Front, 18", Profile 3, 5 Lugs, Anthracite
ARC-8 Wheels
Our lightest, most affordable flow formed wheel
Our best seller for over 15 years, the Apex ARC-8 combines low weight with high strength in a muscular yet stylish design.
Finish: Anthracite
Total
$379.00Overview
ARC-8 Highlights
- Engineered for Max Weight Savings
- Deep Concave Spokes - Select Sizes
- Open Hub Center for Fast Wheel Swaps
- Independently Tested and Certified
- Unmatched Replacement Program
- Lifetime Structural Warranty
ARC-8 Specifications
* Designed to fit BMW 5x120mm center caps
ARC-8 Gallery
BMW 3 Series F30 F31 F34
BMW 3 Series E36
BMW 3 Series E46
BMW 3 Series E36
BMW 1M E82
BMW 3 Series E90 E91 LCI
BMW 3 Series E90 E91 E92 E93
Chevrolet Camaro 6th Gen ZL1 1LE
BMW M3 E90 E92 E93
Chevrolet Camaro 5th Gen
Chevrolet Camaro 6th Gen ZL1 1LE
Chevrolet Camaro 6th Gen ZL1 1LE
BMW 2 Series F22 F23
BMW 3 Series E30
Chevrolet Camaro 6th Gen
BMW 3 Series E36
BMW 3 Series F30 F31 F34
BMW 3 Series E36
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Fitment guides
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Sizes & Prices
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ARC-8 features
The Flow Form Advantage
Flow forming enables us to create high performance wheels without the price premium of forging. It improves the mechanical properties and grain structure of the barrel, increasing its strength and stiffness, which allows us to use less material and reduce weight. Thanks to our superior engineering, our flow formed wheels have a higher load rating than some competitors' forged wheels.
Big Brake Clearance
Big brakes often require bigger, heavier, more expensive wheels, which aren’t ideal in a performance environment. The ARC-8 accommodates many big brake kits, even with its classic deep-concave spokes. If you need more clearance, the forged ARC-8R or one of our curved spoke wheel designs has you covered.
Maximizing Concavity
We use the deepest concave face profiles we can for every application after factoring in critical clearances such as brake calipers. The ARC-8 utilizes 2 unique profiles to make this possible, with the deepest concave face delivering reduced weight and a stunningly aggressive appearance.
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
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
Finishing Touches
The ARC-8 is 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.
JWL and Beyond
All APEX Flow Formed wheels meet or meaningfully exceed JWL load rating requirements. Some manufacturers don't meet the minimum requirements, yet still claim to be compliant. Always compare load ratings to ensure you aren’t sacrificing critical strength for a slightly lighter wheel.
True VIA
The VIA is an independent wheel testing and auditing agency similar to TÜV. Many companies falsely claim their wheels have been certified, and even use the VIA stamp without permission. Our Flow Formed wheels have been certified, and we provide the registration numbers for every wheel. Protect yourself. Demand registration numbers from manufacturers.
Additional features
Hub Centric
All ARC-8 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.
Compare for yourself
| Forged Enduro Line | Forged Sprint Line | Forged Touring Line | Flow Formed Evolution Line | Flow Formed Classic Line | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | Forged | Forged | Forged | Flow Formed | Flow Formed |
| Price¹ | $659 - $679 | $659 - $679 | $619 | $454 | $379 - $389 |
| Weight (lbs)¹ | 21.1 - 21.7 | 18.5 - 19.4 | 20.1 | 21.0 | 19.9 - 22.4 |
| Load Rating (lbs)¹ | 2100 | 1600 | 1600 | 1550 | 1550 |
| Side-milled Spokes | |||||
| Inner Lip | Enduro Spec | Sprint Spec | Sprint Spec | Reinforced | Standard |
| Independently Tested | |||||
| Brake Clearance | Maximum | Maximum | High | Maximum | High |
| Unpainted Knurled Bead | |||||
| Premium 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.
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.
¹ All wheels compared with equivalent 18x10” ET25 5x120 fitment
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