[ApexWheels]

Alpine White F87 M2 | Featuring APEX 18” VS-5RS Sprint™ Line Wheels

Our friend Daniel’s dual-duty OG M2 was a perfect candidate to showcase our new forged wheels. These 18x10/18x11 wheels are an aggressive staggered setup for the OG M2 and Competition models with aftermarket brakes that fully fill the fenders when combined with a track alignment. The VS-5RS design is over a pound lighter per wheel than our Flow Formed ARC-8s in the same 18x10 ET25 fitment while clearance for large aftermarket brake kits is vastly improved over the profile 3 ARC-8s. Behind the wheels, a StopTech Trophy brake kit hauls the car down in heavy braking zones while having plenty of room to breathe thanks to our optimized barrel design.

For our customers running the massive 2NH brakes standard on USDM M2 Competition, we have 19” Sprint Line wheels arriving in March next year in both our VS-5RS and EC-7RS designs with more options in the pipeline.

Wheels & Tires

Front:
APEX 18x10” ET25 VS-5RS Forged Wheels In Brushed Clear and Anthracite
Face Profile: 3
275/35-18 Nitto NT01

Rear:
APEX 18x11” ET44 VS-5RS Forged Wheels In Brushed Clear and Anthracite
Face Profile: 3
305/35-18 Nitto NT01

Fitment Notes

Brakes:
StopTech Nickel-Plated Trophy Kit Front & Rear

Suspension:
Coilovers: AST

Alignment:
Maxed camber plates (~-3.5°+)

Spacers:
5mm front spacers required to clear spring perch (effective front offset ET20)

F87 M2 Video Feature

Photos

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[ApexWheels]

Paging BMW owners in the Bay area! If you're interested in free professional photos of your car on brand new APEX wheels, we are looking for volunteers for testfiitting and photoshoots! Volunteers will get copies of the photos, a discount on a set of APEX wheels, and APEX goodies/swag.

If you are interested in volunteering, please email us at info@apexraceparts.com with your contact information, location, and a photo of your car. We are currently looking for volunteers with an M2 Competition equipped with the 2NH factory 400mm brakes for 19" Sprint line testfitting but all are welcome. Show us what you've got!

If you'd like to take an inside look at what these photoshoots involve, our good friend Blake made a video detailing the process of an 18" test fitment on his F82 M4 recently:

[boldy1]

The wheels look

[cdavis93]

Those wheels are gonna be breaking hearts.

So dope

[6speed_M2]

I've been in absolute love with my EC-7R's, but this is really growing on me. They look incredible.

275/305 + the 35 sidewall. This an extreme amount of tire. I love it

[Expert@ApexWheels]

Originally Posted by 6speed_M2

I've been in absolute love with my EC-7R's, but this is really growing on me. They look incredible.

275/305 + the 35 sidewall. This an extreme amount of tire. I love it

It's a tight fit, but it works surprisingly well and is such a meaty-looking setup. The 18x11 ET44 was designed for the rear of the F8X M3/4 but I'm surprised at how well it suits the rear of the M2. We've had a few M2 Competition customers running a reverse staggered diameter setup with 18" rears and 19" fronts that have used this wheel as well.

-Tom

[FaRKle!]

Originally Posted by Expert@ApexRaceParts

It's a tight fit, but it works surprisingly well and is such a meaty-looking setup. The 18x11 ET44 was designed for the rear of the F8X M3/4 but I'm surprised at how well it suits the rear of the M2. We've had a few M2 Competition customers running a reverse staggered diameter setup with 18" rears and 19" fronts that have used this wheel as well.

-Tom

I'm testing a double stagger setup too with SM-10s 18x10F et33 and 19x11R et44 on my M2C w/ AP brakes (265/35r18, 305/30r19 RS4). The front requires a 5mm spacer. There's some rub at full droop on the inner liner (only on passenger side due to the fuel tube).

[Expert@ApexWheels]

Originally Posted by FaRKle!

I'm testing a double stagger setup too with SM-10s 18x10F et33 and 19x11R et44 on my M2C w/ AP brakes (265/35r18, 305/30r19 RS4). The front requires a 5mm spacer. There's some rub at full droop on the inner liner (only on passenger side due to the fuel tube).

That pesky fuel filler line and bump on the inner fender liner can definitely reduce inner clearance, but good to hear that the staggered diameter setup is working especially with 305/30-19 RS-4s which are quite wide. Are you running that wheel combination for better tire availability? I'd love to see photos of that setup as staggered diameters are quite uncommon for us.

-Tom

[FaRKle!]

Originally Posted by Expert@ApexRaceParts

Are you running that wheel combination for better tire availability? I'd love to see photos of that setup as staggered diameters are quite uncommon for us.

-Tom

Tire selection for the M2 is better for some tires (like Supercar 3, and RT660) compared to 18" wheels all around, but I really wanted to try it out since all the performance cars moved/are moving to double stagger setups (F8x M3/4 CS and GTS went to double stagger, G8x M3/4, corvettes, 911s, and others).

I haven't taken any good pictures yet due to the weather (I just put the wheels and tires on this weekend). I've just driven it around the same city Apex HQ is in (since I live there too) a little bit running errands the other day.

[FaRKle!]

Originally Posted by Expert@ApexRaceParts

I'd love to see photos of that setup as staggered diameters are quite uncommon for us.

-Tom

Took a couple quick pictures today while running errands.

[6speed_M2]

Thought I'd share pictures of my set up as well.

265/35/18

285/35/18

Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tire

EC-7R brushed clear

Absolutely massive set up from the OEM 19's it came with. The ride is much smoother/more comfortable, looks perfect in every way & handling improved greatly.

It also eliminated a lot of the weird steering feel I was getting on the highway with the OEM wheels.

[Robbyjai]

any chance of making these wheels bronze or some other goldy type color

[Expert@ApexWheels]

Originally Posted by Robbyjai

any chance of making these wheels bronze or some other goldy type color

No set plans for either finish yet, but we've talked about bringing both of those colors to market internally. They won't be a part of the initial launch finish specs included in our Group Buy's but they may make an appearance later! Any preference between bronze or gold?

-Tom

[Robbyjai]

Originally Posted by Expert@ApexRaceParts

No set plans for either finish yet, but we've talked about bringing both of those colors to market internally. They won't be a part of the initial launch finish specs included in our Group Buy's but they may make an appearance later! Any preference between bronze or gold?

-Tom

bronze thanks.... i would like them in a BMW spec and Porsche Spec thanks for both my cars

[E90convert]

How does the 18x10 +40 fit as a square setup? I don't see this combo on the fitment guide.

2018 F87 with stock suspension -3 degrees front camber, -2 degrees rear camber

[ThreeStripes]

Originally Posted by E90convert

How does the 18x10 +40 fit as a square setup? I don't see this combo on the fitment guide.

2018 F87 with stock suspension -3 degrees front camber, -2 degrees rear camber

Stock suspension, just camber plates? Will need roughly a 15mm spacer up front.

[E90convert]

Originally Posted by ThreeStripes

Stock suspension, just camber plates? Will need roughly a 15mm spacer up front.

Yeah, just camber plates for now. Looking at getting a set of 18x10 square wheels. The bimmerworld wheels are great, but I’ve always been an Apex fan and have bought a few sets of wheels. Would like to try the forged ones this time and I really only see the +40 offset available in forged.

[ThreeStripes]

Originally Posted by E90convert

Yeah, just camber plates for now. Looking at getting a set of 18x10 square wheels. The bimmerworld wheels are great, but I’ve always been an Apex fan and have bought a few sets of wheels. Would like to try the forged ones this time and I really only see the +40 offset available in forged.

Excellent choice.

I stuck with the stock stagger after reading feedback from others and planning on more power.

Apex makes the VS-5RS in a 18x10 +25 which is perfect for a 275/35/18 RE71RS tire assuming you don’t have an aftermarket suspension like KW or Ohlins R&T.

“Identifyings Suspension Types

If you’re using coilovers, see the image below to identify which type of coilover spring you have, as it may affect your wheel fitment.



Aftermarket F87 M2 Suspensions Known To Reduce Inner Clearance (includes but not limited to):

- Bilstein PSS9 & PSS10
- KW Height-Adjustable Spring (HAS) kit
- KW Variants
- KW Clubsports
- Öhlins Road & Track”

I run the 18x10 +25 up front with the TCK suspension and clearance is really tight with the spring and the fender clip on the outside but sufficient. Doesn’t rub at all.

I pair it with the 18x11 +44 out back, but the 18x10.5 at +40 works just the same. This setup is ideal for 275/295 RE71RS rubber.

[Expert@ApexWheels]

Originally Posted by E90convert

Yeah, just camber plates for now. Looking at getting a set of 18x10 square wheels. The bimmerworld wheels are great, but I’ve always been an Apex fan and have bought a few sets of wheels. Would like to try the forged ones this time and I really only see the +40 offset available in forged.

This setup should work with the 15mm front spacers as mentioned above, but the camber will be key. Its obviously an easy fit in the rear, but up front you'll need that camber to tuck in the tire on the outer edge.

-Tom