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This wheel features a beautiful design and is the result of a premium forging process to provide the user with a very strong wheel that can withstand arduous conditions of motorsport while providing the aesthetic appeal for street use. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith all wheel brands sold at RSD, wheel accessories such as valve stems, valve caps, and other types of wheel accessories may be optional and will vary depending on the manufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e18 x 9 in size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e+35mm offset\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5 x 100 bolt pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSatin Gold finish option \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10K TONS OF PRESSURE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eThe EC-7R started life as a cylinder of extruded aluminum that is forged by a die under 10,000 tons of pressure. The intended purpose is to increase the strength of the material by eliminating porosity while improving the gain structure within the aluminum. \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESIGNED AND DEVELOPED UNDER APEX'S OWN WHEEL DIES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eWhile many aftermarket wheel companies utilize sourced die blanks, Apex develops and uses their own wheel dies to stamp blanks that meet their exact specifications. This will allow for wheel designs in key sizes needed for motorsport use. \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTRONGER:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eThe forging process in the Apex EC-7R has an end-result of a  higher load rating. While conventional wheels have a JWL\/VIA minimum load rating of 1190 lbs, the EC-7R will have a load rating of 1600lbs. \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBIG BRAKE FRIENDLY:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eThe EC-7R improves on the original EC-7 design with high-clearance forged blanks. The forging process allows the reduction of spoke thickness without compromising strength. The result allows for more brake clearance than most wheel designs in Apex's wheel lineup, and comfortably fits over large factory and aftermarket big brake kits including popular Performance Package brakes, and TRD Brembos. \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWEIGHT OPTIMIZED:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eApex has conducted extensive Finite Element Analysis to reinforce high-stress areas and to remove material where it did not improve strength. The end result is a fully forged wheel with an ideal balance of strength and weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"I\" BEAM SPOKES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eSignificant material was removed from the side of each spoke on the EC-7R to give it \"I\" beam-like strength. 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