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      09-01-2021, 05:26 PM   #61
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A Classic Returns...




Back and Better Than Ever!

Our Profile 3 ARC-8s are back with an all-new barrel design optimized specifically for the OE steel brakes on the F80 M3 and F82/3 M4. Many of you were already aware of the original ARC-8s limited barrel design that interfered with the 380mm factory brakes on the F8X chassis. This prevented square fitments with our 18x10 ET25 wheels and also meant that we didn't initially develop 18x11 ET44 ARC-8 rear wheels for these cars.

Optimized Barrel Design


Brake clearance was our foremost goal with the new ARC-8s. The new barrel allows us to clear the F8X M3 and M4 brake calipers easily while still maintaining a deep profile 3 level of concavity. On the inside edge, the inner lip has been strengthened to bring our older ARC-8 design up to the standards of our other wheel lines and give you an even more track-ready wheel at a competitive price point.

Deep Concavity


For us and for many other BMW enthusiasts, a huge part of the appeal of the ARC-8s lies in their deep concave profile synonymous with the M3 chassis and performance BMW fitments. While going to lower profile flatter-faced wheel designs is an easy way to gain brake clearance, we were able to clear the factory brakes without sacrificing concavity which also helps us keep these wheels light. Reducing unsprung rotational mass provides critical benefits on track and it starts with a great set of wheels.

Wide Rear Fitments


Our 18x11 ET44 wheel was purpose-built for the rear of these cars to give the enthusiast looking to maximize rear-end grip tire options ranging from 200TW 305/35-18s up to 315/30-18 tires for those willing to make adjustments in the rear. This tried and true fitment is now available in our Flow-Formed ARC-8 design for the first time and can be paired with 18x10 ET25 front wheels for our popular bolt-on staggered fitment.

Product Details



Wheel Sizes

➡︎ 18x9.5 ET22 - Coming later this year

➡︎ 18x10 ET25 - In Stock

➡︎ 18x11 ET44 - In Stock


Buy Now

The 18x10 ET25 front, 18x11 ET44 rear fitment is available in our Anthracite, Hyper Silver, and Satin Black finishes. We will eventually offer the 18x10 ET25s in our Hyper Black and Satin Bronze finishes as well.

Fitment questions?
If you'd like to see which tire sizes and models we recommend for these wheels, take a look at our F8X Fitment guide.


18" F8X ARC-8 Wheel Gallery

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