Deal Overview

Introduction

By popular demand, the APEX 1 and 2 Series Group Buy is back. The 1 series is notorious for the difficulty in finding proper wheel fitment. Therefore, we came up with a solution. Our 1 Series specific wheels were engineered to provide enthusiasts with a direct fitment, while maximizing grip by increasing wheel and tire width from front to rear. This chassis is unique and owners find themselves working with some tight tolerances, therefore using the right wheel offsets is vital for proper inner and outer clearances.

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Group Buy Milestones

Payment Stage Opens Payment Stage Closes Ships By 2/8/2018 12:00AM PST 2/15/2018 11:59PM PST Early March 2018

Product Details

ARC-8 Finishes

Hyper Silver Hyper Black Anthracite Satin Black

EC-7 Finishes Available

Race Silver Anthracite Satin Black

Face Profiles

ARC-8 EC-7

Specifications

Diameter Bolt Pattern Center Bore Face Profile 18" 5x120mm 72.56mm Profile 1

Sizes & Offsets

Model Width Offset Weight MSRP ARC-8 8.5" ET38 18.45 lbs $289 ET45 18.2 lbs $289 9.5" ET58 18.2 lbs $314 EC-7 8.5" ET35 20.1 lbs $294 ET45 19.55 lbs $294 9.5" ET58 20.65 lbs $319

Design

Fit Matters An optimized car setup begins with the perfect wheel and tire fitment. Without model-specific attention to each wheel’s specifications, maximum performance is compromised. Each size was selected to find the right balance between a clean fit and the most grip possible. The range of widths, diameters, and offsets result in many unique fitments ranging from 8.5" to 9.5" wide and 2 different designs for the 1 and 2 series BMWs. Each wheel combines these features to meet the different brake caliper, strut, and fender clearance needs of each BMW model. Most vehicle models have options for wheels that range from direct-fit to aggressive for specialty applications. Daily drivers and professional racers don't have the same needs, so why should they be forced to buy the same exact fitment?

Spokes - More than just a pretty face The spokes of the entire line of APEX wheels were designed to be robust where they need to be, and extra lightweight where they should be. In each iteration of our designs, the split spokes are carefully evaluated to ensure light weight and remarkable strength. Instead of a deep lip, the spokes on our wheels connect directly to the barrel’s lip to create a rigid wheel with very even load distribution. These features help reduce one of the most common concerns with aftermarket wheels — bending.

Lug Recess - Get in, get out, and get on with your business To simply be lightweight is only a start, our wheels need to meet our high standards of functionality in a real high performance environment. Unlike the narrow lug recesses of many other wheels, All of our wheel design boasts a very spacious wheel hardware recess that easily fits race lug-nuts and the beefy adapters or impact sockets used to install & remove them. This allows for quick and easy wheel changes at the track, or just as a bonus; prevents chips and scratches from tools upon install or removal.

Hub Centric - Direct fit, no compromises All APEX wheels are purpose-built and centering rings are never required for any BMW application. All 5x120mm bolt pattern wheels feature a direct-fit 72.56mm center bore.

Center Cap - Compatible with your OEM accessories Some users like their aftermarket parts to blend in; for us that means details are not overlooked like compatibility with factory center caps. All APEX wheels are designed to accept factory BMW Roundel center caps. Each set of wheels will ship with four (4) of our gloss black APEX center caps.

Brake Clearance — Spokes that work for you If the spokes of a wheel don't clear your brake calipers, then the wheel can't turn. We made sure the spokes on all 18" APEX wheels properly clear all OEM brake calipers—spacer free. Most Big Brake Kits fit behind the spokes of our wheels although a few applications will need a thin spacer due to the added width of aftermarket calipers. The flatter face profile offers maximum caliper clearance for high offset, narrow wheels. Contact us to confirm brake clearances for your specific application.

Brake Clearance - A lot of room in a tight space Spoke clearance is only half the problem. The barrel opening on a wheel also needs to be large enough to clear the sides of your caliper. Many wheels on the market make aesthetic compromises to their design that have a major negative impact on barrel clearance. Those wheels may work with stock brakes and smaller diameter big brake kits (BBKs), but larger brake kits can pose major clearance problems. Our barrel opens up wider and earlier than most aftermarket wheels. This creates the largest possible inside diameter to accommodate a wide range of BBKs.

Wheel Hardware - Original Equipment or Aftermarket, it all works All APEX wheels can be used with all OEM and aftermarket mounting hardware with a 60° tapered seat. Lug bolts, wheel locks, and stud conversion kits all work perfectly. APEX wheels also accept wheel spacers without issue. The shallow rear chamfer allows the wheel to remain hub centric even when 5mm flat spacers are used. The chamfer is deep enough to clear the chamfered lip some aftermarket spacers have that would typically cause improper seating and wheel vibration.

TPMS Sensors - Race function without sacrificing creature comforts The attention to OEM compatibility on APEX wheel doesn’t end with center caps and lugs. All APEX wheels accept OEM and aftermarket equivalent TPMS sensors and any standard sized metal or rubber valve stem. TPMS sensors, which monitor tire pressure and communicate to your on-board dash computer, are fully compatible and needn’t be compromised or left out when installing our wheels.

Manufacturing

Flow Forming - Benefits of forging without the pain in the wallet All APEX wheels are produced using the Flow-Forming technique. Often called Flow-Forging or Roll Forging, this process significantly reduces weight in the barrel which has the greatest impact on rotational mass. During the manufacturing process, rollers apply high pressure to the inner barrel, compressing the aluminum into it’s final shape. This effectively eliminates porosity and aligns the grain structure of the metal which increases tensile strength. The end result of the Flow-Forming process is a light-weight and extremely strong barrel that equals that of a traditional fully forged wheel at a fraction of the cost.

Testing & Certifications - We break a lot of wheels so that you don’t have to Computer simulated stress tests are no match for real world testing when designing a light-weight wheel that will see extreme loads. All APEX wheels are crush and load tested to exceed JWL standards and those results are independently tested in Japan by the 3rd party government agency known as the VIA. Countless wheel companies falsely claim they are tested and certified by the VIA, and so they lack the certificates to prove it. We test and certify each and every design, diameter, width, and offset, separately. We publicly list all our VIA registration numbers which are on file with the VIA for confirmation. Don't trust brands that claim testing, but can't provide verifiable registration numbers. More than numbers on a page, real-world street and competition environments are the true benchmark for our products.

Weight Optimization - The savings are in the details Various design features were implemented to ensure that our wheel designs are as light and durable as possible. We began with a strong one-piece design featuring an open hub center and reliefs in the mounting pad to remove weight between lug holes. The design was then run through Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to further optimize the spoke and barrel design. The result is a lightweight wheel with extra strength in all the right places, while keeping weight to a minimum.

Finishes - Be fast and look great doing it APEX wheels are available in multiple finishes in addition to exclusive finishes available only through select dealers. All APEX wheels are finished using a comprehensive multi-stage liquid paint system over a powder coated base coat. “Hyper” finishes include an additional coating of a premium liquid-like metallic silver to create a uniquely bright finish that can only be achieved through misting liquid paint. Often overlooked, painted or powder coated lug hole seats can cause hardware to loosen or begin the spread of chipping the paint to more visible sections. The wheel coating process of all APEX wheels leaves lug holes, center bores and mounting pads unpainted, which ensures proper fit and torque values.

Warranty & Customer Care - A wheel and brand you can depend on APEX Race Parts places the utmost emphasis on customer satisfaction. APEX wheels are backed by a 2 year structural warranty and a 1 year finish warranty. This warranty guarantees that all APEX wheels will be free from defects in materials, workmanship, and paint finish under normal and reasonable use. Have an issue? We’re enthusiasts just like you and we deeply care about our customers. If an issue ever arises, we will always do our best to rectify the problem.

On-Car Gallery

1 Series EC-7 Staggered Street Fitment

Wheels Anthractite EC-7

Front: 18x8.5" ET45

Rear: 18x9.5" ET58 Tires Michelin Pilot Super Sport

Front: 235/40-18

Rear: 265/35-18 Suspension Coilovers

1 Series ARC-8 Staggered Track Fitment

Wheels Satin Black ARC-8

Front: 18x8.5" ET45

Rear: 18x9.5" ET58 Tires Hoosier R6

Front: 245/35-18

Rear: 255/35-18 Suspension Ground Control Coilovers

-2.5° Front Camber Modifications 5mm front spacers

1 Series ARC-8 Square Track Fitment

Wheels Anthracite ARC-8 18x8.5" ET45 Tires R-compounds 245/35-18 Suspension Coilovers Modifications 5mm front spacers

StopTech BBK

2 Series EC-7 Bolt-on Staggered Street Fitment

Wheels Race Silver EC-7

Front: 18x8.5" ET45

Rear: 18x9.5" ET58 Tires Michelin Pilot Super Sport

Front: 225/40-18

Rear: 255/35-18 Suspension Factory M Sport Modifications No modificatiosn required

2 Series EC-7 Staggered Fitment

Wheels Race Silver EC-7

Front: 18x8.5" ET45

Rear: 18x9.5" ET58 Tires Michelin Pilot Super Sport

Front: 235/40-18

Rear: 265/35-18 Suspension Factory M Sport Modifications 5mm front spacers

Rolled rear fenders with light rear fender liner trim

2 Series ARC-8 Square Track Fitment

Wheels Hyper Black ARC-8 18x8.5" ET45 Tires 245/35-18 Michelin Pilot Super Sport Suspension Coilovers

Adjustable camber plates with negative camber Modifications 5mm front spacers

2 Series ARC-8 Square Street Fitment

Wheels Anthracite ARC-8 18x8.5" ET45 Tires 245/35-18 Michelin Pilot Super Sport Suspension Factory M Sport

Adjustable camber plates with negative camber Modifications 5mm front spacers

Shipping

Free US Ground Shipping

Free shipping is available to members in the 48 mainland US states. Buyers who have product shipped to Alaska, Hawaii, and International destinations will receive a $75 shipping credit that applies towards the actual calculated cost of shipping. Shipping prices shown during registration include the $75 shipping discount.



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