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► APEX | 18” & 19” EC-7 Mustang Wheel Group Buy - Up to $250 OFF + Free Shipping

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Apex Wheels

Race Proven, Street Approved
Supporting Vendor
670
1,061
Exp. Type
Time Attack
Exp. Level
5-10 Years
Bay Area, CA
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APEX 18” & 19” EC-7 Mustang Wheel Group Buy
UPDATE: The Group Buy is now officially closed, and we would like to thank everyone for making it a huge success.


The new year has arrived, which means it’s time to prepare for the upcoming season. 18” and 19” EC-7 Mustang wheels are available in both staggered and rotatable square fitments, providing S197 and S550 enthusiasts alike with lightweight, flow formed solutions to meet your specific needs.

The EC-7 design offers industry leading brake clearance, effectively clearing all factory brakes and aftermarket big brake kits that we have come across. Do not be forced into running larger diameter wheels than desired due to inferior brake clearance. The 18” EC-7’s clear the S197 14” & 15” GT500 Brembo brakes and S550 Performance Package brakes, in addition to many aftermarket big brake kits like the StopTech 6 piston 380mm kit. The 19” EC-7’s provide superior clearance to the massive GT350 Brembo BBK than most wheels on the market today - including twice the barrel clearance to the OEM GT350 and uber expensive GT350 R carbon fiber wheels.

This Group Buy conveniently offers wheel and tire packages with free mounting and road force balancing, as well as accessories like TPMS, color-matched metal valve stems, and ARP extended wheel studs. This deal allows Mustang enthusiasts around the world to “Gang Up” for a chance to receive the largest discount offered on our 18” & 19” wheels. The more enthusiasts that pledge, the greater the discount will be. With the ability to set a minimum required discount, there is no risk in signing up early, as orders will only be processed if we unlock your desired discount.


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Add Tires To Get Free Mounting & Balancing

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Wheel & tire bundles are available with this group buy. Add tires with your group buy wheel order and get Free tire mounting and balancing by our trusted enthusiast technicians. We use high-end, touchless equipment and inspect every wheel and tire combo thoroughly before they leave our warehouse. Popular Michelin & BFGoodrich street & track tires are available.


Thinking about waiting to join until your discount is hit? Don’t do that!
We always recommend getting your pledge in as early as possible. The system in no way rewards watching the deal and joining late. The whole purpose of the pledge system is to allow you to join with confidence and security even within the first minute of the deal accepting payment. You’ll never have to pay more than you’re willing to - even if you’re the first participant. Pledging is risk free!


I want to know more about APEX wheels. Where can I learn more about them?
All APEX wheels are highly regarded and fully verified with official JWL and VIA certifications for every single size and offset. We created these wheels to inspire confidence during track days, race events, and everyday driving. Click here to learn everything about APEX wheels. The quality of information is worth your time!


What’s different about our Group Buy?
Joining Group Buy deals via forums is traditionally a very manual process. Since our deals have grown so large over time, we are working with a new tool to organize these deals in a single, well organized location. This deal is entirely managed on GangUp.com where you can pay, follow, and discuss the deal’s status.


How do I participate?
Visit the official Deal Dashboard on GangUp.com. From there, you can show your interest by joining our feeler list. You’ll receive an email reminder when the deal officially opens. When the deal is live and accepting payments, you can complete checkout and pay for your order from the same page. All product details, member participants, and discussions can be found on that Dashboard.


What if I have some questions?
No problem! You can simply contact us by clicking “Message Vendor” on the deal page or via [email protected]. Please avoid sending us Private Messages as they do not automatically go into our ticketing system and will experience a delay for responses.


Want to see how they look?

S550 Gallery
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S197 Gallery
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Apex Wheels

Race Proven, Street Approved
Supporting Vendor
670
1,061
Exp. Type
Time Attack
Exp. Level
5-10 Years
Bay Area, CA
Hi Everyone,

Our EC-7 Mustang Group Buy is off to a tremendous start with 37 interested, and of those people, 15 have turned in their official pledges.

Please note that showing interest does not mean you are part of this deal. You must submit your pledge to guarantee your spot and have an impact on the discount tiers. We typically see a rush of buyers in the last week of every Group Buy, and with the ability to choose your own minimum required discount, there is no risk in pledging now. Your order will not be processed unless we reach your desired discount level. Get your pledge in today to secure your preferred finish and to move the needle towards unlocking the top discount tier. As a reminder, this is the official launch of our Matte Bronze wheel, available only in 18x11" ET52. If you like the Bronze, act now to be the first ones with our latest color offering.

Fitment Questions?
We have fitment guides listed beneath the “We Know What Fits” section of the Group Buy home page. If you have additional questions regarding fitment, or have fitment questions regarding a chassis not listed, feel free to message us directly through the “Message Vendor” feature here or simply send us an email to [email protected].

Want to Reach The Max Discount?
Share this deal! The discount increases as more members pledge. If you’re an active participant in any Facebook Groups, Forums, or have friends who are interested, please pass the word along. With your help, this deal can become a success. This Group Buy closes at midnight, February 26th (PDT).

  • The APEX Team
 
I'm in for a set. I know this has been discussed elsewhere but I want the 19x11 square setup for my '17 GT350. Other than the spacers, will I need longer wheel studs, special lug nuts, or anything else?

thanks!
 

Apex Wheels

Race Proven, Street Approved
Supporting Vendor
670
1,061
Exp. Type
Time Attack
Exp. Level
5-10 Years
Bay Area, CA
"I want the 19x11 square setup for my '17 GT350. Other than the spacers, will I need longer wheel studs, special lug nuts, or anything else? "

Same question, but for the "R".

Can i slide from the 11X18" to 11x19" for the group buy?

Yes you can change to the 19x11". Send me a PM with your GangUp username and we'll get it switched over.

For the GT350R, you will not need extended studs up front as they already have them from the factory. If you have the 21mm factory lug nuts, those will not work as they bottom out with the longer stud when using the spacer. The Ford Racing ones, M-1012-N, would be perfect for your application.

I'm in for a set. I know this has been discussed elsewhere but I want the 19x11 square setup for my '17 GT350. Other than the spacers, will I need longer wheel studs, special lug nuts, or anything else?

thanks!

Thanks for the participation! Yes any Mustang aside from the GT350R will require the installation of extended wheel studs up front when using spacers. Get the 3.5" version: https://www.apexraceparts.com/shop-by-vehicle/ford/s550-mustang/arp-m14x1-5mm-s550-stud-kit.html

As far as lug nuts, the Ford Racing ones mentioned above work great (M-1012-N). Open-ended are recommended when using longer studs so they closed ones won't bottom out.
 

Apex Wheels

Race Proven, Street Approved
Supporting Vendor
670
1,061
Exp. Type
Time Attack
Exp. Level
5-10 Years
Bay Area, CA
Hello Everybody,

With two weeks in the books and just over two weeks remaining we are making good progress. With 21 members officially pledged, we are just over ½ of the way to reaching the maximum discount of $250 off + free shipping*. With a high volume of enthusiasts expressing interest, we can easily push this deal over the finish line if everyone comes back to officially pledge.

Important Tips for Group Buy Success

1. You can’t get a group discount without forming a group

If your strategy is to wait until the group achieves its goal, then you’re not really a part of the group, are you? The act of pledging is what moves the needle towards your desired discount. If everybody waited, nothing would happen. If you haven’t already, then you should pledge now and let the site do its thing.

2. Pledging is conditional and risk-free

Compare a Group Buy to bidding on an eBay auction. Your eBay bid is void if you get outbid. With a Group Buy, your pledge is void if your discount isn’t reached. The whole point of both systems is that you can place your bid/pledge at any time, risk-free, and you’re not stuck paying more than you wanted.

3. We’ve already proven we can generate big savings for all

There are 51 of you already interested. It only takes 40 pledges to reach the max discount and we have 18 days left. If you pledge now, we will get there.

Fitment Questions?

We have fitment guides listed beneath the “We Know What Fits” section of the Group Buy home page. If you have additional questions regarding fitment or have fitment questions regarding a chassis not listed, feel free to message us directly through the “Message Vendor” feature here or simply send us an email to [email protected].

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  • The APEX Team
 

Apex Wheels

Race Proven, Street Approved
Supporting Vendor
670
1,061
Exp. Type
Time Attack
Exp. Level
5-10 Years
Bay Area, CA
Hi Everyone,

We are nearing crunch time with just 11 days remaining, which means that there is no better moment than the present to submit your pledges. If you genuinely want wheels at $250 off plus free shipping*, and you haven’t pledged yet, then you’re misunderstanding how the GangUp site works. Remember, showing interest alone is not sufficient enough to receive wheels, and it does not count towards meeting the discount tiers you want to achieve.

63 enthusiasts are currently showing interest, but only 25 have turned in official pledges to move the deal forward. If there is something holding you back, please do not hesitate to reach out to us or utilize the discussion tab to ask questions.

We’d also like to show off Drew’s newly refreshed Boss Racecar, rocking a set of our 18x11” ET52 wheels in a square configuration. The finish is Race Silver and he purchased them through a previous Group Buy of ours.

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Fitment Questions?

Check out the comprehensive fitment guides we put together for the S197 and S550 chassis. Want to know if 11” wide wheels fit up front? Find out here.

S197: https://support.apexraceparts.com/h...5526493-S197-Mustang-Wheel-Tire-Fitment-Guide

S550: https://support.apexraceparts.com/h...5526493-S197-Mustang-Wheel-Tire-Fitment-Guide

If you have additional questions regarding fitment or have fitment questions regarding a chassis not listed, feel free to message us directly through the “Message Vendor” feature here or simply send us an email to [email protected].

  • The APEX Team
 

ChrisM

Mostly harmless.
1,180
1,419
Exp. Type
HPDE
Exp. Level
3-5 Years
South Carolina
Why, why, does this always happen when I'm away? Gimme a day to see if I my storage unit will handle it.

Stupid question, do I need to buy tires to get the discount? These things are going to be sitting in storage for a very long time and there's not much point in leaving the tires in there to rot (since I know they won't be stored properly).
 

Apex Wheels

Race Proven, Street Approved
Supporting Vendor
670
1,061
Exp. Type
Time Attack
Exp. Level
5-10 Years
Bay Area, CA
No add-ons are required to receive a discount through the Group Buy. We had a nice jump over the weekend and are up to 31 pledged. Just 9 more people needed and everyone is enjoying a guaranteed savings of $250 and free shipping*!

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