18x10 ET33 track wheel options (besides Apex or BW)

[BigRussia]

Im looking into a 18x10 ET33 square track wheel setup to improve suspension geometry and reduce scrub radius over my current setup. But the only options I’m seeing for off the shelf BMW pattern wheels in that spec are either Apex or Bimmerworld, both offering basically the same wheel design; Apex the EC-7 (not even the forged model, flow form only!) and BW the TA16 which is basically the same looking wheel but is at least forged.

https://www.bimmerworld.com/BimmerWorld-TEAL-Forged-Race-Wheel_3.html

The wheel design looks fine and motorsport inspired but I’ll be honest, I’m not too stoked about. While I am a function over form guy i think this designs just ubiquitous and I’ve been seeing it all over online for a decade now, not just on M3s either. BW does have other wheel offerings in that spec but they aren't great designs either and are not forged.

Are there any other brands/companies producing a BMW pattern (preferably) forged light track wheel in 18x10 ET33 that is under $700/wheel? Or would i have to start looking into going custom route if want something with different design?

[9kracing]

https://lf-ind.com/?srsltid=AU7gw4UPD0hwgD8wwgUU-u1eM3GRsIYGbWfodmQWOcemUchGti_MiF6k

Hit up LFI, tell them I sent you. (9kracing)

They can make you a set of wheels in the exact size and offset you want. Custom. And the entire set will be around 2K shipped to your house.

[Obioban]

TA16 is what I'm running for track use. Didn't want another apex cast wheel (cracked 2 already on track), didn't want hugely aggressive offsets that would ruin the handling/geometry, which left that as my only option.

... I regret selling my RAC RS110s 10 years ago, when I thought I was done tracking this car...

[BigRussia]

TA16 is what I'm running for track use. Didn't want another apex cast wheel (cracked 2 already on track), didn't want hugely aggressive offsets that would ruin the handling/geometry, which left that as my only option.

... I regret selling my RAC RS110s 10 years ago, when I thought I was done tracking this car...

Nice, and you’re running the 18x10 ET33 spec TA16?

Im currently running 18x10.5 ET22 VS-5RS, crazy light for the size (18.6lbs on my scale) and no rubbing issues w/ 265/35 RE-71RS tires and -3.5 camber, the tire stretch and support of the wider wheel is nice but of course theres about 1/2” of front poke past the front fenders and the scrub radius being really impacted.

I see a real opportunity to make a significant improvement w/ a 10” ET33 wheel since I have the inner strut to rim and spring perch to tire sidewall clearances from my measurements. Worse case if needed maybe throw a 3mm spacer up front, planning to run 12mm rear for effective +21 offset.

[Gstlund]

Have you looked at 2Forge? I'm running their ZF1 in 18x10 ET38 with a 15 mm spacer. I choose highest possible offset in order adjust offset freely with spacers.

[Obioban]

Nice, and you’re running the 18x10 ET33 spec TA16?

Im currently running 18x10.5 ET22 VS-5RS, crazy light for the size (18.6lbs on my scale) and no rubbing issues w/ 265/35 RE-71RS tires and -3.5 camber, the tire stretch and support of the wider wheel is nice but of course theres about 1/2” of front poke past the front fenders and the scrub radius being really impacted.

I see a real opportunity to make a significant improvement w/ a 10” ET33 wheel since I have the inner strut to rim and spring perch to tire sidewall clearances from my measurements. Worse case if needed maybe throw a 3mm spacer up front, planning to run 12mm rear for effective +21 offset.

18x9.5 et35 up front-- 18.7 lbs/wheel.

I'm actually running staggered (offset, not tire size) wheels on track at this point. I sheared two studs on track and it really spooked me out of spacers in the rear/square wheels. I pay for a front/rear tire swap half way through the tires life.

...I would love to pick up a set of staggered RAC RS110s.

[BigRussia]

Have you looked at 2Forge? I'm running their ZF1 in 18x10 ET38 with a 15 mm spacer. I choose highest possible offset in order adjust offset freely with spacers.

No, wasnt aware of them actually. Are you based in the UK or Europe? Pricing doesn't seem bad either ($290 usd) though for flow formed. They got some nice designs as well, similar to the LFI ones I liked.

Im just worried about lead/build time and shipping time, but i like that the ZF1 goes up to et38 and can choose anything between that. The ZF8 looks great too and even goes to ET42. Did you order direct or through Demon Tweaks? Im def interested, thanks for the headsup

Oh, and any pictures of them on your car?

[BigRussia]

18x9.5 et35 up front-- 18.7 lbs/wheel.

I'm actually running staggered (offset, not tire size) wheels on track at this point. I sheared two studs on track and it really spooked me out of spacers in the rear/square wheels. I pay for a front/rear tire swap half way through the tires life.

...I would love to pick up a set of staggered RAC RS110s.

Interesting, so I’m guessing one pair ET35 and the other pair for the rear is ET22?

[George Hill]

No, wasnt aware of them actually. Are you based in the UK or Europe? Pricing doesn't seem bad either ($290 usd) though for flow formed. They got some nice designs as well, similar to the LFI ones I liked.

Im just worried about lead/build time and shipping time, but i like that the ZF1 goes up to et38 and can choose anything between that. The ZF8 looks great too and even goes to ET42. Did you order direct or through Demon Tweaks? Im def interested, thanks for the headsup

Keep us posted, I'm in a similar boat with wanting something different and having an unusual offset.

[Gstlund]

No, wasnt aware of them actually. Are you based in the UK or Europe? Pricing doesn't seem bad either ($290 usd) though for flow formed. They got some nice designs as well, similar to the LFI ones I liked.

Im just worried about lead/build time and shipping time, but i like that the ZF1 goes up to et38 and can choose anything between that. The ZF8 looks great too and even goes to ET42. Did you order direct or through Demon Tweaks? Im def interested, thanks for the headsup

Oh, and any pictures of them on your car?

I'm based in Sweden and bought them from Demon Tweeks. I've gotten the impression that they mostly have them in stock or maybe two weeks away..
I'm lazy when it comes to taking photos so I had resort to looking through race photos to find something.

[BigRussia]

I'm based in Sweden and bought them from Demon Tweeks. I've gotten the impression that they mostly have them in stock or maybe two weeks away..
I'm lazy when it comes to taking photos so I had resort to looking through race photos to find something.

Nice, thanks! They look good, did you happen to weigh them before mounting? Wish they would list the wheels weights but they only list starting at weights for the flow formed ones rather than for the specified size, and nothing for the forged options.

[Gstlund]

No, I haven't weighed them but the official number of 8.9 kg for the 18x10 feels reasonable when handling them.
I've taken the weight from https://www.2forgewheels.com/wheels/zf1 "Technical Information"

[9kracing]

Russia, you really should reach out to LFI. Just see what Kevin says.

If weigh is a concern, they can make you a magnesium set.

Again, in any size or offset you want.

I run this design on the X3M and it's already pretty light, in magnesium it would be ridiculous.

[Obioban]

Interesting, so I’m guessing one pair ET35 and the other pair for the rear is ET22?

yep.