the same or improved compared to the 18x9" ET42 SM-10. The 18x9" ET42 VS-5RS will likely be available closer to mid-Fall and we will only be offering the wider fitment at launch. If we do a 18x8.5" ET43 forged wheel, we will likely be offering it in a different design for the VW/Audi market.
Wow! Also, what rear diffuser is that?
Dibs on a set of 17x9 in brushed silver!
Man that must be one tired dad after hanging around while the photos and videos were taken..It has been a crazy last couple of weeks over at the APEX office! We have been grinding out photoshoots across all MQB VW/Audi chassis in preparation for the launch of the new VS-5RS 17x9" ET42! For everyone's viewing pleasure, here is some kick-ass eye candy that we just finished up. Enjoy!
First up:
Conner's Red MK7 Golf Sportwagen
APEX Wheels Forged VS-5RS in Brushed Clear
F/R: 17x9" ET42 with 245/40-17 Hankook RS4
Additional Modifications:
Golf R Front Bumper
APR Stage 1 Tune - 91 Octane
APR 350mm Front Brake Kit
GTI Powerpack Rear Brakes
Bilstein B16 coilovers with 034 Motorsports Camber mounts
034 Motorsports Front and Rear Swaybars
Conner's Red MK7 Golf Sportwagen
APEX Wheels Flow Formed SM-10 in Satin Bronze
F/R: 17x9" ET42 with 255/40-17 Hankook RS4
Additional Modifications:
Golf R Front Bumper
APR Stage 1 Tune - 91 Octane
APR 350mm Front Brake Kit
GTI Powerpack Rear Brakes
Bilstein B16 coilovers with 034 Motorsports Camber mounts
034 Motorsports Front and Rear Swaybars
Lastly, while it isn't a MK7, I figured you guys would also appreciate seeing the 17x9" ET42 VS-5RS' on a MK8 GTI:
Stay tuned for more content coming through the pipeline soon!
-Geirsen
I have not heard of the inner lip rubbing on any MK7s running the 17x9" ET42 to my knowledge. When we developed that wheel we specifically went slightly more aggressive with the offset to ensure no inner clearance issues. Have you had a chance to physically check clearances to confirm if any contact is being made? Or are you just noticing a rub on opposite lock?
I run 18x9” et45 with no issues. 255/35 hankook rs4
I'm not sure how your steering rack would make contact? Can you share some photos and/or symptoms, as well as rest of your specs (alignment? shocks/springs?), of what your experancing that leads you to suspect the wheel fitment?
