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Take a Tour of the New ARC-8R Forged Wheel

Introducing the APEX ARC-8R… Now enhanced with all the added benefits of forged manufacturing. The ARC-8R is a significantly stronger version of our most popular flow-formed design. Designed for the street or track, the ARC-8R features improved brake clearance including the Brembo 380mm big brake kit, added machining features such as paintless knurled beads and ...

2 08/22/2019 by Brian

Technical Discussion

Are your wheels really VIA?

Japan has stricter regulations on the automotive wheel industry than the United States does. Wheels used on the street in Japan must comply with strict load-rating and testing standards called “JWL” (Japan Light alloy Wheel). These tests are self-administered with no oversight, so there’s the potential for labeling wheels as being compliant when they really ...

6 08/14/2019 by Eddy

Technical Discussion

Are your wheels really JWL?

Did you know that some wheel companies falsely claim that their wheels meet the JWL testing standard? This standard sets the guidelines for the minimum load rating a wheel should have depending on its specifications, and exactly how the stress tests need to be conducted to prove that a wheel is strong enough for passenger-car use. Those tests include cornering ...

3 08/14/2019 by Eddy

APEX Forged Wheels with Paintless Knurled Bead

Technical Discussion

Why APEX forged wheels have unpainted knurled beads

Knurling on race wheels isn’t new, and it’s becoming a commonly sought-after feature. The problem with knurling is that it varies in design and effectiveness. Some manufacturers may add knurling to their wheels just to check that feature box, regardless of whether it accomplishes its intended purpose. Maintaining the effectiveness of our knurling was at the ...

2 08/14/2019 by Eddy