Race Silver
This our second 17” Forged wheel Group Buy specifically for BMW and features the deepest discount we have ever offered on these wheels. As a bonus, you can upgrade to our Polished and Brushed finishes for 50% off their normal premium. We recommend selecting backup finishes when pledging as popular specs and finishes will likely sell out...
Only the 17” BMW forged wheels listed below are available via this deal. Don’t miss out. Group Buys are the only way we can offer these deep discounts. The more participants that join, the more wheels we can produce, and the more savings we can pass on to you.
Our forged wheels continue everything customers love about our popular flow formed wheels. Now enhanced with all the added benefits of forged manufacturing.
These wheels start as a cylinder of extruded aluminum that is forged by a die under 10,000 tons of pressure. This extreme pressure increases the strength of the material by eliminating porosity and improving the grain structure within the aluminum. It creates the perfect blank canvas to start from for our ultimate wheels.
The designs and sizes offered by many companies are constrained by the blanks they can source from suppliers. What we found didn’t meet all our needs so we also designed and developed our own dies to stamp blanks that meet our exact specifications. The result? Our wheels can be made in the key sizes needed for racing.
“Forged” doesn’t mean strong. Many forged wheels focus on weight reduction so much that they end up with the same load rating as cast wheels. Think all forged wheels are stronger than cast or flow formed? Think again! We added up to 1,000 pounds of extra load capacity per vehicle compared to our flow formed line.
Learn MoreOur forged wheel line enabled us to release the finishes we’ve always hoped for. Fully polished aluminum, hand brushed with tinted clear, and a much wider range of painted finishes. Our forged wheels not only deliver performance, but also distinctive new styles as well.
Normally an $40 extra per wheel. These options are 50% off during this group buy.
The original flow formed ARC-8 was our first design with a barrel profile that compromised clearance. We later released our flow formed EC-7 design superior profile which was available in 18" wheels. By developing our own forging profiles and new dies, we’ve carried forward the original EC-7’s superior clearance in both of our new 17" Forged designs. They feature excellent 17" clearance that can clear most major big brake kits.
Learn MoreWe conducted extensive Finite Element Analysis to reinforce high stress areas and to remove material where it didn’t improve strength. The end result is a fully forged wheel with an ideal balance of strength and weight.
Significant material was removed from the side of each spoke on our EC-7R to give it "I" beam like strength. Many wheels have webbing between spokes that create the illusion of side milling. We took material off the side to save weight. We didn’t add weight just for aesthetics.
Not all knurling is created equal. To reduce unwanted tire spin as much as we could, we protected our knurling from paint to keep them sharp. We didn’t take the cheaper shortcut of painting over the bead area, which makes the knurling smoother and rounder. See and feel the difference.
Learn MoreAPEX is known for stocking many niche and spacer free fitments tailored specifically to a chassis. We’re releasing those same fitments… and more in our new forged line. Much lower production requirements will allow us to release a wider range of fitments that were previously off limits.
Many companies promote their wheels as being certified by the VIA when they actually aren’t. That’s like using the USDA logo on food without permission. APEX wheels get officially tested and registered by the VIA in Japan, and we have the proof to back it up.
Learn MoreJapan’s JWL is a standard for wheel load ratings. Our new forged wheels exceed those ratings by almost 20%. Most manufacturers only meet the minimum, while some even fall below—yet they still claim to be JWL. Always verify load ratings before you buy.
Learn MoreAll our forged wheels come with a lifetime structural warranty and 1 year finish warranty, so you can be confident in your purchase. See here for full terms and conditions.
Learn MoreDo some serious damage to a wheel that’s not covered under warranty? No worries. Curb rash or even totally mangling a wheel in a car accident is covered by our APEX360° program. We offer replacements for wrecked wheels at 50% off our standard prices. See our full terms and conditions for more details.
Learn More| APEX ARC-8 |
APEX ARC-8R |
Titan 7 TS-5 |
BimmerWorld TA16 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | Flow formed | Forged | Forged | Forged |
| Actual Weight (lbs) | 18.85 | 19.10 | 19.20* | 18.85 |
| Max Load Rating (lbs) | 1,550 | 1,800 | 1,521 | 1,521 |
| JWL Required Load | Above | Above | Minimum | Minimum |
| VIA Registered | Yes | Yes | No* | No* |
| Brembo 380mm Clearance | No | Yes | No | No |
| Paintless Knurled Bead | No | Yes | No | No |
| Fits OEM Center Cap | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Center Cap Included | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| 50% Off Replacements | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| APEX EC-7 |
APEX EC-7R |
Titan 7 TS-5 |
BimmerWorld TA16 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | Flow formed | Forged | Forged | Forged |
| Actual Weight (lbs) | 21.70 | 19.85 | 19.20* | 18.85 |
| Max Load Rating (lbs) | 1,550 | 1,800 | 1,521 | 1,521 |
| JWL Required Load | Above | Above | Minimum | Minimum |
| VIA Registered | Yes | Yes | No* | No* |
| Brembo 380mm Clearance | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Paintless Knurled Bead | No | Yes | No | No |
| Fits OEM Center Cap | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Center Cap Included | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| 50% Off Replacements | Yes | Yes | No | No |
The forged wheels are currently undergoing the VIA testing and review process. Registration numbers will be posted once completed.
All TA16 wheels are stamped with the VIA logo and were sold as “certified by the VIA” as of 8/12/19. This logo symbolizes certification and registration by the VIA. We confirmed that none of their wheels have been independently tested and registered by the VIA as of that date. *Update: As of 8/25/19 they now claim to be “tested according to VIA standards” instead of certified, but their wheels still have the logo. Click here to learn more.
Titan 7 advertises their wheels as being “tested to VIA standards” and they stamp all of their wheels with the official VIA logo. This logo symbolizes certification and registration by the VIA. We confirmed that none of their wheels have been tested and registered by the VIA as of 8/12/19. Click here to learn more.
Titan 7 advertises the weight of their 18x9.5" ET35 TS-5 wheel as 18.0 pounds, but we measured 19.20 on the scale that was used to measure all the other wheels.
All APEX wheels are purpose built for select vehicle applications to not require centering rings. All BMW specific 5x120mm bolt pattern wheels feature a direct-fit, 72.56mm center bore.
We don't charge extra for caps and we design ours to be interchangeable with the OE cap for a clean factory look. All APEX wheels come with our Gloss Black cap included. We also offer an optional red cap.
APEX wheels can be used with all OEM mounting hardware, proper aftermarket hardware and wheel spacers. Wheel locks and stud conversion kits also work perfectly.
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.
We’ve done countless hours of test-fitting to come up with the perfect chassis-specific widths and offsets. Whether you’re looking for a clean and conservative OEM+ fitment or an all-out aggressive track/race setup, we’ve got you covered. Check out our fitment guides below.
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| Size | Weight | Load Rating |
MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17x8.5" ET35 | 16.7 | 1,700 | $485 |
| 17x9.0" ET42 | 17.3 | 1,700 | $490 |
| 17x9.0" ET30 | 17.5 | 1,700 | $490 |
| 17x9.5" ET35 | 17.85 | 1,700 | $495 |
| Size | Weight | Load Rating |
MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17x8.5" ET35 | 17.15 | 1,700 | $505 |
| 17x9.0" ET42 | 17.5 | 1,700 | $510 |
| 17x9.0" ET30 | 18 | 1,700 | $510 |
| 17x9.5" ET35 | 18.45 | 1,700 | $515 |
The tables below show which finishes are available in each size.
| Size | Anthracite | Brushed Clear |
Polished | Race Silver |
Satin Black |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17x8.5" ET35 | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| 17x9.0" ET42 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| 17x9.0" ET30 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 18x9.5" ET35 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Size | Anthracite | Brushed Clear |
Polished | Race Silver |
Satin Black |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17x8.5" ET35 | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| 17x9.0" ET42 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 17x9.0" ET30 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 18x9.5" ET35 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
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