Fitment guide

Toyota GR Corolla Wheel & Tire Fitment Guide

Originally published | 02/24/2023
Updated | 04/11/2024

If you’re looking for fitment advice for your 2023 - Current Toyota GR Corolla, you’ve come to the right place. Our GR Corolla Fitment Guide contains tailored information for a wide range of wheel and tire setups specific to the GR Corolla. With fitments such as our 18x8.5” ET23 wheel that functions as an SCCA Street Class legal option as well as our 18x10.5” ET44 for those who want maximum grip, we’re sure to have a fitment for your needs. As enthusiasts ourselves, we’re mindful of the unique needs that each chassis presents when attempting to optimize wheel fitment and this vehicle is no exception. All of our GR Corolla wheels are designed to clear the factory brakes as well as a variety of aftermarket big brake kits. Our Toyota GR Corolla Wheel & Tire Fitment Guide goes into great detail on exactly what modifications are needed to achieve the exact fitment you’re looking for. We have a wide variety of strong, lightweight wheel designs to choose from. Interested in Forged Wheels? Check out our VS-5RS and SM-10RS. Flow Formed Wheels? Our SM-10 is as popular as ever!

Brake Clearance Information

In the engineering phase of wheel development we 3D scan factory brakes and review 2D aftermarket brake templates in order to optimize our barrel profiles and spoke curvatures. As a result, our wheels offer massive brake clearance so you can run the smallest possible wheel diameter.

Important:

  • Like many aftermarket wheels for the GR Corolla, extended wheel studs and 60º conical lug nuts are required for proper hardware engagement when using Apex Wheels. This is due to the unique design of the GR Corolla’s factory studs and lug nuts.

Available Wheel Designs

Forged Designs

Flow Formed Designs

Bolt Pattern

5x114.3mm

Center Bore

60.1mm

Lug Seat

60º Conical

Thread Pitch

M12x1.5mm

OEM+ Wheel Fitment

Easy upgrades for street-driven cars

These bolt-on wheel fitments are ideal for Toyota GR Corolla owners enjoying their car day-to-day on the street, and they are typically paired with all-season or performance oriented summer tires. These wheel and tire configurations will improve the appearance and performance of the car without requiring modifications to the factory suspension or alignment. Just bolt-on and enjoy!

Wheels

  • Front & Rear: 17x8.5” ET23
    • SCCA Street Class Spec - Engineered to the limit of the SCCA Autocross Street Class rules which requires wheels to be the stock width and offset within +/- 7mm of stock
    • Available in SM-5RS

Tires

  • APEX Staff Pick: Front & Rear: 245/40-17
    • Direct Fit
    • Ultra High Performance All-Season: Toyo Proxes Sport (440 TW)
    • Ultra High Performance Summer: Toyo Proxes Sport (240 TW), Yokohama Advan Fleva V701 (300 TW)
    • Extreme Performance Summer:Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200 TW), Falken Azenis RT660 (200 TW), Nankang NS-2R (200 TW), Toyo Proxes R1R (200 TW)
  • Narrower Alternative: Front & Rear: 235/40-17
    • Direct Fit
    • Ultra High Performance All-Season: Toyo Proxes Sport (440 TW), Michelin Pilot Sport AS4 (540 TW), Continental Extremecontact DWS 06+ (560 TW)
    • Max Performance Summer:Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300 TW)
    • Extreme Performance Summer: Yokohama A052 (200 TW), Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200 TW), Hankook RS-4 (200TW)

Wheels

  • Front & Rear: 18x8.5” ET23
    • A lighter and more aggressive option than stock that allows for reuse of stock tires
    • SCCA Street Class Spec - Engineered to the limit of the SCCA Autocross Street Class rules which requires wheels to be the stock width and offset within +/- 7mm of stock
    • Available in VS-5RS

Tires

  • APEX Staff Pick: Front & Rear: 245/40-18
    • Direct Fit
    • Ultra High Performance All-Season: Toyo Proxes Sport (440 TW)
    • Ultra High Performance Summer: Toyo Proxes Sport (240 TW), Yokohama Advan Fleva V701 (300 TW)
    • Extreme Performance Summer:Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200 TW), Falken Azenis RT660 (200 TW), Nankang NS-2R (200 TW), Toyo Proxes R1R (200 TW)
  • Narrower Alternative: Front & Rear: 235/40-18
    • Direct Fit
    • Ultra High Performance All-Season: Toyo Proxes Sport (440 TW), Michelin Pilot Sport AS4 (540 TW), Continental Extremecontact DWS 06+ (560 TW)
    • Max Performance Summer:Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300 TW)
    • Extreme Performance Summer: Yokohama A052 (200 TW), Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200 TW), Hankook RS-4 (200TW)

Wheels

  • Front & Rear: 19x9” ET34
    • Available in EC-7, SM-10

Tires

  • APEX Staff Pick: Front & Rear: 245/35-19
    • Direct Fit
    • Ultra High Performance All-Season: Toyo Proxes Sport (440 TW)
    • Ultra High Performance Summer: Toyo Proxes Sport (240 TW), Yokohama Advan Fleva V701 (300 TW)
    • Extreme Performance Summer:Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200 TW), Falken Azenis RT660 (200 TW), Nankang NS-2R (200 TW), Toyo Proxes R1R (200 TW)
  • Narrower Alternative: Front & Rear 235/35-19
    • Direct Fit
    • Ultra High Performance All-Season: Toyo Proxes Sport (440 TW)
    • Ultra High Performance Summer: Toyo Proxes Sport (240 TW), Yokohama Advan Fleva V701 (300 TW)
    • Extreme Performance Summer:Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200 TW), Falken Azenis RT660 (200 TW), Nankang NS-2R (200 TW), Toyo Proxes R1R (200 TW)

Performance Street and Track Wheel Fitment

Wider fitments for enhanced performance

  • Grey Toyota Corolla - SM-10RS in Satin Bronze
  • Black Toyota Corolla - VS-5RS in Anthracite
  • Red Toyota Corolla - EC-7 in Satin Bronze
  • Red Toyota Corolla - VS-5RS in Satin Bronze

Whether you enjoy spirited street driving or you are a weekend track warrior chasing lap times, these wheel & tire configurations are ideal for GR Corolla owners looking for a more dramatic improvement in performance and they are typically paired with performance oriented Summer tires or track oriented R-compounds.

Wheels

  • Front & Rear: 18x9" ET23
    • Available in SM-10RS
    • Popular Fitment

Tires

  • APEX Staff Pick: Front & Rear: 255/35-18
    • Extreme Performance Summer: Hankook Ventus R-S4 (200TW), Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200TW), Falken Azenis RT660 (200TW), Yokohama A052 (200TW), Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect (240TW), Yokohama AD08R (200TW), Nankang CR-1 (200 TW)
    • R-Compound: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 (180TW), Nankang AR-1 (100TW), Toyo Proxes R888R (100TW)
    • Semi-Slick: Hoosier R7 (40TW), Hoosier A7 (40TW), Toyo Proxes RR (40TW)
  • Wider Alternative: Front & Rear: 265/35-18
    • Extreme Performance Summer: Hankook RS-4 (220 TW), Yokohama A052 (200 TW), Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200 TW), Falken Azenis RT660, Nankang CR-1 (200 TW) 
    • R-Compound: Nankang AR-1 (100 TW), Toyo R888R (100 TW), Goodyear Supercar 3R (100 TW), Pirelli Trofeo R (60 TW)
    • Semi-Slick: BFGoodrich R1S (40 TW)
  • Narrower Alternative: Front & Rear: 245/35-18
    • Extreme Performance Summer: Continental Extremecontact Force (200 TW)
    • R-Compounds: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup2 (180 TW)
    • Semi-Slicks: Hoosier R7 (40 TW), Hoosier A7 (40 TW), Hankook Z214 C51

Wheels

  • Front & Rear: 18x9.5 ET35
    • Available in EC-7

Tires

  • APEX Staff Pick: 255/35-18
    • Typically a direct fit, but an increase in negative camber is encouraged for wider compounds
    • Ultra High Performance All-Season: Michelin Pilot Sport AS4 (540 TW)
    • Max Performance Summer: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300 TW)
    • Extreme Performance Summer - Hankook RS-4 (220 TW), Yokohama A052 (200 TW), Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200 TW), BFG Rival S 1.5 (200 TW), Falken Azenis RT660 (200 TW), GT Radial SX2 (260 TW), Nankang CR-1 (200 TW)
    • R-Compounds: Nankang AR-1 (100TW), Toyo R888R (100 TW), Goodyear Eagle SuperCar 3R (100 TW)
    • Semi Slick: Hoosier R7 (40 TW), Hoosier A7 (40 TW), BFG R1 (40 TW), BFG R1S (40 TW), Toyo RR (40 TW)
  • Wider Alternative: Front & Rear: 265/35-18
    • A mild increase in negative camber is typically required
    • Ultra High Performance All-Season: Michelin Pilot Sport AS4 (540 TW)
    • Max Performance Summer: Continental ExtremeContact Sport (340 TW)
    • Extreme Performance Summer: Hankook RS-4 (220 TW), Yokohama A052 (200 TW), Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200 TW), BFG Rival S 1.5 (200 TW), Falken Azenis RT660 (200 TW), Nankang CR-1 (200 TW)
    • R-Compound: Nitto NT01 (100 TW), Nankang AR-1 (100 TW), Toyo R888R (100 TW), Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 (180 TW), Pirelli Trofeo R (60 TW), Toyo RA1 (100 TW)
    • Semi-Slick: Toyo RR (40 TW)
  • Narrower Alternative: Front & Rear: 245/40-18
    • Direct fit
    • Ultra High Performance All-Season: No options currently available
    • Max Performance Summer: No options currently available
    • Extreme Performance Summer: Yokohama AD08R (200 TW), Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200 TW), Falken Azenis RT660 (200 TW), Nankang NS-2R (200 TW)
    • R-Compound: Nitto NT01 (100 TW), Nankang AR-1 (100 TW), Toyo R888R (100 TW), Toyo RA1 (100 TW)
    • Semi-Slick: Toyo RR (40 TW)

Wheels

  • Front & Rear: 18x9.5 ET29
    • Available in VS-5RS
    • Popular Fitment

Tires

  • APEX Staff Pick: 255/35-18
    • Typically a direct fit, but an increase in negative camber is encouraged for wider compounds
    • Ultra High Performance All-Season: Michelin Pilot Sport AS4 (540 TW)
    • Max Performance Summer: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300 TW)
    • Extreme Performance Summer - Hankook RS-4 (220 TW), Yokohama A052 (200 TW), Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200 TW), BFG Rival S 1.5 (200 TW), Falken Azenis RT660 (200 TW), GT Radial SX2 (260 TW), Nankang CR-1 (200 TW)
    • R-Compounds: Nankang AR-1 (100TW), Toyo R888R (100 TW), Goodyear Eagle SuperCar 3R (100 TW)
    • Semi Slick: Hoosier R7 (40 TW), Hoosier A7 (40 TW), BFG R1 (40 TW), BFG R1S (40 TW), Toyo RR (40 TW)
  • Wider Alternative: Front & Rear: 265/35-18
    • A mild increase in negative camber is typically required
    • Ultra High Performance All-Season: Michelin Pilot Sport AS4 (540 TW)
    • Max Performance Summer: Continental ExtremeContact Sport (340 TW)
    • Extreme Performance Summer: Hankook RS-4 (220 TW), Yokohama A052 (200 TW), Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200 TW), BFG Rival S 1.5 (200 TW), Falken Azenis RT660 (200 TW), Nankang CR-1 (200 TW)
    • R-Compound: Nitto NT01 (100 TW), Nankang AR-1 (100 TW), Toyo R888R (100 TW), Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 (180 TW), Pirelli Trofeo R (60 TW), Toyo RA1 (100 TW)
    • Semi-Slick: Toyo RR (40 TW)
  • Narrower Alternative: Front & Rear: 245/40-18
    • Direct fit
    • Ultra High Performance All-Season: No options currently available
    • Max Performance Summer: No options currently available
    • Extreme Performance Summer: Yokohama AD08R (200 TW), Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200 TW), Falken Azenis RT660 (200 TW), Nankang NS-2R (200 TW)
    • R-Compound: Nitto NT01 (100 TW), Nankang AR-1 (100 TW), Toyo R888R (100 TW), Toyo RA1 (100 TW)
    • Semi-Slick: Toyo RR (40 TW)

  • Front & Rear: 19x9.5 ET29
    • Available in VS-5RS

Tires

  • APEX Staff Pick: 265/30-19
    • Typically a direct fit, but an increase in negative camber is encouraged for wider compounds
    • Ultra High Performance All-Season: Michelin Pilot Sport AS4 (540 TW)
    • Max Performance Summer: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300 TW)
    • Extreme Performance Summer - Hankook RS-4 (220 TW), Yokohama A052 (200 TW), Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200 TW), BFG Rival S 1.5 (200 TW), Falken Azenis RT660 (200 TW), GT Radial SX2 (260 TW), Nankang CR-1 (200 TW)
    • R-Compounds: Nankang AR-1 (100TW), Toyo R888R (100 TW), Goodyear Eagle SuperCar 3R (100 TW)
    • Semi Slick: Hoosier R7 (40 TW), Hoosier A7 (40 TW), BFG R1 (40 TW), BFG R1S (40 TW), Toyo RR (40 TW)
  • Wider Alternative: Front & Rear: 275/30-19
    • A mild increase in negative camber is typically required
    • Ultra High Performance All-Season: Michelin Pilot Sport AS4 (540 TW)
    • Max Performance Summer: Continental ExtremeContact Sport (340 TW)
    • Extreme Performance Summer: Hankook RS-4 (220 TW), Yokohama A052 (200 TW), Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200 TW), BFG Rival S 1.5 (200 TW), Falken Azenis RT660 (200 TW), Nankang CR-1 (200 TW)
    • R-Compound: Nitto NT01 (100 TW), Nankang AR-1 (100 TW), Toyo R888R (100 TW), Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 (180 TW), Pirelli Trofeo R (60 TW), Toyo RA1 (100 TW)
    • Semi-Slick: Toyo RR (40 TW)
  • Narrower Alternative: Front & Rear: 255/35-19
    • Direct fit
    • Ultra High Performance All-Season: No options currently available
    • Max Performance Summer: No options currently available
    • Extreme Performance Summer: Yokohama AD08R (200 TW), Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200 TW), Falken Azenis RT660 (200 TW), Nankang NS-2R (200 TW)
    • R-Compound: Nitto NT01 (100 TW), Nankang AR-1 (100 TW), Toyo R888R (100 TW), Toyo RA1 (100 TW)
    • Semi-Slick: Toyo RR (40 TW)

Hardcore Track Wheel Fitment

Track focused fitments that require significant modifications

  • Black Toyota Corolla - VS-5RS in Brushed Clear

These wheel and tire configurations are best suited for hardcore track junkies and club racers competing for a spot on the podium. Everything from Extreme Summer tires to full Racing Slicks are commonly used depending on your experience behind the wheel, class rules, etc.

Wheels

  • Front & Rear: 18x10” ET40
    • Available in VS-5RS, SM-10RS, SM-10, EC-7

Tires

  • APEX Staff Pick: Front & Rear: 265/35-18
    • Max Performance Summer: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300 TW)
    • Extreme Performance Summer: Hankook RS-4 (220 TW), Yokohama A052 (200 TW), Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200 TW), Falken Azenis RT6660, Nankang CR-1 (200 TW)
    • R-Compound: Nankang AR-1 (100 TW), Toyo R888R (100 TW), Goodyear Supercar 3R (100 TW), Pirelli Trofeo R (60 TW)
  • Narrower Alternative: Front & Rear: 255/35-18
    • Max Performance Summer: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300 TW)
    • Extreme Performance Summer: Hankook Ventus R-S4 (200TW), Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200TW), Falken Azenis RT660 (200TW), Yokohama A052 (200TW), Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect (240TW), Yokohama AD08R (200TW), Nankang CR-1 (200 TW)
    • R-Compound: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 (180TW), Nankang AR-1 (100TW), Toyo Proxes R888R (100TW)
    • Semi-Slick: Hoosier R7 (40TW), Hoosier A7 (40TW), Toyo Proxes RR (40TW)
  • Wider Alternative: Front & Rear: 275/35-18
    • Max Performance Summer: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300 TW)
    • Extreme Performance Summer: Continental Extremecontact Force (200 TW)
    • R-Compounds: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup2 (180 TW)
    • Semi-Slicks: Hoosier R7 (40 TW), Hoosier A7 (40 TW), Hankook Z214 C51

Wheels

  • Front & Rear: 18x10.5” ET44
    • Available in SM-10RS

Tires

  • APEX Staff Pick: 285/30-18
    • Max Performance Summer - Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300TW), Continental Extremecontact Sport (340TW), Bridgestone S-04 PP (280TW), Hankook V12 Evo2 (320TW), Kumho Ecsta PS91 (260TW)
    • Extreme Performance Summer - Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200TW), Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R (200TW), Falken Azenis RT660 (200TW), Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3 (220TW), BFGoodrich G-Force Rival S 1.5 (200TW)
    • R Compounds - Toyo Proxes RA1 (100TW), Toyo Proxes R888R (100TW), Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3R (100TW), Nitto NT01 (100TW), Nankang AR-1 (100TW)
    • Semi Slicks - Hoosier A7 (40TW), Hoosier R7 (40TW), BF Goodrich R1S (40TW), Toyo Proxes RR (40TW)
  • Narrower Alternative: 275/35-18
    • Max Performance Summer - Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300TW), Continental Extremecontact Sport (340TW), Bridgestone S-04 PP (280TW), Hankook V12 Evo2 (320TW), Kumho Ecsta PS91 (260TW)
    • Extreme Performance Summer - Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200TW), Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R (200TW), Falken Azenis RT660 (200TW), Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3 (220TW), BFGoodrich G-Force Rival S 1.5 (200TW)
    • R Compounds - Toyo Proxes RA1 (100TW), Toyo Proxes R888R (100TW), Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3R (100TW), Nitto NT01 (100TW), Nankang AR-1 (100TW)
    • Semi Slicks - Hoosier A7 (40TW), Hoosier R7 (40TW), BF Goodrich R1S (40TW), Toyo Proxes RR (40TW)

Wheels

  • Front & Rear: 19x10 ET40
    • Available in VS-5RS, SM-10RS, SM-10, EC-7

Tires

  • APEX Staff Pick: 275/30-19
    • Ultra High Performance All-Season: Michelin Pilot Sport AS4 (540 TW)
    • Max Performance Summer: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300 TW)
    • Extreme Performance Summer - Hankook RS-4 (220 TW), Yokohama A052 (200 TW), Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200 TW), BFG Rival S 1.5 (200 TW), Falken Azenis RT660 (200 TW), GT Radial SX2 (260 TW), Nankang CR-1 (200 TW)
    • R-Compounds: Nankang AR-1 (100TW), Toyo R888R (100 TW), Goodyear Eagle SuperCar 3R (100 TW)
    • Semi Slick: Hoosier R7 (40 TW), Hoosier A7 (40 TW), BFG R1 (40 TW), BFG R1S (40 TW), Toyo RR (40 TW)
  • Wider Alternative: Front & Rear: 285/30-19
    • Ultra High Performance All-Season: Michelin Pilot Sport AS4 (540 TW)
    • Max Performance Summer: Continental ExtremeContact Sport (340 TW)
    • Extreme Performance Summer: Hankook RS-4 (220 TW), Yokohama A052 (200 TW), Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200 TW), BFG Rival S 1.5 (200 TW), Falken Azenis RT660 (200 TW), Nankang CR-1 (200 TW)
    • R-Compound: Nitto NT01 (100 TW), Nankang AR-1 (100 TW), Toyo R888R (100 TW), Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 (180 TW), Pirelli Trofeo R (60 TW), Toyo RA1 (100 TW)
    • Semi-Slick: Toyo RR (40 TW)
  • Narrower Alternative: Front & Rear: 265/30-19
    • Ultra High Performance All-Season: No options currently available
    • Max Performance Summer: No options currently available
    • Extreme Performance Summer: Yokohama AD08R (200 TW), Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200 TW), Falken Azenis RT660 (200 TW), Nankang NS-2R (200 TW)
    • R-Compound: Nitto NT01 (100 TW), Nankang AR-1 (100 TW), Toyo R888R (100 TW), Toyo RA1 (100 TW)
    • Semi-Slick: Toyo RR (40 TW)

Additional Resources

Brake Clearance Information

In the engineering phase of wheel development we 3D scan factory brakes and review 2D aftermarket brake templates in order to optimize our barrel profiles and spoke curvatures. As a result, our wheels offer massive brake clearance so you can run the smallest possible wheel diameter. The following brakes have been tested and confirmed to clear our wheels.

*Coming Soon

Should I Dial in Negative Camber, and How Much is Right for me?

Whether you are a casual weekend track warrior that still enjoys your car on the street, or a hardcore racer competing for a spot on the podium, negative camber is a vital part of chassis setup that has many benefits. Not only will adding negative camber create more room for wider wheel and tire configurations, it more importantly improves handling, turn-in and tire longevity. Learn more in our blog article The Positives of Negative Camber.