Apex ARC-8RT vs BBS RI-A weight
Across the 8 sizes both are made in, the BBS RI-A is lighter on average by 0.8 lb per wheel (3.4 lb for a set of four). It is lighter in 7 of 8 sizes.
| Size | Apex ARC-8RT | BBS RI-A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17×9 | 18.0 lb (8.16 kg)ET30 | 16.3 lb (7.39 kg)ET40 | 1.7 lb RI-A lighter |
| 18×8.5 | 19.0 lb (8.62 kg)ET40 | 17.9 lb (8.12 kg)ET38 | 1.1 lb RI-A lighter |
| 18×9 | 19.0 lb (8.62 kg)ET30 | 18.2 lb (8.26 kg)ET45 | 0.8 lb RI-A lighter |
| 18×9.5 | 19.7 lb (8.94 kg)ET22 | 18.5 lb (8.39 kg)ET35 | 1.2 lb RI-A lighter |
| 18×10 | 20.1 lb (9.12 kg)ET25 | 19.6 lb (8.89 kg)ET40 | 0.5 lb RI-A lighter |
| 18×10.5 | 20.6 lb (9.34 kg)ET22 | 19.4 lb (8.80 kg)ET37 | 1.2 lb RI-A lighter |
| 18×11 | 20.6 lb (9.34 kg)ET44 | 20.1 lb (9.12 kg)ET50 | 0.5 lb RI-A lighter |
| 19×9 | 20.0 lb (9.07 kg)ET30 | 20.3 lb (9.21 kg)ET50 | 0.3 lb ARC-8RT lighter |
Each cell is the lightest offset made in that size. Weights are manufacturer figures unless marked as measured.
Apex ARC-8RT
Forged, 13 sizes listed here.
Price ↗ All Apex ARC-8RT sizesBBS RI-A
Forged, 14 sizes listed here.
Price ↗ All BBS RI-A sizesIs the weight difference worth it?
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