Group Buy: Apex ARC-8 Wheels

[Sandman GTI]

My only concern is if one bends a wheel beyond repair, could one ever get a replacement?
Being so unique, options limited.

 

[Mini7]

My understanding is that this will not be a one off. Apex carry inventory or all their wheels.

It’s a case of achieving critical mass.

 

[damms221]

If only they made 5x112 bolt pattern.

 

[H22hatch]

I’m in for a set of wheels if it clears a Stoptech Trophy 4pot/355 kit.

 

[Mini7]

I will post as soon as I get confirmation from Apex.

I’m looking for similar clearance 350x34 4-pot.

 

[H22hatch]

Any idea on if it will happen and when?

 

[Mini7]

Folks, we are still in a holding pattern to get this project queued up with the Apex design team.

 

[teemmy]

I’m interested, but only if it’s a 18x9 +45 and clears Stoptech st40s up front


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[Derushi]

I’m interested, but only if it’s a 18x9 +45 and clears Stoptech st40s up front


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If their BMW versions are anything to go by, their 17" can even clear ST60's w/ 355mm on certain offsets.

 

[ayao]

Folks, we are still in a holding pattern to get this project queued up with the Apex design team.

Thanks for the update. Subscribed.

 

[Mini7]

Ok, so I’ve had a response from the Apex General Sales Manager.

Apex resources have been working on wheel design for the Gen5 Camaro and Vette C5-7 group buy. Apex is going to expand the 17” range of wheels for the BMW’s and Subaru/BRZ’s. I am told that Audi/VW fitment is going to be part of this 17” wheel design. Meaning hub centric and ET’s for our MK7 MQB platform.

Stoptech, AP Essex, Brembo and PowerBrake BBK clearance will feature in the design requirement for the VW specific wheel design.

I do not have a timeline or any other details. As I get more info, I will keep you all posted.

Morale of story is patience and persistence.

 

[theDoktor]

Any updates?

 

[xXDavidCXx]

I have 18x8.5 et45 and it’s a flush fit. I don’t have experience with 9” wide wheels and fitment on Mk7’s. An ET50 would keep a 9” flush but will push the wheel closer to the strut. I haven’t seen how much clearance is available to the inside.

Edit: Cliff can you answer the offset required for 18x9 wheels.

I have to use a 10mm spacer with my set of 18x9 et48 wheels, and -0.8 degrees of rear camber to clear the fuel filler neck on the passenger side of my MK7.

How are other people making this work?


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[Crild]

I have to use a 10mm spacer with my set of 18x9 et48 wheels, and -0.8 degrees of rear camber to clear the fuel filler neck on the passenger side of my MK7.

How are other people making this work?


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18x9 +45...

 

[Raguvian]

I would be interested in a 17x8 or 17x8.5 if the weight is kept around (or under) 17 lb.