Official APEX VW VS-5RS Forged 17" & 18" Wheel Thread

[scrllock]

Aside from the silly price, any reason not to run titanium wheel bolts? I realize I could do a stud conversion, but I've been dealing with wheel bolts for so long, I really don't think it would speed anything up significantly.

Aesthetically, all of the cheap silver wheel bolts look, well cheap. Plus I like the idea of the Acer seven sided "locks" for road use.

Galling mostly.

 

[bentin]

Galling mostly.

I assume a high temp anti seize would address that though? I have a titanium bike and seatpost (in a steel bike), I'm used to those issues.

Well, here I am talking about greasing wheel bolts, maybe I've answered my own question.

 

[JerseyDrew77]

I assume a high temp anti seize would address that though? I have a titanium bike and seatpost (in a steel bike), I'm used to those issues.

Well, here I am talking about greasing wheel bolts, maybe I've answered my own question.

I've used titanium wheel bolts for years without any issues. Just make sure they are clean and clean out the wheel hub of any rust before using the titanium bolts.

 

[APEXWheels]

Aside from the silly price, any reason not to run titanium wheel bolts? I realize I could do a stud conversion, but I've been dealing with wheel bolts for so long, I really don't think it would speed anything up significantly.

Aesthetically, all of the cheap silver wheel bolts look, well cheap. Plus I like the idea of the Acer seven sided "locks" for road use.

Spoken exactly like someone who hasn't run wheel studs in a while! Seriously though, the stud conversion kit is a game changer on these cars. It really makes wheel installation quite a bit faster overall and the flexibility of being able to play around with various spacer sizes without dedicated extended lug bolts is an added plus. Especially considering our stud kits use the OE ballseat hardware specs, there aren't really any downsides to switching over. Not sure how expensive the specific titanium bolts you are looking at are but from other sets I have seen, the pricing is practically the same if not more expensive than the full stud conversion kit.

Food for thought!

-Geirsen

 

[bentin]

Spoken exactly like someone who hasn't run wheel studs in a while! Seriously though, the stud conversion kit is a game changer on these cars. It really makes wheel installation quite a bit faster overall and the flexibility of being able to play around with various spacer sizes without dedicated extended lug bolts is an added plus. Especially considering our stud kits use the OE ballseat hardware specs, there aren't really any downsides to switching over. Not sure how expensive the specific titanium bolts you are looking at are but from other sets I have seen, the pricing is practically the same if not more expensive than the full stud conversion kit.

Food for thought!

-Geirsen

Ha, I don't doubt they're easier, but one of the reasons I went with the 17x9 is specifically not to run spacers. I'm being pedantic, but I'd be okay with a short enough stud that I could run a closed lug on.

 

[The Dude]

Ha, I don't doubt they're easier, but one of the reasons I went with the 17x9 is specifically not to run spacers. I'm being pedantic, but I'd be okay with a short enough stud that I could run a closed lug on.

Do both. Ti studs and ti lugs.

 

[bentin]

Do both. Ti studs and ti lugs.

Do I need to curb my wheel too? I kid...


KInda.

 

[The Dude]

Do I need to curb my wheel too? I kid...


KInda.

Oof. Yea, that was wifey shortly after our daughter was born. Almost like she was momentarily distracted by something. The other side is worse

 

[APEXWheels]

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[bentin]

Awesome, and a cool process, thanks for guiding us through this. What's next for VW from Apex? I'm likely going to sell my stock 19" wheels and grab something in 18 for all seasons, likely SM10's unless you know something else.

 

[APEXWheels]

Awesome, and a cool process, thanks for guiding us through this. What's next for VW from Apex? I'm likely going to sell my stock 19" wheels and grab something in 18 for all seasons, likely SM10's unless you know something else.

Appreciate the kind words!

Moving forward, we plan to focus on 18" forged VW wheels with an all-new, yet-to-be-released design. Fitment-wise, we will likely offer an 18x9" ET42 and a 18x9.5" (ET TBD) wheel to cater to the MQB Audi crowd as an aggressive track fitment for the RS3/TTRS, and for whatever mad man that wants to try and run it on their VW.

I should be able to start teasing the new design within the coming months.

Aside from that project, we will also continue to bolster our VW/Audi catalog with additional hardware/accessory options. We currently have 3mm and 5mm VW/Audi spacers en route and we will be placing a production order for VW/Audi R13 ball seat lugs in OEM and extended sizes to go along with our stud kits.

Stay tuned!

-Geirsen

 

[MonkeyMD]

18x9.5 with 275's. Hmm. Some spacers for the fuel filler and fender rolling to clear the fenders. Why not

 

[The Dude]

Appreciate the kind words!

Moving forward, we plan to focus on 18" forged VW wheels with an all-new, yet-to-be-released design. Fitment-wise, we will likely offer an 18x9" ET42 and a 18x9.5" (ET TBD) wheel to cater to the MQB Audi crowd as an aggressive track fitment for the RS3/TTRS, and for whatever mad man that wants to try and run it on their VW.

I should be able to start teasing the new design within the coming months.

Aside from that project, we will also continue to bolster our VW/Audi catalog with additional hardware/accessory options. We currently have 3mm and 5mm VW/Audi spacers en route and we will be placing a production order for VW/Audi R13 ball seat lugs in OEM and extended sizes to go along with our stud kits.

Stay tuned!

-Geirsen

I finally buy wheels then you tease wider ones? Dick.

 

[BeeryTravler]

Is it possible to add some 3mm spacers to the group buy? Or are those coming after?

We currently have 3mm and 5mm VW/Audi spacers en route

 

[APEXWheels]

Is it possible to add some 3mm spacers to the group buy? Or are those coming after?

Unfortunately, the spacers will not be arriving in time for GB orders. They will likely be showing up around mid September.

-Geirsen