Bronze Apex Arc8 wheels...

Biginboca · 12-16-2018, 08:48 AM

I have a set of Bronze Apex Arc8 wheels coming for my e92...

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I see they are called Matte Bronze. I’m wondering if anyone has ever clear coated a set of these? I’m debating leaving them matte or clear coating them.

This is the matte finish off the Apex site:

And here’s a pic of them in stock finish on a e92m3...

Any thoughts on whether to leave them matte or clear coat?

FlaPatsFan · 12-16-2018, 09:36 AM

Matte, definitely

RockChalkKU · 12-21-2018, 04:41 PM

That's perdy

Biginboca · 12-21-2018, 05:33 PM

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That's perdy

Thanks! I decided to run them Matte and I’m having them mounted tomorrow. Here’s a sneak peak...

Expert@ApexWheels · 12-21-2018, 06:58 PM

The bronze will look amazing on your AW coupe! Can't wait to see these installed

Biginboca · 12-25-2018, 07:04 AM

Merry Christmas to Me!

Expert@ApexWheels · 12-26-2018, 06:56 PM

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Merry Christmas to Me!

Love the way this turned out. Well done

Chelecuche · 12-26-2018, 07:35 PM

They look really nice, what specs are those wheels and tires? I have a set coming in for me this week 😬

Biginboca · 12-26-2018, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Chelecuche

They look really nice, what specs are those wheels and tires? I have a set coming in for me this week 😬

They are 18x9 et30 all around with 255/35r18 tires.

Chelecuche · 12-26-2018, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Biginboca

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Originally Posted by Chelecuche

They look really nice, what specs are those wheels and tires? I have a set coming in for me this week 😬

They are 18x9 et30 all around with 255/35r18 tires.

Ohh man, can't wait for mine, I have that size in the front and 18x10 et25 in the rear

starbuck · 12-30-2018, 03:46 PM

I just placed an order for the arc8 in 18x8.5 et38 in bronze..I have an e92 lci xdrive ...I was worried about rubbing up front considering I'm dropped on kwv1...

I really wanted to go with bronze at 18x9 et30 for that concave look but wasn't sure if that would fit all around without issue ... does anyone know if it would be fine running this setup on my car on 255 35 18 all around? Would I need a spacer up front ? I can change the order as the time haven't arrived

Expert@ApexWheels · 12-31-2018, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by starbuck

I just placed an order for the arc8 in 18x8.5 et38 in bronze..I have an e92 lci xdrive ...I was worried about rubbing up front considering I'm dropped on kwv1...

I really wanted to go with bronze at 18x9 et30 for that concave look but wasn't sure if that would fit all around without issue ... does anyone know if it would be fine running this setup on my car on 255 35 18 all around? Would I need a spacer up front ? I can change the order as the time haven't arrived

Happy to help. Our 18x9" ET30 wheels have excellent inner clearance and can typically clear most suspensions, including KW. However, in some rare cases 255/35-18 tires do come pretty close to KW suspension, really depending on your tire brand/compound and ride height. Therefore, you may need 3mm or 5mm, but most customers running it spacer-free. Feel free to shoot us a PM or give us a call if you want to dive into more detail on your setup

starbuck · 12-31-2018, 11:38 AM

Good to know thanks! ... Will pm you

Biginboca · 01-02-2019, 07:31 AM

I added a 10mm spacer to the rear to get a little more flush fitment. I had to get a fender roll and raise my rear camber from -1.3 to -1.7 to make it work with the spacer but I’m loving the results! (So this is square 18x9 et30 with a 10mm spacer on the rear and 255/35 square PS4S tires.)

Unknown_Car · 01-02-2019, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Biginboca

I added a 10mm spacer to the rear to get a little more flush fitment. I had to get a fender roll and raise my rear camber from -1.3 to -1.7 to make it work with the spacer but I’m loving the results! (So this is square 18x9 et30 with a 10mm spacer on the rear and 255/35 square PS4S tires.)

Looks good, you need a carbon fiber trunk lip spoiler now. Or paint yours black.

starbuck · 01-02-2019, 03:36 PM

Honestly, your drop and fittment of wheels is absolutely perfect. I really like it.

The one variable for me was Im an dropped on KWs which are bit wider than others suspensions. I took the plunge and changed my order from the 18x8.5 et38 to the 18x9 et30. The concave just seems to make the spokes look a little longer which I like.

Now I have been struggling with 235 width tire to clear my suspension or 255. If I get a 255 I likely will go with the narrowest 255 available with likely a 3mm or 5mm spacer. I might also need to raise my car height slightly. But ill take the rims to a local shop to test fit before I buy tires.

Anyone else running the same setup Im proposing on e92 LCI xdrive on KWv1

Biginboca · 01-02-2019, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by starbuck

Honestly, your drop and fittment of wheels is absolutely perfect. I really like it.

The one variable for me was Im an dropped on KWs which are bit wider than others suspensions. I took the plunge and changed my order from the 18x8.5 et38 to the 18x9 et30. The concave just seems to make the spokes look a little longer which I like.

Now I have been struggling with 235 width tire to clear my suspension or 255. If I get a 255 I likely will go with the narrowest 255 available with likely a 3mm or 5mm spacer. I might also need to raise my car height slightly. But ill take the rims to a local shop to test fit before I buy tires.

Anyone else running the same setup Im proposing on e92 LCI xdrive on KWv1

Thanks. Here’s a better pic to show the fitment of the rear and the concavity of the wheels, which is simply awesome...

I’m running the bmw performance suspension with some front drop perches. So clearing suspension with the tire is a non issue for me the set up has same as clearance on the inside as stock. The downside is zero adjustability hence the front drop perches lol.

starbuck · 01-02-2019, 04:13 PM

Makes sense, in my case I think likely I will need a minimal spacer which Im totally fine with.

Denny347 · 01-20-2019, 08:50 PM

That bronze is awesome. Beautiful. I want these for my SMG car...perfect.

FlaPatsFan · 01-21-2019, 08:22 AM

Nice choice BB....looks great and stance is on point!

Biginboca · 01-21-2019, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by FlaPatsFan

Nice choice BB....looks great and stance is on point!

Thank you sir! Really happy with how it came out

Smokey33 · 08-19-2021, 02:30 PM

Hello sorry for the thread bump but your wheels are stunning. Does anyone know if there is a paint code for these matte bronze wheels?

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Biginboca Colonel 3764 Rep 2,738 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 328i 6MT Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Boynton Beach, FL... USA iTrader: (3)	I added a 10mm spacer to the rear to get a little more flush fitment. I had to get a fender roll and raise my rear camber from -1.3 to -1.7 to make it work with the spacer but I’m loving the results! (So this is square 18x9 et30 with a 10mm spacer on the rear and 255/35 square PS4S tires.)
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starbuck Private First Class 21 Rep 129 Posts Drives: 2011 335i Msport Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	Honestly, your drop and fittment of wheels is absolutely perfect. I really like it. The one variable for me was Im an dropped on KWs which are bit wider than others suspensions. I took the plunge and changed my order from the 18x8.5 et38 to the 18x9 et30. The concave just seems to make the spokes look a little longer which I like. Now I have been struggling with 235 width tire to clear my suspension or 255. If I get a 255 I likely will go with the narrowest 255 available with likely a 3mm or 5mm spacer. I might also need to raise my car height slightly. But ill take the rims to a local shop to test fit before I buy tires. Anyone else running the same setup Im proposing on e92 LCI xdrive on KWv1 Attached Images
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