Should I use repaired bent wheel on track? Any replacement options for APEX PS-7?

hzycamaro · 05-04-2019, 11:27 AM

Yesterday at Streets of Willow my front right wheel went off track on a left turn and the wheel is pretty badly bent. It was so bad that tire pressure dropped immediately from 34 to 23 PSI and the wheel started to rub the strut. Luckily I found a shop nearby that repaired the wheel in time so I can drive back home. Pictures below.

My question is I probably should not use that wheel anymore but APEX PS-7 has already been discontinued and I don't want to buy a whole set. I found 19x10.5" ET22 APEX EC-7 wheel is the same spec as the bent one and they have similar style. Can I just buy this one? I'll contact APEX but also want to hear your opinion.

Thanks!

https://drive.google.com/open?id=188...aqpw5cnHfns5ZK

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Ng...1Gk4SGoVLCJx-2

wnta1ss · 05-04-2019, 07:17 PM

I would not trust a damaged and 'repaired' wheel as a track wheel anymore, just my opinion. Sucks that it's discontinued.

NickyRacerBoy · 05-04-2019, 07:27 PM

Slightly bent and straightened I'd be ok with but not if its hit hard. Now if that's the case As far as not matching..

wouldnt be an issue not matching to as long as same weight and dimensions. I not a "waxer" though and not into car being "pretty"

Norm Peterson · 05-05-2019, 09:02 AM

I wouldn't run that wheel on the track either. Bent far enough to cause a strut-side rub . . . I'm not 100% sure I'd even run it on the street unless I had no other option.

Flow-forged may allow repairs from more serious damage than cast, but you still aren't going to see what's under the surface, or what any heating that was done as part of the repair has done.

I might consider getting two wheels in whatever new style matches the dimensions and best matches the weight. That way, you'd make both sides of that "axle" be the same (and as a side benefit both sides of car would look the same). Plus you'd have one good spare wheel . . . I'm not into lawn chairs and crying dolls either.

Norm

hzycamaro · 05-05-2019, 01:32 PM

Thanks for all the suggestions! I'll call APEX on Monday to buy 1 or 2 wheels for replacement

NickyRacerBoy · 05-05-2019, 01:33 PM

Oh I just saw a picture of the rim I wouldn't run that right to the trash can it goes

hzycamaro · 05-05-2019, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NickyRacerBoy

Oh I just saw a picture of the rim I wouldn't run that right to the trash can it goes

I see!

05-04-2019, 11:27 AM	#1
hzycamaro Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: San Diego Posts: 201	Should I use repaired bent wheel on track? Any replacement options for APEX PS-7? Yesterday at Streets of Willow my front right wheel went off track on a left turn and the wheel is pretty badly bent. It was so bad that tire pressure dropped immediately from 34 to 23 PSI and the wheel started to rub the strut. Luckily I found a shop nearby that repaired the wheel in time so I can drive back home. Pictures below. My question is I probably should not use that wheel anymore but APEX PS-7 has already been discontinued and I don't want to buy a whole set. I found 19x10.5" ET22 APEX EC-7 wheel is the same spec as the bent one and they have similar style. Can I just buy this one? I'll contact APEX but also want to hear your opinion. Thanks! https://drive.google.com/open?id=188...aqpw5cnHfns5ZK https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Ng...1Gk4SGoVLCJx-2

05-05-2019, 09:02 AM	#4
Norm Peterson corner barstool sitter Drives: 08 Mustang GT, 19 WRX Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Eastern Time Zone Posts: 6,990	I wouldn't run that wheel on the track either. Bent far enough to cause a strut-side rub . . . I'm not 100% sure I'd even run it on the street unless I had no other option. Flow-forged may allow repairs from more serious damage than cast, but you still aren't going to see what's under the surface, or what any heating that was done as part of the repair has done. I might consider getting two wheels in whatever new style matches the dimensions and best matches the weight. That way, you'd make both sides of that "axle" be the same (and as a side benefit both sides of car would look the same). Plus you'd have one good spare wheel . . . I'm not into lawn chairs and crying dolls either. Norm __________________ '08 GT coupe 5M (the occasional track toy) '19 WRX 6M (the family sedan . . . seriously)

05-04-2019, 07:17 PM	#2
wnta1ss Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: NH Posts: 1,697	I would not trust a damaged and 'repaired' wheel as a track wheel anymore, just my opinion. Sucks that it's discontinued.

05-04-2019, 07:27 PM	#3
NickyRacerBoy Drives: 1LE Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: East Coast Posts: 1,473	Slightly bent and straightened I'd be ok with but not if its hit hard. Now if that's the case As far as not matching.. wouldnt be an issue not matching to as long as same weight and dimensions. I not a "waxer" though and not into car being "pretty"

05-05-2019, 01:32 PM	#5
hzycamaro Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: San Diego Posts: 201	Thanks for all the suggestions! I'll call APEX on Monday to buy 1 or 2 wheels for replacement

05-05-2019, 01:33 PM	#6
NickyRacerBoy Drives: 1LE Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: East Coast Posts: 1,473	Oh I just saw a picture of the rim I wouldn't run that right to the trash can it goes

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