//APEX\\ 18x8.5" and 18x9.5" direct fitment, light weight track wheels

arrutled · 02-15-2010, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by verlumpt

larryn,

what coilovers are you running?

how is the strut to tire clearance on the front?

Is the shoulder of the tire below your spring perch? If so what length springs are you running? spring rates?

He has H & R sport springs.

arrutled · 02-15-2010, 07:16 AM

Walked into my office this morning to some beautiful wheels!! I am behind on ordering tires sadly.

verlumpt · 02-16-2010, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by arrutled

He has H & R sport springs.

larryn, can you confirm? You mentioned adjusting ride height and camber so I'm guessing this isn't the full extent of your setup.

arrutled · 02-16-2010, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by verlumpt

larryn, can you confirm? You mentioned adjusting ride height and camber so I'm guessing this isn't the full extent of your setup.

He has vorshlag camber plates and stock struts. read this.
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...ghlight=camber

larryn · 02-16-2010, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by verlumpt

larryn, can you confirm? You mentioned adjusting ride height and camber so I'm guessing this isn't the full extent of your setup.

PMed you back. I do not have coilovers, as arrutled mentioned.

Eddy@ApexWheels · 02-17-2010, 03:36 PM

Second container (wheels were split between two), is in port, just waiting for it to clear customs and then be delivered.

There is only 1 set of Anthracite left until May, and the other colors are extremely low as well.

Eddy@ApexWheels · 02-18-2010, 05:52 PM

i should be getting a call tomorrow to schedule the shipment. It may show up tomorrow, but most likely Monday.

These are almost gone!

arrutled · 02-19-2010, 05:41 AM

So, you have already pre-sold all of this second container?

Eddy@ApexWheels · 02-22-2010, 05:11 PM

Container with the remaining 1 series wheels came in from the first production run. All Colors are back in stock, but there is only 1 set of Anthracite and 2 sets of Hyper Black left for now.

A new batch is currently in production, and those will be here in a few months. But for now, this is all we have.

BerkTechnology · 02-22-2010, 07:47 PM

APEX Wheels FTW!!!

larryn · 02-22-2010, 07:52 PM

Bryan, what tires/size you got on there? Looks great though. Lettering is mucho nicer too.

Eddy@ApexWheels · 02-24-2010, 05:26 PM

a buyer backed out on the Anthracite set, so it is still available! last one till May.

Eddy@ApexWheels · 02-26-2010, 06:38 PM

Here's a few more BERK photos, some just before the new vinyl was put on

larryn · 02-26-2010, 06:49 PM

Thanks Eddy. I guess I can now answer my own question of Bryan. Looks like the Berk car has 245/40/18F and 275/35/18R Toyo RA1's on it.

Got mail today.

Eddy@ApexWheels · 02-26-2010, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by larryn

Thanks Eddy. I guess I can now answer my own question of Bryan. Looks like the Berk car has 245/40/18F and 275/35/18R Toyo RA1's on it.

Got mail today.

I believe those are R1R's (street tire, not r-compound), and I think they were 255/265

larryn · 02-26-2010, 07:35 PM

Thanks Eddy. The RA1s look just like that from the shoulder, but the tread is very different. Since I know you've seen the car, R1Rs it is.

BerkTechnology · 03-01-2010, 12:02 PM

At the Redline Time Attack test day this past Friday.

Eddy@ApexWheels · 03-04-2010, 08:33 PM

two more of these just sold off. Only a few left in stock for now.

Grouch604 · 03-04-2010, 11:10 PM

I think someone in a different thread regarding these wheels asked for a shot from the back. Well, here is a partial rear shot. These are satin black with the oem center caps.

I have 235/40/18 Toyo t1r's on the front and 275/35/18 on the rears (leftovers from a previous car).

My suspension is stock and the front fenders are rolled but the front still rubs over bumps. I'm waiting on my springs and camber plates.

I wanted to go 255/35 or 245/35's but somebody kept telling me the difference in diameter - which I guess was more than just a few mm was too much and that it'd mess up the system. This is a 99% street car only though.

Eyeman · 03-04-2010, 11:53 PM

Wow Grouch, I'm surprised you rub in the front with the stock suspension. I have basically the same fronts just in 19" (T1r 235/35) but I'm lowered around 20mm. I also occasionally rub in the front mainly if turning and going up a quick incline such as when entering a parking lot. It seems to me that the whole height of the tire is what's causing me to rub though, not the offset.

My rear rubbing was fixed by going down in profile so I tend to think like you that I could go 235/30 and then not rub. It would probably work but I agree with what others said, it would throw off the diameters too much (plus I doubt anyone makes a 235/30). So far I plan to stick with my current setup, maybe next time I'll try 225/35. Also I might try camber plates, depending on how these tires wear.

BerkTechnology · 03-05-2010, 12:47 AM

Your rubbing issues are probably caused by the height of the tire. It looks like you have enough room to clear cross section wise but the tire is much taller than stock and is "reaching" some of the fender parts and rubbing. Are you guys rubbing at the fender/bumper junction? Right in the corner where the two meet at the wheel well.

And a 255/35/18 or 245/35/18 is less of a deviation from the stock tire diameter than the 235/40/18 you have on there now.

Car looks great, same color that we picked out! Now go wash that thing.

Grouch604 · 03-05-2010, 02:36 AM

I need to take a good look to see where it's rubbing. It shouldn't be hard with all that dirt on there. I just need to look under the fender for a clean spot!

Regarding the diameter difference, I was talking about the difference of the fronts compared with the rear.

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arrutled Colonel 104 Rep 2,474 Posts Drives: Olsa Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Western Mass iTrader: (0)	Walked into my office this morning to some beautiful wheels!! I am behind on ordering tires sadly. __________________ AW 135i w/ blackette, performance short shift kit, BMW alarm, Performance rotors, APEX ARC-8 wheels, Direzza Star Spec 235/275, Dinan stage 3 suspension, M3 wishbones/tension rods/front sway/rear subframe bushings and thats all folks!
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02-17-2010, 03:36 PM	#424
Eddy@ApexWheels 445 Rep 1,658 Posts Drives: E30 M3, F10 M5 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (6)	Second container (wheels were split between two), is in port, just waiting for it to clear customs and then be delivered. There is only 1 set of Anthracite left until May, and the other colors are extremely low as well.
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02-18-2010, 05:52 PM	#425
Eddy@ApexWheels 445 Rep 1,658 Posts Drives: E30 M3, F10 M5 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (6)	i should be getting a call tomorrow to schedule the shipment. It may show up tomorrow, but most likely Monday. These are almost gone!
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02-19-2010, 05:41 AM	#426
arrutled Colonel 104 Rep 2,474 Posts Drives: Olsa Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Western Mass iTrader: (0)	So, you have already pre-sold all of this second container? __________________ AW 135i w/ blackette, performance short shift kit, BMW alarm, Performance rotors, APEX ARC-8 wheels, Direzza Star Spec 235/275, Dinan stage 3 suspension, M3 wishbones/tension rods/front sway/rear subframe bushings and thats all folks!
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02-22-2010, 05:11 PM	#427
Eddy@ApexWheels 445 Rep 1,658 Posts Drives: E30 M3, F10 M5 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (6)	Container with the remaining 1 series wheels came in from the first production run. All Colors are back in stock, but there is only 1 set of Anthracite and 2 sets of Hyper Black left for now. A new batch is currently in production, and those will be here in a few months. But for now, this is all we have.
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02-22-2010, 07:47 PM	#428
BerkTechnology Lieutenant Colonel 223 Rep 1,565 Posts Drives: Fast Join Date: May 2008 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (1)	APEX Wheels FTW!!!
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02-22-2010, 07:52 PM	#429
larryn Lieutenant General 2148 Rep 10,176 Posts Drives: '97 332ti, '21 X5 45e, '16 GT4 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle iTrader: (2)	Bryan, what tires/size you got on there? Looks great though. Lettering is mucho nicer too.
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02-24-2010, 05:26 PM	#430
Eddy@ApexWheels 445 Rep 1,658 Posts Drives: E30 M3, F10 M5 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (6)	a buyer backed out on the Anthracite set, so it is still available! last one till May.
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02-26-2010, 06:38 PM	#431
Eddy@ApexWheels 445 Rep 1,658 Posts Drives: E30 M3, F10 M5 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (6)	Here's a few more BERK photos, some just before the new vinyl was put on
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02-26-2010, 06:49 PM	#432
larryn Lieutenant General 2148 Rep 10,176 Posts Drives: '97 332ti, '21 X5 45e, '16 GT4 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle iTrader: (2)	Thanks Eddy. I guess I can now answer my own question of Bryan. Looks like the Berk car has 245/40/18F and 275/35/18R Toyo RA1's on it. Got mail today.
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02-26-2010, 07:35 PM	#434
larryn Lieutenant General 2148 Rep 10,176 Posts Drives: '97 332ti, '21 X5 45e, '16 GT4 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle iTrader: (2)	Thanks Eddy. The RA1s look just like that from the shoulder, but the tread is very different. Since I know you've seen the car, R1Rs it is.
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03-01-2010, 12:02 PM	#435
BerkTechnology Lieutenant Colonel 223 Rep 1,565 Posts Drives: Fast Join Date: May 2008 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (1)	At the Redline Time Attack test day this past Friday.
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03-04-2010, 08:33 PM	#436
Eddy@ApexWheels 445 Rep 1,658 Posts Drives: E30 M3, F10 M5 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (6)	two more of these just sold off. Only a few left in stock for now.
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03-04-2010, 11:10 PM	#437
Grouch604 Private 5 Rep 80 Posts Drives: '08 135i / '11 e93 m3 DCT Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (1)	I think someone in a different thread regarding these wheels asked for a shot from the back. Well, here is a partial rear shot. These are satin black with the oem center caps. I have 235/40/18 Toyo t1r's on the front and 275/35/18 on the rears (leftovers from a previous car). My suspension is stock and the front fenders are rolled but the front still rubs over bumps. I'm waiting on my springs and camber plates. I wanted to go 255/35 or 245/35's but somebody kept telling me the difference in diameter - which I guess was more than just a few mm was too much and that it'd mess up the system. This is a 99% street car only though. Attached Images
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03-04-2010, 11:53 PM	#438
Eyeman Colonel 121 Rep 2,037 Posts Drives: 2008 135 blk, blk, step Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 1994 Porsche 968 Cab [0.00] 2017 AMG GTS [0.00] 1994 Porsche 968 Coupe [0.00] 1977 Mercedes 450SE ... [0.00] 2008 135 [8.00]	Wow Grouch, I'm surprised you rub in the front with the stock suspension. I have basically the same fronts just in 19" (T1r 235/35) but I'm lowered around 20mm. I also occasionally rub in the front mainly if turning and going up a quick incline such as when entering a parking lot. It seems to me that the whole height of the tire is what's causing me to rub though, not the offset. My rear rubbing was fixed by going down in profile so I tend to think like you that I could go 235/30 and then not rub. It would probably work but I agree with what others said, it would throw off the diameters too much (plus I doubt anyone makes a 235/30). So far I plan to stick with my current setup, maybe next time I'll try 225/35. Also I might try camber plates, depending on how these tires wear. __________________ Injen, RR OCC, MadDad Whisper, donut spare, 19x8.5et43fr 19x9.5et45r Volk LE37's, rear fenders rolled/pulled, PSS4S 225/35fr 255/30r, KW V1's, AR coated catless dps, Cross strutbar, CF grills and license plate holder, iCarbon diffuser, ETS black anodized FMIC, M3 control arms, Quaife, ER chargepipe, ForgeDV's, Topspeed Custom Tune, V3sims, Braille, Andrey_GTA rear hub mod, Ebay Mstyle front bumper and performance style side skirts.
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03-05-2010, 12:47 AM	#439
BerkTechnology Lieutenant Colonel 223 Rep 1,565 Posts Drives: Fast Join Date: May 2008 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (1)	Your rubbing issues are probably caused by the height of the tire. It looks like you have enough room to clear cross section wise but the tire is much taller than stock and is "reaching" some of the fender parts and rubbing. Are you guys rubbing at the fender/bumper junction? Right in the corner where the two meet at the wheel well. And a 255/35/18 or 245/35/18 is less of a deviation from the stock tire diameter than the 235/40/18 you have on there now. Car looks great, same color that we picked out! Now go wash that thing.
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03-05-2010, 02:36 AM	#440
Grouch604 Private 5 Rep 80 Posts Drives: '08 135i / '11 e93 m3 DCT Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (1)	I need to take a good look to see where it's rubbing. It shouldn't be hard with all that dirt on there. I just need to look under the fender for a clean spot! Regarding the diameter difference, I was talking about the difference of the fronts compared with the rear.
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