APEX | 17" 4-Lug ARC-8 Pre Group-Buy Discussion Thread

[f4tj0n]

I can't speak for your tracking number but since I basically live down the street, I called and politely asked if I could just pick them up instead.

I'd imagine they're going to start shipping out this week since they just arrived at the end of last week.

[E30xium]

I can't speak for your tracking number but since I basically live down the street, I called and politely asked if I could just pick them up instead.

I'd imagine they're going to start shipping out this week since they just arrived at the end of last week.

Sir what tire size did you slap onto those rims?

"Stand tall and shake the heaven."

[Nick's e30]

I can't speak for your tracking number but since I basically live down the street, I called and politely asked if I could just pick them up instead.

I'd imagine they're going to start shipping out this week since they just arrived at the end of last week.

Oh good for you!

What size tire are you running? 235/40?

[f4tj0n]

Sir what tire size did you slap onto those rims?

"Stand tall and shake the heaven."

Oh good for you!

What size tire are you running? 235/40?

They are 225/45/17 Firestone Firehawk Indy 500

[E30xium]

They are 225/45/17 Firestone Firehawk Indy 500

Any issue with the front rubbing with turning?

"Stand tall and shake the heaven."

[f4tj0n]

Any issue with the front rubbing with turning?

"Stand tall and shake the heaven."

Yes, the tires rub on the fender liner past maybe 1 turn. I completely forgot how close my tires are to my fender when turning and pulled my left fender out going up a driveway last night. But now at least now my skidplate is about 2.5" off the ground (24v swap).

[E30xium]

Yes, the tires rub on the fender liner past maybe 1 turn. I completely forgot how close my tires are to my fender when turning and pulled my left fender out going up a driveway last night. But now at least now my skidplate is about 2.5" off the ground (24v swap).

I see, are you running any spacers? What were your old set up?

"Stand tall and shake the heaven."

[f4tj0n]

I see, are you running any spacers? What were your old set up?

"Stand tall and shake the heaven."

Yes, I needed 5mm spacers to clear my stock brakes.

My previous setup was Style 5 16x8 205/40/16. As you can see, it was pretty damn low.

[Nick's e30]

I see, are you running any spacers? What were your old set up?

"Stand tall and shake the heaven."

Keep in mind he has the concave x8.5 wheels with all of this. Not sure which way you went on your order but some of this changes with the flat faced wheels.

[E30xium]

Keep in mind he has the concave x8.5 wheels with all of this. Not sure which way you went on your order but some of this changes with the flat faced wheels.

Thank you for pointing that out. That clears up everything. :)

"Stand tall and shake the heaven."

[Nick's e30]

Thank you for pointing that out. That clears up everything. :)

"Stand tall and shake the heaven."

I'll add some additional info after having spoken to Matt at APEX. I've purchased the 17x8 et25, and was advised my selection of 215/40 would fit no problem on all 4 corners, along with my selection of 235/40 for the rear only. They said I'd likely run into issues up front if I wasn't running 2.5-3 degrees of camber attempting to clear 235/40 (I don't have camber added up front).

Matt didn't recommend staggered tires on non staggered wheels but I won't turn this thread into a debate of staggered vs not. I'll be going with a 215-235/40 staggered tire setup.

[E30xium]

I'll add some additional info after having spoken to Matt at APEX. I've purchased the 17x8 et25, and was advised my selection of 215/40 would fit no problem on all 4 corners, along with my selection of 235/40 for the rear only. They said I'd likely run into issues up front if I wasn't running 2.5-3 degrees of camber attempting to clear 235/40 (I don't have camber added up front).

Matt didn't recommend staggered tires on non staggered wheels but I won't turn this thread into a debate of staggered vs not. I'll be going with a 215-235/40 staggered tire setup.

Thank you sir!

"Stand tall and shake the heaven."

[APEX Race Parts]

Any update on the status of these?

Both the 17x8 ET25 and 17x8.5 ET20 wheels will be shipped out this week :)

Are these gone?

We do have additional units in stock! The 17x8 ET25 is available on our website here. If you are interested in the 17x8.5 ET20, feel free to give me a call at 925-605-7394.

Thank you APEX for going through with the group buy and all of the hard work. Greatly appreciated!

Wow the wheels look amazing on your E30! We appreciate the pictures

I'll add some additional info after having spoken to Matt at APEX...

It was a pleasure speaking with you today! Feel free to reach out if you have any other questions.

-Matt

[essi1553]

What is your suspension setup? (If you don't mind me asking)

Yes, I needed 5mm spacers to clear my stock brakes.

My previous setup was Style 5 16x8 205/40/16. As you can see, it was pretty damn low.

[openhand]

Why hello there. ;D