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[Expert@ApexWheels]

18” & 19” Sprint Line Group Buy Update

With under 19 days left to pledge on both Group Buys, there is still plenty of time left to join our 18” and 19” deals and claim your own set at this incredible price point. The hard work has already been done on the 19” deal and the Max Discount of $400.00 off has been unlocked. The 18” Deal isn’t far behind with 25 pledges left before we hit the max discount. Don’t let early pledgers beat you to your preferred fitment or finish allocation on these deals. Pledge today and share the deal to help ensure we hit the max discount.

Every Sprint Line Forged Design is on sale and included in this Group Buy. Whether you prefer the stiffest Sprint line design in our classic mesh EC-7RS, our lightweight and modern split-5 VS-5RS, or the all new SM-10RS that brings an optimal ratio of light weight and stiffness to an attractive 10 spoke package, we have a wheel for your BMW.

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[Low335D]

Originally Posted by Expert@ApexRaceParts

We can't actually share the IDs of the barrels but the EC-7RS essentially has more clearance than the FF EC-7 and EC-7R in the areas of the barrel where it matters. If you're considering specific brakes we can check the clearances and let you know what they look like on a per kit and per fitment basis.

-Tom

Thanks, Tom. I don't completely understand why you can't share that info but I respect your decision so, the Brembo kit I'm looking at has the BM monoblock vs the standard monoblock caliper. The GT BM6 having a 225.5mm radius vs GT M6 having a 220.7mm radius. Both are 380mm rotors but significantly different wheel clearance requirements.

Cheers!

[Expert@ApexWheels]

Originally Posted by Low335D

Thanks, Tom. I don't completely understand why you can't share that info but I respect your decision so, the Brembo kit I'm looking at has the BM monoblock vs the standard monoblock caliper. The GT BM6 having a 225.5mm radius vs GT M6 having a 220.7mm radius. Both are 380mm rotors but significantly different wheel clearance requirements.

Cheers!

The restriction on sharing barrel id is partially down to protecting our design info but it's also not ideal for confirming clearances as the kits can still have issues with other aspects of clearances.

None of our 18" wheels clear the BM6 kits when they have a 380mm rotor including Sprint Line designs like the EC-7RS. This is a barrel clearance issue and cannot be solved through spacers. One thing I would note though is that I don't see a BM6 kit on the Racetechnologies site for the 335s so I assume you're looking at E9X M3 kits? My statement above holds true for the chassis where we've seen this template/kit surface ie F8X M3/M4 and E9X M3 but if you have an non-m template we haven't seen or tested, I can have our engineering team take a look. We'd need either the template or full Brembo part number to do so though.

Our current EC-7RS range clears the E9X M3 GT M6 kits (1N1.9003A and other variations) in all sizes with no spacers.

-Tom

[Expert@ApexWheels]

18” Group Buy Update

With Only 12 days to go, both our 18” and 19” deals have unlocked the Max Discount and are going strong! With limited incoming quantities of certain fitments and finishes, beat the last minute pledgers to your preferred allocation by pledging early and locking in your preferred set of APEX wheels.

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SM-10RS Technical Video

The max discount for both deals have been unlocked and we are down to just one week remaining on both the 18" and 19" Group buys. Be sure to lock in your pledge soon if you’re looking for deep discounts on any of our Sprint Line designs. In the meantime, we’ve had quite a few questions asking how the three members of the Forged Sprint line compare with one another. We hope this new technical video helps to outline these differences and makes choosing your next set of APEX wheels even easier.

We know that the SM-10RS isn’t available yet in every fitment we make for BMWs. If you’d like to see this design get additional fitments in the future, please let us know!

[abashoe]

Any plans for a sprint line version of the FL-5? =)

[Expert@ApexWheels]

Originally Posted by abashoe

Any plans for a sprint line version of the FL-5? =)

Not at the moment, no. We'd have to see a significant amount more demand for those in flow formed and forged before considering putting time into engineering another version. Let us know if you'd like to see them become a reality though!

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[72GMC]

Looking for fitment advice for Square Setup.
18x9.5" ET28, VS-5RS in Motorsport Gold
This is variation of APEX fitment guide, but ET28 instead of ET35.
I'm running moderately lowered suspension with -3.0 front camber, -2.0 rear camber.

Thoughts?

APEX Reference:
Hardcore Track & Race, Square Setup
Front & Rear: 18x9.5" ET35 with 265/35-18 tires
ARC-8, EC-7, EC-7RS, FL-5, SM-10, VS-5RS
At least 5mm front spacers are required for inner strut clearance. Aftermarket suspensions that are known for reduced inner clearance (see below) can not be used with this fitment.
At least -3 degrees of front negative camber required.
275/35-18 tires can be used with additional negative camber.
LCI: Sedan and wagon may require rolled rear fenders and/or negative camber to prevent rubbing.

[Expert@ApexWheels]

Originally Posted by 72GMC

Looking for fitment advice for Square Setup.
18x9.5" ET28, VS-5RS in Motorsport Gold
This is variation of APEX fitment guide, but ET28 instead of ET35.
I'm running moderately lowered suspension with -3.0 front camber, -2.0 rear camber.

Thoughts?

APEX Reference:
Hardcore Track & Race, Square Setup
Front & Rear: 18x9.5" ET35 with 265/35-18 tires
ARC-8, EC-7, EC-7RS, FL-5, SM-10, VS-5RS
At least 5mm front spacers are required for inner strut clearance. Aftermarket suspensions that are known for reduced inner clearance (see below) can not be used with this fitment.
At least -3 degrees of front negative camber required.
275/35-18 tires can be used with additional negative camber.
LCI: Sedan and wagon may require rolled rear fenders and/or negative camber to prevent rubbing.

Hi there,

Thanks for reaching out in regards to your E90 3-Series. Running an 18x9.5" square setup on the non-M E9X chassis can be a bit tricky due to both inner suspension and outer fender clearances. That said, overall fitment is typically dependent on your specific suspension and camber plate setup, as well as your specific tire selection.

That said, would you be able to share what suspension and camber plates you have on the car? Also, if you have any idea what specific compound tire you want to run in the 265/35-18 size, that would also be helpful.

Once I have that info, I can dive into that setup in a bit more detail.

-Geirsen

[72GMC]

Giersen,
ISC coilovers with integrated camber plates.
10kg/560lb front, 12kg/672lb rear springs.
Currently a square set-up with 18" x 8.5" ET37, and 3mm spacers.
Nankang CR-S 255/35R18, which has a tread width of 10.1"
No rubbing against front suspension or fender. Or rear for that matter.
But this Nankang tire seems too wide for the 8.5" rim.

For the proposed 9.5" wide rims, I would be looking at the same 255/35 Nankang or the 265/35 which has a 10.5" tread width.
Or Goodyear 3R in 265/35 (9.5" tread width) or 275/35 (9.8" tread width)
Or Maxxis RC-1, 265/35 or 275/35
Or Conti Extreme Force, 275/35 10.0" tread width

Thanks

[Expert@ApexWheels]

Originally Posted by 72GMC

Giersen,
ISC coilovers with integrated camber plates.
10kg/560lb front, 12kg/672lb rear springs.
Currently a square set-up with 18" x 8.5" ET37, and 3mm spacers.
Nankang CR-S 255/35R18, which has a tread width of 10.1"
No rubbing against front suspension or fender. Or rear for that matter.
But this Nankang tire seems too wide for the 8.5" rim.

For the proposed 9.5" wide rims, I would be looking at the same 255/35 Nankang or the 265/35 which has a 10.5" tread width.
Or Goodyear 3R in 265/35 (9.5" tread width) or 275/35 (9.8" tread width)
Or Maxxis RC-1, 265/35 or 275/35
Or Conti Extreme Force, 275/35 10.0" tread width

Thanks

Hi there,

Thank you for the run-through and additional info on your car!

For the 18x9.5" ET35 square setup using 265/35-18 tires on the non-M E9X chassis, typically a 5mm front spacer will be required to clear linear spring motorsport-focused coilovers. With the additional front spacer, front race-spec camber plates will also be required to dial-in around -3.0 to -3.5 degrees of front camber to ensure a poke and rub-free fit. The actual camber required will depend on your ride height and specific tire selection. In the rear, this setup will not require any additional mods or spacing.

If you opted for the lower offset 18x9.5" ET28 square setup with 265/35-18 tires, you will be able to fit that wheel up front without any additional spacing. However, the ET28 will be 2mm more aggressive up front than the ET35 W/ 5mm spacers, so some additional front negative camber may be required in comparison. In the rear, the ET28 will be 7mm more aggressive than the ET35, which may require a rear fender roll or some additional rear negative camber to fit a 265/35-18 track tire without rubbing.

275/35-18 tires can also technically be used with both setups with additional negative camber to fit but that tire size will be a bit more difficult to make work on the ET28 due to the reduced offset compared to the ET35.

If you have any other questions, please let me know.

-Geirsen

[iuhutch]

Originally Posted by Expert@ApexRaceParts

As our initial 18" Group Buy Draws to a close, we thought we'd share some shots of a track-prepped e92 M3 on our VS-5RS wheels.








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Being that this was a few years back, wondering if you happen to have any left in stock? I'm looking for a set for a 2007 335i that I just purchased for cheap. Thanks for any updated info you can provide

[Expert@ApexWheels]

Originally Posted by iuhutch

Being that this was a few years back, wondering if you happen to have any left in stock? I'm looking for a set for a 2007 335i that I just purchased for cheap. Thanks for any updated info you can provide

We've been restocking our VS-5RS regularly since its launch. I wouldn't recommend M3 fitments for your car, but you can view our E9X 335 fitments on the following page: https://apexwheels.com/vehicles/bmw/...18x9%22%20ET30

You can make wheel selections and view inventory levels on that page.

-Tom

[tcphoto]

I was interested until I saw that the wheels are on back order. Why post in this section when there's a Classified Section, spam?