APEX Wheels EC-7 Flow Formed Wheel | 18x10.5 ET40 | 5x120

The APEX Wheels EC-7 from the Classic Line represents a precision-engineered flow formed wheel designed for BMW applications requiring 5x120 bolt pattern compatibility. This 18x10.5 ET40 wheel addresses the demands of wide performance applications through APEX's flow formed construction process, which combines casting efficiency with enhanced strength characteristics to deliver optimal performance for track and street use.

The EC-7 achieves a weight of 22.9 lbs in the 18x10.5 configuration, providing unsprung weight reduction compared to factory BMW wheels despite the aggressive 10.5-inch width. This weight control becomes critical at larger widths, where traditional cast construction would result in significantly heavier wheels that compromise handling dynamics and acceleration response.

The wheel utilizes flow formed construction, a manufacturing process that begins with a cast wheel blank before applying specialized forming techniques. During flow forming, the wheel barrel is spun at high speed while rollers apply controlled pressure, stretching and compressing the aluminum to create a denser grain structure. This process increases the material strength while reducing weight compared to traditional cast wheels, positioning flow formed construction between cast and forged methods in terms of both performance and cost.

The EC-7 features Profile 2 face design, providing the geometry suited for the 10.5-inch width configuration. The 60-degree conical hardware seat accommodates OEM lug nuts while maintaining proper wheel mounting characteristics. The 72.56mm center bore provides hub-centric fitment for BMW applications, eliminating the need for centering rings on most 5x120 platforms.

• Compatibility: BMW vehicles with 5x120 bolt pattern
• Material: Flow formed aluminum construction
• Weight: 22.9 lbs
• Center Bore: 72.56mm
• Face Profile: Profile 2
• Hardware Seat: 60 Degree Conical
• SKU: EC718105ET40-5120-7256-AN

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