APEX VS-5RS Forged Wheel 17x9" ET42 5x120 (Set of 4)

APEX VS-5RS Forged Wheel 17x9 ET42 5x120
(Set of 4 wheels, without tyres)

As part of APEX's Forged Sprint™ line, the VS-5RS was built to be extremely light while still offering a meaningful strength increase over our flow formed wheels. Engineered for drivers looking to shed as much weight as possible to improve lap times.

Wheel Specification:
Size: 17" x 9" (Diameter x Width)
Offset: ET 42 / 42
Face Profile: 2; Medium concavity
Wheel Construction: Forged
Bolt Pattern: 5x120mm
Center Bore: 72.56mm
Load Rating: 1500 lbs
Weight: ~16.2lbs / ~7.4kg

Price is listed in $NZ including GST for a set of 4 wheels without tyres.
for pricing if your require a different quantity.

Fits on several different BMW models
For a vehicle specific fitment guide
- Used as a square fitment on APEX's own E46 race cars in USA's E46 SPEC class.

IMPORTANT NOTE: New Zealand E46 Class has very different tyre spec & rules, so you will need to check local class rules yourself. Spacers and camber would be required to clear front suspension.

- A front spacer may be required for certain aftermarket suspensions, see APEX's fitment guides for help.

Wheel sales are not returnable, please confirm fitment on your vehicle before ordering. tyres are not included.
For a vehicle specific fitment guide

VS-5RS Design 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 which gives us total control over the final product, resulting in exceptionally deep spokes and stronger designs.
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 carved 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 carved 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?


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


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.


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 beads

Whether it's a day at the track or months of street driving, repeated hard braking and acceleration can make a tire slip