Front, 20", Profile 1, Centerlock, Anthracite
Rear, 20", Profile 3, Centerlock, Anthracite
Porsche 992 GT3/Touring Wheels
Lightweight forged APEX wheels for your 2022+ 992 GT3. Centerlock wheel options specifically designed for Porsche.
Finish: Anthracite
Total
$4,176.00$3,447.70Overview
992 GT3 Wheel Performance
Continuing the 21” rear wheel tradition from the 991 GT3RS, the 992 GT3 wheels once again lock owners into factory option tires with no alternatives. If you want to open up some tire choices as well as increase performance, look no further than one of our lightweight chassis specific wheels. We have Forged options with our Apex VS-5RS and EC-7RS to fit your needs or design choices. To see the available configurations take a look at our Porsche 911 992 Carrera GT3 Wheel & Tire Fitment Guide.
A Brief History of the 992 911 GT3
For the first time ever on a road going 911 we get double wishbone front suspension. This has numerous benefits for 992 911 GT3 and Touring wheels but we will hit that later. This suspension design is far superior than the strut based front suspension seen on every road going 911 before it. The benefits of double wishbone suspension are numerous, from the camber gain under compression to the fender clearance with added camber, to removing the lateral load forces from the shock. This was implemented in the previous generation RSR race car and made its way to the street GT3. This had an overwhelmingly positive effect on the front end of the GT3 and has been endlessly praised since release. With this change up front Porsche had to rework the rear suspension to keep up with the front. The 4.0L flat six is built on the same production line as the cups cars and now features individual throttle bodies. The GT3 gets unique transmission options as well, either a 6-speed manual “sport” transmission or a 7-speed PDK. Downforce was another place where large steps were made, total downforce is up 160% over the previous generation and according to EVO Magazine “Even in its lowest downforce setting it is a near match for the 991.2 GT3 RS”.
Why We Think It's a Good Track Car
The new suspension. This change has had the largest effect on how a GT3 drives since the inception of the model back in the 996. With an improved stability control system, more downforce, an engine closer to that of the cup car than ever before, and improved cooling, this is a car built to tackle whatever track day you throw at it. With Porsche acquiring a majority stake in Manthey Racing, it is now easier than ever to get dedicated track upgrades for your GT3 directly through the dealer. Be it new KW 4-way coilovers, revised aero pieces, or an alignment developed by Manthey, there isn’t a better time than now to use your GT3 for what it was designed for. For those of you looking to improve the track performance of your GT3 further, a set of our lightweight aftermarket forged wheels with some dedicated track tires will further contribute to shedding those lap times. Take a look at our Porsche 911 992 Carrera GT3 Wheel & Tire Fitment Guide to see all of the available wheel and tire configurations possible.
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VS-5RS Specifications
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VS-5RS features
10K Tons of Pressure
Our new forgings weigh as much as 120 pounds before machining. To form such a thick blank we require special equipment capable of 10,000 metric tons of pressure. This extreme pressure increases the strength of the aluminum by eliminating porosity and improving the grain structure.
True Motorsport Blanks
Many companies use 3rd-party blanks intended for non-motorsport wheels which can severely limit sizes, concavity, spoke design, and critical brake clearance. We designed our very own blank profiles from scratch to give us total control over the final product.
Side-Milled Spokes
To be as light as possible the VS-5RS features extra-deep, side-milled spokes. Any excess material that doesn’t add strength is machined out using a precision CNC ball cutter. Side-milling is often deemed cost-prohibitive by others, but for true performance without compromise we believe it's essential.
A Stronger Lightweight Wheel
Our forged Sprint™ wheels are lightweight without the strength compromises found on typical lightweight wheels. First, we machined out as much material as possible, then we purposefully added one pound back to reinforce critical areas, creating a stronger inner lip and a higher load rating.² What’s the point of a lightweight wheel if it’s fragile?
Load Ratings (lbs)
JWL Load Standard
1521
Typical Forged Wheels
1521
APEX Flow Formed
1550
APEX Forged Sprint™ Line
1600
Weight Optimized
We conducted extensive Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to reinforce high-stress areas and to remove material where it didn’t improve strength. The result is a wheel that is exceptionally light without the strength compromises found on typical lightweight wheels.²
Wheel Weight
Load Rating
APEX Sprint™ Line
18 lbs
1600 lbs
APEX Flow Formed
21 lbs
1550 lbs
Independently Tested
We don't rely solely on computer simulations or unverifiable in-house testing. We believe independent testing is critical to protect consumers in this unregulated industry. We chose STL, an independent lab in Ohio, to test our Sprint™ wheels far above JWL standards, including increases in testing duration, impact drop height, and total load.
Tougher Inner Lip
Introducing the Sprint™ spec inner lip, with a unique channel profile that makes it even stronger than our previous designs. So even though our Sprint™ wheels are pounds lighter than comparable flow formed wheels, the inner lip is stronger.
32%
More reinforcement
than our flow formed wheels3
Big Brake Clearance
From day one, APEX has been on a mission to build wheels that clear big brakes. Our new forged wheels are the product of everything we’ve developed over the past 10+ years, including an innovative high-clearance barrel design and vehicle-specific spoke profiles.
Deeper Concavity
Our new forgings were redesigned to create extra deep, concave spoke profiles. Their new shape allows us to make any profile, from flat to deep and everything in between. Each one is optimized for a specific application using 3D laser scans of factory and aftermarket brake kits.
Paintless Knurled Bead
Whether it's a day at the track or months of street driving, repeated hard braking and acceleration can make a tire slip along the bead seat and go out of balance, causing vibration. Knurled beads help, but are less effective when painted over. Our forged line features unpainted knurled beads that stay sharp and maximize grip.
Built for Impact Sockets
Track wheels need track tools. Don’t settle for wheels that require undersized tuner lugs or thin walled sockets. All APEX wheels accommodate over-sized race lugs and impact sockets to make swapping wheels lightning fast.
32mm
Socket Diameter Clearance
Laser-Engraved Specs
As track enthusiasts ourselves, we know how frustrating it is to try to locate and decipher wheel specs that have been hastily hammered into the rim or become unreadable over time. With our new Sprint™ wheels, we chose to invest a little extra and laser-engrave the specs on the barrel, in plain sight, making them easy to find and read. (You’re welcome.)
Additional features
Hub Centric
All VS-5RS wheels are purpose built for select vehicle applications. Very few applications require centering rings.
Center Caps
All APEX wheels come with our gloss black cap included that is interchangeable with the OE cap. We also offer additional colors for select fitments.
Wheel Hardware
APEX wheels can be used with all OEM mounting hardware, proper aftermarket hardware and most wheel spacers. Wheel locks and stud conversion kits also work perfectly.
TPMS
All APEX wheels accept OEM and aftermarket Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors and standard fit valve stems. If you don’t have sensors, then select from our metal stems available in multiple finishes.
Accessories
A Wheel You Can Depend On
Accidental damage replacement
Curb rash or pothole damage on the street? Make an oopsie at the track? We’ve all been there. APEX is proud to offer 50% off replacement wheels, no matter the damage.
Lifetime warranty
All APEX wheels come with a lifetime structural warranty against defects in workmanship and materials, plus a 1 year finish warranty. Exchanges are fast, easy, and hassle-free.
¹ VS-5RS vs. the original EC-7R, comparing side milling of 18x9” ET46 5x130 fitment.
² Strength and weight comparisons are based on an 18” BMW 5x120 wheel.
³ Comparing the amount of material reinforcement in our standard inner lip profile vs Sprint™ spec inner lip profile on an 18” wheel.
⁴ All wheels compared with equivalent 18x10” ET25 5x120mm / 72.56mm fitment
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