Apex Sprint Line Forged Wheels for BMW E85 E86 Z4 | Our Lightest Wheels

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Originally Posted by dj_grafik

Will you guys be doing a Sale on the VS-5RS soon, hovering on a buy now on those ?

No plans for a VS-5RS sale at the moment. Stay tuned!

-Tom

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A Classic Returns.

Our Forged ARC-8s are back and better than ever. As part of our new Touring Line, these wheels bring Real Performance to a classic design in the fitments you love. Strength and Stiffness were prioritized in this revamp of our Forged ARC-8 and new forged features from our Sprint line were incorporated including the Sprint Line inner lip which offers more protection where it’s needed most.

Deeper Than Ever

Concavity was a priority when we designed the newest iteration of this iconic wheel. Since our profile 3 Flow Formed ARC-8s were released just after the start of Apex itself, it has become an iconic look in the BMW world. With the new freedom allowed to our engineers via the use of our Motorsport Blanks we’re now able to offer more concave fitments including profile 4 ARC-8s in select fitments for the first time ever.

A Fitment For You

We’re bringing out a large selection of our classic 5x120 BMW fitments. Check out the table below to see the fitments we’ll be bringing to market.

Dont see your preferred fitment? Let us know what sizes you’d like to see created in the future by emailing us at support@apexwheels.com

Pre-Order sale Ongoing Now.

Beyond being a classic design, the ARC-8RT is now our most affordable forged wheel design. To sweeten the deal even more for those of you who have been waiting for the return of these wheels, we’re kicking off the launch of the ARC-8RT with a Pre-Order Sale. The sooner you Pre-Order, the bigger the savings. Click the Image above to shop ARC-8RT wheels or head over to our vehicle configurators to see what ARC-8RT fitments we recommend for your BMW

15% off now through July 31
10% off Aug 1 through Sep 30
Free shipping in the contiguous U.S. only

18” Fitments are set to arrive in August with 17” and 19” fitments slated for early October. Once the wheels are in stock they’ll be listed at full MSRP, so act fast!

• Discount only applies to products in preorder status. Items that have come into stock will be excluded from the discount.
• Our first production run will be small so lock in your discounted sets before they sell out!
• Buy with confidence: Backorders are charged only a 25% deposit with the order balance collected when the orders ship out.

Take A Closer Look

We’ve sampled a number of ARC-8s and have a wide variety of photoshoots with these wheels on various BMW models. Check out our ARC-8RT Gallery to get an idea of what your next set of Forged ARC-8s will look like.

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Deeper Concavity: A High Profile Change

Back when we launched our first ever Forged ARC-8R wheel, we set out to make a wheel that could do it all. The old Forged ARC-8R featured an 1800 lb load rating, which made it a bit heavy. It also had great brake caliper clearance, because its spokes were less concave than the Flow Formed version of the wheel. The result was a lot of compromise, and it didn’t excel in any specific area.

Fast forward to today. With the recent addition of the Enduro Line, a Forged ARC-8 would no longer need to sport a high load rating. To save weight, we brought the load rating down to match the specs of the Sprint Line family. Because Sprint line wheels already offer exceptional brake clearance for most every caliper, we could let the ARC-8RT’s spokes go as aggressively concave as possible, only giving up clearance for a few race calipers that our other wheels can clear.

With less constraint related to clearing the largest brake kits, more concavity is possible with these new ARC-8RTs. The 19x11 ET44 on the rear of this F87 M2 is a perfect example of a profile 4 ARC-8RT, the most concave ARC-8s we’ve ever produced.

Three distinct forged families allow these wheels to exist with less compromise and more of the features that fans of the ARC-8 love.

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Don't miss our big summer sales event! Prices cut up to 25% off + FREE Shipping* on select Forged & Flow Formed wheels but only for a limited time.

This sale ends on Monday July 8th so don't miss out and get your order in today!


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Apex Forged Sprint Line: Up to 25% off

The Lightest Wheels We Make. Deep discounts on select fitments of our Fully Forged Sprint Line are bringing even more value to our popular VS-5RS, SM-10RS, and EC-7RS wheel designs just in time

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Apex Flow Formed wheels:25% off



Affordable Track Performance: Select fitments of our popular ARC-8, EC-7 and SM-10 Flow Formed wheels are heavily discounted while supplies last.

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Free Shipping



All orders of discounted wheels will get free shipping* during this Memorial Day sale.

Fitment Guides



We know what fits. From direct bolt-on to all-out race fitments and everything in between. We've street and track tested extensively to save you the trial-and-error.

View our fitment guides.

*Free Shipping to the 48 Contiguous States only.

Questions?
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ML-10RT now available for Pre-Order

The ML-10RT forged wheel started life as an engineering passion project. You brought it to life.

It’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for. The green flag has dropped and the Forged ML-10RT pre-sale is officially underway! Reserve your set now to ensure you receive wheels from the first production batch, and save 15% off + free shipping in the continental U.S. Due to extremely high demand, we expect a number of popular fitments and finishes to sell out, so act fast. Pre-order discounts are based on product availability, and are subject to change at any time. Please note we fulfill orders in chronological order, so the sooner you place your pre-order, the faster you will get your wheels.

Features

AN EVOLUTION OF PERFORMANCE - The ML-10RT honors the motorsport designs so many of us fell in love with during the golden era of Touring Car and Sports Car racing. However, its ancestry ends there. Our in-house engineering team pulled out all the stops to create a monoblock forged wheel that's lighter, stronger and stiffer than multi-piece wheels of the past. Utilizing the latest forging technology to offer an impeccable design, backed by Real Performance, at an obtainable price point.



SIDE-MILLED SPOKES - The ML-10RT incorporates Apex’s extra-deep, side-milled spokes. Any excess material that doesn’t add strength is carved out using a precision CNC ball cutter. Often deemed cost-prohibitive by others, this aggressive side-milling shaves critical weight, and adds a sharp contrast in the design of the center spoke area.

SPRINT INNER LIP - The ML-10RT borrows the race-proven Sprint Spec inner lip from our Sprint Line wheels, providing critical strength to the unsupported inner lip of the wheel. Adding 32% more material where it matters most. Don’t settle for under-engineered wheels, attack both the track and your cities potholes with confidence

10K TONS OF PRESSURE - To make our forged wheels the strongest we can, we applied as much pressure as possible using a 10,000 ton forge. This extreme pressure increases the strength of the aluminum by eliminating porosity and improving the grain structure.



TRUE MOTORSPORT BLANKS - Many companies use 3rd-party blanks intended for non-motorsport wheels which can severely limit sizes, concavity, spoke design, and critical brake clearance. We designed our very own blank profiles from scratch to give us total control over the final product.

INDEPENDENTLY TESTED - We don't rely solely on computer simulations or unverifiable in-house testing. We believe independent testing is critical to protect consumers in this unregulated industry. Our Touring Line wheels are independently tested by ITS at their Michigan facility following JWL standards but pushed to much higher loads and much longer durations.

MACHINED LIP - The ML-10RT is our first forged wheel to feature a machined lip, which really makes it a standout design within the Apex catalog. The lip in combination with the mesh center pays homage to the glory days of motorsport, and is sure to dramatically transform the look of any car. The best part - the machined lip has a gloss clear coat and doesn't require polishing.



VEHICLE SPECIFIC SPOKE PROFILES - The lipped design of the ML-10RT inherently limits brake clearance. Rather than making every fitment as conservative as possible, we utilized our extensive 3D vehicle scanning library to shrink wrap each fitment's spoke design around respective OEM and popular aftermarket brake kits. Leveraging our vehicle research and engineering team, we find a perfect balance of concavity and brake clearance.



BUILT FOR IMPACT SOCKETS - Don’t settle for wheels that require undersized tuner lugs or thin walled sockets. All Apex wheels accommodate over-sized race lugs and impact sockets to make swapping wheels lightning fast.

OEM CENTER CAP COMPATIBILITY - Love that OEM+ look? Us too. Our engineers went the extra mile and incorporated a flush mounted OEM center cap support into the ML-10RT. Whether you want to show off your included Apex center caps or stick with your OEM caps, the ML-10RT will seamlessly accept both.

LASER-ENGRAVED SPECS - As car enthusiasts ourselves, we know how frustrating it is to locate and decipher wheel specs that have been hastily marked on a wheel or become unreadable over time. Our Touring Line wheels have laser-engraved specs on the barrel, in plain sight, making them easy to find and read.



Pre-Order your set of ML-10RT today

Buy with confidence. With only a 25% deposit initially required for these wheels, you can Pre-Order today and lock in the deep discount and ensure you get your preferred fitment and finish early. Don’t miss your chance to be the among the first to run this all-new Apex design.

Check out your vehicles wheel configurator or Fitment Guide for availabile wheel sizes and fitment information such as tire options and brake clearance.

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ML-10RT now available for Pre-Order

The ML-10RT forged wheel started life as an engineering passion project. You brought it to life.

It’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for. The green flag has dropped and the Forged ML-10RT pre-sale is officially underway! Reserve your set now to ensure you receive wheels from the first production batch, and save 15% off + free shipping in the continental U.S. Due to extremely high demand, we expect a number of popular fitments and finishes to sell out, so act fast. Pre-order discounts are based on product availability, and are subject to change at any time. Please note we fulfill orders in chronological order, so the sooner you place your pre-order, the faster you will get your wheels.

Features

AN EVOLUTION OF PERFORMANCE - The ML-10RT honors the motorsport designs so many of us fell in love with during the golden era of Touring Car and Sports Car racing. However, its ancestry ends there. Our in-house engineering team pulled out all the stops to create a monoblock forged wheel that's lighter, stronger and stiffer than multi-piece wheels of the past. Utilizing the latest forging technology to offer an impeccable design, backed by Real Performance, at an obtainable price point.



SIDE-MILLED SPOKES - The ML-10RT incorporates Apex’s extra-deep, side-milled spokes. Any excess material that doesn’t add strength is carved out using a precision CNC ball cutter. Often deemed cost-prohibitive by others, this aggressive side-milling shaves critical weight, and adds a sharp contrast in the design of the center spoke area.

SPRINT INNER LIP - The ML-10RT borrows the race-proven Sprint Spec inner lip from our Sprint Line wheels, providing critical strength to the unsupported inner lip of the wheel. Adding 32% more material where it matters most. Don’t settle for under-engineered wheels, attack both the track and your cities potholes with confidence

10K TONS OF PRESSURE - To make our forged wheels the strongest we can, we applied as much pressure as possible using a 10,000 ton forge. This extreme pressure increases the strength of the aluminum by eliminating porosity and improving the grain structure.



TRUE MOTORSPORT BLANKS - Many companies use 3rd-party blanks intended for non-motorsport wheels which can severely limit sizes, concavity, spoke design, and critical brake clearance. We designed our very own blank profiles from scratch to give us total control over the final product.

INDEPENDENTLY TESTED - We don't rely solely on computer simulations or unverifiable in-house testing. We believe independent testing is critical to protect consumers in this unregulated industry. Our Touring Line wheels are independently tested by ITS at their Michigan facility following JWL standards but pushed to much higher loads and much longer durations.

MACHINED LIP - The ML-10RT is our first forged wheel to feature a machined lip, which really makes it a standout design within the Apex catalog. The lip in combination with the mesh center pays homage to the glory days of motorsport, and is sure to dramatically transform the look of any car. The best part - the machined lip has a gloss clear coat and doesn't require polishing.



VEHICLE SPECIFIC SPOKE PROFILES - The lipped design of the ML-10RT inherently limits brake clearance. Rather than making every fitment as conservative as possible, we utilized our extensive 3D vehicle scanning library to shrink wrap each fitment's spoke design around respective OEM and popular aftermarket brake kits. Leveraging our vehicle research and engineering team, we find a perfect balance of concavity and brake clearance.



BUILT FOR IMPACT SOCKETS - Don’t settle for wheels that require undersized tuner lugs or thin walled sockets. All Apex wheels accommodate over-sized race lugs and impact sockets to make swapping wheels lightning fast.

OEM CENTER CAP COMPATIBILITY - Love that OEM+ look? Us too. Our engineers went the extra mile and incorporated a flush mounted OEM center cap support into the ML-10RT. Whether you want to show off your included Apex center caps or stick with your OEM caps, the ML-10RT will seamlessly accept both.

LASER-ENGRAVED SPECS - As car enthusiasts ourselves, we know how frustrating it is to locate and decipher wheel specs that have been hastily marked on a wheel or become unreadable over time. Our Touring Line wheels have laser-engraved specs on the barrel, in plain sight, making them easy to find and read.



Pre-Order your set of ML-10RT today

Buy with confidence. With only a 25% deposit initially required for these wheels, you can Pre-Order today and lock in the deep discount and ensure you get your preferred fitment and finish early. Don’t miss your chance to be the among the first to run this all-new Apex design.

Check out your vehicles wheel configurator or Fitment Guide for availabile wheel sizes and fitment information such as tire options and brake clearance.

[dre99gsx]

Will there ever be 18x(9 through 11) at 5 x 114.3 60.1 (Toyota fitment) next year?

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Originally Posted by dre99gsx

Will there ever be 18x(9 through 11) at 5 x 114.3 60.1 (Toyota fitment) next year?

Some of our Mustang options might work if you can go up to a 10 in the front. If you'd like to see other fitments made that aren't on our list, I'd recommend completing this form as we are tracking demand for other sizes.

I'm not as familiar with the JDM side of things, but Matt may be able to let you know which of our mustang wheels could work on a mk IV if you shoot us an email at expert@apexraceparts.com.

-Tom

Also wanted to post this info about centercaps:

Centercap Support: A Community Requested feature

When the ML-10 was initially designed by our Engineer Josh, it was created without support for a centercap. This is a logical approach for his intended use case: a widebody E46 track car driven at speeds where the caps just get in the way. After we launched our ML-10 design survey, it became clear that the majority of the community preferred to have the ability to run a center cap, whether it be ours or an OEM BMW cap. Adding the material in to allow the caps to seat into the wheel changes the look of the ML-10RT design, but we love the clean cap integration. Check out the photos below to see an 18x9 ET30 5x120 BMW wheel with the center cap support

Beyond just the cap, This is our first showcase of a profile 2 wheel. This size (18x9 ET30) is one of our most popular sizes for non-M 3 series and some M cars as well. Even with a lower profile like this profile 2, the lip depth of the ML-10RT remains the same which is a unique aspect of the monoblock construction that separates this design from similar 3-piece wheels.

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17” BMW ML-10RT Preorder Now Live

Our 17” ML-10RT wheels are now available for pre-order! These wheels are going to be produced initially in our 4 most popular 17” fitments:

17x8.5 ET40 Profile 1
17x9 ET42 Profile 1
17x9 ET30 Profile 3
17x9.5 ET35 Profile 3

All of these fitments will be available in 3 of our most popular finishes. Machined Lips will be present on all of these wheels initially with Gloss Motorsport Gold, Race Silver, and Anthracite painted center faces. Our Brushed Clear finish will be exclusively available in our 17x9 ET30 size in limited quantities.

17” fitments will begin shipping to customers in January of 2025 while the 17x9 ET30 wheels in Brushed Clear will be shipped out in February. With only a 25% deposit required and limited initial production, be sure to get your pre-order in early to get your new set of ML-10RTs when the first shipments arrive.

Pre-Order Today

We’ve rendered these new 17” fitments on the 2 E36’s you see on this post, but if you’d like to see on car shots featuring sample wheels be sure to check out our ML-10RT Gallery

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On Car photography of the ML-10RT is now available

While the initial look at the ML-10RT wheels has create huge interest within the BMW community, we know that seeing true on-car shots of these wheels plays a huge role in your decision on whether or not to run them in the future. We’ve already shot a number of key chassis on our ML-10RT wheels and will continue to bring in more cars to give you all a good idea of what these wheels look like on car and off.

Click the images below to see galleries of these cars with multiple sets of wheels featured:











Upcoming shoots include an F87 M2, F31 3 series, and a G80 M3. Stay tuned!

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Time is running out! Be one of the first to pick up the all-new Forged ML-10RT for your BMW at a discounted price. The discounted pre-order period ends on October 24th at 11:59 PM PST. Prices will then increase to MSRP. The first production batch is limited, so submit your pre-order today to get 15% off + FREE shipping* with just a 25% deposit.

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Apex 5 Spoke Design Survey

We’re back to gather more information on a potential new design. The 5 spoke design we showcased in earlier surveys proved popular enough to be considered for further development. We’ve refined a few features and want to get more feedback from the community about this wheel specifically around finishes, fitments and chassis. If you’re interested in providing feedback about this design, please take a moment to complete this survey.

In addition to the bare wheel renders included in the survey, we’ve also rendered the design on the E46 M3 you see above. The wheels showcased above are profile 3 and on the more concave end of the spectrum. Profile 3 fitments are more commonly seen on BMW M models that need wider wheels with relatively low offsets.

This second image, while not a BMW, does a great job of showing off a profile 2 version of the wheel on a 2nd gen BRZ. This less aggressive profile would be more commonly seen on Non-M 3 series models in fitments like 18x9 ET30 or 18x9.5 ET35.

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2 All New wheels Coming Soon

Register here to be notified as soon as we launch 2 brand-new designs.

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Introducing Two All-New Forged Designs

The ML-7RT and SL-12RT are the latest wheels to join our Forged Touring line. Both of these wheels represent an exciting new step in our product offering and combine striking aesthetic characteristics with the Real Performance features BMW enthusiasts have come to expect from Apex wheels.

ML-7RT

Our exploration of lipped wheel design didn’t end with the ML-10RT. In search of a new design direction, we reimagined the iconic face of the EC-7 and EC-7RS within the outer lip geometry of the ML-10RT. The result is a seamless fusion. By pairing the EC-7RS-inspired face with the ML-10RT’s revised outer lip structure, we created an all-new wheel that preserves the aggressive, lipped mesh aesthetic—now with a cleaner, more streamlined face and a more purposeful outer lip. The ML-7RT is a natural fit for European sports cars, blending a timeless motorsport-inspired design with the advantages of modern forging technology.

Want to learn more about this new take on our classic EC-7RS? Head over to our ML-7RT Blog article here or check out the introduction video embedded above.


Meet the ML-7RT

In terms of ML-7RT fitments, a limited initial range of sizes will be available:

The wheel finishes available at launch include Machined lip Anthracite, Machined Lip Gloss Motorsport Gold, and Machined Lip Race silver. Note that 5x112 fitments will only be available in Gold and Silver.
This is a curated offering that targets a number of 5x112 and 5x120 bolt pattern BMWs including M and non-M models. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Our engineers are working on more fitments & finishes every day. Please use our Request Form to let us know what you want to see, and we'll notify you if it's released!

SL-12RT

As a Touring Line wheel, the SL-12RT’s design showcases a more muscular, expressive aesthetic, blending the stepped-lip geometry of the ML-7RT with twelve straight spokes. It’s a look that gives this wheel a muscular presence that’s distinct from the more complex styles of the ML-10RT and ML-7RT. Bold looks, backed by even bolder engineering and strength make the SL-12RT an ideal wheel for high-horsepower builds and aggressive driving.

Want to learn more about this fresh lipped 12-spoke design? Head over to our ML-7RT Blog article here or check out the introduction video embedded above.

Meet the SL-12RT

When it comes to SL-12RT fitments, again, a limited initial range of sizes will be available:



The wheel finishes available at launch include Machined lip Anthracite, Machined Lip Race silver, and a first for our lipped wheels, Fully painted Satin Black:

This limited offering again targets a number of 5x112 and 5x120 bolt pattern BMWs. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Our engineers are working on more fitments & finishes every day. Please use our Request Form to let us know what you want to see, and we'll notify you if it's released!

All New ML-7RT & SL-12RT Photography

While Real Performance has been a key focus of our engineering team throughout the process of developing both of these new wheel designs, an undeniable part of the appeal of those wheels are their aesthetics. We can’t wait to share the new galleries of these wheels on various BMWs with you. We’ve already shot a number of cars on these wheels and will be adding more in the future. Head over to our Gallery pages to see these wheels on a range of BMWs.

ML-7RT On-car Gallery

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SL-12RT On-car Gallery

Already Own Apex wheels and want to get Featured? Be sure to submit your photos on our all-new Photo Submissions page.

Support for the Street and Track.

Apex Wheels is about more than just the wheels. Our pre and post purchase support has helped enthusiasts buy and maintain their wheels for years. Whether you’re reviewing our updated fitment guides or taking advantage of the wheel replacement program after a nasty off track incident, Apex has you covered.

Pre-Order Today, Quantities are Limited

Our Pre-order sale is kicking off on May 5th and runs through June 3rd. Orders placed during this period lock in 15% off these all new wheels and free shipping within the contiguous US.

Pre-Order ML-7RT // Pre-Order SL-12RT

Pre-Orders will be charged a 25% deposit up front with the balance being collected a few days prior to wheels shipping.

Our initial order of wheels will be arriving in early June. This is a small batch of both designs and will sell out quickly. Order today to lock in your new set of Apex wheels!

Gallery /// Learn More /// Real Performance

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I love my Apex VS-5RS wheels!

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Originally Posted by dwoldring

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I love my Apex VS-5RS wheels!

Send some photos for our gallery! Send the wheel and tire specs over to expert@apexwheels.com.

Thanks for the support!

- Jasper

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Today is your last chance to take advantage of our Memorial Day Sale!



For a limited time, save up to 15% on select APEX wheels across both our flow formed and forged lineups. Whether you’re looking for a lightweight street setup or a dedicated track-ready forged wheel, now is the time to upgrade your build.
Our newest wheel designs, the SL-12RT and ML-7RT, are also still available at 15% off through our current pre-order pricing promotion.



We’re also offering up to 50% off select APEX accessories while supplies last.

The sale officially ends tonight, 5/28, at 11:59 PM PT. Don’t miss out on some of the best pricing of the season.


View our fitment guides.


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