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      03-13-2020, 07:34 AM   #45
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Any update on this... I plan to run 18x9.5 et35 265/35 squared.. I will be on air though. SO I feel like it will be a little easier for me to work out.. Planning to Roll/Pull fenders as well. I think its going to be pretty tight up front as well. I think I may need a 5mm spacer up front to clear strust but I guess we will see.
No updates yet as the car is still parked..

All I need to do is get some time to rotate my rears to the front for initial fitment, and order myself the smaller spacers. I think it'll work, but if it does I don't think the 265 RE71 is gonna stay, it'd have to be 255 square, which with that tire on a 9.5" rim, is perfect imo. I could do 265 Trofeo R's and that may be an option as my local street classes require them.

Will keep you posted, on how that all goes! 9.5" square has been done now by a few members already, but offsets will be everything.
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EC-7 in 18x8.5 & 18x9.5

I finally got my back-ordered EC-7s & spacers from the recent group buy, but the extended wheel bolts are still on back order.

I had the tires mounted, but I can only look lustfully at the wheels/tires in my garage while I wait for my wheel bolts to arrive...

Car: '17 M240i, OE suspension
Wheels: EC-7 in Anthracite, 18x8.5 ET45 Front, 18x9.5 ET58 Rear
Spacers: 5mm F&R
Tires: Michelin PS A/S 3+, 235/40 Front, 265/35 Rear

I can't wait to get these on the car. I'll post pictures of the car when I do.

Edit: I tried to get the picture to post right side up, but no luck...
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      05-15-2020, 10:24 PM   #47
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Wheels:
Flow Formed ARC-8 wheels in Satin Black
17x8.5" ET40

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Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R
245/40-17 Square

Additional Modifications:
N/A


I want to do exactly this. Wheels are a little over $1k and RE71s are under $600. Great budget set-up.


Any feedback? May run lowering springs for a short while and then over to nice coilovers.


Weekend and hpde car only.
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Lots of questions actually - been debating these for a winter set. Stock brakes and suspension? Any issues up front? Spacers?

I want to get a set but don't want to modify anything or run spacers, and Apex wasn't 100% sure. Thanks in advance!
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      05-16-2020, 10:51 AM   #49
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Hopefully someone can answer! Never seen a marque with such a disparity in fitment comments.

My GTI could fit bigger tires and wheels than these cars!!
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Hopefully someone can answer! Never seen a marque with such a disparity in fitment comments.

My GTI could fit bigger tires and wheels than these cars!!
Oh I thought it was your car! Sorry for the confusion.

I actually have those exact wheels mounted on my E46. Next time my F23 goes in for service I'll take one and have the dealer test fit. I'll keep you posted.
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I think that will make a lot of us who would like to run this setup. I could have sworn someone in another thread confirmed that they have the 17x8.5 et40 setup with no spacers or issues. I've been searching nonstop but I can't find it. Might make this a winter setup and try to dump the stock wheels (currently have the winter tires on them) as I don't want to ever put them back on the car again!

I'd love to switch out my summer Arc 8 setup for a winter Arc 8 setup!
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      05-17-2020, 10:25 AM   #52
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Alright... Someone just buy the set and do this!

It’s in stock in black at Apex.
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      05-17-2020, 10:45 AM   #53
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I want to get a set but don't want to modify anything or run spacers, and Apex wasn't 100% sure. Thanks in advance!
I remember seeing this car on Thunderhill the day this pic was taken (the Apex folks brought a lot of cool toys!). It looked fairly stock.

The owner was answering some questions on IG -- you can probably triple-check there: https://www.instagram.com/p/B-uxln5JGQZ/
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      05-18-2020, 03:13 PM   #54
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I want to do exactly this. Wheels are a little over $1k and RE71s are under $600. Great budget set-up.


Any feedback? May run lowering springs for a short while and then over to nice coilovers.


Weekend and hpde car only.
Sorry for the slow response! The 17x8.5 ET40 is a direct bolt-on fitment with a couple of caveats:
  • The rear brake fitment will be really close or may touch the wheel if you are using stock OE brake pads with the vibration dampener. This dampener can be trimmed or removed to create clearance. In the case of Jake's car above the wheel just barely cleared with the pad unmodified. If you are running aftermarket pads, most don't have the anti-vibration part and should clear with no issues.
  • These wheels will not fit the optional 370mm brake kits on the M235/M240. They will clear the base 340mm Brembo brakes on the M235/40.

These wheels don't require spacers to clear. Depending on the coilover you choose, you may need to run a spacer in the front.

They may not be the best setup for winter if snow builds up inside the barrel of the wheels as their brake clearance is much worse than 18s.

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      05-18-2020, 04:43 PM   #55
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I want to do exactly this. Wheels are a little over $1k and RE71s are under $600. Great budget set-up.


Any feedback? May run lowering springs for a short while and then over to nice coilovers.


Weekend and hpde car only.
Sorry for the slow response! The 17x8.5 ET40 is a direct bolt-on fitment with a couple of caveats:
  • The rear brake fitment will be really close or may touch the wheel if you are using stock OE brake pads with the vibration dampener. This dampener can be trimmed or removed to create clearance. In the case of Jake's car above the wheel just barely cleared with the pad unmodified. If you are running aftermarket pads, most don't have the anti-vibration part and should clear with no issues.
  • These wheels will not fit the optional 370mm brake kits on the M235/M240. They will clear the base 340mm Brembo brakes on the M235/40.

These wheels don't require spacers to clear. Depending on the coilover you choose, you may need to run a spacer in the front.

They may not be the best setup for winter if snow builds up inside the barrel of the wheels as their brake clearance is much worse than 18s.

-Tom
Good info! Any specific options for rear brake pads that clear the wheels for sure? I'm currently on stop tech street pads but those have the same vibration dampener as oem and don't clear.
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Great group buy with addl offsets on Forged. Not sure if I can post here, delete if necc.

https://www.gangup.com/apex/apex-18-...w-q2-2020.html

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Good info! Any specific options for rear brake pads that clear the wheels for sure? I'm currently on stop tech street pads but those have the same vibration dampener as oem and don't clear.
Jake was using EBC yellows without any fitment issues as far as I know. I don't have a comprehensive list of other pads that lack the damper though.

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Jake was using EBC yellows without any fitment issues as far as I know. I don't have a comprehensive list of other pads that lack the damper though.

-Tom
Thanks for the details! it seems maybe removing the damper is the best option. On ecs website rear ebc yellow seem to bring same oem damper according to picture., its possible the dampers are smaller then stock I guess.
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I finally got my extended wheel bolts that were on back order and put the spacers/wheels/tires on the car! And, I'm very happy with them!

Car: '17 M240i, OE suspension
Wheels: EC-7 in Anthracite, 18x8.5 ET45 Front, 18x9.5 ET58 Rear
Spacers: 5mm F&R
Tires: Michelin PS A/S 3+, 235/40 Front, 265/35 Rear

Thanks to Tom @ Apex for his support throughout the group buy and back-order process!
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Nice ! I'm about to pull trigger on 18x8.5 EC-7R ET 45, with 5mm...really close to fender...seems no poke, but real close (going PS4S, would could change a bit)

Congrats !
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The wheels look great! Glad those pesky bolts finally arrived!

Thanks again for ordering and for your patience!

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Nice ! I'm about to pull trigger on 18x8.5 EC-7R ET 45, with 5mm...really close to fender...seems no poke, but real close (going PS4S, would could change a bit)

Congrats !
18x8.5 ET45 will require the front spacer you mentioned, but can be a direct fit with a 245/35-18 tire with the MPS4S. it does vary a bit based on your ride height and the car. Some guys with this setup need a bit of additional negative camber in order to get it to clear. You may already be aware of it but if not you should check out our 18" forged group buy that is currently ongoing!

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It's a garage full of ARC-8s
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18x8.5 45, 5mm spacer in front, 245/35 square set-up on M240i.

No rubbing.

Plan to add camber plates in front and then get a good track-oriented alignment.

Million times better feeling than the stock 225/245 stagger.
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Love this! That setup looks amazing and ARC-8s are always on point.

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18x8.5 45, 5mm spacer in front, 245/35 square set-up on M240i.

No rubbing.

Plan to add camber plates in front and then get a good track-oriented alignment.

Million times better feeling than the stock 225/245 stagger.

Good to see the ET45 setup on the 2 series! The camber plates and alignment will make a huge difference!

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Major retro vibes from the lighting in these shots sent over to us from our customer John. Check out his Instagram here.


APEX wheel specs:
18x8.5" ET35 FL-5s in Race Silver
255 Nexen NFera Sur4G tires













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