Official APEX Wheels Showroom Gallery Thread

[frontside0815]

Originally Posted by ApexRaceParts

Check out our customer Evan's widebody 135i with 18" EC-7 wheels.

18x10 et25 EC-7 front & rear
Tires are 275/35R18
KW clubsport suspension with M3 lower arms and camber plates
5mm Front Spacer
10mm Rear Spacer
-2.5ish up front / -1ish in the rear

What front Fender/bumper is this?

[mKilgore]

It's the Evolution Raceworks Front Widebody kit. They stopped making them. Such a shame!!!

[ApexWheels]

Originally Posted by mKilgore

It's the Evolution Raceworks Front Widebody kit. They stopped making them. Such a shame!!!

That is correct Evolution Raceworks Front bumper, Fenders & skirts in red carbon/Kevlar. The kit adds about 2.5” per side of extra width.

[swagon]

Originally Posted by ApexRaceParts

That is correct Evolution Raceworks Front bumper, Fenders & skirts in red carbon/Kevlar. The kit adds about 2.5” per side of extra width.

Yo, mate, do you think ARC8 8.5" ET38 and 9" ET42 will work on a slightly lowered 135i. I know for a fact that 9" ET44 with a 245-section tire works in the rear, but not sure about the front. I've seen guys with square 8.5 ET38 setups but think that's gonna rub without any fender mods. Couldn't get them to answer me.

[puppydax]

Figured I'd add a photo of my 1'er with Arc 8's. LOVE them.

[Expert@ApexWheels]

Originally Posted by swagon

Yo, mate, do you think ARC8 8.5" ET38 and 9" ET42 will work on a slightly lowered 135i. I know for a fact that 9" ET44 with a 245-section tire works in the rear, but not sure about the front. I've seen guys with square 8.5 ET38 setups but think that's gonna rub without any fender mods. Couldn't get them to answer me.

Thanks for the post! The 18x8.5" ET38 is recommended for the front when you're running certain aftermarket coilovers that reduce inner clearance. With most other suspensions, the 18x8.5" ET45 is recommended.

The 18x9" ET42 is a bit too aggressive to work in the rear, and wouldn't maximize all available space within the fender to run the widest possible tire.

We produced the 18x8.5" ET45 front and 18x9.5" ET58 rear specifically for the 1-series, since it makes the best use of all available fender space to allow the widest possible tires with minimal (if any) modification required.

Originally Posted by puppydax

Figured I'd add a photo of my 1'er with Arc 8's. LOVE them.

So good! Thank you for sharing.

[swagon]

Originally Posted by Expert@ApexRaceParts

Thanks for the post! The 18x8.5" ET38 is recommended for the front when you're running certain aftermarket coilovers that reduce inner clearance. With most other suspensions, the 18x8.5" ET45 is recommended.

The 18x9" ET42 is a bit too aggressive to work in the rear, and wouldn't maximize all available space within the fender to run the widest possible tire.

We produced the 18x8.5" ET45 front and 18x9.5" ET58 rear specifically for the 1-series, since it makes the best use of all available fender space to allow the widest possible tires with minimal (if any) modification required.

It's on KW V3 coilovers and no modifications.

It's just that I've found a set of wheels in that size, I believe they were made for E46 3 Series. I'll be running 225&245 PSS tires. 9x18 ET44 BBS Ch-R are certified for the E82 so hoping the 2mm difference shouldn't be a problem in the rear. But the front is what I'm concerned about. I'd have to drive there and test it on the car, I guess.

[ApexWheels]

Check out our customer Nathan's (@nswartz125 on IG) 1M Conversion with FL-5 wheels in satin black.

Square Setup:
18x10" ET25 FL-5 wheels in Satin Black
10mm spacer up front
275/35-18 NT05 Tires

[Fakemike]

Originally Posted by swagon

Yo, mate, do you think ARC8 8.5" ET38 and 9" ET42 will work on a slightly lowered 135i. I know for a fact that 9" ET44 with a 245-section tire works in the rear, but not sure about the front. I've seen guys with square 8.5 ET38 setups but think that's gonna rub without any fender mods. Couldn't get them to answer me.

Here is thread where someone is running those exact wheels up front.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1474752

[triggergt]

Now this page actually has some Apex wheels I like!!!!!

[Gangplank]

Originally Posted by swagon

It's on KW V3 coilovers and no modifications.

It's just that I've found a set of wheels in that size, I believe they were made for E46 3 Series. I'll be running 225&245 PSS tires. 9x18 ET44 BBS Ch-R are certified for the E82 so hoping the 2mm difference shouldn't be a problem in the rear. But the front is what I'm concerned about. I'd have to drive there and test it on the car, I guess.

According to 1010tires comparing the 9.5 et58 vs the 9 et42 the result is the 9 et42 will have 22mm more inner clearance & will extend 10mm wider.

https://www.1010tires.com/Tools/Whee...et-Calculator#

[swagon]

Originally Posted by Gangplank

According to 1010tires comparing the 9.5 et58 vs the 9 et42 the result is the 9 et42 will have 22mm more inner clearance & will extend 10mm wider.

https://www.1010tires.com/Tools/Whee...et-Calculator#

I'm going to try and measure tings next week.

[dane083]

Originally Posted by swagon

I'm going to try and measure tings next week.

This thread, particularly pg 6, will help

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1434671

[MCandrews]

Originally Posted by puppydax

Figured I'd add a photo of my 1'er with Arc 8's. LOVE them.

Please tell me what/if any suspension mods you have. Also, what size wheels and tires?

More pictures please! I'm trying to decide between the ec-7 and arc-8s.

[Immaculate]

Anyone have pictures of Hyper Black Arc-8’s on Alpine White?

Thanks!

[Cavpilot2k]

Just ordered EC-7's in Anthracite - can't wait to post pics!

[Expert@ApexWheels]

Originally Posted by Immaculate

Anyone have pictures of Hyper Black Arc-8’s on Alpine White?

Thanks!

Here you go:

Originally Posted by Cavpilot2k

Just ordered EC-7's in Anthracite - can't wait to post pics!

Thank you for the order. Can't wait to see them on the car.

[Cavpilot2k]

I so wish I could have gotten hyper black in the EC-7, but the wheel was more important than the color to me.
But I love me some HB!

[chadillac2000]

Wheels: ARC-8 18x8.5 ET45 on the front & 18x9.5 ET58 on the rears. No spacers.
Tires: Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 XL 235/40/18s on the front and 265/35/18s on the rear. No rubbing.
Suspension: Koni STR.T shocks, Eibach Pro-Kit springs and front sway.
Brakes: Rebuilt and powdercoated OEM calipers, ECS 2 piece drilled/slotted front rotors, GEOMET drilled/slotted rear rotors, front/rear Hawk HPS pads.
Body: IkonMotorsports front lip on the OEM M-Sport front bumper, OEM BMW Performance side skirts with fmxomar side skirt extensions, OEM BMW Performance carbon fiber rear diffuser.

[Expert@ApexWheels]

Originally Posted by chadillac2000

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This looks perfect. Amazing job!

[chadillac2000]

Originally Posted by Expert@ApexRaceParts

This looks perfect. Amazing job!

Thanks friend. These wheels are perfect for the E82, and I get compliments on them all the time. The anthracite finish looks brilliant against the Jet Black paint. When they go a while without being washed off, the colors turn into a bronze looking finish that I also enjoy. They've held up great over the past two years, and I've managed not to curb any of them since buying them new. The only time I want more, is when I see the deeper concave found on the E9X fitments--I wish that was possible on the 135i!

[Expert@ApexWheels]

Check out our customer Fabian's 2010 BMW 135i with 18" ARC-8 wheels in matte bronze.

18x9" +30 ARC-8 in matte bronze
225/40/18 Tires

Rear
18x9.5" +35 ARC-8 in matte bronze
255/35/18 Tires

BC Extreme Low Coilovers
Rolled and pulled fenders