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Apex Flow Formed Wheels for BMW F87 M2 | Built to Perform






Apex Flow Formed Wheels


For over 10 years, Apex has been the go-to wheel for BMW enthusiasts looking for the perfect balance between strength, weight, and cost. Our ARC-8 and EC-7 designs address the concerns of more and more racers and track day enthusiasts: long term durability, fitment, and performance. Our newer FL-5 and SM-10 designs provide a step-up in strength and true race wheel features like I-beam spokes and reinforced lips.


➡︎ Perfect fit without spacers

➡︎ Made to work with big brake kits

➡︎ 100% OEM compatibility, no extra hardware required

➡︎ Unbeatable warranty & 50% replacement program


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Designs & Finishes

ARC-8 - 17" / 18" / 19"

The lightest flow formed wheel we make. Also the most affordable. A deep lug recess allows for easy access for beefy impact sockets without scratching the wheel face. Available in Profile 1 (less concavity) and Profile 3 (deep concavity). The less concave profile provides increased caliper clearance on narrow applications, while the deep concave profile reduces weight and creates a stunningly aggressive appearance on low offset and wide width applications. Both profiles are available in 17”, 18”, and 19” diameters. Face profile is determined by offset and width and cannot be selected independently.


EC-7 - 18" / 19"

Massive brake clearance & a plethora of fitments. The curved spokes of the EC-7’s face beautifully contour around some of the largest brake calipers available. The split "Y" spokes were carefully evaluated from every aspect to ensure light weight and remarkable strength. Available in Profile 1 (less concavity), Profile 2 (medium concavity), and Profile 3 (deep concavity). Profile 1 provides increased caliper clearance on narrow applications, while the deepest concave face reduces weight and creates a stunningly aggressive appearance on low offset and wide-width applications. All three profiles are available in both 18”, and 19” diameters. Face profile is determined by offset and width and cannot be selected independently.


FL-5 - 18"

Gorgeous flow formed lip with I-beam spokes for reduced weight. Both the inner and outer lips are flow formed to stand up to all the abuse the street and track have to offer. The spokes of the FL-5 were designed to be robust where they need to be, and extra lightweight where they should be. Weight is reduced by CNC machining material out from the sides of each spoke. It’s expensive and avoided by almost every manufacturer, but affordable with volume. Available in Shallow, Medium, and Deep lip profiles. This maximizes spoke concavity and reduces weight on the FL-5 design. Lip size is determined by offset and width, and cannot be selected independently.


SM-10 - 18" / 19"

Modern design with reinforced lips and I-beam spokes. Like the FL-5, the SM-10 spokes were also designed to be robust where they need to be, and extra lightweight where they should be. Weight is reduced by CNC machining material out from the sides of each spoke. Available in Profile 2 (medium concavity) and Profile 3 (deep concavity). The medium concavity is offered on narrow-width applications, while the deep concavity is offered on our wide-width applications. Concavity is dependent on width and offset, and cannot selected independently.


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ARC-8 / EC-7 / FL-5 / SM-10


Fit Matters

The right solution for every application. An optimized car setup begins with the perfect wheel and tire fitment. Without model-specific attention to each wheels specifications, maximum performance is compromised. Each size was selected to find the right balance between a clean fit and the most grip possible. Each design's wide range of widths, offsets, and face profiles result in unique fitments ranging from 8.5" to 11" wide. Each wheel combines these features to meet the different brake caliper, strut, and fender clearance needs of each BMW model. Most vehicle models have options for wheels that range from direct-fit to aggressive for specialty applications. Daily drivers and professional racers don't have the same needs, so why should they be forced to buy the same exact fitment?



100% OEM Compatibility


No need to change your wheel bolts, center caps, or TPMS sensors. All Apex BMW wheels were designed from the start to work with OEM 60º tapered hardware, which means both OEM lug bolts and aftermarket stud kits with the proper lug nut seat type will fit perfectly. All of our 5x120 BMW wheels use a 72.56mm center bore, no hubcentric rings or adapters are necessary. All wheels come with gloss black Apex center caps, but you can also snap-in your OEM BMW caps for a more OEM+ look. All Apex wheels accept OEM and aftermarket equivalent TPMS sensors, and any standard-sized metal or rubber valve stem.

Brake Clearance



If the spokes or barrel of a wheel can’t clear your brakes, the wheel can’t be used at all. We’ve made sure all of our flow formed wheels clear OEM steel brakes spacer-free when the correct vehicle-specific designs and fitments are used. With many applications, even big brake kits will clear spacer-free. The 17" ARC-8 clears many kits up to 355mm. Our 18" wheels clear up to 380mm, including some variants of the Brembo GT kit, which has long been the benchmark as one of the toughest brake setups to clear. Our 19" wheels clear even the 410mm BMW Carbon Ceramic brakes. View our fitment guides to confirm brake clearance, or contact us if you don't see your setup listed.


Weight Optimized



We conducted extensive Finite Element Analysis to reinforce high-stress areas and to remove material where it didn’t improve strength. The end result is a flow formed wheel with an ideal balance of strength and weight.

True VIA - JWL & Beyond


Many companies promote their wheels as being certified by the VIA when they actually aren’t. That’s like using the USDA logo on food without permission. Apex flow formed wheels are officially tested and registered by the VIA in Japan, and we have the proof to back it up. Japan’s JWL is a standard for wheel load ratings. Our wheels exceed those ratings. Most manufacturers only meet the minimum, while some even fall below—yet they still claim to be JWL. Always verify load ratings before you buy.

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Additional Features

Hub Centric - All APEX BMW wheels with a 5x120mm bolt pattern are purpose built featuring a 72.56mm center bore. No centering rings required.



Center Caps - We don't charge extra for caps and we design our BMW wheels to be interchangeable with the OE roundel cap for enthusiasts seeking a clean factory look. All wheels come with our gloss Black APEX caps included. We also offer optional gloss red or gloss blue APEX caps.



Hardware - APEX wheels can be used with all OEM mounting hardware, proper aftermarket hardware and wheel spacers. Wheel locks and stud conversion kits also work perfectly.



TPMS - All APEX wheels accept OEM and aftermarket Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors and standard fit valve stems. If your vehicle isn’t equipped with sensors or you choose to bypass them for your track/race car, then select from our metal stems available in multiple finishes.




Lifetime Warranty




All our wheels come with a lifetime structural warranty and 1 year finish warranty, so you can be confident in your purchase.




Apex Wheel Replacement Program



Let’s face it: Whether you are a weekend warrior practicing at the track, a club racer pushing the limit for a podium finish, or your daily commute involves crater-ridden minefields known as city roads, mistakes happen and parts will be damaged along the way. We are not really a performance company if we sell wheels in a way that penalizes the pursuit of driving at the limit. For this reason, we stepped up and created a program to significantly reduce the costs of properly maintaining a set of wheels by making replacements extremely affordable.

Our unique Apex Wheel Replacement Program offers eligible customers replacement wheels at 50% off our standard prices.




Chassis-Specific Fitment Guides



We know what fits. From direct bolt-on to all-out race fitments and everything in between. We've street and track tested extensively to save you the trial-and-error. View our fitment guides.


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ARC-8 / EC-7 / FL-5 / SM-10


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Call: 925-245-0773
Email: expert@apexwheels.com
Web: www.apexwheels.com
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The I-beam spokes of the FL-5 and SM-10 reduce the rotational mass of these designs while also being visually striking.
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APEX Overstock Sale


Too much of a good thing!

Some of our wheels have been idling on our shelves for too long! In order to make more room for exciting fresh inventory, we've decided to put select wheels on sale! This will be an ongoing sale and the products will be updated every 2 weeks depending on inventory. Don't see the offset or width that you are after? Check back in a few weeks! You never know what might go on sale!

Head over to our website to check out the sale now!
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The Flow Formed ARC-8 is our lightest, most affordable wheel, which is why it’s been our best seller for over 10 years. Part of our Classic line, it's a timeless motorsport design engineered to optimize weight and strength.





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The Flow Formed SM-10 and FL-5 feature I-Beam spokes to reduce weight without sacrificing strength.




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You make that FL-5 in 19" and I'll have the first set.
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You make that FL-5 in 19" and I'll have the first set.
Unfortunately, there are no plans to make a 19" FL-5. We do however have some new 19" SM-10 M2 Comp fitments in the works.

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You make that FL-5 in 19" and I'll have the first set.
Unfortunately, there are no plans to make a 19" FL-5. We do however have some new 19" SM-10 M2 Comp fitments in the works.

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Oh! Me, me. Interested! Maybe by March? That's when I need to order a set of track wheels to get ready for the new Ozarks International Raceway!
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Oh! Me, me. Interested! Maybe by March? That's when I need to order a set of track wheels to get ready for the new Ozarks International Raceway!
Right now a rough estimate is to have them available by June 2021. We hope to have them sooner, but they likely will not be ready by March unfortunately. Keep an eye on our newsletter and social media pages for updates!

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The Flow Formed APEX EC-7

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The Flow Formed APEX FL-5

The FL-5 is our only wheel to feature dual flow forming. Both the barrel and front outer lip are formed using high-pressure rollers to maximize strength while simultaneously reducing weight.


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[SIZE="3"]The Flow Formed APEX FL-5[/SIZE]

The FL-5 is our only wheel to feature dual flow forming. Both the barrel and front outer lip are formed using high-pressure rollers to maximize strength while simultaneously reducing weight.


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How's that m2c sm10 coming along?
Edit: just saw the June date
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How's that m2c sm10 coming along?
Edit: just saw the June date
Our goal is to have them ready by June if all goes according to plan! This is however still only an estimate of when they will be available.

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Hyper Black Finish

The Hyper Black finish, only available on our Flow Formed ARC-8 model, is a great alternative to Hyper Silver. Featuring a darker inner barrel and shadow chrome like appearance, it's sure to give your BMW a stylish yet aggressive look.




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Finishing Touches

APEX wheels are finished using a multi-stage liquid paint over a powder coated base coat. This coating process leaves lug holes, center bores and mounting pads untouched, which ensures proper fit and torque values.


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The Flow Formed FL-5

The FL-5 was designed with a focus on maintaining optimum brake clearance without sacrificing the deep dish appearance. The spokes feature a curved design made to easily clear most aftermarket calipers.


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The Flow Formed EC-7: Born To Clear Massive Brakes

Through comprehensive laser scanning and endless rounds of test-fitting, the EC-7 was created to clear massive brake kits. Offered in three unique profile designs, the Flow Formed EC-7 offers maximum concavity without sacrificing clearance.


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► New Fitments available to pre-order in 19" diameters for the M2




APEX SM-10s: Built to Perform

Our 19" EC-7s in the M2 Competition specific staggered fitment have been a tremendous success as a wide fitment optimized for performance with massive brake clearance for the 400mm 2NH factory brakes. In order to give the M2 community more wheel options, we are releasing this fitment in our SM-10 design. As part of our Evolution line, the SM-10s bring knurled bead seats, I beam spokes, and a redesigned robust inner lip to our popular 19" staggered and square M2 wheel fitments with the following all-new designs:

SM-10:19x9.5 ET28

SM-10:19x10.5 ET45

SM-10:19x9.5 ET33

For those after an OEM+ or winter fitment, our EC-7s will also be available in an all-new 19x9 ET30 size to give you even more APEX fitments for your M2.

With everything you love about our EC-7 M2 competition staggered fitment combined with our Evolution line features, these new SM-10s are a compelling alternative option when choosing your next set of APEX wheels.

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E92 M3 on 18" APEX ARC-8 Wheels in Satin Black Finish



F/R: 18x10" ET25 ARC-8s in Satin Black with 295/30-18 Toyo R888 tires
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F82 M4 on 19" APEX SM-10 Wheels in Satin Black Finish





F: 19x9" ET30 with 265/35-19 Sport Cup 2 tires and a 16mm spacer
R: 19x11" ET44 SM-10 with 305/30-19 Sport Cup 2s and a 5mm spacer
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Chassis Specific Fitments

We’ve tirelessly test-fitted hundreds of setup combinations in order to provide direct-fit, spacer-free, and hub centric wheel packages for everything from showroom-fresh cars to all-out race builds. All APEX wheels are made to work perfectly with your OEM hardware and BMW roundel center caps.





F: 18x8.5" ET35 with 235/40-18 tires
R: 18x10.5" ET22 with 275/35-18 tires
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