{"product_id":"apex-wheels-sm-10-flow-formed-wheel-18x8-5-et43-5x112","title":"APEX Wheels SM-10 Flow Formed Wheel | 18x8.5 ET43 | 5x112","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe APEX Wheels SM-10 from the Evolution Line represents a precision-engineered flow formed wheel designed for VW\/Audi applications requiring 5x112 bolt pattern compatibility. This 18x8.5 ET43 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe SM-10 achieves a weight of 20.8 lbs in the 18x8.5 configuration, providing unsprung weight reduction compared to factory VW\/Audi 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe SM-10 features Profile 1 face design, providing the geometry suited for the 8.5-inch width configuration. The 57.1mm center bore specification provides precise hub-centric mounting for VW\/Audi small bore applications. The ET43 offset positions the wheel mounting surface to optimize suspension geometry and maintain proper brake clearance for VW\/Audi platforms. APEX offers the SM-10 in multiple finish options including Anthracite, Race Silver, Satin Bronze, and Satin Black to accommodate different aesthetic preferences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatibility: VW\/Audi (Small Bore) applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: Flow Formed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 20.8 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware Seat: R13 Ball Seat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFace Profile: Profile 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable Finishes: Anthracite, Race Silver, Satin Bronze, Satin Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: SM101885ET43-5112-571-AN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eWheel Specifications:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable class=\"custable\" style=\"border-collapse:collapse;font-size:90%;width:100%;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#03589c;height:21.875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:center;width:10%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIAMETER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:center;width:10%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWIDTH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:center;width:10%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOFFSET\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:center;width:12%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBOLT PATTERN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:center;width:12%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCENTER BORE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:center;width:14%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONSTRUCTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:center;width:12%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFACE PROFILE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:center;width:12%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHARDWARE SEAT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:center;width:8%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWEIGHT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#e8f4f8;height:32px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e18\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e8.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003eET43\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e5x112mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e57.1mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003eFlow Formed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003eProfile 1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003eR13 Ball Seat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e20.8 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"APEX Wheels","offers":[{"title":"Anthracite","offer_id":47665387339927,"sku":"SM101885ET43-5112-571-AN","price":424.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Race Silver","offer_id":47665387372695,"sku":"SM101885ET43-5112-571-RS","price":424.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Satin Bronze","offer_id":47665387405463,"sku":"SM101885ET43-5112-571-SBZ","price":424.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Satin Black","offer_id":47665387438231,"sku":"SM101885ET43-5112-571-SMBK","price":424.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2641\/0682\/files\/a6376e9d5252f13bbbbe7e5cb2d6073042b7a562-2000x2000_ddd5b771-b822-4c80-931c-1cf990dc0dd0.png?v=1776198537","url":"https:\/\/autotalent.com\/products\/apex-wheels-sm-10-flow-formed-wheel-18x8-5-et43-5x112","provider":"AutoTalent","version":"1.0","type":"link"}