Apex Arc-8 for street?

jzingerman · 05-07-2012, 01:37 PM

I'm looking for new rims to get but I'm still undecided if I'd like to upgrade from 18" to 19". I'm interested in the Apex Arc-8 (the more concave ones) but I'm not totally sure how they would be for a daily street wheel. I will be tracking once in a while but not so much. The reason I'm looking at the Apex is for their light weight and also because they are cheap. The car is leased so I don't want to drop too much money on rims. Anyone have any ideas on what I can do? Thanks in advance!

Jake

BobS · 05-07-2012, 08:22 PM

Check out the new apex ec7's, they are more concave and will be out this summer.....

VaDuro · 05-08-2012, 12:26 AM

Been wanting Apex for my DD, was going for Arc-8 but the EC-7's are worth the wait, probaply has 2-4 extra pounds but still lighter and stronger than a gravit or low pressure cast. They are roll/spun whatever forged, so if these can run for hours on track under intense heat on track, I think a few pulls on the highway wont hurt.

cvc 22349a · 05-08-2012, 12:47 AM

They work great on a street driven car! Only negative is if you use tmps (which I do) the valve stem sticks out almost to the outer edge of the wheel. The outer lip is pretty shallow on these wheels. Also, no concavity for the fronts 18x8.5.
As others mentioned, I'd wait for the EC7's. I think 9" wide fronts and 10" wide rears will fit the E90's allowing for a 255F/275R tire setup which would be awesome..

Hybrid For Life · 05-08-2012, 01:17 AM

I personally don't have them but they seem to be highly recommended on here for there like weight and low cost.
If I was looking for a cheaper alternative to super light forged wheels I would deff pick these up. Love the concave also.

dtea604 · 05-08-2012, 02:57 AM

+1 ec-7

MonacoBlueE90 · 05-08-2012, 06:08 AM

Also Arc-8 concave starts from 9.5 wide and stays the same even with wider 10 and 10.5 inch wheels.

There is a difference about arc8 concave and Ec7 concave. Arc8 spokes start to descend to center right from the outer edge from wheel.
Ec7 spokes go straight towards middle and then start to "sink" to center. I like arc8 concave better.

koreez88 · 05-08-2012, 03:23 PM

I have them. No issues.

9.5 front, 10 back.

cvc 22349a · 05-08-2012, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by koreez88

I have them. No issues.

9.5 front, 10 back.

Really? They fit in the front? What tire sizes?

MonacoBlueE90 · 05-09-2012, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by cvc 22349a

Really? They fit in the front? What tire sizes?

235/40/18

Here is his old E90
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=478069

Havent seen any photos of his new LCi e90 with same wheels

By the way koreez88 thanks for answering my questions few months ago about fitment.
Im still waiting my arc8 18x9.5 et35 front and et22 rear to arrive.Latest update is that maybe end of next week, but i doubt that.

cvc 22349a · 05-09-2012, 09:38 AM

hmmm. That's not enough tire on that wheel imho.

Brian@bavarianx · 05-09-2012, 12:37 PM

Apex wheels are PERFECT for daily driving! There's no second guessing!

koreez88 · 05-09-2012, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by cvc 22349a

hmmm. That's not enough tire on that wheel imho.

I agree, but that's the only solution if you don't wanna rub. Gotta stretch it a little. Unless you prefer rolling and pulling your fenders.

My front fenders were untouched and no rubbing at all. Rears were moderately rolled and no rubbing.

On my new LCI, rears rubbed A LOT, so I had to size it down to 245 from 265, so I slight stretch there as well. No rubbing, but my car is on stock springs.

VaDuro · 05-22-2012, 11:23 PM

If you are going for the spacers sure a 9.5 will work up front with a 235 ish less tire.

For a street use car the lugs being exposed would give a thief the opportunity to get creative on the ARC-8

If you go for it, please share some pics and your experince getting the right fit, im definitely going Apex this summer.

mlifxs · 05-23-2012, 07:13 PM

From a strength perspective, wouldn't the concave arc-8 17's benefit from tires with bigger side walls? Thinking about them for a square setup, given their weight advantage.

VaDuro · 05-23-2012, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by mlifxs

From a strength perspective, wouldn't the concave arc-8 17's benefit from tires with bigger side walls? Thinking about them for a square setup, given their weight advantage.

That plus a continental DWS, you are looking at 36lb setup. Was thinking about those too.

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BobS Colonel 97 Rep 2,002 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern NJ iTrader: (0)	Check out the new apex ec7's, they are more concave and will be out this summer..... __________________ ESS 650 ACM-R Upgrades
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VaDuro Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 220 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South NYC iTrader: (2)	Apex Been wanting Apex for my DD, was going for Arc-8 but the EC-7's are worth the wait, probaply has 2-4 extra pounds but still lighter and stronger than a gravit or low pressure cast. They are roll/spun whatever forged, so if these can run for hours on track under intense heat on track, I think a few pulls on the highway wont hurt.
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cvc 22349a Colonel 164 Rep 2,556 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SF Bay iTrader: (11)	They work great on a street driven car! Only negative is if you use tmps (which I do) the valve stem sticks out almost to the outer edge of the wheel. The outer lip is pretty shallow on these wheels. Also, no concavity for the fronts 18x8.5. As others mentioned, I'd wait for the EC7's. I think 9" wide fronts and 10" wide rears will fit the E90's allowing for a 255F/275R tire setup which would be awesome.. __________________ 2007 E90 335i, TiAg, 6AT, ZPP, ZSP, ZCW, 6FL, HD Quaife lsd, ETS fmic, GIAC s/w, Dinan intake/exhaust/oc, Koni/M3 susp, Apex Arc 8, Mich PSS
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Hybrid For Life Banned 78 Rep 2,110 Posts Drives: Out of Spec Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Santa Barbara, CA iTrader: (4)	I personally don't have them but they seem to be highly recommended on here for there like weight and low cost. If I was looking for a cheaper alternative to super light forged wheels I would deff pick these up. Love the concave also.
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dtea604 Lieutenant 28 Rep 544 Posts Drives: 06 E90 325i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	+1 ec-7
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MonacoBlueE90 Colonel 163 Rep 2,823 Posts Drives: BMW E90 320D Half-LCI Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	Also Arc-8 concave starts from 9.5 wide and stays the same even with wider 10 and 10.5 inch wheels. There is a difference about arc8 concave and Ec7 concave. Arc8 spokes start to descend to center right from the outer edge from wheel. Ec7 spokes go straight towards middle and then start to "sink" to center. I like arc8 concave better. Last edited by MonacoBlueE90; 05-08-2012 at 06:13 AM..
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koreez88 Всем привет ;) 146 Rep 3,358 Posts Drives: Tesla Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (12)	I have them. No issues. 9.5 front, 10 back.
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cvc 22349a Colonel 164 Rep 2,556 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SF Bay iTrader: (11)	hmmm. That's not enough tire on that wheel imho. __________________ 2007 E90 335i, TiAg, 6AT, ZPP, ZSP, ZCW, 6FL, HD Quaife lsd, ETS fmic, GIAC s/w, Dinan intake/exhaust/oc, Koni/M3 susp, Apex Arc 8, Mich PSS
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Brian@bavarianx Banned 175 Rep 2,268 Posts Drives: E36 M3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Brea, CA iTrader: (8)	Apex wheels are PERFECT for daily driving! There's no second guessing!
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05-22-2012, 11:23 PM	#14
VaDuro Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 220 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South NYC iTrader: (2)	If you are going for the spacers sure a 9.5 will work up front with a 235 ish less tire. For a street use car the lugs being exposed would give a thief the opportunity to get creative on the ARC-8 If you go for it, please share some pics and your experince getting the right fit, im definitely going Apex this summer. __________________ E90XI//GRAPHBLK//VISHNUv.5.R3//ERCP//Synapse BOV//aFe Super Stock//aFe Grill Scoops//35%//Matte Grill//Apex EC-7 + 12MM Space
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mlifxs Diamond Geezer 212 Rep 2,385 Posts Drives: Jet Black 2007 328i Saloon Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida iTrader: (6) Garage List 2016 VW Golf Sportw ... [10.00]	From a strength perspective, wouldn't the concave arc-8 17's benefit from tires with bigger side walls? Thinking about them for a square setup, given their weight advantage.
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