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      10-19-2014, 08:48 PM   #1
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Question What wheels are you using for your track setup?

I just tried my Enkei NT03 18x10 ET25 track wheels from my previous E92 M3 and, sadly, they don't fit my new M4. The offsets would have been good, but the inside diameter of the wheel just does not clear the calipers and the brake shields in the front.

What are you guys running on your F8X?

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Apex EC-7 18x10 ET25 with Toyo RA1 worked great for me.
275/35R18 all around.

Surprised Enkei's did not clear. My setup above is for steel brakes. Does yours have Carbon Ceramic option?
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Apex EC-7 18x10 ET25 with Toyo RA1 worked great for me.
275/35R18 all around.

Surprised Enkei's did not clear. My setup above is for steel brakes. Does yours have Carbon Ceramic option?
Steel brakes also. The Enkei would not even clear the dust shield

The Apex EC-7 seem relatively heavy compared to the Enkei or even the stock 18s. How do you like them so far? Are they sturdy?

They do look very nice though
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Steel brakes also. The Enkei would not even clear the dust shield

The Apex EC-7 seem relatively heavy compared to the Enkei or even the stock 18s. How do you like them so far? Are they sturdy?

They do look very nice though
I liked them on track. Looked nice, worked well. I had Apex ARC-8s on my E90 and they held up great. Never gave weight much thought to be honest.
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I am going to try both my 18x10 25P sets tomorrow on my M4 with steel brakes.I have a set of Apex Arc 8's and MT1's that I got from Tirerack.The MT1 have a lot more barrel clearance than the Apex's do.I used both sets on my E92 M3 with the 380MM Stoptech BBK with no issues.
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I am going to try both my 18x10 25P sets tomorrow on my M4 with steel brakes.I have a set of Apex Arc 8's and MT1's that I got from Tirerack.The MT1 have a lot more barrel clearance than the Apex's do.I used both sets on my E92 M3 with the 380MM Stoptech BBK with no issues.
Can you please let us know if they fit?

The Apex ARC-8 seems to be a nice lightweight option
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I think OZ Racing will be coming up with proper 18 and 19" size over the winter, they very good wheels, relatively cheap and strong.
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Can you please let us know if they fit?

The Apex ARC-8 seems to be a nice lightweight option
Well tried both my Apex Arc 8's which contact the caliper body itself & my Mt1's which have less than 3mm to the caliper which is too close in my opinion for winter use which is what I was going to use these wheels for.So I just ordered some 19 x 8.5 Replicas with some Blizacks for my winter setup.

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The EC-7's in 18x10" ET25 squared have been a very popular choice amongst F8X M3/M4 owners that previously had an E9X M3. However, if you'd like to fit even more tire onto the car, the 18x10" ET33 squared with a 5mm spacer in front would allow for larger tires than 275/35/18, as the rears would not be as flush and would allow for wider tires to fit. Added negative camber would be suggested for going wider than a 275 sized tire on the F8X.
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The EC-7's in 18x10" ET25 squared have been a very popular choice amongst F8X M3/M4 owners that previously had an E9X M3. However, if you'd like to fit even more tire onto the car, the 18x10" ET33 squared with a 5mm spacer in front would allow for larger tires than 275/35/18, as the rears would not be as flush and would allow for wider tires to fit. Added negative camber would be suggested for going wider than a 275 sized tire on the F8X.
are you certain that these would clear the suspension in the front?
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are you certain that these would clear the suspension in the front?
The OEM suspension, yes. We are looking to do further testing with coilovers and different tire compounds, in which we are in the process of doing with a partnership with one of our vendors. We will be posting new findings as we collect data.
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The EC-7's in 18x10" ET25 squared have been a very popular choice amongst F8X M3/M4 owners that previously had an E9X M3. However, if you'd like to fit even more tire onto the car, the 18x10" ET33 squared with a 5mm spacer in front would allow for larger tires than 275/35/18, as the rears would not be as flush and would allow for wider tires to fit. Added negative camber would be suggested for going wider than a 275 sized tire on the F8X.
How about a 10.5 or 11 inch option?
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APEX ... are you guys coming out with a specific wheel fitment for the F80/82 M3/M4? Something wide and light?
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How about a 10.5 or 11 inch option?
Nothing available currently, but perhaps in the near future.

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APEX ... are you guys coming out with a specific wheel fitment for the F80/82 M3/M4? Something wide and light?
We are currently working with a couple vendors to do some further research in hopes of finding the right fitment for wide tire fitments on the F8X M3/M4 in the future.
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We need more fitments!

There are some nice 315/30/18 NT01s that seem peeeeeeerfect for a 18x11" rear tire

I hope there's a way to get ARC8 wheels to work. I really like that design!
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Running Apex EC7 which clears Brembo 380mm with 285 squared tire setup (Continential DW for the event).
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EAS shop M4 in track form:





Running Apex EC7 which clears Brembo 380mm with 285 squared tire setup (Continential DW for the event).
Looking good

18"x10" ET25?
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Is a 10" wheel enough for the rear? 275 does not seem like a lot of tire for the torque this thing puts out
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Looking good

18"x10" ET25?
18x10 ET33 with 10mm spacer up front to clear the Clubsports.
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Looking good

18"x10" ET25?
18x10 ET33 with 10mm spacer up front to clear the Clubsports.
God I'm so stupid! I had that exact setup a month ago but I gave it away with my e46 m3. Time to buy it again :
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God I'm so stupid! I had that exact setup a month ago but I gave it away with my e46 m3. Time to buy it again :
You should know you cannot get rid of car parts. The moment you do you'll need it again

I've had a brand new set of 18x10" ET25 ARC8s in my closet for two years. I am convinced the moment I sell them I will find somewhere to use them!!
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Nothing available currently, but perhaps in the near future.



We are currently working with a couple vendors to do some further research in hopes of finding the right fitment for wide tire fitments on the F8X M3/M4 in the future.
Any luck with any of your wheels clearing a F82 with CCB?
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