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      06-13-2018, 03:47 PM   #45
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Has Apex fitted FL5 18" over M3/M4 with OE CCB's and gold 6P/4p calipers ??

If so - what width/offset works and could Apex have an 18" wheel option for M2Comp with m sport or MPerf BBK upgrade ???
Bee Pee,

We have actually attempted this on our EC-7, SM-10 and FL-5. These wheels will not clear the OEM CCB optional brakes.

Due to the size of the CCB package brakes, you will need to use a 19" wheel at minimum.

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Is it possible to drive 10x19 ET25 ARC-8 at the rear with 2° - 2,1° Camber and stock tires?


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Is it possible to drive 10x19 ET25 ARC-8 at the rear with 2° - 2,1° Camber and stock tires?


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Kenzo1977,

That's a great question! The 19x10" ET25 wheel is just a bit too aggressive in the rear and will cause issues with fender side clearance. We would recommend the following rear fitment for your M2:

Rear: 19x9.5" ET33 - 265/35-19

I hope this information was helpful. If you have any further questions, feel free to reach out to me!

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Any specials on 18 inch wheels coming up? Specifically the FL-5?
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Any specials on 18 inch wheels coming up? Specifically the FL-5?
kpaso,

We do not have any 18" FL-5 sales waiting in the wings at this time.

Please keep an eye on our website, this forum or our social media channels for any new sales that could come up in the future!

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Hi. Has anyone managed to fit 18" ARC 8's to a stock M2? If so, what is the best plug and play solution without modification/spacers etc?

I'm after a track/drift setup and love the ARC 8's.
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ARC-8 barrels don't clear the brakes
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ARC-8 barrels don't clear the brakes
This seems to disagree:

https://support.apexraceparts.com/hc...-Fitment-Guide

I've been talking to someone about a square setup of 18x9.5 ET 35 with 5mm spacers on the front.

Just wanted to know if anyone was running that?

Are you talking about 18's only or the 19's as well?
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Hi. Has anyone managed to fit 18" ARC 8's to a stock M2? If so, what is the best plug and play solution without modification/spacers etc?

I'm after a track/drift setup and love the ARC 8's.
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ARC-8 barrels don't clear the brakes
This is a good topic, and we're glad it's being discussed. While the 18" ARC-8 technically does bolt up and spin freely (with spacers), the caliper to barrel clearance is so tight (1-2mm) that it easily opens up the possibility of rocks/debris getting stuck and damaging the caliper and/or the wheel.

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While it does fit and look stunning, we don't recommend running the 18" ARC-8 on the M2 for the reasons stated above.

The M2 Competition will require 19" wheels, and our 19x9" ET28 should work with 3mm front spacers, but we have not tested this ourselves yet to confirm.

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This is a good topic, and we're glad it's being discussed. While the 18" ARC-8 technically does bolt up and spin freely (with spacers), the caliper to barrel clearance is so tight (1-2mm) that it easily opens up the possibility of rocks/debris getting stuck and damaging the caliper and/or the wheel.

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While it does fit and look stunning, we don't recommend running the 18" ARC-8 on the M2 for the reasons stated above.

The M2 Competition will require 19" wheels, and our 19x9" ET28 should work with 3mm front spacers, but we have not tested this ourselves yet to confirm.

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Ok cool. Thanks for clearing that up. What would be your suggestion then for a square 18" setup from your line for the M2?

Or are you running the risk with any 18" wheel? Therefore stick to 19s?
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Ok cool. Thanks for clearing that up. What would be your suggestion then for a square 18" setup from your line for the M2?

Or are you running the risk with any 18" wheel? Therefore stick to 19s?
For an optimal 18" setup, we recommend the 18x9.5" ET28 FL-5 wheel, which was designed specifically to fit the M2, and is only available in this design. It is the ideal offset to maximize tire width while requiring the least amount of additional modifications to prevent tire rubbing. It can be used as a square fitment with 265/35-18 tires, or paired with the 18x10.5" ET40 FL-5 rear wheels using 285/35-18 rear tires.

The only additional modification required is front camber plates, which you'll want to have anyway to save your tires if you plan to track the car.

The ARC-8 is our only design with slightly reduced inner barrel clearance. All of our other 18" designs clear the brakes with plenty of room to spare.

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We've been getting a lot of customers asking about M2C fitment, check out our new 19" SM-10 wheels on this customer car.

19x9" ET30 SM-10 square fitment over the new M2C 400mm brakes.



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We've been getting a lot of customers asking about M2C fitment, check out our new 19" SM-10 wheels on this customer car.

19x9" ET30 SM-10 square fitment over the new M2C 400mm brakes.



Would I be able to get 265/35 front and 295/35 rear without rubbing using the 30 et in the front and the 45 et in the rear?
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What setups have been tried for an og M2 and 19" arc-8s? Would 19x10 work square and what would be the most aggressive staggered set up? Thanks!
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We've been getting a lot of customers asking about M2C fitment, check out our new 19" SM-10 wheels on this customer car.

19x9" ET30 SM-10 square fitment over the new M2C 400mm brakes.

[IMG]https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7852/3...888a6d8a_b.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4845/4...f36eb995_b.jpg[/IMG]
I find 19x9 for the rear to be a bit on the weak side. Maybe perfect as a winter setup but for someone looking to fit more tire in the rear it's basically downsizing from 10" stock in rear to 9".

What happened to this setup you guys posted on IG?

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What setups have been tried for an og M2 and 19" arc-8s? Would 19x10 work square and what would be the most aggressive staggered set up? Thanks!
We do have a few ARC-8 fitments that can work:

Front & Rear: 19x9.5" ET33
  • At least a 5mm front spacer required for suspension clearance.



You can also run the following:

Front: 19x9 ET28 - 245/35-19
Rear: 19x9.5" ET33 - 265/35-19



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I find 19x9 for the rear to be a bit on the weak side. Maybe perfect as a winter setup but for someone looking to fit more tire in the rear it's basically downsizing from 10" stock in rear to 9".

What happened to this setup you guys posted on IG?

That is correct, if you are looking for a beefier setup, we would recommend as follows:

SM-10 ONLY:

Front: 19x9" ET30
Rear: 19x11" ET44
  • Fairly aggressive but is a direct fit at stock ride height.

Front: 19x9.5" ET22
Rear: 19x11" ET44
  • Negative camber required up front.

SM-10, EC-7 or ARC-8:

Front & Rear: 19x9.5" ET22
  • Negative camber required up front.

The car you posted above, features the following:

Front:
19x9.5" ET22 EC-7 Wheels in Race Silver
-2* camber

Rear:
19x10" ET25 EC-7 Wheels in Race Silver

KW Clubsport 3 Way Suspension

Original BMW M2 Competition Tires



I hope this helped!

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Hi Max Expert@ApexRaceParts

Will that 19x9.5 / 19x10 EC7 fitment accommodate winder tires than OEM sizes with R-Compound tires? Assuming -2 (or more) degrees negative camber
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Hi Max Expert@ApexRaceParts

Will that 19x9.5 / 19x10 EC7 fitment accommodate winder tires than OEM sizes with R-Compound tires? Assuming -2 (or more) degrees negative camber
Unfortunately not, the 19x9.5 ET22 up front will be able to accommodate a wider tire. The sticking point comes with the rear 19x10 ET25. Without a heavy fender roll and more camber, you will not be able to run a wider rear tire.

The M2 chassis is quite limiting when compared to the other F8x chassis cars.

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New to the Bimmer world and picking up my 2017 M2 this Saturday. Looking for 18s and seems like Apex is the way to go. Is there an 18” setup that can be used without running spacers? Either square or staggered.
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New to the Bimmer world and picking up my 2017 M2 this Saturday. Looking for 18s and seems like Apex is the way to go. Is there an 18” setup that can be used without running spacers? Either square or staggered.
Congrats on the new car! There are a couple spacer-free fitments available depending on how you plan to use the car and whether you'll be adding negative camber or not.

As a baseline, you can use the following:

Front: 18x9" ET30 with 245/40-18 tires
Rear: 18x10" ET33 with 275/35-18 tires
- Available in EC-7 and SM-10 designs only.
- This is a direct fit with no spacers or modifications required.

We have many other options listed on our M2 fitment guide here: https://support.apexraceparts.com/hc...-Fitment-Guide

Take a look and let me know if you have any questions!

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..While the 18" ARC-8 technically does bolt up and spin freely (with spacers), the caliper to barrel clearance is so tight (1-2mm) that it easily opens up the possibility of rocks/debris getting stuck and damaging the caliper and/or the wheel.
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You mean like the stock 788's on M2C



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