New Camaro Track Wheels from APEX Race Parts

5th and 6th Gen Camaros are incredible cars out of the box, and they have quickly proven to be very capable track/race cars. Sadly, this community is underserved when it comes to race-proven wheel options, especially 18″ track oriented fitments that properly support race compounds.

For years, Camaro owners have wanted a better selection of affordable, lightweight wheels that would clear their brakes and hold up to repetitive track abuse. As an initial response, APEX Race Parts first launched a diverse line of 19″ ARC-8 wheels engineered specifically for Camaro owners that covered several applications, including a 19×11” front / 19×12” rear staggered setup. However, hardcore track enthusiasts and racers looking to reduce weight and install more affordable race compounds were still faced with either paying an exorbitant amount of money for custom wheel solutions, or significantly compromising quality and performance with conservative off-the-shelf options. That’s all about to change!

APEX is set to release 18” and 19” Camaro-specific wheels in the popular SM-10 design that clear the massive ZL1 factory Brembo brakes, as well as a variety of popular aftermarket kits. The SM-10s offer all of the features that APEX is known for, at pricing enthusiasts can afford. These wheels also offer significant weight savings compared to stock wheels – approximately 8 pounds per corner. (Check out our new sizes below).

Here are just a few of the features that set the new Camaro wheels apart:

– Multiple Camaro chassis-specific widths and offsets to optimize performance and support popular track/race tire compounds. – Wheel design and spoke curvatures based on in-depth studies of each chassis, and numerous laser scans of factory brakes. – Ability to clear all factory and aftermarket brakes tested including the massive ZL1 390mm brakes. – “I” beam spokes that remove unnecessary material and weight. – Knurled beading to reduce unwanted tire slippage. – True VIA certification and independent testing with load ratings that exceed JWL requirements. – Designed to accommodate over-sized race hardware and impact sockets to make swapping wheels lightning fast. – Camaro specific 5×120” bolt pattern and 67.1mm hub bore for a hub-centric fitment. – Designed to accept OEM Camaro center caps and factory wheel hardware. – Stocked on the shelves in healthy quantities to ensure you have wheels when you need them most.

WHEEL REPLACEMENT PROGRAM

These wheels are covered under APEX’s famous no-questions-asked wheel replacement policy. If you damage a wheel in any way, such as curb rash, off-track excursions, potholes, or berms, you only pay 50% of the replacement cost. See full terms and conditions.

NEW CAMARO 18″ & 19″ SM-10 FITMENTS:

18” SM-10

Front Fitments: 18×11” ET7 18×11” ET35 (rotatable square fitment with front spacers)

Rear Fitments: 18×11” ET35 18×12” ET41

19” SM-10

Front Fitments: 19×10” ET20 19×11” ET11 19×11” ET35 (rotatable square fitment with front spacers)

Rear Fitments: 19×11” ET35 19×12” ET41

Cory has been Domestic Fitment Expert at APEX since 2018, helping owners figure out the proper wheel fitments for their Camaro, Corvette, Mustang, Challenger, Charger, Cadillac, and Tesla vehicles. Prior to joining APEX, he worked as Service Advisor at an automotive performance shop. Never one to sit at a car show, Cory has had a lifelong passion for performance driving. His extensive track experience began with HPDEs in 2015. He soon got the itch to start competing in time trials, which he has been doing ever since. Among the cars he has tracked are three Mustang GTs (2005, 2006, 2011), a 2016 Fiesta ST, and his current ride, a 2010 Corvette Grand Sport with APEX SM-10RS wheels. Fun Fact: Apparently Cory’s love of speed isn’t limited to the racetrack; after not training at all, he recently ran a 5K and placed 7th out of 210 competitors.

Have questions about wheels for your domestic vehicle? Use our contact form and ask for Cory