Apex ARC-8 or Volk TE37SL for track wheels

bigsky · 09-24-2011, 03:46 PM

Any thoughts?
Which one is stronger?
The Apex ARC-8 is significantly less expensive but is it as strong as the Volks?
Thanks

MR///M3 · 09-24-2011, 04:01 PM

unless you track very often, I'd just go with the apex wheels

isugoo · 09-24-2011, 04:28 PM

Apex so you can beat the S--T out of it without worrying about too fancy wheels.

montreal red · 09-24-2011, 04:35 PM

dont think anyone can give you a definitive answer as to which one is stronger but the volk wheels are forged while the apex wheels are cast... although the apex wheels have been known to be very strong. you cant go wrong either way. depends on what kind of budget you have.

w00tw00t · 09-24-2011, 05:01 PM

getting replacement rims will also be easier with the APEX... I would love to get a TE37SL but APEX is great value (I have APEX)

aus · 09-24-2011, 08:06 PM

The main reason to go with the TE37 is they fit the Brembo 380mm BBK and are a little lighter. Otherwise they're both JWL certified, so they are both strong.
A few of us here got the StopTech BBK with the APEX wheels. This combo has worked great for me.

CMM3 · 09-27-2011, 08:06 PM

For the price APEX is not a bad choice as long as they clear your brakes!

Martin_D · 09-27-2011, 10:25 PM

Apex ARC 8 for street and track

Eddy P. is one of the best people to deal with in this industry. He has spent countless hours on the phone with me discussing everything *except* wheels

Beyond helpful when it comes to setting the car up properly...

E90///M3` · 09-27-2011, 11:06 PM

i like the Apex wheels AND the Volks... i guess it all depends on your budget.

Personally, i'll pick the Volks over the Apex if i have the money.

IMG · 09-28-2011, 09:50 AM

All what i can say or ask,how much are you willing to spend ?

bigsky · 09-30-2011, 12:39 AM

Thanks. I think I may get the Volks

dawgdog · 09-30-2011, 06:05 AM

The Volks will give you more clearance with your BBK. Friend of mine has Apex and a rock got lodged between his StopTech calipers and the rim causing a very big groove. Both look good and do the job, though.

09-24-2011, 03:46 PM	#1
bigsky New Member 1 Rep 17 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: usa iTrader: (0)	Apex ARC-8 or Volk TE37SL for track wheels Any thoughts? Which one is stronger? The Apex ARC-8 is significantly less expensive but is it as strong as the Volks? Thanks
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09-24-2011, 04:01 PM	#2
MR///M3 e90post veteran 58 Rep 1,375 Posts Drives: Past: '12 M3, '09 335 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: central NJ iTrader: (5)	unless you track very often, I'd just go with the apex wheels __________________ 2012 Melbourne Red/Bamboo Novillo E92 M3 - ZCP, ZPP, DCT, BMW Apps, Sat Radio, Heated Seats Mods- 20" BBS LM DBK, 18" Volk TE37SL, iPE F1 Exhaust, OSS, Arkym, RD Sport, and much more... Thanks to- PYSpeed -- Morr Wheels -- OSS Designs -- iND-Distribution
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isugoo Major General 248 Rep 6,125 Posts Drives: 991.2 GTS Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (73)	Apex so you can beat the S--T out of it without worrying about too fancy wheels. __________________ PAST: F80 M3 ZCP \| 911.1 C2S \| F10 M5 ZCP \| E70 X5M \| E90 M3 \| E46 M3 \| E36 M3
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montreal red chris 278 Rep 12,144 Posts Drives: White Boat Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (31)	dont think anyone can give you a definitive answer as to which one is stronger but the volk wheels are forged while the apex wheels are cast... although the apex wheels have been known to be very strong. you cant go wrong either way. depends on what kind of budget you have. __________________ Current: 2013 F10 M5 & 2016 Mini JCW 2013 GLK350 (gone), 997.1 GT3RS (gone), 2009 WRX STI (gone), e92 M3 (gone)
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w00tw00t Colonel 408 Rep 2,171 Posts Drives: 2016 MW M4 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (13)	getting replacement rims will also be easier with the APEX... I would love to get a TE37SL but APEX is great value (I have APEX)
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09-24-2011, 08:06 PM	#6
aus Major General 894 Rep 9,034 Posts Drives: Odysse Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA iTrader: (10)	The main reason to go with the TE37 is they fit the Brembo 380mm BBK and are a little lighter. Otherwise they're both JWL certified, so they are both strong. A few of us here got the StopTech BBK with the APEX wheels. This combo has worked great for me. __________________ Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."
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09-27-2011, 08:06 PM	#7
CMM3 Private First Class 8 Rep 169 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	For the price APEX is not a bad choice as long as they clear your brakes! __________________ "All our knowledge has its origins in our perceptions." -Leonardo Da Vinci
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09-27-2011, 10:25 PM	#8
Martin_D Lieutenant Colonel 102 Rep 1,787 Posts Drives: Ford Super Duty Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (34)	Apex ARC 8 for street and track Eddy P. is one of the best people to deal with in this industry. He has spent countless hours on the phone with me discussing everything except wheels Beyond helpful when it comes to setting the car up properly...
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E90///M3` Major General 141 Rep 5,264 Posts Drives: 2008 E90M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Daly City -4- Work///Camarillo is Home iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 BMW E90 M3 [7.60]	i like the Apex wheels AND the Volks... i guess it all depends on your budget. Personally, i'll pick the Volks over the Apex if i have the money. __________________ - Jason P :Have: 08 E90M3, Varis VRS Front Lip, LS3, ESS Supercharger, Arqray Exhaust, Neez Wheels :Want: VRS Carbon GT Wing & Cooling Bonnet, LCI Taillights :Videos: EnvyRidesTV, GPR 1, GPR 2, GPR 3, ///MFEST
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IMG 1126 Rep 7,693 Posts Drives: E36 M3 Track car,Ess E90 M3 DD Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Location iTrader: (6)	All what i can say or ask,how much are you willing to spend ?
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09-30-2011, 12:39 AM	#11
bigsky New Member 1 Rep 17 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: usa iTrader: (0)	Thanks. I think I may get the Volks
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09-30-2011, 06:05 AM	#12
dawgdog Colonel 150 Rep 2,278 Posts Drives: 2015 M3, 2016 GT3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Seattle, Wa. iTrader: (0)	The Volks will give you more clearance with your BBK. Friend of mine has Apex and a rock got lodged between his StopTech calipers and the rim causing a very big groove. Both look good and do the job, though. __________________ 2015 f80 M3, 2016 GT3
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