Mini7
Autocross Champion
- Location
- Charlotte, NC
- Car(s)
- 2017 GTi Sport PP
Proposed spec:
Apex ARC - 8
17x8.5 ET45
Weight: +/- 17.2 lbs
Tires:
Will accommodate -
245/255-40-17 R-Comp or Street Tire
225-40/45/17 Hoosier R/A7
https://www.apexraceparts.com/wheels/all-wheels/17x8-5-et40-apex-arc-8-wheel.html
The goal here is to generate enough interest and support from the MQB community, for Apex to produce a wheel for the Mk7 Golf platform. So, I am asking those who are seriously interested to sign up for this group buy.
The above wheel should accommodate a range of popular tire sizes for the track and offer a good overall fitment. Running a 17” tire allows slightly more aggressive width than 18” wheels to maximize mechanical grip. 17” tires are also a couple hundred dollars cheaper than equivalent 18” tires. Apex ARC 8’s is also BBK friendly.
Apex will conduct FEA stress analysis specific to the Mk7 platform weight and load requirements. Hub center will be specific to the Mk7GTi/MQB platform – no hub centric rings
These wheels are specifically designed for track use. The balance of strength over weight to produce a wheel that will handle the rigors of track work over bragging rights of who has the lightest wheel. Strong enough to hand track duty. Taking curbing to optimize lines around the track. Of all the wheels I did research on, these appear to be the most BBK friendly. They are very popular amongst the BMW track crowd. Let’s stand together and provide support to bring this to the VW community.
Group Buy List (10):
Mini7
Niol8R
SomeDude
Geokilla
BurgerKong
MyGolfMk7
Givemewins
Richard A
theDoktor
uberpolka
Apex ARC - 8
17x8.5 ET45
Weight: +/- 17.2 lbs
Tires:
Will accommodate -
245/255-40-17 R-Comp or Street Tire
225-40/45/17 Hoosier R/A7
https://www.apexraceparts.com/wheels/all-wheels/17x8-5-et40-apex-arc-8-wheel.html
The goal here is to generate enough interest and support from the MQB community, for Apex to produce a wheel for the Mk7 Golf platform. So, I am asking those who are seriously interested to sign up for this group buy.
The above wheel should accommodate a range of popular tire sizes for the track and offer a good overall fitment. Running a 17” tire allows slightly more aggressive width than 18” wheels to maximize mechanical grip. 17” tires are also a couple hundred dollars cheaper than equivalent 18” tires. Apex ARC 8’s is also BBK friendly.
Apex will conduct FEA stress analysis specific to the Mk7 platform weight and load requirements. Hub center will be specific to the Mk7GTi/MQB platform – no hub centric rings
These wheels are specifically designed for track use. The balance of strength over weight to produce a wheel that will handle the rigors of track work over bragging rights of who has the lightest wheel. Strong enough to hand track duty. Taking curbing to optimize lines around the track. Of all the wheels I did research on, these appear to be the most BBK friendly. They are very popular amongst the BMW track crowd. Let’s stand together and provide support to bring this to the VW community.
Group Buy List (10):
Mini7
Niol8R
SomeDude
Geokilla
BurgerKong
MyGolfMk7
Givemewins
Richard A
theDoktor
uberpolka
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