Apex VS-5RS vs Konig Countergram weight
Across the 12 sizes both are made in, the Apex VS-5RS is lighter on average by 2.2 lb per wheel (8.7 lb for a set of four). It is lighter in 11 of 12 sizes.
| Size | Apex VS-5RS | Konig Countergram | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17×8 | 15.8 lb (7.17 kg)ET40 | 17.4 lb (7.90 kg)ET45 | 1.6 lb VS-5RS lighter |
| 17×8.5 | 16.0 lb (7.26 kg)ET44 | 18.7 lb (8.48 kg)ET43 | 2.7 lb VS-5RS lighter |
| 17×9 | 16.3 lb (7.39 kg)ET30 | 18.3 lb (8.30 kg)ET25 | 2.0 lb VS-5RS lighter |
| 17×9.5 | 16.8 lb (7.62 kg)ET35 | 21.1 lb (9.57 kg)ET25 | 4.3 lb VS-5RS lighter |
| 18×8.5 | 17.2 lb (7.80 kg)ET40 | 18.7 lb (8.48 kg)ET43 | 1.5 lb VS-5RS lighter |
| 18×9.5 | 18.2 lb (8.26 kg)ET22 | 21.1 lb (9.57 kg)ET25 | 2.9 lb VS-5RS lighter |
| 18×10.5 | 19.0 lb (8.62 kg)ET22 | 20.7 lb (9.40 kg)ET25 | 1.7 lb VS-5RS lighter |
| 18×11 | 19.2 lb (8.71 kg)ET44 | 21.9 lb (9.94 kg)ET15 | 2.7 lb VS-5RS lighter |
| 19×8.5 | 18.1 lb (8.21 kg)ET35 | 22.5 lb (10.21 kg)ET43 | 4.4 lb VS-5RS lighter |
| 19×9 | 18.8 lb (8.53 kg)ET30 | 13.5 lb (6.10 kg)ET35 | 5.4 lb Countergram lighter |
| 19×9.5 | 19.2 lb (8.71 kg)ET22 | 24.7 lb (11.20 kg)ET30 | 5.5 lb VS-5RS lighter |
| 19×11 | 20.9 lb (9.48 kg)ET22 | 22.9 lb (10.40 kg)ET40 | 2.0 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 sizesKonig Countergram
Flow-formed, 16 sizes listed here.
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