Official Release | 19" and 18" APEX AERO-7 : light-weight staggered wheels

Eddy@ApexWheels · 10-31-2009, 12:08 AM

EDIT: I don't want this old thread coming back to life, as it's out of place. Please go to the correct thread in the commercial section by clicking here http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...ghlight=aero-7
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Sneak peak photos of the upcoming AERO-7 wheel by Aftermarket Performance EXpress (APEX)
This is the first public release of any information about these wheels.

This new wheel design is exclusive to the BMW 1 series. The AERO-7 will be available in both 18" and 19" sizes and staggered fitments. All APEX wheels are flow-formed resulting in a light weight track and street worthy wheel. The 19x8" test wheel which has already passed stress testings, weights 21.0lbs, and is certified for a 1580lbs load rating (717KGS).

Available widths and offsets for the wheels are not 100% finalized yet. There are 4 widths being looked at for the 19's, but only 2 will be produced. We should be receiving our 18" sample soon, with photos to follow. Here is the currently available fitment information.

18x8" et45
18x9" et55~

19x8" et45
19x8.5" et46 - possible option
19x9" et50~ - possible option
19x9.5" et55~

Expect to See these wheels by February. All molds are complete. Final details are being worked out and then production is beginning. Wheels should be available in 4 finishes.

Wheel below is a 19x8" AERO-7 in the Hyper Silver finish

Feyd · 10-31-2009, 07:45 AM

yesssssssss.....

M3_Dust · 10-31-2009, 10:38 AM

make the OEM BMW centercaps fit and you have a winner

SV Concepts III · 10-31-2009, 11:28 AM

Great looking wheels guys, hope to see you around a meet sometime.

Eddy@ApexWheels · 10-31-2009, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M3_Dust

make the OEM BMW centercaps fit and you have a winner

The sample was spec'ed for a smaller oem cap by accident. They are changing this as we speak to accept the larger OEM caps

Eddy@ApexWheels · 10-31-2009, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick@Jlevi SW

Great looking wheels guys, hope to see you around a meet sometime.

I'm sure we'll meet up soon. I saw your car at Performance Technic, but I didn't get a chance to bump into you.

ulrichd · 10-31-2009, 11:49 AM

Nice wheel, I would drop the little holes between the mounting holes. It looks a bit too "tuner" wheel. Just my 2 cents.

Eddy@ApexWheels · 10-31-2009, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ulrichd

Nice wheel, I would drop the little holes between the mounting holes. It looks a bit too "tuner" wheel. Just my 2 cents.

I wouldn't call it a tuner styling since it's something you'll find on every single BMW oem wheel and many wheels that are designed for European vehicle fitments. I'm in the USA so I can't 100% verify, but it is my understanding that some foreign alignment machines use these holes to mount to the wheel (or at least they used to in the past). You'll notice that the holes are common on some other brands such as almost all BBS wheels, OZ wheels, and many other brands. I wouldn't consider 80% of BBS's wheel line to be a tuner fitment.

They look larger then they are because they are on a very concave section of the wheel that skews the hole into an oval. Your 135 stock wheels have these as well in the same size

ulrichd · 10-31-2009, 01:46 PM

Got it. Never realized those holes had a purpose.

Justin(OKC) · 10-31-2009, 01:55 PM

oh....nice. Can't wait to see some of these mounted up!!!

arrutled · 10-31-2009, 06:51 PM

Eddy, How long have you been witholding this information from us??? I might sell my insanely hard to clean 269's for these.

BBK · 11-01-2009, 04:37 AM

Approx cost?

moveswiftly · 11-01-2009, 02:02 PM

what material are these wheels made of?

oneintheory · 11-01-2009, 06:38 PM

They look like Porsche wheels. Not that it's a problem...

Feyd · 11-02-2009, 09:02 AM

any pics of a rear? are we going to get any kind of a concave or just a deeper mounting location?

M3_Dust · 11-02-2009, 12:24 PM

I would like to suggest an offset of 48-50 for the 18x9" wheels, that would be better than a et55 9" wheel IMO. What is the pricing going to be like for a set of these in 18"?

Eddy@ApexWheels · 11-02-2009, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oneintheory

They look like Porsche wheels. Not that it's a problem...

The AERO-7 isn't really similar to a Porsche wheel, or that GT3 wheel. Our wheel has 7 sets of spokes vs 5, and the way the spokes connect to the barrel and hub is very different.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Feyd

any pics of a rear? are we going to get any kind of a concave or just a deeper mounting location?

Quote:

Originally Posted by M3_Dust

I would like to suggest an offset of 48-50 for the 18x9" wheels, that would be better than a et55 9" wheel IMO. What is the pricing going to be like for a set of these in 18"?

The 1 series uses very odd offsets in the rear (High offsets). People looking for a concave, wide wheel will all have to deal with rubbing because of the low offset that pushes the wheel out too far. I don't need to go into detail about how offsets effect fitment. But If our 18x8" et46 wheel were mounted in the rear it would already be 1mm more aggressive then the factory 8.5" rear wheel. So if we're going to produce 9" and 9.5" rear wheels, the offset has to be adjusted appropriately to allow for proper fitment, without having to install rubber bands for tires.

We want a 225/255 or 235/265 fitment to fit as if the car came like that from the factory.

This being said, we would most likely do an offset around 50 for the 9" wheel, but nothing lower.

Regarding a more concave rear. It is not possible on any wheel when you increase the wheel width by an inch on the 1 series, unless you significantly compromise rear fitment. This means the front and rear wheel will share the same depth face, but the rear will have a wider barrel. The mounting pad will hardly require any adjustment, As extending the barrel will naturally increase the offset.

Drew Rocker · 11-02-2009, 11:37 PM

The wheels would look beautiful on a 1 Series.

I'm amazed most of you guys pick 18 in. over 19 in. wheels. I thought extreme style would triumph over reason.

I caught my first glimpse of the Vorsteiner 135i lip on a white 135i on the rotating ad on Nick at Jlevi's post.

M3_Dust · 11-03-2009, 11:44 AM

I'm extremely interested in a set of 18's if this becomes a reality soon.

escobar929 · 11-03-2009, 12:53 PM

nice wheels

FastButNotFurious · 11-03-2009, 02:57 PM

Very nice wheels.
I'm looking for wheels to drive on track with my 135i without problem of friction, rubbing.
My suspensions are for the moment of origin.

NTTY · 11-05-2009, 12:00 PM

Hi,

I would go for 18x8 and 18x9 as they would be perfect for 225/40 front and 255/35 rear.

I would also consider 19x8 front and 19x9 rear to fit 225/35 and 255/30 which are 3 serie standard tyres.

Cheers

View Poll Results: What setup would you run on your car?
18x8" Front and Rear	5	6.02%
18x8" Front, 18x9" Rear	44	53.01%
19x8" Front, 19x9.5" Rear	3	3.61%
19x8" Front, 19x9" Rear	15	18.07%
19x8.5" Front, 19x9.5" Rear	16	19.28%
Voters: 83. You may not vote on this poll

10-31-2009, 12:08 AM	#1
Eddy@ApexWheels 444 Rep 1,658 Posts Drives: E30 M3, F10 M5 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (6)	Official Release \| 19" and 18" APEX AERO-7 : light-weight staggered wheels EDIT: I don't want this old thread coming back to life, as it's out of place. Please go to the correct thread in the commercial section by clicking here http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...ghlight=aero-7 ************************************************ ************** Sneak peak photos of the upcoming AERO-7 wheel by Aftermarket Performance EXpress (APEX) This is the first public release of any information about these wheels. This new wheel design is exclusive to the BMW 1 series. The AERO-7 will be available in both 18" and 19" sizes and staggered fitments. All APEX wheels are flow-formed resulting in a light weight track and street worthy wheel. The 19x8" test wheel which has already passed stress testings, weights 21.0lbs, and is certified for a 1580lbs load rating (717KGS). Available widths and offsets for the wheels are not 100% finalized yet. There are 4 widths being looked at for the 19's, but only 2 will be produced. We should be receiving our 18" sample soon, with photos to follow. Here is the currently available fitment information. 18x8" et45 18x9" et55~ 19x8" et45 19x8.5" et46 - possible option 19x9" et50~ - possible option 19x9.5" et55~ Expect to See these wheels by February. All molds are complete. Final details are being worked out and then production is beginning. Wheels should be available in 4 finishes. Wheel below is a 19x8" AERO-7 in the Hyper Silver finish** Last edited by Eddy@ApexWheels; 04-27-2010 at 11:40 AM..
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10-31-2009, 11:49 AM	#7
ulrichd Colonel 210 Rep 2,233 Posts Drives: 128i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (6)	Nice wheel, I would drop the little holes between the mounting holes. It looks a bit too "tuner" wheel. Just my 2 cents.
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ulrichd Colonel 210 Rep 2,233 Posts Drives: 128i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (6)	Got it. Never realized those holes had a purpose.
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Justin(OKC) Major 77 Rep 1,376 Posts Drives: 1988 M3, 1990 M3, 1998 M3/4 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oklahoma City, OK iTrader: (7) Garage List 1998 BMW M3/4 [10.00] 2011 BMW M3 Sedan [9.28] 1988 BMW M3 [9.40] 1990 BMW M3 [10.00] 2008 BMW 135i - sold [0.00] 2003 BMW M3 - sold [0.00]	oh....nice. Can't wait to see some of these mounted up!!! __________________ 1988 BMW M3 - Hennarot/Black 1990 BMW M3 racecar - Diamond Schwarz/Black 1998 BMW M3 - Alpine White/Mulberry 2011 BMW 328i racecar - LeMans Blue/Black
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arrutled Colonel 104 Rep 2,474 Posts Drives: Olsa Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Western Mass iTrader: (0)	Eddy, How long have you been witholding this information from us??? I might sell my insanely hard to clean 269's for these. __________________ 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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oneintheory no longer a BMW owner 152 Rep 1,463 Posts Drives: 2011 Ford Edge Sport Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Suffolk/Chesapeake, VA iTrader: (0)	They look like Porsche wheels. Not that it's a problem...
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Feyd Major 346 Rep 1,288 Posts Drives: a DEEZZULL Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (2)	any pics of a rear? are we going to get any kind of a concave or just a deeper mounting location?
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M3_Dust Michelin Man 387 Rep 740 Posts Drives: F10 535i M Sport Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on forums iTrader: (0)	I would like to suggest an offset of 48-50 for the 18x9" wheels, that would be better than a et55 9" wheel IMO. What is the pricing going to be like for a set of these in 18"?
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Drew Rocker New Member 5 Rep 24 Posts Drives: 135i, white, 6-speed Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Portland, Oregon, USA iTrader: (0)	Three things. The wheels would look beautiful on a 1 Series. I'm amazed most of you guys pick 18 in. over 19 in. wheels. I thought extreme style would triumph over reason. I caught my first glimpse of the Vorsteiner 135i lip on a white 135i on the rotating ad on Nick at Jlevi's post.
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11-03-2009, 11:44 AM	#19
M3_Dust Michelin Man 387 Rep 740 Posts Drives: F10 535i M Sport Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on forums iTrader: (0)	I'm extremely interested in a set of 18's if this becomes a reality soon.
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escobar929 Brigadier General 154 Rep 4,528 Posts Drives: M2 CS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Hollywood, FL iTrader: (14) Garage List 2020 M2 CS [10.00] 2020 M240i [0.00]	nice wheels
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FastButNotFurious New Member 1 Rep 20 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Paris iTrader: (0)	Very nice wheels. I'm looking for wheels to drive on track with my 135i without problem of friction, rubbing. My suspensions are for the moment of origin.
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NTTY Second Lieutenant 37 Rep 234 Posts Drives: G30 M550xi Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Switzerland iTrader: (0)	Hi, I would go for 18x8 and 18x9 as they would be perfect for 225/40 front and 255/35 rear. I would also consider 19x8 front and 19x9 rear to fit 225/35 and 255/30 which are 3 serie standard tyres. Cheers __________________ 2018 M550i Sepia-Violet
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