Official APEX Audi TTRS SM-10RS Forged 18" Wheel Thread

[APEXWheels]

Introducing the Forged SM-10RS. An ultralight version of our already popular SM-10 design.

The new lightweight SM-10RS Joins Our Forged Sprint™ Line family!

Introducing the Forged SM-10RS. An ultralight version of our already popular SM-10 design. We’re a function-over-form brand, so we took our time and engineered this wheel to be our best. The original SM-10 has been re-engineered with thinner spokes and extra-deep side-milling for maximum weight reduction. The SM-10RS is now our lightest wheel in some fitments and meaningfully stiffer than our popular VS-5RS.

Just like all Forged Sprint™ Line wheels, the new SM-10RS features:


-Sprint Spec Inner Lip

-Fully Forged from 6061 Aluminum

-Massive Spoke and Barrel Clearance

-Un-Painted Knurled Beads

-Lifetime Structural Warranty

-Unmatched Replacement Program

Available Finishes:

Join one of our Group Buys to be among the first to pre-order the all-new SM-10RS!

Save up to $300 off + free shipping* on 18” fitments

Curious about fitment? We've got you covered!

To learn more about our recommended wheel & tire setups for the FV/8S Audi TTRS, as well as the rest of the MQB-based Audi lineup, you can browse our chassis-specific fitment guides below:

Explore our Audi 8V A3/S3 Fitment Guides

Explore our Audi 8V RS3 Fitment Guides

Explore our Audi 8J TT RS Fitment Guides

Explore our Audi FV/8S TT RS Fitment Guides


DATES

The deals are now live and lock on 3/14/2023 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time. Wheels are currently scheduled to ship out in April or May depending on size, finish, and availability. Don’t wait! Visit our 18” GangUp.com Group Buy or 19” GangUp.com Group Buy for more information.

JOIN THE GANG

To streamline pledging and fitment selection, we use GangUp to track interest and pledges. This system lets you commit at your preferred discount level and removes the old-school headache of forum threads and email chains as a Group Buy heats up. Watch the video below to learn how GangUp works and how to pledge.

These Group Buys depend on the enthusiast community to succeed. More pledges mean deeper discounts and more competition for popular fitments and finishes. Make sure you pledge early to get the best possible allocation for your preferred set of Sprint Line wheels.

Happy Pledging from Team APEX!

Questions?
Call: 925-245-0773
Email: [email protected]
Web: https://apexwheels.com/
Hours: M-F 9a-5p PST


*Free Shipping: This Group Buy offers free shipping to the 48 mainland US states. Buyers who have products shipped to Alaska, Hawaii, APO/FPO, and International destinations will receive a discounted shipping rate.

[APEXWheels]

We are almost a week into our forged Sprint Line Group Buys and we’re thrilled to see the participation so far, with nearly 300 enthusiasts interested in adding a set of our forged Sprint LineTM wheels to their garage! The addition of the new SM-10RS design to our catalog means we now have three stellar solutions for enthusiasts looking for a lightweight forged motorsport wheel.

Our Sales Director Ryan March has put together a quick video to highlight some of the great features of the Group Buy platform, including the community discussion tab, our how-to video, and other tips and tricks on how to ensure you get the wheels you’re looking for.




Another fantastic feature available on our main website is our updated photo gallery, which offers a huge range of on-car photography that is filterable by vehicle, wheel design, wheel finish, etc. Simply head over to www.apexwheels.com to explore!

Stay tuned for more on-car features, technical information, and other updates over the coming weeks. If you have any questions for our team of experts, simply post on the discussion tab of this group buy, or you can contact us directly using the “Message Vendor” button here on Gangup, or by sending us an email to [email protected].




-Happy Pledging from Team APEX!

[Brew1961]

I'm in! Hope I won't be alone. Planning to pair with the Apex Racing CP9660/372mm kit. Like these wheels so much, I may go for the flow-form set for our Golf R. Have the same AP Racing kit on it and their ability to handle abuse is amazing. Love the warranty on these wheels for sure. Need more love for the SM-10RS. Brew

[APEXWheels]

I'm in! Hope I won't be alone. Planning to pair with the Apex Racing CP9660/372mm kit. Like these wheels so much, I may go for the flow-form set for our Golf R. Have the same AP Racing kit on it and their ability to handle abuse is amazing. Love the warranty on these wheels for sure. Need more love for the SM-10RS. Brew

Right on! Thank you for pledging to the Group Buy! The SM-10RS will complement the APRacing 372mm kit perfectly.

We have both 17" and 18" options for the MK7 Golf R in our Flow Formed SM-10 design and we also have our track-focused 17x9" ET42 Forged VS-5RS wheel for the MK7 as well. You can browse all of our recommended fitments for the MK7 chassis via the following link: https://support.apexraceparts.com/hc...-Fitment-Guide

While we do not have any VW specific 18" forged fitments available currently, we are working on the development of an 18x9" ET42 forged VW wheel in both of our VS-5RS and all-new SM-10RS designs. Stay tuned for more info on those wheels coming soon!

-Geirsen

[BoostingSnail]

Just curious, but why not market this fitment package to the RS3 crowd too?

[APEXWheels]

Just curious, but why not market this fitment package to the RS3 crowd too?

We are! We also have a separate RS3 thread here on Audizine, as well as marketing efforts on other RS3 channels.

-Geirsen

[APEXWheels]

With Only 12 days to go, our 18” deal has officially unlocked the Max Discount and is going strong! With limited incoming quantities of certain fitments and finishes, beat the last-minute pledgers to your preferred allocation by pledging early and locking in your preferred set of APEX wheels.

Pledge Today!

[jl87]

Can you please speak a little more as to the expected delivery of these? I see May, but then limited quantities and colors. Do you have a better idea of how many sets are available vs claimed, specifically for this fitment? I guess my concern would be hopping in and then the wheels don't come for 8 months. Thanks!

[APEXWheels]

Can you please speak a little more as to the expected delivery of these? I see May, but then limited quantities and colors. Do you have a better idea of how many sets are available vs claimed, specifically for this fitment? I guess my concern would be hopping in and then the wheels don't come for 8 months. Thanks!

Hi there,

The first production run for our new 18x9.5" ET41 SM-10RS Audi wheels is set to arrive around early-mid May. The first batch of these wheels will include 3x sets of Anthracite, 2x sets of Motorsport Gold, 2x sets of Satin Bronze, and 3x sets of Satin Black. With that said, our Group Buys are first come, first served, so the sooner you pledge to the deal, the higher your chances of getting your first finish preference will be.

Once the deal locks in 11 days, we will process all of the pledges and reach out to anyone who might not be able to get their first pick for finish and provide you with some alternatives. In that case, if we have additional units in other colors, you can switch to one of those. Otherwise, you will have the option to wait for the second production run, which will be 2-3 months later down the line.

Hope this helps clarify things a bit and if you have any other questions, please let me know!

-Geirsen

[APEXWheels]

With the launch of our new SM-10RS Sprint Line wheel, we’ve had quite a few people asking why they might choose one design over another. To help answer that question, our Sales Director Ryan March sat down to take a deeper dive into the new design, as well as provide more information about the engineering that goes into all of our Sprint Line wheels.

The video highlights some awesome features that might not be apparent at a glance - from how we design the most weight efficient and high-clearance spokes, to how we test our wheels to ensure that they can withstand the rigors of motorsport abuse. Find out what separates our Forged SM-10RS from other 10 spoke wheels on the market!

-Happy Pledging from Team APEX!

[APEXWheels]

Introducing The All-New Forged SM-10RS, Our Most Track Focused Audi Wheel To-Date.





You asked and we listened. We developed our all-new 18x9.5” ET41 SM-10RS Forged Audi wheel purely from enthusiast demand. Over the last year or so, we’ve received countless requests from the Audi community for a dedicated track wheel designed from the ground up for the MQB-based RS3 and TT RS. Specifically, enthusiasts were calling for a lightweight and robust forged wheel in a functional, track-focused fitment with the ability to support wider and more aggressive 200TW or R-Compound tires.

Throughout the engineering and development process for this wheel, we worked directly with RS3 and TT RS owners to ensure our new SM-10RS would meet all of their requirements for a dedicated track wheel without any compromises. Utilizing a 5x112 bolt pattern, a MQB-specific 57.1mm centerbore, and R13 ball seat lug recesses, our new Audi-spec SM-10RS offers a plug-and-play fitment without the need for any additional aftermarket wheel hardware such as centering rings or lug bolts/studs.

During our testing phase, we concluded that the 18x9.5” ET41 was the most ideal width and offset to support even the most aggressive track-focused compounds in a 265/35-18 tire size, providing plenty of inner clearance without the need for spacers. Furthermore, the improved spoke design of the SM-10RS also yields impressive brake clearance, ensuring the massive factory 8-piston carbon ceramic brakes have plenty of breathing room and cooling.

Weighing-in at just 18.6lbs, with a load rating of 1,600lbs, the 18x9.5” ET41 SM-10RS allows you to shed unnecessary unsprung weight while maintaining the overall strength necessary to handle repeated abuse lap after lap. If you’re searching for that next level of performance to compliment your Audi RS3 or TT RS on track, the SM-10RS has you covered.

If you would like to learn more about our fitment recommendations for your specific MQB-based Audi, please feel free to check out one of our chassis-specific fitment guides below:

8V RS3 Wheel & Tire Fitment Guide

FV/8S TT RS Wheel & Tire Fitment Guide

[Brew1961]

Has anyone fitted the AP Racing CP-9668 kit with those enormous 25mm brake pads? I have a set in my shopping cart but wouldn't want to spend for those only to be stuck with inferior wheel options or need spacers. I have the CP-9660 setup on our Golf R but the TTRS will be going further down the rabbit hole. I could deal with the 18mm setup but am trying to go big with this build. Brew

[tinnit]

Has anyone fitted the AP Racing CP-9668 kit with those enormous 25mm brake pads? I have a set in my shopping cart but wouldn't want to spend for those only to be stuck with inferior wheel options or need spacers. I have the CP-9660 setup on our Golf R but the TTRS will be going further down the rabbit hole. I could deal with the 18mm setup but am trying to go big with this build. Brew

I asked about the AP Racing 372mm kit in the other SM-10RS thread. They said:

For the 18x9.5" ET41 SM-10RS, the APracing 372mm kit is a breeze. Tons of clearance both on the spoke and barrel side of that wheel.

I realized later that there's two 372mm kits. One with the CP-9668 and one with the CP-9660. Here's a page that describes the differences. I read that page and decided I'd go with the 9660. I don't use those double thick endurance pads anyway, so I'd be wasting unsprung weight for a benefit I don't use.

[Brew1961]

Well Damn! I appreciate the reply regarding the 9660 vs 9668 and I too may not really need the larger option. However, I just had time to catch up on the thread and now see only 3 sets of the Anthracite wheels are going to be available by early-mid May

Since I signed up 9 days after the Group Buy was announced and I need a set of wheels for our first track weekend May 5-7 @ Putnam Park. I'm going to give someone else my place in line and start the search for something I can get within the next 8 weeks...for certain. I will check back if and when these become more readily available. Brew

[APEXWheels]

Has anyone fitted the AP Racing CP-9668 kit with those enormous 25mm brake pads? I have a set in my shopping cart but wouldn't want to spend for those only to be stuck with inferior wheel options or need spacers. I have the CP-9660 setup on our Golf R but the TTRS will be going further down the rabbit hole. I could deal with the 18mm setup but am trying to go big with this build. Brew

I asked about the AP Racing 372mm kit in the other SM-10RS thread. They said:



I realized later that there's two 372mm kits. One with the CP-9668 and one with the CP-9660. Here's a page that describes the differences. I read that page and decided I'd go with the 9660. I don't use those double thick endurance pads anyway, so I'd be wasting unsprung weight for a benefit I don't use.

Well Damn! I appreciate the reply regarding the 9660 vs 9668 and I too may not really need the larger option. However, I just had time to catch up on the thread and now see only 3 sets of the Anthracite wheels are going to be available by early-mid May

Since I signed up 9 days after the Group Buy was announced and I need a set of wheels for our first track weekend May 5-7 @ Putnam Park. I'm going to give someone else my place in line and start the search for something I can get within the next 8 weeks...for certain. I will check back if and when these become more readily available. Brew

The 18x9.5" ET41 SM-10RS will clear the AP Racing 9660 374x34mm kit without any issues. However, the 9668 kit does have some spoke interference due to the wider pad it uses, so a 8mm spacer will be required to ensure enough brake-spoke clearance with that kit.

If you have any other questions, please let me know!

-Geirsen

[tinnit]

However, I just had time to catch up on the thread and now see only 3 sets of the Anthracite wheels are going to be available by early-mid May

Since I signed up 9 days after the Group Buy was announced and I need a set of wheels for our first track weekend May 5-7 @ Putnam Park. I'm going to give someone else my place in line and start the search for something I can get within the next 8 weeks...for certain. I will check back if and when these become more readily available. Brew

I hear ya. I'm signed up for One Lap of America starting May 6th and I, too, ordered the Anthracite SM-10RS. I'm disappointed they won't be here in time, but I have a backup set of Neuspeeds that'll do the job.

[APEXWheels]

Less than 24 hours remain in our 18" Sprint Line Group Buy!

We filmed the video below this morning specifically for enthusiasts involved in this Group Buy that have only shown interest thus far (aka have not officially pledged yet), but it touches on some important updates so we decided to post it here in the public update section for those that have pledged to see as well.



Payment Clarification: As a reminder, only a $1,000 non-refundable deposit is collected shortly after the deal ends. The remaining balance is not collected until your wheels are ready to ship, and we’ll send you a notification email prior to taking any action.

Thank you for your participation in the deal. We're excited to get our Forged Sprint Line wheels into your hands for the 2023 season.

[BoostingSnail]

Did anyone else make a pledge for this group buy? How has your experience been so far?

[Ghost27]

Did anyone else make a pledge for this group buy? How has your experience been so far?

I pledged on the 18'' SM10-RS for my TTRS and got the $1,000.00 deposit collected. I see on my gangup account the shipping of the wheels has been delayed from 4/28/2023 to 5/31/2023, so, aside from the delay, everything has been good so far.

Cheers!

[BoostingSnail]

I pledged on the 18'' SM10-RS for my TTRS and got the $1,000.00 deposit collected. I see on my gangup account the shipping of the wheels has been delayed from 4/28/2023 to 5/31/2023, so, aside from the delay, everything has been good so far.

Cheers!

Yeah, I pledged as well for the 18's in black. I saw the initial ship by date of 4/28 and then changed to 5/3, and then 5/31. I reached out to them, and it sounds like they might ship out this week sometime hopefully(mid-May expectations from the email I got on 5/3.) I was just wondering if anybody got theirs yet for the RS3/TTRS fitment. Eager to get them and put them to proper use

[APEXWheels]

In celebration of Memorial Day, we’re kicking off a sale on our popular SM-10 wheel lines. Whether it be the feature-rich Evolution Line Flow Formed variant or the fully Forged Sprint Line SM-10RS, we’ve got you covered.

APEX Flow Formed SM-10s: Up to 20% off



Forged Sprint Line SM-10RS: Up to 10% off



With Free Shipping and hardware discounted as well, there's never been a better time to buy. This sale ends on June 2nd so don’t miss these discounts!

Buy Today

Questions?
Call: 925-245-0773
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.apexwheels.com
Hours: M-F 9a-5p PST

[Whinny SQ5]

I got mine today! Can't wait to get these mounted with the RE71RS that have been sitting in the garage for over a month. 20230531_152355.jpg

Sent from my SM-F721U using Audizine Forum mobile app

[APEXWheels]

Our biggest sale of the year is now live! Don’t miss your chance to lock in a deep discount on sets of our Forged and Flow Formed wheels as the holiday season kicks off. All our wheels are on sale with huge discounts available sitewide. Free shipping will also be available for all orders during the sale.*

Buy Now

15% off Sprint Line Forged Wheels



Our popular Forged offerings at an even more affordable price. Save 15% on the lightest wheels we make including our VS-5RS and SM-10RS designs.

20% Off Flow Formed Wheels



A better value than ever, our Flow Formed VW/Audi SM-10 wheels are 20% off across the board. With 17" and 18" options in both OEM+ and aggressive track/street fitments available, there's a perfect fitment out there for every car.

Spacers and More



Caps, Spacers, Studkits, Bolts, Nuts. No matter what you need to get your fitment dialed in, our sale has you covered with a 20% discount on these critical upgrades for your VW/Audi.

With a variety of options on offer be sure to consult our Fitment Guides before ordering. If you still have questions, our fitment experts are standing by to help with inquiries, but will be overwhelmed as we near the sale’s end. Beat the procrastinators and reach out early for help with your next set of Apex wheels.

Buy Now

Need time before you buy? This sale ends on November 30th at midnight PST.

*Free shipping to the lower 48 US states

Questions?
Call: 925-245-0773
Email: [email protected]
Web: https://apexwheels.com
Hours: M-F 9a-5p PST

[APEXWheels]

Our largest sale of the year is already halfway over, don’t miss out on these savings. We have all of our Audi wheels on sale at 15-20% off along with Apex accessories like spacers, stud kits, and center caps.

If you have any questions regarding fitment or other technical wheel/tire details, feel free to check out our Audi fitment guides via the following link:

APEX Audi Wheel & Tire Fitment Guides

If you can't find the answers you're looking for in the guides, you can send us a message using our fitment form.

Buy Now

Need time before you buy? This sale ends on November 30th at midnight PST.

*Free shipping to the lower 48 US states

Questions?
Call: (925) 245-0773
Email: [email protected]
Web: apexwheels.com
Hours: M-F 9a-5p PST

[APEXWheels]

Our biggest sale of the year is extended for 24 hours! This is your last chance to lock in a deep discount on sets of our Forged and Flow Formed wheels. On top of huge savings, free shipping will be available for all orders during the sale.*
With a variety of options on offer be sure to consult our Fitment Guides before ordering. If you procrastinated a bit, that’s okay! Our fitment experts are standing by to help with any questions you may have.
You can find our Audi-specific fitment guides via the following link:

APEX Audi Wheel & Tire Fitment Guides

If you can't find the answers you're looking for in the guides, you can send us a message using our fitment form.

Buy Now

Need time before you buy? This sale ends on November 30th at midnight PST.

*Free shipping to the lower 48 US states

Questions?
Call: (925) 245-0773
Email: [email protected]
Web: apexwheels.com
Hours: M-F 9a-5p PST

[APEXWheels]

Put that refund to work with our Tax Season Sale ongoing now. Save up to 25% off + Free Shipping* on a huge variety of in-stock fitments. Every Sprint Line Forged and Flow Formed wheel we offer is on sale. This sale ends on April 22nd, but discounts apply while supplies last. Get your order in today!

Apex Flow Formed: Up to 25% off

Apex Sprint Line Forged: Up to 15% off





The Lightest Wheels We Make. Deep discounts on all of our Fully Forged SM-10RS and VS-5RS are available making our high-performance lightweight wheels an even better value.

Apex Accessories: 15% off



All Apex Studkits, Lug Bolts, and Centercaps are discounted and get free shipping. Get your car ready for the track season today.

Free Shipping



All orders of wheels and qualifying Apex accessories will get free shipping* through the 22nd.

Fitment Guides



We know what fits. From direct bolt-on to all-out race fitments and everything in between. We've street and track tested extensively to save you the trial-and-error.

View our fitment guides.

*Free Shipping to the 48 Contiguous States only.

Questions?
Call: 925-245-0773
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.apexwheels.com
Hours: M-F 9a-5p PST

[APEXWheels]

Some of you may have already seen the reveal of this project on our instagram, but we wanted to reach out to the Audi community on the forums as well to collect feedback about the development of a new wheel design.

Project ML-10 Background:

After Josh, one of our Senior Product Engineers installed a widebody kit on his race car project, he had to design a custom set of wheels to fit his extreme application. Originally a one off project, when he showed the team what he created, we were floored. And our community was too when we shared a picture on Instagram and Facebook.


We’ve made it an official project, but to make this wheel a reality, we need you to decide on some of the details by taking our survey.

Need more information? Subscribe to our newsletter and check out project updates along with additional photos on our website.

[Gnarf]

Some of you may have already seen the reveal of this project on our instagram, but we wanted to reach out to the Audi community on the forums as well to collect feedback about the development of a new wheel design.

Project ML-10 Background:

After Josh, one of our Senior Product Engineers installed a widebody kit on his race car project, he had to design a custom set of wheels to fit his extreme application. Originally a one off project, when he showed the team what he created, we were floored. And our community was too when we shared a picture on Instagram and Facebook.


We’ve made it an official project, but to make this wheel a reality, we need you to decide on some of the details by taking our survey.

Need more information? Subscribe to our newsletter and check out project updates along with additional photos on our website.

If this is 18" and clears ttrs 8s brakes than sign me up!

[APEXWheels]

If this is 18" and clears ttrs 8s brakes than sign me up!

They will definitely be able to clear the larger TTRS brakes in our planned 18" fitments for this new design. Stay tuned!

-Geirsen

[BrokenCorrado]

I like the look of the ML10

[APEXWheels]

I like the look of the ML10

We are officially launching our new ML-10RT design today, so expect to see some new threads from us shortly!

That said, I do have some bad news regarding this design for any RS3/TTRS owners. Unfortunately, due to the deep lip design of the ML-10RT, we were not able to clear the massive OEM 8-piston brakes on the RS models due to spoke clearance issues with the calipers. That said, these wheels in our VW/Audi specific 18x9" ET42 and 19x9" ET42 specs will fit on all GTI/Golf R models, as well as the 8V/8Y A3/S3, and the 8J/8S TT/TTS without any brake clearance concerns. We will also be offering our all-new 19" 8Y RS3 specific reverse staggered fitment with a 19x9.5" ET20 front and 19x9" ET42 rear, which will clear the brakes on that car without any issues.

Stay tuned!

-Geirsen

[APEXWheels]

Photo dump time! We just received some awesome customer pictures of two really sweet TTRS' with our 18x9.5" ET41 Forged SM-10RS wheels in Motorsport Gold. Both cars are lowered and are running 265/35-18 tires at all four corners. The white/red car has Continental Extreme Contact Sport 02 tires and the grey car has Yokohama Advan APEX V601 tires. Enjoy!




















-Geirsen

[APEXWheels]

Photo drop time! We recently had a super clean 8S TTS swing by our office for a couple of photoshoots on both our 18" Flow Formed SM-10 and Forged SM-10RS wheels in two different fitment styles.

First up is our "OEM+" TTS fitment with a 18x8.5" ET43 Flow Formed Anthracite SM-10 square setup wrapped in 245/40-18 Yokohama Advan APEX V601 tires at all four corners:















Moving on, we have our "Performance Street & Track" TTS fitment with a 18x9.5" ET41 Forged Motorsport Gold SM-10RS square setup wrapped in 265/35-18 Falken RT660 tires at all four corners:























Enjoy!

-Geirsen