APEX - Wheel Package 17x8.5" ARC-8

Purchase APEX - Wheel Package 17x8.5" ARC-8

The best wheel packages avalible for your E36 from APEX and VAC

Produced specifically for the BMW 3-series chassis. This ARC-8 package combines classic mesh styling, the best fitment available for even the most aggressive tires, and a tremendous value uncompromising BMW enthusiast.
Not just a handsome, direct fit wheel; these wheel are superlight-weight while only costing as much a many cast wheels.
Durable enough for the rigors of daily transportation, or the punishment of the track. Apex achieves light weight and high strength by Flow-Form (aka Roll Forging) their wheels and creating BMW application specific designs.

Comprised of (4) 17x8.5" APEX ARC-8 Wheels, this is a square setup for the desired absolute neutral handling, and works great on the street or track. A great feature is that these square (all 4 same width) not only balances the chassis when cornering and braking, but lets you rotate tires so you get the absolute most tire life out of expensive rubber!

Fitment tech tips: A small 10mm spacer may be required for extra wide r-compound setups or some 255 width high performance summer tires on the E36 and Z3 on the front.
Most street tires fit without rubbing, however, some E36 customers with AST coilover kits have commented that a spacer helps up front for spring perch clearance. In this instance, adding a 10mm spacer allows clearance if needed. Keep in mind; suspension components, camber, ride height, and tire size all effect fitment. It's common for E36 owners to roll their rear fenders when running a very wide meaty tire on an 8.5" wheel in the rear for added clearance.
A recommended direct fit tire size for the E36 and Z3 are 245/40/17 with the maximum recommended size being 255/40/17. As a point of reference, these wheels are the same size as E36 M3 96-99 rear OEM wheels

 

• Square Wheel package
• Fits all 2 & 4dr E36 3 series (not Ti)
• Easily accepts 245 tires on the E36 and E46!
• Fits E36, E46 & E9X (non M3) perfectly

  ARC-8 17x8.5 Wheels Feature:

  • Specific BMW Fitment
  • Accepts BMW Roundel Center Caps
  • Includes APEX Stylized Centercaps
  • Hub Centric
  • Compatible with all spacers (unlike Kosi K1)
  • Super light yet strong Flow-Formed Construction
  • High quality Finishes, click image for colors:
    • Hyper Silver
    • Hyper Black
    • Anthracite
    • Satin Black

  Specifications:

• Offset: ET 42
• Center bore: hub-centric 72.6mm
• PCD: 5x120
• 17lbs each

Tech Tips for perfect fitment
-As noted above, you may require a thin spacer in the front if some brands of extra-wide R compounds are used. It is up to the user confirm this upon installation.

Purchase APEX - Wheel Package 17x8.5" ARC-8

• SKU: APX-ARC8-P178.5
• Finish Color: Hyper Silver; Satin Black (semi-gloss); Hyper Black (like Graphite); Anthracite (like Gun Metal)
• Chassis Type: E36, E46, E9X, Z chassis & Others

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