APEX ARC-8 or VMR VB3

[GOLDNSPOTS]

I love both wheels. The ARC-8s are everywhere. But so is the CSL style I guess. Help me decide!!!!

[Vas]

Size and color? Offset?

My vote is for Apex.

[cakM3]

Depends on the look you're going for in my opinion. If you have lug nuts then I say go with the VMR VB3s. If you have wheel studs then get the ARC-8s. I think the ARC-8s are awesome wheels, especially when used with wheel studs :thumbsup


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[mbeckel]

Depends on the look you're going for in my opinion. If you have lug nuts then I say go with the VMR VB3s. If you have wheel studs then get the ARC-8s. I think the ARC-8s are awesome wheels, especially when used with wheel studs :thumbsup


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+1 I prefer the ARC-8's because of the possibility of additional parts

[Avetiso]

Apex

[OtterEffect]

Apex

+ 1 :)


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[GOLDNSPOTS]

What color of ARC-8s do you have on your M3? That looks awesome! Custom?

[GOLDNSPOTS]

Why are wheel studs better than lug bolts. I know wheels are easier to put on with studs. Might the stud kit also be like a small spacer?

[cakM3]

I think Otter's is black. They do look good on his ZHP :thumbsup


Why are wheel studs better than lug bolts. I know wheels are easier to put on with studs.

With ARC-8s, if you're using open ended wheel nuts then you see them much easier as shown in the pic below...
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/IMG_20130302_165545_018_zpsa6592348.jpg

Depending on the type of wheel nuts you are using they can add to what you already have :thumbsup


Might the stud kit also be like a small spacer?

Not sure what you mean by this question. Stud kits don't have any spacers...the wheel mounts directly onto the hub once they're mounted.

[LivesNearCostco]

But studs make it easier to use spacers or change spacer sizes without changing lug bolts

[webster]

My arc-8s

http://s7.postimg.org/5m673eacb/20140817_174921.jpg

http://s27.postimg.org/80uzd1hj7/20140817_140356.jpg

http://s30.postimg.org/oblfy6doh/20140817_174706_1.jpg

[webster]

http://s28.postimg.org/lmeisjij1/20140817_140459.jpg

http://s17.postimg.org/toekgyev3/20140817_140348.jpg]

http://s28.postimg.org/l6c58g58t/20140817_140341.jpg

[OtterEffect]

I think Otter's is black. They do look good on his ZHP :thumbsup

Thanks! I believe the are the "anthracite" color, but that's is after a quick image search in my iPhone..to be sure you'd have to ask Dario


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[OtterEffect]

http://s28.postimg.org/lmeisjij1/20140817_140459.jpg


Looking good! Tiny bit moar low would be ahhhhh :drool



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[NorCal-Dimitri]

Avant Garde ;). Apex though.


Looking good! Tiny bit moar low would be ahhhhh :drool



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+1. The car is begging for coils ;).

[NorCal-Dimitri]

Here ;)

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTAwMFgxMDAw/z/Vx0AAOxyjFpSRJSh/$(KGrHqF,!o0FIt6iOcZoBSRJShM6V!~~60_35.JPG

[slater]

http://s28.postimg.org/lmeisjij1/20140817_140459.jpg

looks great! what width and offset did you get?



Looking good! Tiny bit moar low would be ahhhhh :drool


nah, looks great as-is. :) in pics, wheel gap seems to be much more exaggerated. after adding 10mm/12.5mm spacers to mine with stock wheels, i can't see lowering it at all - if any, perhaps 10mm in the front, and that's it.

i like suspension travel. :)

peter

[ELCID86]

My arc-8s


Looks great Wes.

[webster]

Thanks guys. They are 18x8.5 ET38 / 18x9 ET42. fitment is prefect. Honestly, was not initially in love with the hyper black finish (looks a bit 'chrome-y' in direct sunlight) but they are growing on me. still kinda wish I had gone with anthracite...

[ELCID86]

^ those don't look black.

[zhpnsnv]

That's Apex's hyper black. It's not black.

[Vas]

Hyper black is more to a chrome black finish i believe.

I am more excited that the ARC-8 are available in 19's now.

[ELCID86]

Hyper black is more to a chrome black finish i believe.

I am more excited that the ARC-8 are available in 19's now.

Thanks guys. 19s = Not enough rubber for me.


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[OtterEffect]

Thanks guys. They are 18x8.5 ET38 / 18x9 ET42. fitment is prefect. Honestly, was not initially in love with the hyper black finish (looks a bit 'chrome-y' in direct sunlight) but they are growing on me. still kinda wish I had gone with anthracite...

Honestly, I like the silver on silver. To me, it gives off a kind of mature, "I don't mess around" look :p :dunno

Here are some pics of mine, taken on my potato (iPhone4)
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/08/19/7a1d45891ca3c6e53d96e2608c430294.jpg
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/08/19/0fc4d1d9c6bd9a46d79b3d2c0cef7999.jpg
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/08/19/aa140a92fbdf1b5321f72d76575e0335.jpg


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[cakM3]

Apex Arc-8's on my TiAg ///M
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/RI%20Mar2014%20Meet/Bren%20Tuning%202014/ScreenShot2014-07-04at115445AM_zps4d8388ea.png

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/RI%20Mar2014%20Meet/Bren%20Tuning%202014/ScreenShot2014-07-04at121403PM_zps4563437f.png

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/RI%20Mar2014%20Meet/Bren%20Tuning%202014/ScreenShot2014-06-29at85803PM_zps8645399b.jpg

They're hyperblack by the way...

[Newjack]

Apex Arc-8's on my TiAg ///M
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/RI%20Mar2014%20Meet/Bren%20Tuning%202014/ScreenShot2014-07-04at115445AM_zps4d8388ea.png

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/RI%20Mar2014%20Meet/Bren%20Tuning%202014/ScreenShot2014-07-04at121403PM_zps4563437f.png

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/RI%20Mar2014%20Meet/Bren%20Tuning%202014/ScreenShot2014-06-29at85803PM_zps8645399b.jpg

They're hyperblack by the way...
See I dont like TiAg cars. The color just doesn't do it for me. But every time I see a picture of your M3 or Pip's I think man I could easily live with that.

Apex ARC-8's get my vote. Those are the wheels I'm getting on my next car.

[danewilson77]

TiAg is a nice color. Need to own to understand.

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[cakM3]

TiAg is a nice color. Need to own to understand.

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+1

[sillieidiot]

i've had both, and i prefer the arc-8s more. it's lighter too. but it would depend on the wheel specs. for the arc-8s to look really good, you need an aggressive fitment so that it looks concave. otherwise it looks flat. if you're going with less aggressive fitments, the vb3s actually look better. as for studs/lug bolts. it doesn't really matter, i think it looks good either way.

[jakksfor20]

Problem with concave is you have to do a lot of work to get them to work on non-M's. I am perfectly content with the non-concave on my TiAg. Aggressive enough that I still get looks from the masses, even first glance Bimmer heads still think it's an M. Not exactly what I was going for, but oh well. :)1517215173

[cakM3]

i've had both, and i prefer the arc-8s more. it's lighter too. but it would depend on the wheel specs. for the arc-8s to look really good, you need an aggressive fitment so that it looks concave otherwise it looks flat. if you're going with less aggressive fitments, the vb3s actually look better.

+1

True......

[sillieidiot]

Problem with concave is you have to do a lot of work to get them to work on non-M's. I am perfectly content with the non-concave on my TiAg. Aggressive enough that I still get looks from the masses, even first glance Bimmer heads still think it's an M. Not exactly what I was going for, but oh well. :)1517215173

i'm pretty sure people look because you have angels, then they see the rest. it's not the wheels that make your car stand out. And the fact that they are dark, it makes it harder to discern what it really is.

[johnrando]

Good looking pic/car jakks.

[webster]

Vb3s are much heavier tho. Combination of aesthetics and performance of the arc-8s is unbeatable.

[BumpinAlpine]

I went from a VB3 style replica to the APEX wheels. At first I didn't think I'd like the Arc8's but now I'm very satisfied with them.

18x8.5 +45 offset, 12.5 spacers in rear, same coming for the front. 245/35/18 Michelin PSS all around

[ELCID86]

Nice ride. Why the change? Worth the price differential?


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[BumpinAlpine]

The wheels I had were too wide for the rear 18x9 +35 and the tires were Federals, these fit much nicer without rubbing and the tire upgrade was a huge plus.

[webster]

Looks great bumpin. I should have gone with hyper silver...

[jakksfor20]

Looks great bumpin. I should have gone with hyper silver...

I know someone that's interested in Hyper Black...... ;)


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[Vas]

Wow that looks great.

[GOLDNSPOTS]

Apex Arc-8's on my TiAg ///M
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/RI%20Mar2014%20Meet/Bren%20Tuning%202014/ScreenShot2014-07-04at115445AM_zps4d8388ea.png

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/RI%20Mar2014%20Meet/Bren%20Tuning%202014/ScreenShot2014-07-04at121403PM_zps4563437f.png

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/RI%20Mar2014%20Meet/Bren%20Tuning%202014/ScreenShot2014-06-29at85803PM_zps8645399b.jpg

They're hyperblack by the way...

Love this car!


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[cakM3]

Love this car!


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Thanks! :) I love my ///M as well ;)


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[GOLDNSPOTS]

I'm running 235/40/18 in front and 265/35/18 in back on stock 135s. Both front and back could go with less offset for a wider stance and I haven't rolled my fenders. So I could still do that. I am on Megan lowering springs too.


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[GOLDNSPOTS]

18 x 10s on a non-M. I like this a lot too!
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/08/27/971c7b79561efaae978ffb7125b94cea.jpg


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[UdubBadger]

can't go wrong with APEX even though I love VMRs