F80 ZCP Winter Wheel Setup

jithu9684 · 10-27-2021, 12:38 PM

I'm about to hit my first winter with my 2017 M3 ZCP. I live in the Northeast outside of Philly, so not terrible weather, but the occasional storm my roll through and I will need the car. I don't want to put winters on my 666m wheels, so looking for alternative options. Right now I have it narrowed to Enkei or Apex wheels. Quite honestly, I don't have the budget to spend whatever so I'm trying to keep it as reasonably cheap as possible, without sacrificing quality. The Apex's are about $400 more for the set than the Enkeis. I have never owned a set of after market wheels, so just curious if 1) Is one brand better than the other and 2) When I go to sell, would it be better to have Apex's even if I have to pay more up front now? If I won't ever see it back, I'd rather go cheapest because both have styles I like and its for 3-4 months of the year.

Thanks!

Jockey · 10-27-2021, 02:48 PM

My winter setup is on Apex wheels and they've been fantastic. Can't comment on the Enkeis.

Mavus · 10-27-2021, 08:59 PM

Apex. very popular with BMWs and easy to sell them. I have arc 8 on my 330 with Dunlop 3D and it goes thru snow without issues and braking on ice is excellent. Enkeis have/had reputation as weak wheels prone to bending and cracking. Not sure if they improved.

JagR2611 · 10-27-2021, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Jockey

My winter setup is on Apex wheels and they've been fantastic. Can't comment on the Enkeis.

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Originally Posted by Jockey

My winter setup is on Apex wheels and they've been fantastic. Can't comment on the Enkeis.

Tires?

Jockey · 10-27-2021, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by JagR2611

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Originally Posted by Jockey

My winter setup is on Apex wheels and they've been fantastic. Can't comment on the Enkeis.

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Originally Posted by Jockey

My winter setup is on Apex wheels and they've been fantastic. Can't comment on the Enkeis.

Tires?

Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 in 245/40 18

jithu9684 · 10-28-2021, 08:48 AM

Thanks for the responses. I was looking at 19's since I currently have 20s and I don't get *that* much snow. But sounds like APEXs are the way to go.

swagon · 10-30-2021, 03:16 AM

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Thanks for the responses. I was looking at 19's since I currently have 20s and I don't get *that* much snow. But sounds like APEXs are the way to go.

BMW sells a 19" winter set 641M

TopJimmy · 10-30-2021, 06:31 PM

Used 437s with Blizzaks…best deal for your need.

Between Enkei and Apex it's Apex all day long, but use them for race… I'm selling a drag set near Philly.

10-27-2021, 12:38 PM	#1
jithu9684 New Member 2 Rep 12 Posts Drives: Jaguar F Type R Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0)	F80 ZCP Winter Wheel Setup - Apex vs Enkei Recommendation I'm about to hit my first winter with my 2017 M3 ZCP. I live in the Northeast outside of Philly, so not terrible weather, but the occasional storm my roll through and I will need the car. I don't want to put winters on my 666m wheels, so looking for alternative options. Right now I have it narrowed to Enkei or Apex wheels. Quite honestly, I don't have the budget to spend whatever so I'm trying to keep it as reasonably cheap as possible, without sacrificing quality. The Apex's are about $400 more for the set than the Enkeis. I have never owned a set of after market wheels, so just curious if 1) Is one brand better than the other and 2) When I go to sell, would it be better to have Apex's even if I have to pay more up front now? If I won't ever see it back, I'd rather go cheapest because both have styles I like and its for 3-4 months of the year. Thanks!
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Jockey Brigadier General 3450 Rep 4,983 Posts Drives: 992 C4S Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Park City, UT iTrader: (1)	My winter setup is on Apex wheels and they've been fantastic. Can't comment on the Enkeis.
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Mavus Colonel 2030 Rep 2,672 Posts Drives: E90 335i, F80 zcp Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: PA iTrader: (9)	Apex. very popular with BMWs and easy to sell them. I have arc 8 on my 330 with Dunlop 3D and it goes thru snow without issues and braking on ice is excellent. Enkeis have/had reputation as weak wheels prone to bending and cracking. Not sure if they improved.
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jithu9684 New Member 2 Rep 12 Posts Drives: Jaguar F Type R Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the responses. I was looking at 19's since I currently have 20s and I don't get that much snow. But sounds like APEXs are the way to go.
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10-30-2021, 06:31 PM	#8
TopJimmy Major General 5459 Rep 5,152 Posts Drives: 2023 M3 Comp xDrive Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Chester County, PA iTrader: (5)	Used 437s with Blizzaks…best deal for your need. Between Enkei and Apex it's Apex all day long, but use them for race… I'm selling a drag set near Philly. __________________ '18 F80 Base 6MT \| '19 F82 Exec DCT \| '18 F82 Comp Exec DCT \| '23 G80cx
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