Apex Forged Wheels for F80, F82, F83 M3/M4 | Performance Wheels for Street and Track

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Fully Forged Performance Wheels for your BMW

Apex forged wheels represent the pinnacle of our offerings. These wheels are perfect for drivers looking for the ultimate in performance wheels both on and off track. These forged wheels are split into lines that offer unique characteristics to the enthusiast from strong and durable wheels built for punishment to lightweight designs optimized to give you every advantage possible. All of these wheels are available in chassis-specific widths and offsets developed specifically for your BMW.

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Forged Enduro Line

The Apex Enduro line consists of the strongest wheels we’ve ever made. These wheels feature our highest load rating and our strongest lip, allowing them to withstand abuse, lap after lap.

➡︎ 10K ton forged 6061-T6 aluminum

➡︎ Heavy-duty Enduro Spec inner lip

➡︎ Stiffer side-milled spokes

➡︎ Stronger 2100 lb. load rating

➡︎ Capless hub design to reduce weight

➡︎ 50% replacement program

➡︎ Independently tested and certified

VS-5RE





The VS-5RE is the forged Enduro version of our popular VS-5 design. These wheels bring serious strength and durability to the split 5 spoke design that BMW enthusiasts love and gives endurance racers and hardcore HDPE participants a wheel that focuses on longevity and consistency.

To view all of the VS-5RE fitments available for your BMW and order your set, Head over to our website via the link below or by clicking any of the images of these wheels.

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SM-10RE





The SM-10RE brings higher load ratings and measurable increases in strength and stiffness to our popular 10-spoke design. Initially available in fitments focused on modern M cars that are often tracked, these are perfect for wheel-to-wheel racing and focused HPDE sessions.

To view all of the SM-10RE fitments available for your BMW and order your set, Head over to our website via the link below or by clicking any of the images of these wheels.

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Our Strongest Wheels: Enduro Line Features

Most motorsport wheel designs prioritize reducing weight over increasing strength, but some applications require extra strength. High grip tires and lots of downforce put extra strain on wheels. Pair that with a faster driver and regular load ratings are not enough. Enduro line wheels are about 30% stronger than their RS counterparts.



Stiffer Spokes

Wheel stiffness matters but it gets overlooked and undiscussed. The redesigned spokes of the SM-10RE are about 20-25% stiffer than the Sprint Line version. Stiffer spokes help reduce camber loss, which reduces outer edge tire wear and improves feel and responsiveness.



Toughest Inner Lip

Introducing the Enduro Spec inner lip - our strongest ever. With 50% more reinforcement, these wheels are better protected against the harsh conditions found on (and off) track.



Reinforced Front Lip

We added extra material in the front lip for more durability so you can keep attacking those berms. You can easily spot the beefed up design of an Enduro lip vs. the lightweight lip on a Sprint Line wheel.



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.



Side Milled Spokes

One of the most prominent features of our Enduro line wheels are the extra wide and deep side-milled spokes. Any excess material that doesn’t add strength is carved out using a precision CNC ball cutter. This allows our endurance wheels to be surprisingly light for their strength. Side-milling is often deemed cost-prohibitive by others, but for true performance without compromise we believe it's essential.



Weight Optimized

We conducted extensive Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to reinforce high-stress areas and to remove material where it didn’t improve strength. The result is a significantly stronger wheel with a minimal weight penalty over their RS counterparts.



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 Enduro 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. These Enduro Line wheels are the product of everything we’ve developed over the past 15+ years. 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 were redesigned to create extra deep, concave spoke profiles. Their new shape allows 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.



Paintless Knurled Beads

Whether it’s a day at the track or months of street driving, repeated hard braking and acceleration can make a tire slip along the bead seat and go out of balance, causing vibration. Knurled beads help, but are less effective when painted over. Our forged line features unpainted knurled beads that stay sharp and maximize grip.



Paintless Barrel

To be as light as possible, and to reduce rotational inertia, we removed paint from the outer barrel. It’s only a fraction of a pound but it’s in an area that has the biggest impact on acceleration and deceleration, so it packs a bigger punch vs. the same weight savings near the center of the wheel. These small tweaks add up.



Capless Hub Design

We know most track day organizations ask for center caps to be removed. To further reduce weight that doesn’t directly correlate to strength, we incorporated a capless hub design on all Enduro Line wheels in our pursuit of Real Performance.



Built for Impact Sockets

Track wheels need track tools. 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.



Outer Lip Pocketing

A lot of areas get extra thick when the load rating is raised to 2100 lb. By CNC machining ‘pockets’ between each spoke, our Engineers were able to further reduce weight from an area that has a high impact on rotational inertia.



Laser-Engraved Specs

As track 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 Enduro wheels have laser-engraved specs on the barrel, in plain sight, making them easy to find and read.






Your Fastest Lap is Calling!

Our forged Sprint™ line was built to be extremely light while still offering a meaningful strength increase over our flow formed wheels. For those looking to shed as much weight as possible to improve lap times.


➡︎ 10K ton forged 6061-T6 aluminum

➡︎ Stronger Sprint™ spec inner lip

➡︎ Side-milled spokes for reduced weight

➡︎ Massive brake clearance

➡︎ Unmatched replacement program

➡︎ Lifetime structural warranty

➡︎ Independently tested and certified

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VS5-RS / EC-7RS / SM-10RS

Finishes

10K Tons Of Pressure

Our new forgings weigh as much as 120 pounds before machining. To form such a thick blank we require special equipment capable of 10,000 metric tons of pressure. 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 which gives us total control over the final product, resulting in exceptionally deep spokes and stronger designs.

Learn more about our true motorsport blanks.

Side-milled Spokes

One of the most significant upgrades to our Sprint wheels is the addition of wider and deeper side-milled spokes. Any excess material that doesn’t add strength is carved out using a precision CNC ball cutter. Side-milling is often deemed cost-prohibitive by others, but for true performance without compromise we believe it's essential.

➡︎ 40-50% Wider
➡︎ 50-100% Deeper

Learn more about our wider and deeper side-milling.

A Stronger Lightweight Wheel

Our forged Sprint™ wheels are lightweight without the strength compromises found on typical lightweight wheels. First, we carved out as much material as possible, then we purposefully added one pound back to reinforce critical areas, creating a stronger inner lip and a higher load rating. What’s the point of a lightweight wheel if it’s fragile?

Weight Optimized

We conducted extensive Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to reinforce high-stress areas and to remove material where it didn’t improve strength. The result is a wheel that is exceptionally light without the strength compromises found on typical lightweight wheels.

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. We chose STL, an independent lab in Ohio, to test our Sprint™ wheels far above JWL standards, including increases in testing duration, impact drop height, and total load.

Learn more about our rigorous independent testing.

Tough Inner Lip

Introducing the Sprint™ spec inner lip, with a unique channel profile that makes it even stronger than our previous designs. So even though our Sprint™ wheels are pounds lighter than comparable flow formed wheels, the inner lip is 32% stronger.

Learn more about our Sprint™ spec inner lip.

Big Brake Clearance

From day one, APEX has been on a mission to build wheels that clear big brakes. Our new forged wheels are the product of everything we’ve developed over the past 10+ years, including an innovative high-clearance barrel design and vehicle-specific spoke profiles.

Deeper Concavity

Our new forgings were redesigned to create extra deep, concave spoke profiles. Their new shape allows us to make any profile, from flat to deep and everything in between. Each one is optimized for a specific application using 3D laser scans of factory and aftermarket brake kits.

Paintless Knurled Beads

Whether it's a day at the track or months of street driving, repeated hard braking and acceleration can make a tire slip along the bead seat and go out of balance, causing vibration. Knurled beads help, but are less effective when painted over. Our forged line features unpainted knurled beads that stay sharp and maximize grip.

Learn more about why our forged wheels have unpainted knurled beads.

Built for impact sockets

Track wheels need track tools. 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.

Laser-Engraved Specs

As track enthusiasts ourselves, we know how frustrating it is to try to locate and decipher wheel specs that have been hastily hammered into the rim or become unreadable over time. With our new Sprint™ wheels, we chose to invest a little extra and laser-engrave the specs on the barrel, in plain sight, making them easy to find and read. (You’re welcome.)

Additional Features

Hub Centric - All APEX BMW wheels with a 5x120mm bolt pattern are purpose built featuring a 72.56mm center bore. No centering rings required.



Center Caps - We don't charge extra for caps and we design our BMW wheels to be interchangeable with the OE roundel cap for enthusiasts seeking a clean factory look. All wheels come with our gloss Black APEX caps included. We also offer optional gloss red or gloss blue APEX caps.



Hardware - 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.



TPMS - All APEX wheels accept OEM and aftermarket Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors and standard fit valve stems. If your vehicle isn’t equipped with sensors or you choose to bypass them for your track/race car, then select from our metal stems available in multiple finishes.

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.

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APEX Wheel Replacement Program

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.

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A Fitment For You

We’ve tirelessly test-fitted hundreds of setup combinations in order to provide direct-fit, spacer-free wheel packages for everything from showroom-fresh cars to all-out race builds. Our detailed fitment guides help you avoid costly trial-and-error and walk you through every step of finding your perfect setup.

Explore Our Fitment Guides

APEX Forged Sprint Line Wheel Gallery

VS-5RS Gallery




EC-7RS Gallery



SM-10RS Gallery



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VS5-RS / EC-7RS / SM-10RS

Questions?
Call: 925-245-0773
Email: expert@apexwheels.com
Web: www.apexwheels.com
Hours: M-F 9a-5p PST

EC-7RS Details

VS-5RS Details

SM-10RS Details

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[Blueeyesredpanda]

Looks so much like Rays G025

[x.shell]

Originally Posted by Blueeyesredpanda

Looks so much like Rays G025

All of the split 5-spoke wheels in the past decade are similar. At this point, it's all about the little details and IMO, Apex has really knocked it out of the park with their version. To me, this is literally the best take on the split 5-spoke wheel. It has all the little details that matter while keeping it simple. It's such a winner in my book. Great work Apex.

[heitzke]

Damn these look awesome - great job y'all

[spidy512]

These look awesome!

Quick question. Will there be 19" available eventually?

Either way, great job Apex....

josh

[dvq]

Waiting on 19" VS-5RS

[Mavus]

Originally Posted by dvq

Waiting on 19" VS-5RS

+1

glad I waited

[troym]

Just did your pre-order, thanks

[Expert@ApexWheels]

Originally Posted by x.shell

All of the split 5-spoke wheels in the past decade are similar. At this point, it's all about the little details and IMO, Apex has really knocked it out of the park with their version. To me, this is literally the best take on the split 5-spoke wheel. It has all the little details that matter while keeping it simple. It's such a winner in my book. Great work Apex.

Originally Posted by heitzke

Damn these look awesome - great job y'all

Thanks guys, We really focused on the details with these wheels starting from the fundamental changes to our dies which allowed the additional machining, increased spoke depth, and inner lip improvements. We're really exciting that those changes and others let us both shed a ton of weight and resulted in a fantastic looking design as well!

Originally Posted by spidy512

These look awesome!

Quick question. Will there be 19" available eventually?

Either way, great job Apex....

josh

Thanks for the kind words!

Full ETAs are available on our site for all of the fitments we currently have lined up: (scroll down for table with etas)

VS-5RS: https://www.apexraceparts.com/our-wh...ontent-fitment

EC-7RS: https://www.apexraceparts.com/our-wh...ontent-fitment

19" 5x120 BMW should be arriving in March of 2022.

Originally Posted by Mavus

+1

glad I waited

Originally Posted by dvq

Waiting on 19" VS-5RS

They'll be worth the wait!

Originally Posted by troym

Just did your pre-order, thanks

Thanks for pledging!

-Tom

[Tonba]

Can the VS-5RS accept OEM centre caps?

[Expert@ApexWheels]

Originally Posted by Tonba

Can the VS-5RS accept OEM centre caps?

They sure can! The VS-5RS will come with our APEX center caps preinstalled but will accept OEM BMW center caps no problem.

-Geirsen

[Expert@ApexWheels]

We've added the full tables of incoming fitments and their specifications/ETAs to the OP. As you can see, this is a massive range of wheels that we will be bringing to market over a short time frame and this is only the beginning! Fitments that are not a part of the current ongoing Group Buy will have their own associated Group Buys prior to their arrival.

-Tom

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Blake's M4 featuring our Sprint™ Line VS-5RS

Our new customer feature gallery thread is live! Use the link below to take a look at this track-prepped M4 and get some behind the scenes insight into an APEX photoshoot!








Full Gallery Thread

[ZiMMie]

Will we get more size and offsett for the EC-7RS?

I'm looking for them in +40's in 8.5".

Also could u let us know what size brakes is on the orange 997? They seems to clear it's brakes and those does not look like stock brakes.

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Originally Posted by ZiMMie

Will we get more size and offsett for the EC-7RS?

I'm looking for them in +40's in 8.5".

Also could u let us know what size brakes is on the orange 997? They seems to clear it's brakes and those does not look like stock brakes.

Yes, we will be offering additional fitments in the future which will likely include an 18x8.5, but the final offset is undecided. This Sprint Line launch includes a ton of different wheels and fitments that we are bringing to market all at once so we are focused on getting all of the listed fitments on our launch pages out first before we engineer new sizes and offsets.

This car is running the stock PCCB calipers but converted to 380mm steel rotors. Our 18" VS-5RS and EC-7RS clear these brakes easily thanks to the new Motorsports blanks that allow us to design a drop well and wheel face with more clearance than ever. Keep in mind that BMW and Porsche EC-7RS will have different widths/offsets and face profiles but if you have a specific brake kit in mind, we can always let you know what the clearances look like for wheels that are already developed.

-Tom

[D Unit]

Probably a long shot, but any thoughts about bringing a 20" or 21" version for a Tesla Model S (5x120)?

[Tim_M56]

Damn, I got a conundrum with what size to pick. An 18" VS-5RS gives that real meaty thick tire looks like the M4 GT4 while a 19" VS-5RS would look more fitting for an M4 like my 437M and like how the CS looks with the 763M with the 19" in the front. Hmm, decisions decisions...

[Mavus]

Originally Posted by TimmyM56

Damn, I got a conundrum with what size to pick. An 18" VS-5RS gives that real meaty thick tire looks like the M4 GT4 while a 19" VS-5RS would look more fitting for an M4 like my 437M and like how the CS looks with the 763M with the 19" in the front. Hmm, decisions decisions...

I was considering 18" but after seeing 18" on m3 they look small relative to the body so I will be going 19", more so the rear than the front.

[THEROK]

Thanks for introducing us to the new wheel lineup.

Some of the most reputable and enthusiast trusted wheel companies on Earth source their forged blanks from Aluminum Precision based here in SoCal. These include brands like Forgeline and HRE alongside a much longer list of big brand OEM partners.

As a most recent example, Gordon Murray's very own next "McLaren F1" T.50 comes shod with APP Tech wheels which are born out of Aluminum Precision blanks.

https://www.aluminumprecision.com/ca...forged-wheels/

Where do your "True Motorsport Blanks" come from?

[Expert@ApexWheels]

Originally Posted by D Unit

Probably a long shot, but any thoughts about bringing a 20" or 21" version for a Tesla Model S (5x120)?

We're certainly considering it, but they aren't in our initial planned production. 20" wheels would be the more likely diameter of the two you listed as our current blanks support that size. Email us at info@apexraceparts.com if you'd like to see these wheels become a reality as we are able to track requests more easily via email!

Originally Posted by TimmyM56

Damn, I got a conundrum with what size to pick. An 18" VS-5RS gives that real meaty thick tire looks like the M4 GT4 while a 19" VS-5RS would look more fitting for an M4 like my 437M and like how the CS looks with the 763M with the 19" in the front. Hmm, decisions decisions...

Originally Posted by Mavus

I was considering 18" but after seeing 18" on m3 they look small relative to the body so I will be going 19", more so the rear than the front.

Both are great options! I added tables with ETAs and specs for the 19s to the OP so hopefully that helps. We'll be launching Group Buys for those diameters and the EC-7RS in the future as well.

Originally Posted by THEROK

Thanks for introducing us to the new wheel lineup.

Some of the most reputable and enthusiast trusted wheel companies on Earth source their forged blanks from Aluminum Precision based here in SoCal. These include brands like Forgeline and HRE alongside a much longer list of big brand OEM partners.

As a most recent example, Gordon Murray's very own next "McLaren F1" T.50 comes shod with APP Tech wheels which are born out of Aluminum Precision blanks.

https://www.aluminumprecision.com/ca...forged-wheels/

Where do your "True Motorsport Blanks" come from?

This question deserves a more in-depth response regarding what a motorsport blank is and the origin and development of ours specifically. The engineering and production staff that I'd like to have jump in here and provide that response are out for the holiday but will be back next week. We'll be sure to jump in with a technical response then!

Stay Tuned.

-Tom

[Expert@ApexWheels]

Originally Posted by THEROK

Thanks for introducing us to the new wheel lineup.

Some of the most reputable and enthusiast trusted wheel companies on Earth source their forged blanks from Aluminum Precision based here in SoCal. These include brands like Forgeline and HRE alongside a much longer list of big brand OEM partners.

As a most recent example, Gordon Murray's very own next "McLaren F1" T.50 comes shod with APP Tech wheels which are born out of Aluminum Precision blanks.

https://www.aluminumprecision.com/ca...forged-wheels/

Where do your "True Motorsport Blanks" come from?

Thanks for checking out our new wheel line.

It’s hard to tell based on how you worded your question, but it seems like your intention may be to connect motorsport-worthy blanks to an expensive supplier you’re familiar with. Doing so makes it feel like you may have missed the point of what APEX brings to the table. We’d like to clear a few things up.

We define a “True Motorsport Blank” as a forged blank that includes the critical features desired in a motorsport-focused wheel. The blank’s shape should not force the wheel’s design to be compromised by unnecessary limitations that are the result of optimizations made for non-motorsport applications. A wheel with a motorsport aesthetic combined with various other compromised specifications is not a true motorsport wheel in our minds. We wrote detailed articles and created a video to explain the details we put into our die, as there are forged wheels made from cheap “street” blanks masquerading as motorsport wheels, when in fact they share the same flaws as typical street wheels, including compromised spoke profiles, barrels, load ratings, and inner lips.

Dies are extremely expensive, so if a wheel manufacturer wants to offer forged sizes from 15"-24" diameters and in a bunch of widths, it would be a huge investment to make that possible. By sourcing blanks from a supplier such as APP, manufacturers producing custom wheels in low volume can avoid the die investment and the volume requirements involved. APP is a great blank manufacturer, no doubt about it. They do have blanks that are great for motorsport applications. Their blanks are popular with boutique brands, and those brands charge a significant premium.

APEX produces wheels in high volume, in limited specifications, and we have a narrow focus on motorsport applications. We only need a few dies to accomplish our goals so the investment was worth it. Many high-volume manufacturers produce their own blanks to meet their own needs. BBS, Volk, TWS... are a few examples of brands with their own blank production. It’s much more cost-effective when volumes are higher and it offers more control.

To be explicitly clear. Our wheels and blanks are made overseas in China by our forging and machining partner. They’re made from 6061-T6. We designed the forging dies ourselves so the wheels are everything we wanted them to be. If our country of origin scares you, and budget is not an issue, then Forgeline, HRE, and other expensive brands are certainly a better fit.

Our mission has always been to deliver great value by making feature-rich products in high volume to eliminate the boutique markup. If we made wheels locally using the same blanks, our prices would be just as high. That goes against our mission. We were far more interested in finding a way to bring prices down on typically expensive features, so a broader range of customers could benefit from them. Years of work later, we achieved that goal. We are in no way saying we are the only motorsport option or the most premium option available, but we’re definitely saying we’re a great value.

Thanks again for the question, and sorry if it was misinterpreted. A short answer from us can lead to a lot of follow-up questions, so we just wanted to be thorough with our response.

-Eddy

Articles mentioned above:

Motorsport Blanks: https://www.apexraceparts.com/blog/a...created-equal/
Technical Video: How APEX Engineers A Better Track Wheel
Side Milling: https://www.apexraceparts.com/blog/h...heels-lighter/
Sprint™ Spec Lip: https://www.apexraceparts.com/blog/m...pec-inner-lip/