17 Inch Lightweight Wheel Choice!

[TheDan]

Hey all,

This one is quite a nice problem to have as I can't decide between two types of lightweight wheel for my Z4.

I would have loved a set of Apex SM-10s as they look so good, but unfortunately were never made in 17" (in 5x120) and are a smidge out of budget.

The two options I've narrowed it down to are:

Apex ARC-8 17x9 ET30 square

Protrack One 17x9 ET30 square

The sizes are the same and it just comes down to looks and strength. I personally prefer the looks of the Protracks, but they are a cast wheel and the Apex ARC-8s are a flow-formed wheel which will be much stronger for kerbs on track (and potholes on our wonderful roads). I also know the ARC-8s are a well proven wheel and is one of the favourites amongst the car community.

I am just wondering what all your opinions were on the looks of these wheels and my worry about the strength of the Protracks.

[TheDan]

Here are some photos I edited to try to show them in black on a Z4 (not many photos of these online):

Apex ARC-8:

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Protrack One:

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