74goldtarga

Mounted my new Apex EC7RS 19" wheels yesterday. Rear wheels came into contact with the rear hard brake lines and brackets which I didn't expect or recognize until I had backed out of the garage and knocked off the balance weights. I had to gently bend the brackets and hard lines inward to clear the wheel and weights (weights are like 3mm thick but it mattered). Front wheel weights interfered with the brake scoops making an awesome slapping sound which went away with activation of front axle lift. So some odd and unexpected little challenges to consider when going to 19" rims. Glad I didn't have to figure this out on a track day. I think the Apex wheels look great and seem to be manufactured to a high level for the price.

DiscoWagon

I have the exact same wheels and didn't encounter any of the issues you mentioned. The only thing I had to do was address the single bolt of the rear suspension. I would suggest getting your wheels rebalanced with the weights placed more inward.

74goldtarga

Did get the wheels re-balanced with the weights inward. - thanks. Hadn't heard of anyone else having issues with the rear brake lines and brackets which is why I posted - may be unique to my car but no idea why it would be.

Le Petit Garage

I’m sorry that you had some issues, but these look really really good.

Would love to see more pictures

74goldtarga

Very happy with the wheels. I just had some unexpected issues with fitment of 19" rims on my car which I figure would have been true with any / most 19" rims. The wheels seem great. I wanted silver but my wife and son said to go for the gold and that's what I bought - I like that it is a lighter gold tone which seems to not clash with the guards red at least for my tastes. Will get more photos this weekend.

Apex Wheels

@74goldtarga Sorry to hear about the initial troubles, but the good news is that the car looks outstanding with the Motorsport Gold EC-7RS'! Really looking forward to seeing more photos.

As DiscoWagon mentioned, the only modification needed to outfit a 991 GT3 with 19" wheels is the rear control arm bolt from Porsche (part #999-073-530-01) which provides additional clearance to the inner lip/barrel. These are cheap and easy to install.

The factory rear brake line bracket can easily get bent out of position when servicing the car, etc., but it is quite easy to bend it back in place.

In regards to the front, we have not experienced any issues with the brake ducts, but that could have been due to the wheel weight placement or something being slightly off. With that said it sounds like you got everything sorted

We hope you enjoy the wheels !

- Ryan

74goldtarga

Yep. - maybe my brake line brackets had been bent at some time in the past - obviously having the wheels rubbing on the brake line brackets is a potential safety issue if it got hung up so I thought I would throw out a post for others going to 19" rims in case I'm not the only one but then maybe it's a one-off. Nothing wrong with the wheels themselves. Love the fit and finish of the wheels. I got the bolts sorted as that was an issue I was aware of.

Anu2g

I'm running the VS-5RS in 19" fitment without issues, however my local vendor that I purchased from said that they usually put the wheel weights a little further inward just in case. So maybe that something to be conscious of in the future, especially if you take the wheels/tires to the tire shop for mounting/balancing off the vehicle and wouldn't find out of any issues until you mount on the vehicle later.

No issues with brake lines on my end, however I am running the Essex/AP kit, which using the Spiegler stainless lines. If this was a recurring issue (which it doesn't sound like it is), upgrading to Spiegler stainless steel lines could be a good option.

74goldtarga

Photos for those interested - very happy with the wheels - adjusted brake lines, rebalanced wheels, slight trim to front brake scoops and all is well.

Jeremy Hazeltine

19” look so much meatier! I wish the 19” would clear the pccb. I don’t understand how or why some will and some wont…..arent they all the same 19” size?

Le Petit Garage

Man the red and gold looks great together, glad you got everything sorted.

andremsmartins

I would need help with some information. Where could I buy this airfoil extender?

krell

That one might be from SunTiger.