The 2020+ Ford Explorer is already an impressive performance SUV and the APEX VS-5RX Brushed Clear Wheel takes it even further. Engineered from the ground up for high-performance SUVs, this fully forged 21x10 ET30 wheel dramatically reduces unsprung weight while delivering the strength, fitment, and aggressive styling your Explorer deserves.
Forged for performance, built to last. The VS-5RX is constructed from fully forged 6061-T6 aluminum, the same motorsport-proven material used in APEX's Enduro racing line. With a 2,100 lb. load rating, the VS-5RX is engineered to handle the immense weight and power demands of modern performance SUVs like the 2020+ Ford Explorer. The stiffer side-milled spokes are approximately 25% stiffer than APEX's Sprint Line, delivering a more responsive, connected feel without sacrificing durability.
Serious weight savings, real-world performance gains. Often over 11 lbs lighter per corner than many OEM counterparts, the VS-5RX can shed approximately 45 lbs of total unsprung rotational mass from your Explorer. Reducing unsprung weight directly improves acceleration, braking, cornering response, and even fuel efficiency, making this one of the highest-impact upgrades you can bolt onto your Explorer. Less rotating mass means your suspension works more effectively and your tires stay in better contact with the road.
Plug-and-play fitment with no spacers or hassle. The VS-5RX was engineered specifically for the 2020+ Ford Explorer's 5x114.3mm bolt pattern and features a 70.5mm center bore for a precise hubcentric fit. APEX 3D-scanned OEM brake calipers to maximize concavity while ensuring massive brake clearance with no grinding, no modifications, and no guesswork. OEM center cap compatibility and OEM tire size compatibility on most fitments make installation truly straightforward.
Motorsport engineering meets street style. The heavy-duty Enduro Spec inner lip, the same reinforced inner lip found on APEX's full motorsport wheels, provides 50% more reinforcement than a standard inner lip, putting material and strength exactly where it matters most. The Brushed Clear finish gives your Explorer a clean, premium look that highlights the forged construction and stands out from the crowd.
Product Benefits
- Fully forged 6061-T6 aluminum construction
- 2,100 lb. load rating for high-performance SUV demands
- Approximately 11 lbs lighter per corner than many OEM wheels
- Approximately 45 lbs total unsprung weight reduction
- Improved acceleration, braking, and handling
- 25% stiffer spokes than the Sprint Line
- Heavy-duty Enduro Spec inner lip with 50% more reinforcement
- Massive OEM brake caliper clearance
- Flush, aggressive fitment without spacers or modifications
- OEM tire size compatibility on most fitments
- OEM center cap compatible
- Brushed Clear finish
- Motorsport-proven technology
- Vehicle-specific fitment for 2020+ Ford Explorer
About APEX Wheels: APEX Wheels is a California-based performance wheel manufacturer with deep roots in motorsport engineering. Known for their uncompromising approach to wheel design, APEX applies the same forged technology used in professional racing to deliver true performance upgrades for street and track-driven vehicles. Every VS-5RX is a product of rigorous 3D scanning, load testing, and real-world validation, ensuring that Explorer owners get a wheel that performs as good as it looks.
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- Installation Difficulty:
- Tech Recommended
- Tools Required:
- Basic Shop Tools
- Estimated Install Time:
- (approx.) 1 Hour
- Vehicle Fitment:
- 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
