[Cattanachc12]

I'm looking for some advice on wheel selection.

Bought some AP radical 6 pot calipers and 383mm discs

I need wheels that would clear them and really want Apex ARC-8, i would prefer to stay 18", can anyone point me in the right direction of size and ET to buy. Would prefer not to use a spacer if i can.

My standard 18inch wheels aren't a million miles away from fitting so hoping not to go to big.

Pictures might hopefully help

[McBobby Jr]

Sick brakes btw, I’m curious as well. Anybody know of any 18” wheels that will clear a big brake kit?

[LanceM26]

You can email apex btw, they provide lots of help with BBK clearance. I did the f80 f+r brakes on my car and the arc-8 18.8.5 et38 do not clear. Apex EC7 has the most clearance

[McBobby Jr]

Originally Posted by LanceM26

You can email apex btw, they provide lots of help with BBK clearance. I did the f80 f+r brakes on my car and the arc-8 18.8.5 et38 do not clear. Apex EC7 has the most clearance

Was it the rotors that didn’t fit or the calipers?

[LanceM26]

Originally Posted by McBobby Jr

Was it the rotors that didn’t fit or the calipers?

Calipers didn’t clear the barrel.

[LanceM26]

To add, the 1 series (e82) group is a good source of wheels that will work.

[McBobby Jr]

Originally Posted by LanceM26

Calipers didn’t clear the barrel.

You had the standard 4 piston front / 2 piston rear setup correct? That should fit on an 18” wheel.

[LanceM26]

Originally Posted by McBobby Jr

You had the standard 4 piston front / 2 piston rear setup correct? That should fit on an 18” wheel.

Yes, 380mm fronts and 370mm rears.
Not all apex arc8s are made equally. If you go to the apex fitment page on f80… they specify that only some arc8s have bigger barrel clearance designed for f80. The ones that fit 2er (18x8.5 et38) are not part of that.

[McBobby Jr]

Originally Posted by LanceM26

Yes, 380mm fronts and 370mm rears.
Not all apex arc8s are made equally. If you go to the apex fitment page on f80… they specify that only some arc8s have bigger barrel clearance designed for f80. The ones that fit 2er (18x8.5 et38) are not part of that.

That sucks to hear, this chassis is somewhat problematic when it comes to finding the perfect wheel/tire setup.

[LanceM26]

Originally Posted by McBobby Jr

That sucks to hear, this chassis is somewhat problematic when it comes to finding the perfect wheel/tire setup.

I just bit the bullet and bought some vs5rs. I’m gonna buy EC7 for winter

[McBobby Jr]

Originally Posted by LanceM26

I just bit the bullet and bought some vs5rs. I’m gonna buy EC7 for winter

The VS-5RS wheels were my top choice, however I’m trying to stick with a square setup and a lower offset but it doesn’t look like that will happen until some suspension modifications are done. Titan 7 TS-5’s or BBS RI-A’s are my next option. But it looks like some camber plates and other mods will be necessary regardless.

[LanceM26]

Originally Posted by McBobby Jr

The VS-5RS wheels were my top choice, however I’m trying to stick with a square setup and a lower offset but it doesn’t look like that will happen until some suspension modifications are done. Titan 7 TS-5’s or BBS RI-A’s are my next option. But it looks like some camber plates and other mods will be necessary regardless.

I got the 18x8.5 et 40 VS-5RS, I'm already upgraded to ohlins R+T and Millway camber plates

[McBobby Jr]

Originally Posted by LanceM26

I got the 18x8.5 et 40 VS-5RS, I'm already upgraded to ohlins R+T and Millway camber plates

Sweet, how do you like the Ohlins Coilover system?