The PRE-ORDER of the ML-10RT is now live! A forged wheel that first emerged as an engineering passion project and was brought to life by the enthusiast community. For more details on the pre-order and upcoming fitments and finishes, read on below.

We leveraged survey data from thousands of enthusiasts to curate a broad range of performance oriented wheel fitments, engineered for a wide variety of vehicle makes and models. Our most popular 18” & 19” wheel fitments are available for pre-order now. 17” fitments are listed on the website, and will be available for pre-order in the coming weeks. 20” fitments are currently being explored, and a list of respective fitments will be added to the website in the future.

At launch we’re offering 3 unique finish options, all featuring a beautifully machined outer lip for a timeless motorsport look. Our Race Silver, Gloss Motorsport Gold, and Anthracite finishes have painted centers, and are expected to ship to customers in either December (18”) or January (19”) depending on the fitment you choose. Our premium Brushed Clear finish is always a fan favorite, and will be a fourth finish option in select fitments. Production for this special finish does add to our lead time due to the hand brushed process, so its current ETA is February, 2025 and will be listed in due time.

• Fully forged 6061-T6 aluminum
• Reinforced Sprint™ spec inner lip
• Side-Milled spokes for reduced weight
• Machined outer lip
• Vehicle specific spoke profiles
• OEM center cap compatibility
• Unmatched replacement program
• Lifetime structural warranty
• Independently tested

The Forged ML-10RT is the answer for enthusiasts craving a wheel design that combines classic motorsport styling with modern monoblock forging technology. This wheel was initially developed in the shadows by one of our Senior Engineers exclusively for his BMW E46 M3 widebody race car, and after sharing photos of the prototypes on social media, we received an overwhelming amount of interest from the community to bring it to market.

Just like our existing flagship motorsport designs, the ML-10RT was designed from the ground up by our team of in-house engineers and underwent the same extensive FEA analysis and third party testing. It’s made from the highest grade 10K ton forged 6061-T6 aluminum, and utilizes true motorsport blanks, which is a vital component in our ability to deliver vehicle-specific optimizations like maximum concavity, optimal spoke design and critical brake clearance. The end result is a perfect blend of weight savings, added stiffness and strength, all while staying true to the classic motorsport design language we all love. The ML-10RT also sports our reinforced Sprint Spec inner lip and a 1600lb (1650lb for Porsche applications) load rating, which is the same lip design and load ratings we use for our popular Forged Sprint Line.

There has been a tremendous amount of excitement internally for this new wheel design, and we agonized over some of the finer details to ensure we put forth the best possible version. After closely examining over 10,000 survey responses from enthusiasts equally passionate about the ML-10RT, we incorporated a flush center cap support that allows you to either install center caps (Apex or OEM), or omit them entirely for a more raw motorsport look depending on your personal preference. Based on your direct feedback we also curated a broad range of performance oriented wheel fitments, engineered for a wide variety of vehicle makes and models. 

The ML-10RT joins our Touring Line of forged wheels, and is our first forged wheel to feature a machined lip which really makes it a standout design within the Apex catalog. The Apex Forged Touring Line represents the perfect blend of aesthetic styling and Real Performance. This line gives our engineers the creative freedom to pursue a wide array of wheel designs inspired by motorsports and other forms of automotive beauty, and while many manufacturers within this arena allow form to supersede function, we’re unwilling to neglect performance metrics like strength and stiffness. It’s also backed by our Apex Wheels Lifetime Structural Warranty and famous Apex Wheel Replacement Program.

An Evolution of Performance

The ML-10RT honors the motorsport designs so many of us fell in love with during the golden era of Touring Car and Sports Car racing. However, its ancestry ends there. Our in-house engineering team pulled out all the stops to create a monoblock forged wheel that's lighter, stronger and stiffer than multi-piece wheels of the past. Utilizing the latest forging technology to offer an impeccable design, backed by Real Performance, at an obtainable price point.

Side-Milled Spokes

The ML-10RT incorporates Apex’s extra-deep, side-milled spokes. Any excess material that doesn’t add strength is carved out using a precision CNC ball cutter. Often deemed cost-prohibitive by others, this aggressive side-milling shaves critical weight, and adds a sharp contrast in the design of the center spoke area.

Sprint Inner Lip

The ML-10RT borrows the race-proven Sprint Spec inner lip from our Sprint Line wheels, providing critical strength to the unsupported inner lip of the wheel. Adding 32% more material where it matters most. Don’t settle for under-engineered wheels, attack both the track and your cities potholes with confidence.

50%

More reinforcement

than a standard inner lip

10k Tons of Pressure

To make our forged wheels the strongest we can, we applied as much pressure as possible using a 10,000 ton forge. This extreme pressure increases the strength of the aluminum by eliminating porosity and improving the grain structure.

True Motorsport Blanks

Many companies use 3rd-party blanks intended for non-motorsport wheels which can severely limit sizes, concavity, spoke design, and critical brake clearance. We designed our very own blank profiles from scratch to give us total control over the final product.

Independently Tested

We don't rely solely on computer simulations or unverifiable in-house testing. We believe independent testing is critical to protect consumers in this unregulated industry. Our Touring Line wheels are independently tested by ITS at their Michigan facility following JWL standards but pushed to much higher loads and much longer durations.

Machined Lip

The ML-10RT is our first forged wheel to feature a machined lip, which really makes it a standout design within the Apex catalog. The lip in combination with the mesh center pays homage to the glory days of motorsport, and is sure to dramatically transform the look of any car. The best part - the machined lip has a gloss clear coat and doesn't require polishing.

Vehicle Specific Spoke Profiles

The lipped design of the ML-10RT inherently limits brake clearance. Rather than making every fitment as conservative as possible, we utilized our extensive 3D vehicle scanning library to shrink wrap each fitment's spoke design around respective OEM and popular aftermarket brake kits. Leveraging our vehicle research and engineering team, we find a perfect balance of concavity and brake clearance.

Built for Impact Sockets

Don’t settle for wheels that require undersized tuner lugs or thin walled sockets. All Apex wheels accommodate over-sized race lugs and impact sockets to make swapping wheels lightning fast.

32mm

Socket Diameter Clearance

OEM Center Cap Compatibility

Love that OEM+ look? Us too. Our engineers went the extra mile and incorporated a flush mounted OEM center cap support into the ML-10RT. Whether you want to show off your included Apex center caps or stick with your OEM caps, the ML-10RT will seamlessly accept both.

Laser-Engraved Specs

As car enthusiasts ourselves, we know how frustrating it is to locate and decipher wheel specs that have been hastily marked on a wheel or become unreadable over time. Our Touring Line wheels have laser-engraved specs on the barrel, in plain sight, making them easy to find and read.