Front, 18", Profile 3, 5 Lugs, Anthracite
ARC-8RT Wheels
A timeless classic, reborn as a fully forged wheel.
Introducing the Apex ARC-8RT, part of our Touring Line of forged wheels. A timeless classic, reborn as a fully forged wheel.
Finish: Anthracite
Total
$639.00Overview
ARC-8RT Highlights
- Fully forged 6061-T6 aluminum
- Reinforced Sprint™ spec inner lip
- Stronger, yet thinner spokes
- Deeper concave profile
- Improved brake clearance
- OEM center cap compatibility
- Unmatched replacement program
- Lifetime structural warranty
- Independently tested
ARC-8RT Specifications
* Designed to fit BMW 5x120mm center caps
ARC-8RT Gallery
BMW 3 Series F30 F31 F34
BMW 4 Series F32 F33 F36
BMW M3 E90 E92 E93
BMW M2 F87
BMW M2 F87
BMW 3 Series E46
BMW M3 E46
BMW 3 Series E90 E91 LCI
BMW 3 Series E90 E91 LCI
BMW M3 E46
BMW M3 E36
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.
Sizes & Prices
Fitments by make:
ARC-8RT features
Modern Performance, Classic Design
Based on Apex’s first ever design that captivated the hearts of BMW drivers across the globe. As the second forged iteration, the ARC-8RT features improved strength, stiffness and weights compared to its flow formed counterpart, while still staying true to the original wheel’s timeless design.
Stiffer Spokes
Wheel stiffness matters but it gets overlooked and undiscussed. Our engineers were able to redesign the ARC-8RT with thinner, yet deeper spokes than their flow formed counterparts while still retaining the brake clearance Apex customers expect. The result is a lighter, yet stiffer spoke design.
Sprint Inner Lip
The ARC-8RT borrows the race-proven Sprint Spec inner lip from our Sprint Line wheels, providing critical strength to the unsupported inner lip of the wheel. Adding 32% more material where it matters most. Don’t settle for under-engineered wheels, attack both the track and your cities potholes with confidence.
50%
more reinforcement
than a standard inner lip
10K Tons of Pressure
To make our forged wheels the strongest we can, we applied as much pressure as possible using a 10,000 ton forge. 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.
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. Our Touring Line wheels are independently tested by ITS at their Michigan facility following JWL standards but pushed to much higher loads and much longer durations.
Big Brake Clearance
From day one, Apex has been on a mission to build wheels that clear big brakes. We utilize 3D scans to produce vehicle-specific spoke profiles, and our wheels feature an innovative high-clearance barrel design.
Deeper Concavity
Our new forgings enable us to use an extra deep profile 4 face when possible. Our forging blanks allow us to make any profile, from flat to deep and everything in between, each optimized for a specific application using 3D laser scans of factory and aftermarket brake kits.
Built for Impact Sockets
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
OEM Center Cap Compatibility
Love that OEM+ look? Us too. Our engineers went the extra mile and incorporated OEM center cap support into the ARC-8RT. Whether you want to show off your included Apex center caps or stick with the infamous roundel, the ARC-8RT will seamlessly accept both.
Laser-Engraved Specs
As car enthusiasts ourselves, we know how frustrating it is to locate and decipher wheel specs that have been hastily marked on a wheel or become unreadable over time. Our Touring Line wheels have laser-engraved specs on the barrel, in plain sight, making them easy to find and read.
Additional features
Hub Centric
All Forged Touring Line wheels are purpose built for select vehicle applications. Very few applications require centering rings.
Center Caps
All Apex Forged Touring Line 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
Wherever possible, Apex wheels are designed to be used with OEM mounting hardware as well as high-quality wheel spacers, stud conversion kits, wheel locks, and more. See our Accessories pages.
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 |
| Price⁴ | $659 - $679 | $659 - $679 | $619 | $454 | $379 - $389 |
| Weight (lbs)⁴ | 21.1 - 21.7 | 18.5 - 19.4 | 20.1 | 21.0 | 19.9 - 22.4 |
| Load Rating (lbs)⁴ | 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.
⁴ All wheels compared with equivalent 18x10” ET25 5x120mm / 72.56mm fitment
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