Forged from a single billet and finished in satin bronze, the APEX VS-5RS slots into the rear of your 2005-2026 Mustang at 18x11.5 ET50, giving you a wheel that drops unsprung weight without sacrificing the structural integrity a wide-body or track setup demands.
Forged construction at 20.3 lbs. The VS-5RS comes in at 20.3 lbs in this 18x11.5 configuration, a meaningful reduction over cast alternatives at this diameter and width. Less rotating mass translates directly into sharper acceleration, more responsive braking, and reduced suspension workload lap after lap.
Sprint Line engineering for real track use. The VS-5RS belongs to APEX's Sprint Line family, a series developed specifically for high-load, high-cycle track environments. The forged construction handles the cornering forces and repeated curb strikes that cast or flow-formed wheels handle less gracefully over time.
ET50 offset for wide rear fitment. The 50mm positive offset pulls the face outward to fill aggressive rear fender clearances on S197, S550, and S650 Mustangs. This geometry works with both factory and aftermarket suspension without requiring spacers in most configurations.
Satin bronze finish. The satin bronze anodized surface pairs with the machined spoke faces for a two-tone look that resists brake dust adhesion and holds up better under high heat cycling than painted alternatives.
Product Benefits
- Forged Monoblock Construction: Higher strength-to-weight ratio than cast or flow-formed wheels at equivalent dimensions.
- 20.3 lb Wheel Weight: Reduces unsprung and rotational mass for sharper throttle and brake response.
- 18x11.5 ET50 Sizing: Wide rear fitment compatible with 2005-2026 Mustang platforms including S197, S550, and S650.
- Sprint Line Family: Engineered for sustained track use, not just occasional spirited driving.
- Satin Bronze Finish: Heat-resistant anodized surface with machined spoke detail.
- Broad Fitment Range: Covers over two decades of Mustang production in a single SKU.
About APEX Wheels: APEX Wheels focuses exclusively on forged and flow-formed track wheels for enthusiast platforms, developing each fitment through real-world track validation rather than catalog extension. The Sprint Line represents APEX's purpose-built competition tier, with geometry and construction spec chosen for the demands of road course and autocross use.
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- Installation Difficulty:
- Tech Recommended
- Tools Required:
- Basic Shop Tools
- Estimated Install Time:
- (approx.) 1 Hour
- Vehicle Fitment:
- 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
