Forged Wheels

For the enthusiast who won’t settle for second best, our wide range of fully forged wheel models are the pinnacle of the Apex catalog. Carved from 10K ton forged 6061-T6 aluminum, every one of our forged wheel designs start from a true motorsport blank. This larger starting point allows our engineers to optimize spoke design, maximize concavity, and retain material where it matters most. Despite the added cost in manufacturing and greater waste/recycled material, we feel this process is well worth the added strength and weight benefits for a truly optimized solution for every application.

One of the most recognizable features of our forged wheels is the deep side milling of the spokes, intended to create an optimal “I”-beam shape. Just like support beams in large buildings, the forces placed on a wheel spoke are mainly supported by the top and bottom of the structure. By carving away excess material from the sides through a time intensive CNC process, we’re left with a far lighter construction with nearly no decrease in spoke stiffness.

An exceptionally light wheel might look impressive on paper, but when you’re slamming into curbing out on track, you’ll need a wheel that isn’t just light, but one that is capable of taking abuse lap after lap. Rather than making the absolute lightest wheel our engineers are capable of, we retain a significant amount of material in areas that will experience the highest loads. Our Enduro Spec Inner lip is a prime example where we've added 50% more reinforcement when compared to a standard lip.

Apex has introduced two unique Forged Wheel families consisting of the Forged Enduro Line and the Forged Sprint Line. The Enduro Line consists of the VS-5RE, a beefed up split five spoke design and the SM-10RE, an ultra reinforced 10 spoke model. The Forged Enduro wheels were created with a major emphasis on strength and are intended to become the de facto wheel choice for hard core racers and track enthusiasts alike. Benefiting from a high 2100 lb load rating, very thick spokes, and an ultra reinforced inner and outer lip, the Enduro Line can take a beating and keep on going. The Sprint Line was created for the driver who wants to shed as much weight as possible, while still maintaining sufficient strength for track use. Our Sprint Line models consist of the VS-5RS, an ultra lightweight split five spoke design, the SM-10RS our lightest 10 spoke model, and the EC-7RS, our lightest evolution of our split seven spoke mesh design. No matter the use case, we’ve got the perfect solution for every application.

While flow forming is certainly a cut above casting, a fully forged wheel goes a far step beyond, when considering its weight to strength ratio. Benefiting from an optimally aligned grain structure in both the wheel face and barrel, the forging process creates a far stronger and longer lasting product. If you’re a hardcore track rat, racer, or simply won’t settle for second best, there is no substitute.