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      11-01-2016, 05:56 PM   #67
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Got my wheels today as well. With Michelin X-ice tires. It's Nov. 1 and 75F outside. Looks like we'll get a few more weeks of warm weather here in Chicago, so won't mount them just yet. I like the wheels a lot. Would certainly look even better with sportier tires like Alpins, but didn't want to chance it. Here is what it looks like with the tires next to the car.

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Got my wheels today as well. With Michelin X-ice tires. It's Nov. 1 and 75F outside. Looks like we'll get a few more weeks of warm weather here in Chicago, so won't mount them just yet. I like the wheels a lot. Would certainly look even better with sportier tires like Alpins, but didn't want to chance it. Here is what it looks like with the tires next to the car.

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We appreciate the pictures! I'm glad we could take care you this winter

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My Apex wheels and winter Michelins arrived today. I had black Apex wheels as winter replacements on my 135is and wanted a change for the M2 so went with the Anthracite color. Love them. However, I have a problem. I want to replace the Apex center caps (sorry Apex) with BMW caps. The Apex website has them available but it says they only fit the Apex "5 x 120" wheels, not the "4 x 100" wheels. Not sure what that means and whether or not the EC71 wheels we got for our M2s will accept the BMW caps. Anyone happen to know?????
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My Apex wheels and winter Michelins arrived today. I had black Apex wheels as winter replacements on my 135is and wanted a change for the M2 so went with the Anthracite color. Love them. However, I have a problem. I want to replace the Apex center caps (sorry Apex) with BMW caps. The Apex website has them available but it says they only fit the Apex "5 x 120" wheels, not the "4 x 100" wheels. Not sure what that means and whether or not the EC71 wheels we got for our M2s will accept the BMW caps. Anyone happen to know?????
Thank you for taking part of our Winter Wheel and Tire Group Buy. All of our EC-7 wheels are designed to work properly with OEM BMW Center Caps. Please visit our website here if you would like to purchase a set

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My Apex wheels and winter Michelins arrived today. I had black Apex wheels as winter replacements on my 135is and wanted a change for the M2 so went with the Anthracite color. Love them. However, I have a problem. I want to replace the Apex center caps (sorry Apex) with BMW caps. The Apex website has them available but it says they only fit the Apex "5 x 120" wheels, not the "4 x 100" wheels. Not sure what that means and whether or not the EC71 wheels we got for our M2s will accept the BMW caps. Anyone happen to know?????
Look at the picture above. I ordered my wheels along with the BMW roundels. Just push out the Apex ones by hand and pop the BMW ones right in. Everything seems to fit.
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Thank you for taking part of our Winter Wheel and Tire Group Buy. All of our EC-7 wheels are designed to work properly with OEM BMW Center Caps. Please visit our website here if you would like to purchase a set

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Thanks, Matt. I placed my order for four wheel caps, but you're back ordered. Any chance you could check how long and let me know? I haven't yet put the wheels on my car and I'd rather not have to remove the wheels to install the caps.
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Thanks, Matt. I placed my order for four wheel caps, but you're back ordered. Any chance you could check how long and let me know? I haven't yet put the wheels on my car and I'd rather not have to remove the wheels to install the caps.
We are expecting to receive more today, so I believe they would ship out Monday if you have placed an order.
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Mounted yesterday. No problems so far. TMPS works for both tire pressure and temperature. I went with Michelin x-ice 3s. These have a conservative profile, so not the sexiest look, but they still handle pretty decent on dry pavement and should be very good in snow and ice. Car no longer feels like it's on rails but it doesn't squirm either. These tires still handle reasonably sporty street driving in the dry without issues. I'm curious how they will behave in the snow.
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Mounted yesterday. No problems so far. TMPS works for both tire pressure and temperature. I went with Michelin x-ice 3s. These have a conservative profile, so not the sexiest look, but they still handle pretty decent on dry pavement and should be very good in snow and ice. Car no longer feels like it's on rails but it doesn't squirm either. These tires still handle reasonably sporty street driving in the dry without issues. I'm curious how they will behave in the snow.
What is the size of your tyres please?
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I'm curious how they will behave in the snow.
I was told by Tirerack that the x-ice 3 are a c***hair less capable in the snow compared to Blizzaks but have better dry handling capabilities. I've had Blizzaks in the past and they were unstoppable in the snow. If the Michelins are anywhere close, we're good. There are so many grooves/crevices/indentations, etc. in these x-ice's tread that you can tell they are going to do the job.
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Mounted yesterday. No problems so far. TMPS works for both tire pressure and temperature. I went with Michelin x-ice 3s. These have a conservative profile, so not the sexiest look, but they still handle pretty decent on dry pavement and should be very good in snow and ice. Car no longer feels like it's on rails but it doesn't squirm either. These tires still handle reasonably sporty street driving in the dry without issues. I'm curious how they will behave in the snow.
What is the size of your tyres please?
245/40/18 square setup. I haven't done any high speed runs with them. Just city driving so far.
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ApexRaceParts - correct to assume there won't be any extensions of this group buy for us brand new M2 owners who missed out on this great deal?
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ApexRaceParts - correct to assume there won't be any extensions of this group buy for us brand new M2 owners who missed out on this great deal?
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That is correct sir. The Winter Group Buy, which offers a wheel and winter tire package, along with mounting and balancing etc., is only held once a year. With that said, we do have a two sets (8 tires) of the 225/45-18 Michelin X-ICE tires left, so customers interested in those particular tires may still get a deal

We greatly appreciate your interest.

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Wheels came today and my car showed up as well. great timing - just to confirm the stock wheel hardware bolts etc. will fit on the Apex winter wheels, no need for special tuner bolts etc.?
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Wheels came today and my car showed up as well. great timing - just to confirm the stock wheel hardware bolts etc. will fit on the Apex winter wheels, no need for special tuner bolts etc.?
Correct. Everything fits. You can reuse the stock bolts.
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Put winters on her, still looks sexy

How's everyone doing with the new winter set? Just put mine on (yes I know, a bit late). Threw them on, reset TPMS, everything went smooth as butter. Ride feels a bit smoother over the bumps too!
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Put winters on her, still looks sexy

How's everyone doing with the new winter set? Just put mine on (yes I know, a bit late). Threw them on, reset TPMS, everything went smooth as butter. Ride feels a bit smoother over the bumps too!
Looks good. What wheels are these?
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Looks good. What wheels are these?
Thanks! They're the Apex EC-7 18".
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Thanks! They're the Apex EC-7 18".
Care to list out how you exactly spec'd it??
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Care to list out how you exactly spec'd it??
Sure, all the details are in the first post of this thread on the group buy website. I did a square setup:

Wheels: Apex EC-7 18x9" ET31 front and rear.
Tires: Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 245/40-18.

For those in a more harsh/extreme winter climate who expect to be dredging through snow more often than not, then the Michelin X-Ice Xi3 are recommended over the Alpins.
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Care to list out how you exactly spec'd it??
Sure, all the details are in the first post of this thread on the group buy website. I did a square setup:

Wheels: Apex EC-7 18x9" ET31 front and rear.
Tires: Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 245/40-18.

For those in a more harsh/extreme winter climate who expect to be dredging through snow more often than not, then the Michelin X-Ice Xi3 are recommended over the Alpins.
Thanks so much. I got in contact with them and I'm pretty sure I'll be pulling the trigger soon. What finish did you choose for yours? Love the look but mines LBB but should also look good I hope
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