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    Best Time to Buy Apex Arc-8's?

    After extensive research, soul-searching, wringing of hands, and continued bouts of self-doubt, I've decided to purchase 18"x8.5" ET38 Apex Arc-8's to replace the 135's on my stock ZHP (which are in primo condition), because I want light-weight wheels in the worst way (went with lighter wheels on my 330xi last year and was amazed--and that was only half this weight difference!). I also want a square set-up, and the only reason I'm going with 8.5" width is so I can continue to run the 225 and 255 PSS's on the car that are almost new (I'm sure eyes are rolling!). After they're worn out several years from now (I only plan to put a couple thousand miles on it each year), I plan to go with 235's or 245's, but I just can't wait that long for new, light-weight wheels. It's too bad, because I wanted 9" wheels and REALLY wanted a set of D-force LTW5's (although I'm probably better off with Apex).

    Anyway, the point of this post is to ask, "Is there a best time of the year, and where at, to purchase Apex wheels?". It looks like I missed a group buy last year...
    Last edited by Reasoned1; 01-02-2017 at 03:26 PM.

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    I'm sure another group buy will pop up for 18" ARC-8's this year. They ran a few last year.

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    I been waiting for the group deal to show up as well for the 18" arc8 wheels as well to ditch the style 135 wheels on my wife's zhp.

    As much as I like the look, the finish is trashed and the weight of them is alot.

    Hopefully they have a sale in the spring

    His - 2004 Imola Red / Alcantara 330i | 6MT | ZHP |

    Her's - 2005 Black Sapphire Metallic / Black Leather 330i | 6MT | ZHP |

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    Fortunately, she's sitting in the garage right now, so the wait isn't killing me like it would if I was driving it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Reasoned1 View Post
    Fortunately, she's sitting in the garage right now, so the wait isn't killing me like it would if I was driving it.
    Similar situation here. I took of the 135s for a winter setup. Would love to put some new wheels after winter is over and install the tires I have on them which are still fairly new. ( stock tire size )

    His - 2004 Imola Red / Alcantara 330i | 6MT | ZHP |

    Her's - 2005 Black Sapphire Metallic / Black Leather 330i | 6MT | ZHP |

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    How do I check for a group buy?

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    Groupbuyparts.com and they also post on e46fanatics as a sponsor.

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    Sooooo, the day after I decided on 18x8.5" Arc-8's, Turner Motorsports marked their 17x8.5 Arc-8's (Satin Black and Hyper Silver) down 25%. Well, that blew my plans out of the water, and I decided there ain't no way I'm gonna run those 225's and 255's on 8.5" rims for the forseeable future. So, I threw money to the wind and ordered a set of Satin Black 17's and some 245/40/R17's to go with them. What am I going to do with my stock wheels and tires? Hell if I know!

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    Welcome to the 17" APEX club!

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    Wohoo for 17s!! :D

    I run 245/40/17 as well.

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