2009 BMW M3 — 18×9.5 APEX Wheels, F 265/35R18 / R 295/30R18

2009 BMW M3 with 18x9.5 APEX ARC-8 wheels

Cataloged vehicle build for the 2009 BMW M3. wheels F 18×9.5 +22mm / R 18×10.5 +27mm APEX ARC-8. tires F 265/35R18 / R 295/30R18. Product associations are specific to this build, not a fitment guarantee.

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Vehicle

Recorded vehicle: 2009 BMW M3
Catalog ID: m1-3541

Wheel Setup

Recorded wheel and tire setup: F 18×9.5 +22mm / R 18×10.5 +27mm APEX ARC-8.

Tire Setup

Recorded tire size: F 265/35R18 / R 295/30R18.

Lift Information

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Build Details

JRZ Suspension (actually the front is not on JRZ in these two pics. The front is stock damper, H&R Race lowering spring, and GC camber street plates. JRZ fronts are going back on on Monday.) No problems at all with 295/30/18 in the rear. (That was my first time on TD tires. They are unbelievable in terms of how much grip they have. Incredible.) These wheels have seen around 20 punishing track days. They've tasted desert-----ahem----a few times. I've done several drift days on these wheels. They have to deal with the forces of a big brake it. Actually the TD tires added another new element of force because of their grip. You should have seen the AP Racing calipers smoking when I came in after a 15 minute session, and they have dedicated race pads for the track. They ride berms frequently…

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