Originally Posted by cdelrosario (Post 18826378)

May I ask how much the group buy saves the buyers? Thank you.

Originally Posted by cdelrosario (Post 18826378)

Wow guys! Wheels look fantastic. I’m considering these especially if our stock center caps fit. May I ask how much the group buy saves the buyers? Thank you.

Originally Posted by F1SML8R (Post 18884953)

@Wing Commander You'll love them. Perfect fit, weight, value and they hold up on track (I use the kerbs!).

Originally Posted by F1SML8R (Post 18884953)

@Wing Commander You'll love them. Perfect fit, weight, value and they hold up on track (I use the kerbs!).

Originally Posted by Wing Commander (Post 18885308)

Cheers! Some fellow Porsche enthusiasts have asked about the weight of these wheels.

Anyone have an idea of the weight of these wheels (20” wheels for a ‘narrow body’ 2018 911 Carrera T)?

Originally Posted by devtec (Post 18890839)

Hi Wing, are you looking for info different from what was posted here?

https://rennlist.com/forums/991/1343...l#post18817221

Originally Posted by Wing Commander (Post 18890901)

Sorry, devtec. I forgot about your very comprehensive & helpful post! Thank you.

Now just need to decide whether to keep my 7mm spacers...

Cheers! :thumbup:

Originally Posted by devtec (Post 18817221)

Just got my set installed, and have to say this is one of the best upgrades I have ever done to the car.

Porsche 991.2 Carrera T Wheel Specs:
F: 20"x8.5", ET49, 24.3lbs
R: 20"x11.5", ET76, 28.2lbs

Apex VS-5RS Narrow Body Setup Specs:
F: 20"x9", ET44, ~19.8lbs
R: 20"x11.5", ET72, ~21.4lbs

Michelin Pilot Sport 4S Tires
F: 245/35R20
R: 305/30R20

Rennline Wheel Spacers
F: 3mm
R: 3mm

Acer Titanium Lug Bolts (34mm)


My review:

My reason for getting the Apex VS-5RS was to have lighter wheels while retaining the 20" diameter for aesthetics. With a savings of 4.5lbs per wheel up front, and 6.8lbs per wheel in back, the Apex wheels total 22.6lbs less in rotating mass!

While I love the look of these rims, most of the benefits I've noticed are related to the weight reduction, so are not necessarily due to these rims specifically.

I had a set of PS4S with 5k miles on them unmounted then remounted on the Apex wheels. So a direct back-to back, minimal placebo. On pulling out the driveway, then going for a canyon run, I immediately noticed the following:

• Handling: car feels significantly more agile / lightfooted / responsive, closer to being a small car like my BRZ
• Suspension: more compliant and smooth; reduced mass feels like it just allows the suspension as a whole to work better, less crashy; mind you it was already made more compliant by the DSC Sport, but now it feels even smoother; road feel is also better as I can feel every texture in a good way; I was also able to run higher pressures and still have the car feel smoother, going from F/R: 31/33, to F/R: 33/38
• Acceleration: without a doubt faster, braking more responsive as well

Overall, I am extremely happy with this setup... Thank you, Apex!


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Applied GYEON Quartz Rim, 2 coats, before mounting. Picked up center caps from Etsy for $41.

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Some quick pics, will post better ones soon.