Description
The APEX ML-10RT is a forged wheel from APEX’s Touring Line, engineered specifically for BMW applications utilizing the 5×120 bolt pattern. This 18×8.5 ET40 wheel addresses the performance demands of BMW enthusiasts who require both strength and reduced unsprung weight for improved handling dynamics. The forged construction approach delivers superior material density and structural integrity compared to cast alternatives.
The ML-10RT achieves a weight of 19.5 lbs in the 18×8.5 configuration, representing a significant reduction in rotational mass that directly impacts acceleration, braking performance, and suspension response. This weight optimization is accomplished through the forged manufacturing process, which allows for precise material placement and thinner spoke sections without compromising structural strength required for high-performance BMW applications.
Forged construction utilizes a single piece of aluminum that is heated and formed under extreme pressure, creating a wheel with enhanced grain structure and material properties. This manufacturing method produces wheels that are both lighter and stronger than cast equivalents, making them suitable for high-performance driving applications where wheel failure is not acceptable. The forged process eliminates the porosity and inconsistencies found in cast wheels, resulting in a denser, more reliable structure capable of withstanding the demands of track use and spirited driving.
The ML-10RT features Profile 1 face design, which provides the specific offset and spoke geometry optimized for BMW fitments. The 60 degree conical hardware seat ensures proper lug nut engagement and secure mounting to the vehicle hub. The wheel is available in multiple finish options including Anthracite with machined lip, Brushed Clear with machined lip, Gloss Motorsport Gold with machined lip, and Race Silver with machined lip.
- Compatibility: BMW vehicles with 5×120 bolt pattern
- Material: Forged aluminum
- Weight: 19.5 lbs
- Face Profile: Profile 1
- Hardware Seat: 60 Degree Conical
- Center Bore: 72.56mm
- SKU: ML10RT1885ET40-5120-7256-MLAN
Wheel Specifications:
| DIAMETER | WIDTH | OFFSET | BOLT PATTERN | CENTER BORE | CONSTRUCTION | FACE PROFILE | HARDWARE SEAT | WEIGHT |
| 18″ | 8.5″ | ET40 | 5x120mm | 72.56mm | Forged | Profile 1 | 60 Degree Conical | 19.5 lbs |
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