Apex EC7 vs. ARC8 for a Space Grey 128i

ArmatageShanks · 08-02-2017, 05:27 PM

Trying to decide on new wheels. I'm leaning towards EC7's in Satin Black, but they're on backorder until probably the new year. But EC7's in Anthracite are in stock. I like the wheels, but unsure if it would look weird on a space grey 1er. Also, ARC8's are in stock in both black and anthracite. Already have wheels with a similar 8-spoke look in black, but the offset is wrong. Any opinions or pictures of anyone with these wheels would be great.

These are the same wheels on my car now. Beyern Spartan 18x8.5 et40

ShocknAwe · 08-02-2017, 06:59 PM

Just me maybe but I'd do Arc-8.

ArmatageShanks · 08-02-2017, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ShocknAwe

Just me maybe but I'd do Arc-8.

ARC8's are nice, since I already have wheels visually similar. Just thought EC7's would be cool, change up the look. Also, found some pictures to contrast the black vs anthracite. These are ARC8's but they'd be the same colors with the EC7's as well.

ShocknAwe · 08-02-2017, 07:49 PM

I'd go for black personally.

BimmerAg · 08-03-2017, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by ShocknAwe

I'd go for black personally.

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The anthracite is just too much grey IMO

ArmatageShanks · 08-03-2017, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by BimmerAg

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The anthracite is just too much grey IMO

The decision has been made. ARC-8's it is. Thanks for the input. But I'm having the hardest time deciding between black and anthracite.

Black - Looks awesome, matches the car really well.

Anthracite - Looks good as well, probably not as cool as black. But it would hide curb rash better and the tires will never be awkwardly lighter black than the wheels.

ShocknAwe · 08-03-2017, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ArmatageShanks

The decision has been made. ARC-8's it is. Thanks for the input. But I'm having the hardest time deciding between black and anthracite.

Black - Looks awesome, matches the car really well.

Anthracite - Looks good as well, probably not as cool as black. But it would hide curb rash better and the tires will never be awkwardly lighter black than the wheels.

Get what you think will look best. Don't sacrifice based on a possibility. They'll get dirty and probably get rashed up. Nice thing about black is that it's easier to touch up when they get scratched.

BimmerAg · 08-03-2017, 10:51 AM

Good point on the tires, I hate when the tires are lighter than the wheels. Just gotta stock up on tire shine!

drwillb · 08-03-2017, 01:24 PM

++ on black. A sharpie pen can be used to touch up small nicks. Quick, easy, cheap.

ArmatageShanks · 08-09-2017, 06:38 PM

So decisions were made...

N54Junkie · 08-24-2017, 05:06 PM

These are the wheels I want!

TechE · 09-03-2017, 05:09 AM

Good choice. I went with anthracite ARC-8's on white. I like the style of EC-7's better, but for me they need to have decent concave to look good, which I couldn't achieve with our offset. ARC-8's are also lighter.

View Poll Results: Decided on ARC-8's for the space grey 1er, but which color?
Satin Black	5	55.56%
Anthracite (Gun Metal)	4	44.44%
Voters: 9. You may not vote on this poll

08-02-2017, 05:27 PM	#1
ArmatageShanks Private First Class 41 Rep 172 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 128i, 6MT Join Date: May 2015 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (0)	Apex EC7 vs. ARC8 for a Space Grey 128i Trying to decide on new wheels. I'm leaning towards EC7's in Satin Black, but they're on backorder until probably the new year. But EC7's in Anthracite are in stock. I like the wheels, but unsure if it would look weird on a space grey 1er. Also, ARC8's are in stock in both black and anthracite. Already have wheels with a similar 8-spoke look in black, but the offset is wrong. Any opinions or pictures of anyone with these wheels would be great. These are the same wheels on my car now. Beyern Spartan 18x8.5 et40
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ShocknAwe 1Addict 3234 Rep 7,894 Posts Drives: E82 Mutt, M57 Truck Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Charleston iTrader: (22)	Just me maybe but I'd do Arc-8. __________________ 2010 135i 6MT Jet Black N54/3 FE82 Mutt \| BUILD THREAD \| GARAGE SALE
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ShocknAwe 1Addict 3234 Rep 7,894 Posts Drives: E82 Mutt, M57 Truck Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Charleston iTrader: (22)	I'd go for black personally. __________________ 2010 135i 6MT Jet Black N54/3 FE82 Mutt \| BUILD THREAD \| GARAGE SALE
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BimmerAg Lieutenant 425 Rep 545 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: May 2017 Location: San Antonio, TX iTrader: (0)	Good point on the tires, I hate when the tires are lighter than the wheels. Just gotta stock up on tire shine! __________________ 2011 BMW 135i ///M-Sport, DCT Bilstein B12 kit, Dinan camber plates, M3 front control arms, Whiteline poly RSFB, MHD Stage 1, cp-e Charge Pipe, H&R Front sway bar, BMW performance diffuser
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TechE Private First Class 90 Rep 186 Posts Drives: E90 M3, U11 X1 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Germany iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [0.00]	Good choice. I went with anthracite ARC-8's on white. I like the style of EC-7's better, but for me they need to have decent concave to look good, which I couldn't achieve with our offset. ARC-8's are also lighter.
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