New 17x8, 17x8.5, 17x9" light weight track wheel: APEX ARC-8

**Eddy@ApexRaceParts** · 01-23-2009, 03:52 PM

17x8.5" ET40 ARC-8 wheel Group Buy now open!

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17x8.5" Group Buy discount is for FREE shipping and $249 each

I just wanted to let everybody officially know about a track wheel I’ve been actively working on since last April. I’ve kept it under wraps up to this point because I anticipated delays which ended up coming to fruition, and I didn’t want to upset people with delay after delay. Having produced wheels in the past I learned quickly that promoting your product too early causes frustration. I promised myself I wouldn’t show it off to BF.C until I had samples in hand and they were beginning production.

I was never satisfied with the selection of track wheels in the light weight category. They were either too pricey, not of a favorable design, or had clearance issues. This was especially true for the E30 M3 owner in me who wants to run a BBK, and a wheel without spacers. I made a wheel that works on the E36 and made an additional option for it to bolt directly onto the E30 M3 with excellent caliper clearance, And at the same time expanded the wheel selection for newer 3 series models, along with other modification.

This new wheel is called the ARC-8 by APEX. it's is a mesh wheel design, but it has been modified for the following improvements:

> Increased BBK clearance over other Mesh designs
> Overall maximum weight reduction on the wheel
> Many size track oriented size choices
> Wide range of color choices
> Accepts OEM roundel center cap
> Weight around 17lbs.

This wheel was created using the “Roll Forging” or “Flow Forming” process. The goal was to create a quality, light weight wheel at a budget price.

WWW.APEXRACEPARTS.COM

The following sizes are available NOW!:
17x9" et42
17x8" et20
17x8" et25 (4x100)
18x8.5" et38
18x9" et42
18x9.5" et62
18x9.5" et35
18x10" et25

I’ll be using this thread to post additional product information and imagery. These wheels were originally released back in April of 2008. If you're interested in a set get in contact with me. All colors are in stock, but some are in low supply.

Now time for a TON of pics!

Hyper Silver............................................ Hyper Black...................................... Motorsport Silver

Anthracite.............................................Matte Black............................................. Satin Black

**Geoff.T** · 01-23-2009, 04:09 PM

Looks like some good stuff.

**dtothepowerofp** · 01-23-2009, 04:15 PM

Nice wheels...Subscribed.

**BJO** · 01-23-2009, 04:15 PM

Looks nice.

I assume they have been track tested?

**Hammdy** · 01-23-2009, 04:21 PM

What fraction of the BBS price are we talking here?

**skiboard06** · 01-23-2009, 04:22 PM

Great looking wheel and seems to be reasonably priced. How about we get a bf.c track forum group buy going?

**///M3Augy** · 01-23-2009, 04:27 PM

Oooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

**Eddy@ApexRaceParts** · 01-23-2009, 04:30 PM

Originally Posted by skiboard06

Great looking wheel and seems to be reasonably priced. How about we get a bf.c track forum group buy going?

GroupBuy pricing is the name of the game. I haven't determined a BF.C price discount/volume yet, but the starting point for the 17x9 is $259 and will work their way down from there. Pre-orders will also allow custom finishes (minimum group per color)

They haven't been beat up at the track yet. As i just received some of these yesterday. I'm waiting on the last of the stress testing currently. I have a mix match of sizes, but could get at least one axle worth of the 17x8.5's on the track for some abuse.

**taggart** · 01-23-2009, 04:34 PM

wow! subscribed!

**Eddy@ApexRaceParts** · 01-23-2009, 04:35 PM

Weight information for those who are interested

17x8.5" et40 16.44lbs

17x9" et42 16.60lbs

17x8 et20 16.94lbs

I don't currently have pics of the 17x8 et38 APEX ARC-8 on a shipping scale

**clopez95m3** · 01-23-2009, 04:35 PM

Originally Posted by paintpro21

GroupBuy pricing is the name of the game. I haven't determined a BF.C price discount/volume yet, but the starting point for the 17x9 is $259 and will work their way down from there. Pre-orders will also allow custom finishes (minimum group per color)

They haven't been beat up at the track yet. As i just received some of these yesterday. I'm waiting on the last of the stress testing currently. I have a mix match of sizes, but could get at least one axle worth of the 17x8.5's on the track for some abuse.

Did you guys do any BBK test fitting on the 17x9s? I assume that wheel is for the E36 crowd.

Carlos.

**autocross97** · 01-23-2009, 04:38 PM

those look really good and damn light too. i'm glad to see another light weight 17x9 offering.

**Relax** · 01-23-2009, 04:40 PM

Oh my God!!!

I need these!!! 17x9 would be awesome!

**99MPower** · 01-23-2009, 04:46 PM

awesome.. another great 17x9 track wheel comn to fruit..

**Eddy@ApexRaceParts** · 01-23-2009, 04:49 PM

Originally Posted by clopez95m3

Did you guys do any BBK test fitting on the 17x9s? I assume that wheel is for the E36 crowd.

Carlos.

Yeah they are made for the e36 crowd although some e30 m3 modified track guys are picking up a number of sets.

tomorrow I'll be going down to a shop with an e36 track car running a brembo BBK. I'll post those images ASAP

**LAWLence** · 01-23-2009, 04:49 PM

About time. Send me a set to test on the track... I'll help you with the GB as we discussed

**///Montizzle** · 01-23-2009, 04:52 PM

WOW...these are GORGEOUS. 16lbs

**IVAN Z** · 01-23-2009, 05:01 PM

I'm in for the group buy. I would love a set in gloss black if we can get enough people together.

**Eddy@ApexRaceParts** · 01-23-2009, 05:14 PM

Originally Posted by IVAN Z

I'm in for the group buy. I would love a set in gloss black if we can get enough people together.

Would Matte black work? I'll do both if there is enough, but I think one type of black might be easier. Again up for discussion. I'll have more Groupbuy pricing info tomorrow along with those images. Until then keep up the discussion

**99MPower** · 01-23-2009, 05:21 PM

posted link at M3Forum in E36 M3 section .... i know a lot of guys over there have been looking at buy new sets for the upcomn track season/new set for DD duties..

another great option...

**IVAN Z** · 01-23-2009, 05:21 PM

Originally Posted by paintpro21

Would Matte black work? I'll do both if there is enough, but I think one type of black might be easier. Again up for discussion. I'll have more Groupbuy pricing info tomorrow along with those images. Until then keep up the discussion

If that is what it takes to get enough together, then sure

**JaredM3** · 01-23-2009, 05:41 PM

oooo Im interested!

**jotti** · 01-23-2009, 05:44 PM

Subscribed for GB info. I'm down for one set in 17x9

**SunzOut** · 01-23-2009, 05:46 PM

Nice looking wheels, Any chance of a low offset 9" (20 or below) ?

Z3 M Roadsters and Coupe owners are always looking for wheels that will fit.

**llegos** · 01-23-2009, 06:10 PM

Originally Posted by SunzOut

Nice looking wheels, Any chance of a low offset 9" (20 or below) ?

Z3 M Roadsters and Coupe owners are always looking for wheels that will fit.

I don't think that would be hard to do.(paintpro can correct me if I am wrong).However, it would be made by the hub being deeper(like how the 17x8 ET20 has a thicker hub than the ET38), not by making the face more concave. I would think he could get it done if there was enough demand for them.

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