{"product_id":"apex-wheels-ec-7-flow-formed-wheel-18x10-5-et40-5x120","title":"APEX Wheels EC-7 Flow Formed Wheel | 18x10.5 ET40 | 5x120","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatibility: BMW vehicles with 5x120 bolt pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Flow formed aluminum construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 22.9 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCenter Bore: 72.56mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFace Profile: Profile 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware Seat: 60 Degree Conical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: EC718105ET40-5120-7256-AN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eWheel Specifications:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable class=\"custable\" style=\"border-collapse:collapse;font-size:90%;width:100%;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#03589c;height:21.875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:center;width:10%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIAMETER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:center;width:10%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWIDTH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:center;width:10%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOFFSET\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:center;width:12%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBOLT PATTERN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:center;width:12%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCENTER BORE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:center;width:14%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONSTRUCTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:center;width:12%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFACE PROFILE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:center;width:12%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHARDWARE SEAT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:center;width:8%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWEIGHT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#e8f4f8;height:32px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e18\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e10.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003eET40\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e5x120mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e72.56mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003eFlow Formed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003eProfile 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e60 Degree Conical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e22.9 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"APEX Wheels","offers":[{"title":"Anthracite","offer_id":47665331273879,"sku":"EC718105ET40-5120-7256-AN","price":429.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Race Silver","offer_id":47665331306647,"sku":"EC718105ET40-5120-7256-RS","price":429.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Satin Black","offer_id":47665331339415,"sku":"EC718105ET40-5120-7256-SMBK","price":429.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2641\/0682\/files\/6bdaa6139ec4fe6deef7db7e305e41672d1640b9-2000x2000_6dba7376-531c-4eb0-b916-af450c85a984.png?v=1776196746","url":"https:\/\/autotalent.com\/products\/apex-wheels-ec-7-flow-formed-wheel-18x10-5-et40-5x120","provider":"AutoTalent","version":"1.0","type":"link"}