APEX ARC-8RT Forged Touring Line | 18" x 9.5" ET22 | 5x120mm | 72.56mm
APEX Race Parts designs and manufactures high performance, flow-formed and forged wheels for a growing list of vehicle makes. They are constantly expanding their product line with new wheel designs, wheel accessories and other performance and race parts. It is their mission to produce and distribute high-quality performance parts that meet the demands of racing and street performance enthusiasts.
The APEX ARC-8RT is part of the Touring Line of forged wheels, reimagining a true motorsport classic with the benefits of modern forging technology. Designed by APEX’s in-house engineering team, the ARC-8RT refines the iconic ARC-8 design with improved strength, reduced weight, and advanced vehicle-specific optimisation. These monoblock forged wheels deliver the durability, performance, and styling enthusiasts expect, making them equally at home on the street or track.
ARC-8RT HIGHLIGHTS
Fully forged 6061-T6 aluminium
Reinforced Sprint™ spec inner lip
Stronger, yet thinner spokes
Deeper concave profile
Improved brake clearance
OEM centre cap compatibility
Unmatched replacement program
Lifetime structural warranty
Independently tested
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Model ARC-8RT Construction Forged Quantity Sold Individually Diameter 18" Width 9.5" Offset ET22 Face Profile Profile 3 (Deep Concavity) Bolt Pattern 5x120mm Centre Bore 72.56mm Lug Seat 60° Conical Centre Cap Gloss Black OEM Cap Compatible* Load Rating 1,600lbs Weight 19.7lbs (8.93kg) Tested By ITS Test Reference C4120 R7713 I2998
WHICH WHEELS SHOULD I GET?
APEX Fitment Guides provide the most detailed and authoritative resource for selecting wheels and tyres. Each guide is tailored to your specific vehicle and driving style, helping you choose the perfect fit with confidence. EXPLORE BMW FITMENT GUIDES →
Please feel free to get in touch with us if you’re unsure whether this wheel is compatible with your model.
ARC-8RT FEATURES
MODERN PERFORMANCE, CLASSIC DESIGN
Based on APEX's first ever design that captivated the hearts of BMW drivers across the globe. As the second forged iteration, the ARC-8RT features improved strength, stiffness and weights compared to its flow formed counterpart, while still staying true to the original wheel’s timeless design.
STIFFER SPOKES
Wheel stiffness matters but it often gets overlooked and undiscussed. APEX engineers redesigned the ARC-8RT with thinner, yet deeper spokes than its flow formed counterparts while still retaining the brake clearance APEX customers expect. The result is a lighter, yet stiffer spoke design.
SPRINT INNER LIP
The ARC-8RT borrows the race-proven Sprint Spec inner lip from the Sprint Line wheels, providing critical strength to the unsupported inner lip of the wheel. Adding 32% more material where it matters most. Don’t settle for under-engineered wheels, attack both the track and your city's potholes with confidence.
50% more reinforcement than a standard inner lip.
10K TONS OF PRESSURE
To make each forged wheels as strong as possible, APEX applies maximum pressure using a 10,000-ton forge. This extreme pressure increases the strength of the aluminium 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. APEX designed their very own blank profiles from scratch to give them total control over the final product.
INDEPENDENTLY TESTED
APEX does not rely solely on computer simulations or unverifiable in-house testing. Independent testing is considered critical to protect consumers in this unregulated industry. Touring 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. APEX utilises 3D scans to produce vehicle-specific spoke profiles, and its wheels feature an innovative high-clearance barrel design.
DEEPER CONCAVITY
APEX’s new forgings enable the use of an extra-deep Profile 4 face when possible. These forging blanks allow the creation of any profile, from flat to deep and everything in between, each optimised for a specific application using 3D laser scans of factory and aftermarket brake kits.
BUILT FOR IMPACT SOCKETS
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.
32mm socket diameter clearance.
OEM CENTRE CAP COMPATIBILITY
Love that OEM+ look? APEX's engineers went the extra mile and incorporated a flush mounted OEM centre cap support into the ARC-8RT. Whether you want to show off your included APEX centre caps or stick with your OEM caps, the ARC-8RT will seamlessly accept both.
LASER ENGRAVED SPECS
As car enthusiasts, APEX know how frustrating it is to locate and decipher wheel specs that have been hastily marked on a wheel or become unreadable over time. All Touring Line wheels have laser-engraved specs on the barrel, in plain sight, making them easy to find and read.
REAL DRIVERS NEED REAL PERFORMANCE
Not all claims of performance are backed up by facts — and it's a big problem. APEX defines real performance through wheels that are precisely engineered, rigorously tested, and objectively measured. Unlike under-engineered “fashion” wheels that overpromise and underdeliver, APEX wheels are designed for genuine performance, backed by independent testing and verifiable results.
A WHEEL YOU CAN DEPEND ON
LIFETIME WARRANTY
All APEX wheels come with a lifetime structural warranty against defects in workmanship and materials, plus a 12 month finish warranty. Exchanges are fast, easy, and hassle-free. Contact us for full terms and conditions for details.
ACCIDENTAL DAMAGE REPLACEMENT
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. Contact us for full terms and conditions or for more details.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
HUB CENTRIC
All Forged Touring Line wheels are purpose built for select vehicle applications. Very few applications require locating rings.
CENTRE CAPS
The majority of Forged Touring Line wheels come with a gloss black cap included that is interchangeable with the OE cap. APEX also offer additional colours for select fitments.
WHEEL HARDWARE
Wherever possible, APEX wheels are designed to be used with OEM mounting hardware as well as high-quality wheel spacers, stud conversion kits, wheel locks, and more.
TPMS
All APEX wheels are compatible with both OEM and aftermarket Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS), as well as standard-fit valve stems.
SO, WHY CHOOSE THE ARC-8RT?
The ARC-8RT blends a proven motorsport-inspired design with modern forged technology, delivering a wheel that is stronger, lighter, and more refined than its predecessors. With independent testing, Sprint™ inner lip reinforcement, and APEX’s renowned replacement programme, the ARC-8RT is a purpose-built forged wheel that delivers true performance and reliability without compromise.
Models
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