{"product_id":"apex-wheels-vs-5-flow-formed-wheel-17x8-5-et40-5x120","title":"APEX Wheels VS-5 Flow Formed Wheel | 17x8.5 ET40 | 5x120","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe APEX Wheels VS-5 from the Evolution Line represents a precision-engineered flow formed wheel designed for applications requiring 5x120 bolt pattern compatibility. This 17x8.5 ET40 wheel addresses the demands of BMW 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 VS-5 achieves a weight of 18.6 lbs in the 17x8.5 configuration, providing significant unsprung weight reduction compared to factory BMW 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 across the entire speed range.\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 VS-5 features Profile 1 face design, providing the geometry suited for the 8.5-inch width configuration. The 72.56mm center bore specification precisely matches BMW hub dimensions for proper centering and load distribution. The wheel incorporates 60 degree conical hardware seating, ensuring proper lug nut engagement and secure wheel mounting under performance conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatibility: BMW vehicles with 5x120 bolt pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Flow Formed aluminum construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 18.6 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCenter Bore: 72.56mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware Seat: 60 Degree Conical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable Finishes: Anthracite, Hyper Black, Race Silver, Satin Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: VS51785ET40-5120-7256-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;\"\u003e17\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e8.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003eET40\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e5x120mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e72.56mm\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;\"\u003e60 Degree Conical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e18.6 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"APEX Wheels","offers":[{"title":"Anthracite","offer_id":47672178376855,"sku":"VS51785ET40-5120-7256-AN","price":399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hyper Black","offer_id":47672178409623,"sku":"VS51785ET40-5120-7256-NHBK","price":409.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Race Silver","offer_id":47672178442391,"sku":"VS51785ET40-5120-7256-RS","price":399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Satin Black","offer_id":47672178475159,"sku":"VS51785ET40-5120-7256-SMBK","price":399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2641\/0682\/files\/530511407c5e86cea27df7bc2fa91e12629a8037-2000x2000_8ad99f64-426d-48d1-8506-7d9dce603f97.png?v=1776281360","url":"https:\/\/autotalent.com\/products\/apex-wheels-vs-5-flow-formed-wheel-17x8-5-et40-5x120","provider":"AutoTalent","version":"1.0","type":"link"}