Vendor Official APEX Wheel Thread - Tesla Model 3

[Scubadriver]

@APEXRaceParts Can you clarify something for me.

The new uberturbines on the 21+ performance model have a hubs that have a step in them like this:
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According to your website the EC-7 wheels require centering rings, and these are not stepped. Can you confirm these will work without issue?
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Per, Apex fitment guide (and my post above), you will need 3mm spacers on the performance. That driven by the width and offset relative to clearance from the front upper suspension arm rather than the step. The diameter of the rotor hub is actually the same as the ID of the wheel.

I am very happy with the result.

Why isn't anyone running sm-10s from apex? Love the look but maybe it's because of available size/offsets? I'd love to see a 19x9.5 in an offset less than 35

I don't think you have space in the front. Maybe with lots of camber.

 

[TheeUnderdog]

Show Us What You Got!​

With an increasing number of Tesla Model 3 enthusiasts mounting APEX wheels on their vehicles for both street and track use, we see many photographs of APEX wheels shared throughout the forum. This thread will compile photos of different APEX wheel fitments, as well as provide the community with detailed information surrounding wheel and tire fitment, alignment settings, brake and suspension clearances and more! Please feel free to ask questions along the way, we have fitment experts ready to provide technical support for both spirited street driving to weekend track warriors.

Feel free to just share pictures, but we know other enthusiasts would greatly appreciate if you included the following:

• Wheel Model, Color, Size & Offset
• Front and Rear Tire sizes, Tire Make & Model
• Suspension Modifications, Camber Plates
• Any required alignment settings such as added negative camber
• Any other required modification (Spacers, fender rolling, etc.)

Let's Kick Things Off!


18" EC-7
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Wheels:
Flow Formed EC-7 Wheels in Satin Black
18x9.5” ET35 Square

Tires:
Nexen SUR4G
275/40-18 Square

Additional Modifications:
3mm Front Spacer
-2 Degrees Camber Front/Back


18" EC-7R
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Wheels:
Forged EC-7R Wheels in Brushed Clear
18x9.5″ ET34 Square

Tires:
Goodyear Supercar 3
265/40-18 Square

Additional Modifications:
-1.0º front camber
-1.0º rear camber
Mountain Pass Performance (MPP) Sport Coilovers
MPP LCA Bushings
Unplugged Performance FUCA
MPP rear camber
MPP toe arms


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Wheels:
Forged EC-7R Wheels in Satin Black
18x9.5″ ET34 Square

Tires:
Toyo Open Country A/T III
Front - 255/55R-18
Rear - 265/60R-18

Additional Modifications:
- 15 mm Bonoss forged spacers
- UP Dirt and Snow Coilovers
- XPEL Stealth PPF

 

[EsM3]

I don't think you have space in the front. Maybe with lots of camber.

Apex website states their compatible, but ive yet to see anyone run them. Theyre at a great price point, but need hub adapters.

 

[jpy1980]

Hey Apex! Show some love for us Model Ys!

I have a 2021 MY Performance and want your 19x10 EC7 wheels. I figure if I run the normal 255/45/19 oem tire size, I’ll have some stretch, but I want a more squared look with the most sidewall for a cushier ride. Any recs on what size I can go for in terms of tires in an All Season spec? LMK!

 

[earthwormjim]

Per, Apex fitment guide (and my post above), you will need 3mm spacers on the performance. That driven by the width and offset relative to clearance from the front upper suspension arm rather than the step. The diameter of the rotor hub is actually the same as the ID of the wheel.

I am very happy with the result.


I don't think you have space in the front. Maybe with lots of camber.

3mm didn't clear the front suspension on my Model 3 Performance with 18x9.5" EC-7R wheels. I needed 5mm, otherwise the inner lip of the wheel rubbed on the upper suspension arm.

 

[santua]

Hey @APEXRaceParts, do you guys have any other pictures of EC-7s or VS-5RSs on M3Ps that you could share with us?

 

[Lokdown]

yea, wanna see some photos as well

 

[santua]

yea, wanna see some photos as well

They posted some renders here: 19” Forged Sprint™ Line Wheels
Though, they aren't the best renders/pictures to display the wheels. I left a message in the discussion asking if they would post more, no answer yet.

 

[modernist]

I have the EC-7 on my BMW E91. I absolutely adore them.
I am interested in the SM-10s for a Model 3 RWD on order. Do you have SM-10 that will fit?

 

[Scubadriver]

I have the EC-7 on my BMW E91. I absolutely adore them.
I am interested in the SM-10s for a Model 3 RWD on order. Do you have SM-10 that will fit?

Yes, 19x9

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[ApexWheels]

Hey Apex! Show some love for us Model Ys!

I have a 2021 MY Performance and want your 19x10 EC7 wheels. I figure if I run the normal 255/45/19 oem tire size, I’ll have some stretch, but I want a more squared look with the most sidewall for a cushier ride. Any recs on what size I can go for in terms of tires in an All Season spec? LMK!

275/40-19 has been the go-to size for a square setup on the Model Y using 19x10s. That particular size has a lot of good tire options too, so it's a win-win. I'll try to dig up some photos in the meantime.

Hey @APEXRaceParts, do you guys have any other pictures of EC-7s or VS-5RSs on M3Ps that you could share with us?

yea, wanna see some photos as well

Fresh off the press, 19x9.5" ET29 VS-5RS on this lovely Model 3 Performance. It's lowered slightly and wrapped in 265/35-19 Falken RT660 tires.

 

[santua]

275/40-19 has been the go-to size for a square setup on the Model Y using 19x10s. That particular size has a lot of good tire options too, so it's a win-win. I'll try to dig up some photos in the meantime.



Fresh off the press, 19x9.5" ET29 VS-5RS on this lovely Model 3 Performance. It's lowered slightly and wrapped in 265/35-19 Falken RT660 tires.

The VS-5RSs look really good on the Model 3. I would have gotten them if this video had been released during the group buy.

 

[ApexWheels]

The VS-5RSs look really good on the Model 3. I would have gotten them if this video had been released during the group buy.

I hear ya, it was just bad timing on getting the samples here. Good news is they'll be available in the future!

 

[Timetogp]

I'd still really like to see the 19x9 SM-10's on a Model 3.
I've spent a long time looking and found them on everything else but a Model 3

 

[ApexWheels]

I'd still really like to see the 19x9 SM-10's on a Model 3.
I've spent a long time looking and found them on everything else but a Model 3

Just got some today

19x9" ET34 with 255/40-19 all around

 

[canasion35]

Any other picture setups with the EC-7? Those look pretty awesome.

 

[santua]

Any other picture setups with the EC-7? Those look pretty awesome.

Did you check their gallery? Almost all pictures are EC-7 setups. APEX Model 3 Wheel Gallery

 

[canasion35]

Did you check their gallery? Almost all pictures are EC-7 setups. APEX Model 3 Wheel Gallery

You're awesome - no i didn't even know they had one. Thank you for the link!

 

[Timetogp]

I'd still really like to see the 19x9 SM-10's on a Model 3.
I've spent a long time looking and found them on everything else but a Model 3

Thanks for posting those and adding them to the gallery, they're very helpful

 

[ApexWheels]

More VS-5RS content! Same car/setup as before, but with some great photography from our crew

19x9.5" ET29 with Falken RT660 in 265/35-19 square