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Apex VS-5RS vs BBS LM weight

Across the 15 sizes both are made in, the Apex VS-5RS is lighter on average by 5.5 lb per wheel (21.8 lb for a set of four). It is lighter in 15 of 15 sizes.

SizeApex VS-5RSBBS LMDifference
17×815.8 lb (7.17 kg)ET4021.2 lb (9.62 kg)ET405.4 lb VS-5RS lighter
17×8.516.0 lb (7.26 kg)ET4421.8 lb (9.89 kg)ET185.8 lb VS-5RS lighter
17×916.3 lb (7.39 kg)ET3022.9 lb (10.39 kg)ET176.6 lb VS-5RS lighter
18×8.517.2 lb (7.80 kg)ET4022.0 lb (9.98 kg)ET454.8 lb VS-5RS lighter
18×917.9 lb (8.12 kg)ET3022.5 lb (10.21 kg)ET484.6 lb VS-5RS lighter
18×9.518.2 lb (8.26 kg)ET2222.9 lb (10.39 kg)ET384.7 lb VS-5RS lighter
18×1018.5 lb (8.39 kg)ET2523.8 lb (10.79 kg)ET205.3 lb VS-5RS lighter
18×10.519.0 lb (8.62 kg)ET2223.6 lb (10.71 kg)ET654.6 lb VS-5RS lighter
18×1119.2 lb (8.71 kg)ET4426.0 lb (11.79 kg)ET566.8 lb VS-5RS lighter
19×8.518.1 lb (8.21 kg)ET3524.3 lb (11.02 kg)ET486.2 lb VS-5RS lighter
19×918.8 lb (8.53 kg)ET3024.5 lb (11.11 kg)ET425.7 lb VS-5RS lighter
19×9.519.2 lb (8.71 kg)ET2224.5 lb (11.11 kg)ET455.3 lb VS-5RS lighter
19×1020.1 lb (9.12 kg)ET1225.1 lb (11.38 kg)ET505.0 lb VS-5RS lighter
19×10.520.3 lb (9.21 kg)ET2526.5 lb (12.02 kg)ET156.2 lb VS-5RS lighter
19×1120.9 lb (9.48 kg)ET2225.8 lb (11.70 kg)ET634.9 lb VS-5RS lighter

Each cell is the lightest offset made in that size. Weights are manufacturer figures unless marked as measured.

Apex VS-5RS

Forged, 21 sizes listed here.

Price ↗ All Apex VS-5RS sizes

BBS LM

Forged, 37 sizes listed here.

Price ↗ All BBS LM sizes

Is the weight difference worth it?

A pound saved at the wheel counts for more than a pound saved in the car, because it also has to be spun up and slowed down. Here's how much it really matters.

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