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

Eddy@ApexWheels · 10-28-2009, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by spdrcr

Guys, something important to consider is that not all tyres are created equal - eg a 255 Z1 isn't going to have the same properties as a 255 Toyo R888. Semi slick competition tyres tend to have squarer shoulders which can stuff things up from a clearance point of view.

Correct. But with not all tires being the same. a 245 R888 have the same if not more tread surface as a street 255. Tire sizes have to be taken with a grain of salt. I already tested a 275 NT-01 (similar to R888). it fits the car, and it is wider then summer 285 tires.

arrutled: groupbuy info is kept on the product pages, as that is only updated once we receive payment. NTTY is paying via paypal. so that will only be official when payment is received.

wuNasty, received your order through the site

NTTY · 10-29-2009, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by paintpro21

arrutled: groupbuy info is kept on the product pages, as that is only updated once we receive payment. NTTY is paying via paypal. so that will only be official when payment is received.

I paid, I paid, I paid, I want them ,I want them

BerkTechnology · 10-29-2009, 12:16 PM

Update for you guys: Apex is sending us a sample F/R wheel to do some additional testing on. We're going to put it through some more range of motion tests to test the size limits of what we can do with this wheel.

Kudos to Apex for helping us with all of the testing to make sure YOU guys are getting the correct wheel. Will update you guys with the pics!

runNgun · 10-29-2009, 07:44 PM

Just pulled the trigger through the Apex site.

Question for Eddy, is the satin black equivalent to piano black? Ordered the hypersilver, but would reconsider color choice if I can get the piano black.

Eddy@ApexWheels · 10-29-2009, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by runNgun

Just pulled the trigger through the Apex site.

Question for Eddy, is the satin black equivalent to piano black? Ordered the hypersilver, but would reconsider color choice if I can get the piano black.

Satin black is a semi gloss (low gloss)

here is an example of finishes that illustrates the different blacks

runNgun · 10-29-2009, 10:26 PM

That helps. Looks like the gloss black is more like piano black. Guess I'll stick with the hypersilver. Thanks Eddy for the clarification! Looking forward to getting the new wheels.

wu2x · 10-29-2009, 11:12 PM

Any better shots of hyperblack? I'm still on the fence between hyperblack and hypersilver.

Eddy@ApexWheels · 10-30-2009, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by wuNasty

Any better shots of hyperblack? I'm still on the fence between hyperblack and hypersilver.

There are a lot of photos on the apexraceparts.com site if you click in the product image. you can also browse the 17" wheels on the site for more comparisons. or check our facebook fan page for customer photos.

NTTY · 10-30-2009, 03:45 AM

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Originally Posted by BerkTechnology

Update for you guys: Apex is sending us a sample F/R wheel to do some additional testing on. We're going to put it through some more range of motion tests to test the size limits of what we can do with this wheel.

Kudos to Apex for helping us with all of the testing to make sure YOU guys are getting the correct wheel. Will update you guys with the pics!

Thank you very much for this! Much appreciated

Looking forward to seing pictures

Eddy@ApexWheels · 10-30-2009, 01:03 PM

updated list as of 11am Oct. 30th

18x8.5" Member List:
1. Larryn (2)
2. arrutled (2)
3. RickPDX (2)
4. Maxime V. (2)
5. David J. (4)
6. Dale M. (2)
7. Rick C. (2)
8. Michael W. (2)
9. Lea F. (2)
10. Don J. (2)
11. Lawrence G. (4)
Total: 26/40

18x9.5" Member List:
1. Larryn (2)
2. arrutled (2)
3. WAY (2)
3. RickPDX (2)
4. Maxime V. (2)
5. GotCone (2)
6. Dale M. (2)
7. Rick C. (2)
8. Kelly P. (2)
9. Michael W. (2)
10. Lea F. (2)
11. Don J. (2)
Total: 24/40

wu2x · 10-30-2009, 01:08 PM

3. is listed twice on the 18 x9.5 list

Also, can I change my color preference to hyperblack? I looked at the pics and I'm liking what I see.

Eddy@ApexWheels · 10-31-2009, 12:28 PM

list fixed on the site.

Last day for the groupbuy!

Mega Man · 10-31-2009, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by paintpro21

Last day for the groupbuy!

Man do I hate making decisions...especially when there's a time limit...
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<--ego

Jaguar66 · 10-31-2009, 04:42 PM

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larryn · 10-31-2009, 04:56 PM

Filling the wheel well with the most rubber possible looks weird to you? I think we're getting triple bang for the buck here, with magnum size rubber, decent looks, and light weight.

arrutled · 10-31-2009, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by RobMason

I would need to see these wheels in person to see how they fit, and how they look. Of the 1 inch (25.4 mm) added to the front wheel almost all of the extra width is added to the outside of the wheel (23.71 mm), whereas of the extra 1 inch of the rear wheel most of the extra width has been added to the inside of the wheel (22.7 mm).

Looking at my stock wheels I can't help thinking that would look odd for street usage.

For the track, I guess noone really cares as long as there is no rubbing. I also understand changing the camber on the front would change things.

I don't intend on tracking my car.

the purpose of these wheels are for the track as stated in the thread title. Eddy seems to be coming out with something in the near future that looks to be more street oriented.

Jaguar66 · 10-31-2009, 07:23 PM

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NTTY · 11-02-2009, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by RobMason

To be honest, yes. If it is too much. What is too much? I guess that is a personal question one has to answer for themselves.

If I were racing, I would want to maximize performance as much as possible, so it wouldn't matter.

To do this to be able to race on the streets, doesn't interest me.

More power to you track racers.

Hi, you're right, but it's hard to know the end result before we get the wheels and install them on the car. Front wheels are practical because they have a lot of clearance for big brakes (that we already know no to fit on stock wheels) for those interested by this type of upgrade.
About the tire sizes, I'll go for 225 or 235 front and 265 rear, which will fit easily on these wheels. It's not always the good solution to put the max possible width on a rim, because it's not the way tyre is best used. Sometimes a 235 will be better that a 255 on the same wheel. I'll go for Michelin Pilot sport Cup for my track days, and these tires like to be streched (sorry, I don't know if it translate and makes sense to you

).

About the inch added to the outside (F) and inside (R), if you look at stock wheels, front is much more in the inside than rear. And as I said, APEX front rims will add the clearance we need for BBK, but I recon 1 inch more is a lot. At the end, we will always have the possiblity to add spacer on rear wheels to match front, but I doubt it will be necessary. Let's see in couple of months

Cheers

arrutled · 11-02-2009, 10:30 AM

Eddy, I have decided to stick with hyper silver! Thanks,

Andy

1vs3 · 11-02-2009, 10:45 AM

gloss black looks good!

wu2x · 11-06-2009, 07:53 PM

Eddy, any updates for production?

arrutled · 11-10-2009, 04:24 PM

Well I talked to Eddy from APEX today. More news should be coming shortly.

10-29-2009, 12:16 PM	#223
BerkTechnology Lieutenant Colonel 223 Rep 1,565 Posts Drives: Fast Join Date: May 2008 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (1)	Update for you guys: Apex is sending us a sample F/R wheel to do some additional testing on. We're going to put it through some more range of motion tests to test the size limits of what we can do with this wheel. Kudos to Apex for helping us with all of the testing to make sure YOU guys are getting the correct wheel. Will update you guys with the pics!
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10-29-2009, 07:44 PM	#224
runNgun Private First Class 8 Rep 173 Posts Drives: Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (0)	Just pulled the trigger through the Apex site. Question for Eddy, is the satin black equivalent to piano black? Ordered the hypersilver, but would reconsider color choice if I can get the piano black.
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10-29-2009, 10:26 PM	#226
runNgun Private First Class 8 Rep 173 Posts Drives: Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (0)	That helps. Looks like the gloss black is more like piano black. Guess I'll stick with the hypersilver. Thanks Eddy for the clarification! Looking forward to getting the new wheels.
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10-29-2009, 11:12 PM	#227
wu2x Captain 36 Rep 717 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 6MT Join Date: May 2008 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	Any better shots of hyperblack? I'm still on the fence between hyperblack and hypersilver.
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10-30-2009, 01:03 PM	#230
Eddy@ApexWheels 445 Rep 1,658 Posts Drives: E30 M3, F10 M5 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (6)	updated list as of 11am Oct. 30th 18x8.5" Member List: 1. Larryn (2) 2. arrutled (2) 3. RickPDX (2) 4. Maxime V. (2) 5. David J. (4) 6. Dale M. (2) 7. Rick C. (2) 8. Michael W. (2) 9. Lea F. (2) 10. Don J. (2) 11. Lawrence G. (4) Total: 26/40 18x9.5" Member List: 1. Larryn (2) 2. arrutled (2) 3. WAY (2) 3. RickPDX (2) 4. Maxime V. (2) 5. GotCone (2) 6. Dale M. (2) 7. Rick C. (2) 8. Kelly P. (2) 9. Michael W. (2) 10. Lea F. (2) 11. Don J. (2) Total: 24/40
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10-30-2009, 01:08 PM	#231
wu2x Captain 36 Rep 717 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 6MT Join Date: May 2008 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	3. is listed twice on the 18 x9.5 list Also, can I change my color preference to hyperblack? I looked at the pics and I'm liking what I see.
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10-31-2009, 12:28 PM	#232
Eddy@ApexWheels 445 Rep 1,658 Posts Drives: E30 M3, F10 M5 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (6)	list fixed on the site. Last day for the groupbuy!
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10-31-2009, 04:42 PM	#234
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10-31-2009, 04:56 PM	#235
larryn Lieutenant General 2148 Rep 10,176 Posts Drives: '97 332ti, '21 X5 45e, '16 GT4 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle iTrader: (2)	Filling the wheel well with the most rubber possible looks weird to you? I think we're getting triple bang for the buck here, with magnum size rubber, decent looks, and light weight.
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10-31-2009, 07:23 PM	#237
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11-02-2009, 10:30 AM	#239
arrutled Colonel 104 Rep 2,474 Posts Drives: Olsa Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Western Mass iTrader: (0)	Eddy, I have decided to stick with hyper silver! Thanks, Andy __________________ 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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11-02-2009, 10:45 AM	#240
1vs3 1er 0 Rep 16 Posts Drives: E82 135i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0)	gloss black looks good!
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11-06-2009, 07:53 PM	#241
wu2x Captain 36 Rep 717 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 6MT Join Date: May 2008 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	Eddy, any updates for production?
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11-10-2009, 04:24 PM	#242
arrutled Colonel 104 Rep 2,474 Posts Drives: Olsa Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Western Mass iTrader: (0)	Well I talked to Eddy from APEX today. More news should be coming shortly. __________________ 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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