18" Apex ARC-8's with Michelin PS4S'

SnapCoupe · 04-24-2018, 08:50 AM

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Specs are as follows:

Fronts: 18x9 ET30 with a 235/40/18

Rears: 18x9.5 ET35 with a 265/40/18

Just fit my new Apex ARC-8's wrapped in Michelin PS4S' on Saturday and have logged about 300 miles since. I managed to snag these during the group buy, and I must admit, I am rather impressed. The wheels are finished in "Hyper Black", and it looks very similar to the E39 M5 OEM "Shadow Chrome" wheel color. The wheels themselves are significantly lighter than the OEM M sport wheels, and really fit the car well with their design.

The Michelin PS4S' are an absolutely amazing tire. I almost went with Super Sports again in an attempt to save $150 or so, but I am incredibly glad I didn't. The PS4S' are a better tire in every respect. Dry traction is improved slightly, but the road feel is far better. Road noise and "wandering" on the freeway is down a bit too. Wet traction feels like they almost defy physics the way the lock up in the rain. Also, they are supposed to last a few thousand more miles too, which is worth the extra $150 alone. 10/10 will buy again.

Barefoot-335is · 04-24-2018, 09:07 AM

You should post this in this thread with the other APEX photos and setups.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=748105

BSM n54iS · 04-24-2018, 01:50 PM

Nice setup man, I just ordered the exact same specs. Got a last batch of the PSS though...oh well

E92TiAg335i · 04-29-2018, 01:26 AM

did you need to do roll the fenders at all? are you stock suspension?

SnapCoupe · 04-29-2018, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by E92TiAg335i

did you need to do roll the fenders at all? are you stock suspension?

Stock suspension with 84k miles and no rolled fenders. The passenger side rubbed *once* but that was with a passenger and driving hard on a bumpy road.

I plan to go with ST coilovers and M3 control arms next month, so I will see how the wheel/tire set up deals with that soon. I would like to keep the rear ride height about the same, as I fear going any lower will cause more rubbing.

E92TiAg335i · 04-29-2018, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by SnapCoupe

Stock suspension with 84k miles and no rolled fenders. The passenger side rubbed *once* but that was with a passenger and driving hard on a bumpy road.

I plan to go with ST coilovers and M3 control arms next month, so I will see how the wheel/tire set up deals with that soon. I would like to keep the rear ride height about the same, as I fear going any lower will cause more rubbing.

Please post an update once you do! I want to know!

04-24-2018, 08:50 AM	#1
SnapCoupe BMW Portland 225 Rep 524 Posts Drives: Z4M Coupe/E90 335i Join Date: May 2015 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	18" Apex ARC-8's with Michelin PS4S' View post on imgur.com View post on imgur.com Specs are as follows: Fronts: 18x9 ET30 with a 235/40/18 Rears: 18x9.5 ET35 with a 265/40/18 Just fit my new Apex ARC-8's wrapped in Michelin PS4S' on Saturday and have logged about 300 miles since. I managed to snag these during the group buy, and I must admit, I am rather impressed. The wheels are finished in "Hyper Black", and it looks very similar to the E39 M5 OEM "Shadow Chrome" wheel color. The wheels themselves are significantly lighter than the OEM M sport wheels, and really fit the car well with their design. The Michelin PS4S' are an absolutely amazing tire. I almost went with Super Sports again in an attempt to save $150 or so, but I am incredibly glad I didn't. The PS4S' are a better tire in every respect. Dry traction is improved slightly, but the road feel is far better. Road noise and "wandering" on the freeway is down a bit too. Wet traction feels like they almost defy physics the way the lock up in the rain. Also, they are supposed to last a few thousand more miles too, which is worth the extra $150 alone. 10/10 will buy again. __________________ 2011 335i N55/6MT/M-Sport MHD Stage 2+, VRSF Downpipe, VRSF 7" FMIC, BMS Intake, BMS Chargepipe, Performance Exhaust Mod, F10 550i Clutch, BMS CDV, BMW Performance SSK, M3 Control Arms, ST Coilovers, Apex ARC-8 wheels, Michelin PS4S
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Barefoot-335is First Lieutenant 64 Rep 307 Posts Drives: 2012 335is Coupe Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Barefoot Beach iTrader: (0)	You should post this in this thread with the other APEX photos and setups. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=748105
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BSM n54iS Brigadier General 2683 Rep 4,203 Posts Drives: '11 335is \| '16 Macan Turbo Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Everywhere and Nowhere iTrader: (7)	Nice setup man, I just ordered the exact same specs. Got a last batch of the PSS though...oh well __________________ '11 335is BSM MT "BMW Performance Editon" \| '16 Porsche Macan Turbo GruppeM CF Intake \| AR Resonated DP \| ER CP \| Turbosmart RacePort BOV \| Cobb FMIC \| RB Inlets \| RB External Mishi/Turner OCC \| Michelin PS4 \| BMW Performance Springs/Bilstein B8 + Dinan & M3 bits \| BMW Brembo BBK \| BMW Performance CF Spoiler \| BMW Performance CF Lip \| BMW Performance Alcantara \| PS Designs GTS Armrest \| AG H6-40 \| Rear Seat Delete
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E92TiAg335i Captain 230 Rep 849 Posts Drives: 2016 F82 M4 Azurite/Opal DCT Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Boca Raton, Florida iTrader: (0)	did you need to do roll the fenders at all? are you stock suspension?
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