APEX Wheels SM-10 Flow Formed Wheel | 18x12 ET65 | 5x130

The APEX Wheels SM-10 from the Evolution Line represents a precision-engineered flow formed wheel designed for Porsche applications requiring 5x130 bolt pattern compatibility. This 18x12 ET65 wheel addresses the demands of performance applications through APEX's flow formed construction process, which combines casting efficiency with enhanced strength characteristics to deliver optimal performance for track and street use.

The SM-10 achieves a weight of 23.7 lbs in the 18x12 configuration, providing unsprung weight reduction compared to factory Porsche wheels while maintaining the structural integrity required for performance driving. This weight control becomes critical in performance applications, where reduced unsprung mass directly improves handling dynamics, acceleration response, and braking performance.

The wheel utilizes flow formed construction, a manufacturing process that begins with a cast wheel blank before applying specialized forming techniques. During flow forming, the wheel barrel is spun at high speed while rollers apply controlled pressure, stretching and compressing the aluminum to create a denser grain structure. This process increases the material strength while reducing weight compared to traditional cast wheels, positioning flow formed construction between cast and forged methods in terms of both performance and cost. The flow forming process allows APEX to achieve the structural integrity required for performance driving while maintaining manufacturing efficiency that keeps costs controlled.

The SM-10 features Profile 2 face design, providing the geometry optimized for the aggressive 12-inch width configuration. The 71.6mm center bore specification precisely matches Porsche hub dimensions to ensure proper centering and eliminate vibration issues. The wheel incorporates R14 Ball Seat hardware seat design, requiring ball seat lug hardware for proper installation and secure mounting.

• Compatibility: Porsche applications
• Weight: 23.7 lbs
• Included: Single wheel only, hardware sold separately
• SKU: SM101812ET65-5130-716-AN

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