F06 F12 F13 M6 Wheels

Lightweight forged & flow formed Apex wheels for your 2012-2018 F06 F12 F13 M6. Includes Gran Coupé, convertible, coupe. Browse our inventory of BMW wheels.

Construction Type

All

Forged Sprint line

Forged Touring line

Forged Enduro line

Flow Formed Evolution line

Flow Formed Classic line

Finish: Anthracite

Total

$3,656.00

Overview

BMW F06 F12 F13 M6 Wheel Performance

Despite being a capable platform from the factory, the F06 F12 F13 M6 wheels limit the overall performance of the car by restricting the tire width. Apex Forged and Flow Formed wheels take advantage of the extra width available in the factory wheel wells and allow M6 owners to run wider tires to increase performance. Popular designs like the Forged VS-5RS, EC-7RS, and SM-10RS are perfect for owners looking to shed weight or run larger 20” fitments. Our classic Flow Formed ARC-8, EC-7 and SM-10s also provide a high quality affordable wheel fitment for owners looking to upgrade their M6 without breaking the bank.

With unique suspension and less information online, our fitment guide is a fantastic resource for information on Apex F06 F12 F13 M6 wheels. Click the following link to dial in your order: BMW F06 F12 F13 M6 Fitment Guide.

About the F06 F12 F13 M6

First launched in 2012, the 3rd generation M6 featured the potent twin-turbo S63 and 7 speed DCT used by the M5. While the DCT was a welcome upgrade over the prior generations single-clutch SMG system, the M6 also featured a very rare 6-speed manual option. The F12 (2 door coupé) and F13 (convertible) models launched first with the F06 (4 door gran coupé) following afterward. In the standard configuration, the S63 output a healthy 560 claimed horsepower while optional competition packages bumped power up to 575 initially and eventually 600hp.

Following the trend of the 5 series, this generation of M6 was more conservatively styled with a less risky design that has aged well over time.

F06 F12 F13 M6 Performance on Track

While not many of the street cars were used on track, it wasn’t for a lack of capability. The F12 M6 served as the basis for BMW Motorsport’s GT3 car from 2016 through 2018 with a relatively unmodified and restricted version of the S63/N63 engine. Despite the size and weight of the large GT platform, this short GT3 program was quite successful with a class win at the Spa 24 hours in 2016 helping to establish the car’s launch. The standard M6s were formidable track cars for drivers willing to manage the weight and power of the platform, but the high costs of maintenance, consumables, and modifications made them a rare sight at most track days. The carbon ceramic brake option, while quite beneficial for weight and braking performance reduces the number of wheel and tire options as well as massively increases the cost of replacement parts.

If you’re considering picking up an M6, be sure you do your research. Repairs can be frequent and costly so finding a good example is critical. Check out PistonHead’s BMW M6 (F06/F12/F13) Buyers Guide to ensure you get the best M6 possible.

VS-5RS Specifications

 
Front
Rear
SKU
VS5RS2...
VS5RS2...
Wheel Size
20x9.5" ET22
20x11" ET44
Face Profile
Profile 3
Profile 3
Bolt Pattern
5x120mm
5x120mm
Center Bore
72.56mm
72.56mm
Centering Ring
N/A Direct fit
N/A Direct fit
Lug Seat
60 Degree Conical
60 Degree Conical
Center Cap
Gloss Black
Gloss Black
OEM Cap
Compatible*
Compatible*
Load Rating
1,600 lbs
1,600 lbs
Weight
~20 lbs
~21.1 lbs
Tested By
STL
STL
Test Reference #
STL-AX2-0018
STL-AX2-0018
Front Profile
Rear Profile
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Fitment guides

Which Wheels Should I Get?

Check out our Fitment Guides, the most in-depth, authoritative guides for wheel and tire fitments, tailored for your vehicle and how you drive it.

VS-5RS features

10K Tons of Pressure

Our new forgings weigh as much as 120 pounds before machining. To form such a thick blank we require special equipment capable of 10,000 metric tons of pressure. This extreme pressure increases the strength of the aluminum by eliminating porosity and improving the grain structure.

True Motorsport Blanks

Many companies use 3rd-party blanks intended for non-motorsport wheels which can severely limit sizes, concavity, spoke design, and critical brake clearance. We designed our very own blank profiles from scratch to give us total control over the final product.

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Side-Milled Spokes

To be as light as possible the VS-5RS features extra-deep, side-milled spokes. Any excess material that doesn’t add strength is machined out using a precision CNC ball cutter. Side-milling is often deemed cost-prohibitive by others, but for true performance without compromise we believe it's essential.

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A Stronger Lightweight Wheel

Our forged Sprint™ wheels are lightweight without the strength compromises found on typical lightweight wheels. First, we machined out as much material as possible, then we purposefully added one pound back to reinforce critical areas, creating a stronger inner lip and a higher load rating.² What’s the point of a lightweight wheel if it’s fragile?

Load Ratings (lbs)

JWL Load Standard

1521

Typical Forged Wheels

1521

APEX Flow Formed

1550

APEX Forged Sprint™ Line

1600

Weight Optimized

We conducted extensive Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to reinforce high-stress areas and to remove material where it didn’t improve strength. The result is a wheel that is exceptionally light without the strength compromises found on typical lightweight wheels.²

Wheel Weight

Load Rating

APEX Sprint™ Line

18 lbs

1600 lbs

APEX Flow Formed

21 lbs

1550 lbs

Independently Tested

We don't rely solely on computer simulations or unverifiable in-house testing. We believe independent testing is critical to protect consumers in this unregulated industry. We chose STL, an independent lab in Ohio, to test our Sprint™ wheels far above JWL standards, including increases in testing duration, impact drop height, and total load.

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Tougher Inner Lip

Introducing the Sprint™ spec inner lip, with a unique channel profile that makes it even stronger than our previous designs. So even though our Sprint™ wheels are pounds lighter than comparable flow formed wheels, the inner lip is stronger.

32%

More reinforcement

than our flow formed wheels3

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Big Brake Clearance

From day one, APEX has been on a mission to build wheels that clear big brakes. Our new forged wheels are the product of everything we’ve developed over the past 10+ years, including an innovative high-clearance barrel design and vehicle-specific spoke profiles.

Deeper Concavity

Our new forgings were redesigned to create extra deep, concave spoke profiles. Their new shape allows us to make any profile, from flat to deep and everything in between. Each one is optimized for a specific application using 3D laser scans of factory and aftermarket brake kits.

Paintless Knurled Bead

Whether it's a day at the track or months of street driving, repeated hard braking and acceleration can make a tire slip along the bead seat and go out of balance, causing vibration. Knurled beads help, but are less effective when painted over. Our forged line features unpainted knurled beads that stay sharp and maximize grip.

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Built for Impact Sockets

Track wheels need track tools. Don’t settle for wheels that require undersized tuner lugs or thin walled sockets. All APEX wheels accommodate over-sized race lugs and impact sockets to make swapping wheels lightning fast.

32mm

Socket Diameter Clearance

Laser-Engraved Specs

As track enthusiasts ourselves, we know how frustrating it is to try to locate and decipher wheel specs that have been hastily hammered into the rim or become unreadable over time. With our new Sprint™ wheels, we chose to invest a little extra and laser-engrave the specs on the barrel, in plain sight, making them easy to find and read. (You’re welcome.)

Additional features

Hub Centric

All VS-5RS wheels are purpose built for select vehicle applications. Very few applications require centering rings.

Center Caps

All APEX wheels come with our gloss black cap included that is interchangeable with the OE cap. We also offer additional colors for select fitments.

Wheel Hardware

APEX wheels can be used with all OEM mounting hardware, proper aftermarket hardware and most 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 you don’t have sensors, then select from our metal stems available in multiple finishes.

A Wheel You Can Depend On

Accidental damage replacement

Curb rash or pothole damage on the street? Make an oopsie at the track? We’ve all been there. APEX is proud to offer 50% off replacement wheels, no matter the damage.

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Lifetime warranty

All APEX wheels come with a lifetime structural warranty against defects in workmanship and materials, plus a 1 year finish warranty. Exchanges are fast, easy, and hassle-free.

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¹ VS-5RS vs. the original EC-7R, comparing side milling of 18x9” ET46 5x130 fitment.

² Strength and weight comparisons are based on an 18” BMW 5x120 wheel.

³ Comparing the amount of material reinforcement in our standard inner lip profile vs Sprint™ spec inner lip profile on an 18” wheel.

⁴ All wheels compared with equivalent 18x10” ET25 5x120mm / 72.56mm fitment

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