[Expert@ApexWheels]

Originally Posted by ssf556

Thank you very much.

Do you happen to have a picture of the 17" wheel with the ET40 offset?

Unfortunately, no. After searching through our customer pictures I wasn't able to track down an F30 specifically running the 17x8.5" ET40 setup. It's a pretty niche fitment as most folks run 18" and 19" wheels on this chassis.

-Geirsen

[fLatLinE-]

Mounted DWS06+ 255/40/18 on my Arc-8 18x9.

Perfect fit no issues. Stock x-drive height.

[Brotherhef]

F30 335i 2014 m sport. All stock suspension. Ordered Goodyear super car 3 245/40/18 for my Apex arc-8 9 x18. Et 30, which is the suggested size. Local reputable tire shop did a test fit and said it would be less than .25" to strut and thinks it may rub. Tire guy said said no refunds once he puts tire on.

Thoughts anyone?

[dmanb2b]

Originally Posted by Brotherhef

F30 335i 2014 m sport. All stock suspension. Ordered Goodyear super car 3 245/40/18 for my Apex arc-8 9 x18. Et 30, which is the suggested size. Local reputable tire shop did a test fit and said it would be less than .25" to strut and thinks it may rub. Tire guy said said no refunds once he puts tire on.

Thoughts anyone?

it's fine

[Brotherhef]

Originally Posted by dmanb2b

it's fine

Pretty sure you are right. Wasn't willing to risk the no money back policy, so I did a slightly less aggressive tire. Next I'll go to discount tire so I can try risk free.

[Stlblues]

Originally Posted by Brotherhef

F30 335i 2014 m sport. All stock suspension. Ordered Goodyear super car 3 245/40/18 for my Apex arc-8 9 x18. Et 30, which is the suggested size. Local reputable tire shop did a test fit and said it would be less than .25" to strut and thinks it may rub. Tire guy said said no refunds once he puts tire on.

Thoughts anyone?

I am running that exact set up and lowered on Dinan springs without a single problem. I previously had 255/40-18 and had a slight rub on passenger side rear on compression but since I changed to 245/40-18 I haven't had a problem.

[Brotherhef]

Originally Posted by Stlblues

I am running that exact set up and lowered on Dinan springs without a single problem. I previously had 255/40-18 and had a slight rub on passenger side rear on compression but since I changed to 245/40-18 I haven't had a problem.

What tire model did you have on the 255 and what tire for the 245?...Wonder if a 255-35 would have cleared with no rub?

[Stlblues]

Originally Posted by Brotherhef

What tire model did you have on the 255 and what tire for the 245?...Wonder if a 255-35 would have cleared with no rub?

I had Michelin PSAS3 for the 255/40 and Michelin PSAS4 for the 245/40. Maybe the 255/35 would have worked? I'm not sure. I wanted a bit more sidewall and also like the look of the 245/40 better than the 255/40.

[NEWTRON]

18x9 245/40
18x9.5 275/35

View post on imgur.com

[dmanb2b]

18x9 et30 and 255/40 squared

[Chrispelc]

So I’m looking into buying a set of Arc-8s.. I’m not really sure what to pick out. I’m looking for a fairly aggressive setup.

I’ve got a 2013 F30 335i. I’d also like to keep the stock suspension. I guess my first question is what the best offset for front vs rear setups? I’d like to have 18”x9” in the front and 18”x9.5” in the rear. But the offset is what I’m concerned about. I really like the concave look.

ECS Tuning has sets, but I’m open to ordering from Apex direct pending the shipping availability. Here is what ECS has in stock:

[NEWTRON]

Originally Posted by Chrispelc

So I’m looking into buying a set of Arc-8s.. I’m not really sure what to pick out. I’m looking for a fairly aggressive setup.

I’ve got a 2013 F30 335i. I’d also like to keep the stock suspension. I guess my first question is what the best offset for front vs rear setups? I’d like to have 18”x9” in the front and 18”x9.5” in the rear. But the offset is what I’m concerned about. I really like the concave look.

ECS Tuning has sets, but I’m open to ordering from Apex direct pending the shipping availability. Here is what ECS has in stock: Attachment 2857495

https://support.apexraceparts.com/hc...-Fitment-Guide

[Expert@ApexWheels]

Originally Posted by Chrispelc

So I’m looking into buying a set of Arc-8s.. I’m not really sure what to pick out. I’m looking for a fairly aggressive setup.

I’ve got a 2013 F30 335i. I’d also like to keep the stock suspension. I guess my first question is what the best offset for front vs rear setups? I’d like to have 18”x9” in the front and 18”x9.5” in the rear. But the offset is what I’m concerned about. I really like the concave look.

ECS Tuning has sets, but I’m open to ordering from Apex direct pending the shipping availability. Here is what ECS has in stock:

The guide linked above is the resource you need to consult with regards to wheel sizing and the offset and tire recommendations.

My only other note would be that some of the ECS Tuning Product Pages shown in that image above are slightly misleading as our 18x8.5 ET38 ARC-8s are a flat faced wheel. There are a bunch of resources on this thread and our guide covering 18x9 ET30 square and the staggered 18x9 ET30 front and 18x9.5 ET35 rear fitments.

-Tom

[oksymoroni]

Expert@ApexRaceParts Do you have any pics or thoughts about a staggered 19x8.5 front and 19x9 rear in either SM-10 or ARC-8?
I don't see this exact fitment in your fitment guide so I thought I'd ask. I don't want to get too aggressive with my fitment as I'm lowered and using F80 control arms which push the front wheel forward in the wheel well, so I'm afraid I could have some clearance issues if I get too aggressive. I like the idea of having the taller sidewalls on my front tires as well. I'm on stock 225/40-19 and 255/35-19 tires on 403M wheels currently.

[Expert@ApexWheels]

Originally Posted by oksymoroni

Expert@ApexRaceParts Do you have any pics or thoughts about a staggered 19x8.5 front and 19x9 rear in either SM-10 or ARC-8?
I don't see this exact fitment in your fitment guide so I thought I'd ask. I don't want to get too aggressive with my fitment as I'm lowered and using F80 control arms which push the front wheel forward in the wheel well, so I'm afraid I could have some clearance issues if I get too aggressive. I like the idea of having the taller sidewalls on my front tires as well. I'm on stock 225/40-19 and 255/35-19 tires on 403M wheels currently.

Hi there,

While we don't have any pics of that specific setup on the F3X chassis (due to it being a bit less popular compared to some of our other direct-fitments), it can technically work without any issues.

With a 19x8.5" ET35 front and a 19x9" ET28 or ET30 (depending on wheel design) rear, you can run your OEM 225/40-19 front and 255/35-19 rear tires as a complete direct fit.

-Geirsen

[ApexWheels]

While we recently showcased a red F32 on stock suspension, we wanted to see what the same 19” VS-5RS wheels would look like on a lowered car. Luckily Adrian stepped up with his 435i and volunteered to help showcase our wheels on his fully blacked-out car. We're loving the contrast our wheels bring to this heavily modified full bolt-on car.

Specifications

Wheels & Tires:
APEX VS-5RS in Brushed Clear
Front & Rear: 19x9 ET30 with 245/35-19 Michelin PS4S

Additional Notes:
BC Racing Coilovers

Photos

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[J-Michael]

XDrive Dinan Springs and Ride Handling Kit, Apex Arc 8, (18x9 et 30) 255/40/18 Michelin Pilot Sport 4S installed! The car is glued to the road now. Insane amounts of traction!

[J-Michael]

Please excuse the poor quality. I took this from the Uber pulling up to pick up my car from the tint place this afternoon. I think it is an awesome angle. No rubbing BTW

[woody77]

How well-protected is the rim of either the arc8 or ec7 wheels in 18x8.5 and 18x9, with MSPS4s in 245/40 or 255/40? (stock F31 330xi with EDC, so I know that the 255/40 is iffy for fit, but don't know if the MSPS4S is one of the "chunky" tires, or if that's more about tires like the RE71RS, Rivals, etc. which appear to be a good 1/4" wider or so.

I have to parallel park, and the stock wheels and 225/45-18s have gathered a lot of light curb rash.

I prefer running a wider tire to get better protection, and a meatier look (as I don't care for the stretched look).

It sounds like 18x8.5 and the 245/40 is the way to go (square setup), or even 255/40 (which is a near-perfect match for diameter with the existing tires). 255 adds 1cm in tire width, and 1.2cm in wheel width, so maybe 1mm less protection from the sidewall, at least in theory.

But does the different profile of 9" and 8.5" wheels change this?

[Wardo106]

Originally Posted by obzen

Few more non-rainy pics.
Anyone experience their OEM bmw logo caps sitting a little loose in the wheels ? I thought they may fall off so I left Apex caps on but thinking of switching to the OEMs

Hey bud will you PM me? I have a wheel fitment question on the Apex ARC-8. I have the exact same car as you

[obzen]

Originally Posted by Wardo106

Hey bud will you PM me? I have a wheel fitment question on the Apex ARC-8. I have the exact same car as you

Tried pming you but it said you don't allow PMs, try to message me.

[chrisluxon]

Hyper Silver ARC-8s; 18x8.5 et38 on front, 18x9.5 et35 on rear.

Michelin Pilot Sport 4S; 245/40ZR18, 275/35ZR18…front/rear respectively.

F32 / 435i xDrive with Dinan springs and Bilstein B8s…-0.8° front camber, -1.75° rear camber…10mm spacer on front wheels.

There's just a tiny bit of poke on the tires. The fit is fantastic.