F87 M2 Wheel & Tire Fitment Guide

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2016-2018 F87 M2 and 2019+ F87 M2 Competition

VS-5RS 18x10" ET25 - 275/35-18 F , 18x11 ET44 - 305/35-18 R.

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2016-2018 BMW F87 M2 and 2019+ F87 M2 Competition

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.

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* 18" ARC-8 wheels do not clear stock M2 base brakes. All other 18" designs including the ARC-8R clear.
* 2019+ M2 Comp 2NH 400mm brakes, as well as 2020+ M2 CS Carbon Ceramic 400mm brakes will require 19" wheels or larger. 

 

Forged Designs  Flow Formed Designs      

ARC-8R

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EC-7R

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ARC-8

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EC-7

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VS-5RS

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EC-7RS

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FL-5

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SM-10

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Bolt Pattern Thread Pitch Center Bore
5x120mm M14x1.25mm 72.56mm

 

OEM+ Fitments

Easy upgrades for street-driven cars

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These bolt-on wheel fitments are ideal for enthusiasts 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 or adjustments to the factory alignment. Just bolt-on and enjoy!  

While these wheel fitments can be used for track days and AutoX, performance will be left on the table. Drivers that prioritize performance should review our Performance Street & Track and/or Hardcore Track & Race sections below. 

 

Wheels 

  • Front: 18x9" ET30 or ET31 (EC-7) // Rear: 18x10" ET33
    • Available in: EC-7, SM-10, ARC-8R, EC-7R

Tires

  • APEX Staff Pick: Front: 245/40-18 // Rear: 275/35-18
    • Direct Fit 
    • All Season: Michelin Pilot Sport AS4 (540TW)
    • Ultra-High Performance Summer: Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 (340TW), BFGoodrich G-Force Sport Comp-2 (340TW)
    • Max Performance Summer: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300TW), Continental Extremecontact Sport (340TW)
    • Extreme Performance Summer: Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R (200TW), Falken RT660 (200TW), Goodyear Supercar 3 (220TW), BFGoodrich G-Force Rival S 1.5 (200TW)
  • Alternative: Front: 255/35-18 // Rear: 275/35-18
    • Direct Fit
    • All Season: Michelin Pilot Sport AS4 (540TW)
    • Ultra-High Performance Summer: Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 (340TW), BFGoodrich G-Force Sport Comp-2 (340TW)
    • Max Performance Summer: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300TW)
    • Extreme Performance Summer:  Falken RT660 (200TW), Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200 TW)

The Essence of OEM 

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This fitment was specifically requested by the M2 community. These wheels are nearly identical in terms of width & offset to the 19x9 ET29 Front and 19x10 ET40 rear wheels standard on the M2 and are a great option for M2 owners looking to reuse OE tires or update the look of their M2 with a more optimized interpretation of BMW's 763m M2 CS wheel. 

Wheels 

  • Front: 19x9" ET30 // Rear: 19x10" ET40
    • Available in: VS-5RS
    • Popular fitment

Tires

  • APEX Staff Pick: Front: 245/35-19 // Rear: 265/35-19
    • Direct Fit 
    • OE Tire Sizes
    • All Season: Michelin Pilot Sport AS4 (540TW), Continental Extremecontact DWS 06 Plus (560TW)
    • Max Performance Summer: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300TW), Yokohama Advan Apex V601 (280TW), Continental Extremecontact Sport (340TW), Bridgestone S-04 PP (280TW), Hankook V12 Evo2 (320TW), Kumho Ecsta PS91 (260TW)
    • Extreme Performance Summer: Falken Azenis RT660 (200TW), Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3 (220TW)
    • R-Compound: Michelin Sport Cup 2 (180TW = M2 CS spec tire, 240TW, 240 connect) 
  • Alternative: Front: 255/35-19 // Rear: 275/35-19
    • Direct Fit
    • All Season: Michelin Pilot Sport AS4 (540TW), Continental Extremecontact DWS 06 Plus (560TW)
    • Max Performance Summer: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300TW), Yokohama Advan Apex V601 (280TW), Continental Extremecontact Sport (340TW), Bridgestone S-04 PP (280TW), Hankook V12 Evo2 (320TW), Kumho Ecsta PS91 (260TW)
    • R-Compound: Michelin Sport Cup 2 (180TW = M2 CS spec tire)

 

Performance Street & Track

Wider fitments for enhanced performance

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

The suspension type, alignment settings, and tire brand/size can be changed accordingly to set the car up for either environment. While many of these wheel fitments can be ran with the factory alignment, if you plan to track the car we highly recommended dialing in negative camber to improve handling and to extract the most performance and longevity out of your tires. See fitment notes under each tire configuration below to see if modifications are required.


Square Configurations

Recommended for enthusiasts that want to mitigate understeer and rotate tires front & rear for extended life. Square configurations may compromise rear-end grip when compared to staggered configurations.

 

Wheels 

  • Front & Rear: 18x9.5" ET28 
    • Available in: ARC-8R, EC-7R, EC-7RS, FL-5, VS-5RS
    • Popular fitment
    • 5mm front spacers may be required with certain aftermarket suspensions that reduce inner clearance. See the suspension clearance section at the bottom of the guide. 

Tires

  • APEX Staff Pick: Front & Rear: 265/35-18
    • Typically a direct fit with street tires, however, an moderate increase in front negative camber will be required with compounds that run wide
    • Max Performance Summer: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300TW)
    • Extreme Performance Summer: Yokohama A052 (100TW), Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200TW), Falken RT660 (200TW), Nankang CR-1 (200 TW), Michelin Cup 2 240 Connect (240TW), Hankook RS-4 (200TW)
    • R-Compound: Nankang AR-1 (100TW), Goodyear Supercar 3R (100TW), Pirelli Trofeo R (60TW), Michelin Cup 2 (180TW), Toyo R888R (100TW)
  • Alternative: Front & Rear: 275/35-18
    • A minimum of -2º of front camber is recommended
    • Max Performance Summer: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300TW)
    • Extreme Performance Summer: Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200TW), Falken RT660 (200TW), Goodyear Supercar 3 (220TW), BFGoodrich G-Force Rival S 1.5 (200TW), Continental Extremecontact Force (200TW), Nankang CR-1 (200 TW), Hankook RS-4 (200TW)
    • R-Compound: Goodyear Supercar 3R (100TW), Toyo R888R (100TW), Toyo RA1 (100TW), Nitto NT01 (100TW), Nankang AR-1 (100TW), Maxxis RC-1 (100TW)

 

Wheels 

  • Front & Rear: 18x9.5" ET35 
    • Available in: ARC-8R, EC-7, EC-7R, EC-7RS, FL-5, SM-10, VS-5RS
    • 5mm front spacers are required with OEM suspension. Thicker spacers will be required with certain aftermarket suspensions that reduce inner clearance. See the suspension clearance section at the bottom of the guide.

Tires

  • APEX Staff Pick: Front & Rear: 265/35-18
    • Typically a direct fit with street tires, however, an moderate increase in front negative camber will be required with compounds that run wide
    • Max Performance Summer: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300TW)
    • Extreme Performance Summer: Yokohama A052 (100TW), Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200TW), Falken RT660 (200TW), Nankang CR-1 (200 TW), Michelin Cup 2 240 Connect (240TW), Hankook RS-4 (200TW)
    • R-Compound: Nankang AR-1 (100TW), Goodyear Supercar 3R (100TW), Pirelli Trofeo R (60TW), Michelin Cup 2 (180TW), Toyo R888R (100TW)
  • Alternative: Front & Rear: 275/35-18
    • A minimum of -2º of front camber is recommended
    • Max Performance Summer: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300TW)
    • Extreme Performance Summer: Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200TW), Falken RT660 (200TW), Goodyear Supercar 3 (220TW), BFGoodrich G-Force Rival S 1.5 (200TW), Continental Extremecontact Force (200TW), Nankang CR-1 (200 TW), Hankook RS-4 (200TW)
    • R-Compound: Goodyear Supercar 3R (100TW), Toyo R888R (100TW), Toyo RA1 (100TW), Nitto NT01 (100TW), Nankang AR-1 (100TW), Maxxis RC-1 (100TW)

Wheels 

  • Front & Rear: 19x9.5" ET28 
    • Available in: EC-7, EC-7RS, SM-10, VS-5RS
    • Popular fitment
    • 5mm front spacers may be required with certain aftermarket suspensions that reduce inner clearance. See the suspension clearance section at the bottom of the guide.

Tires

  • APEX Staff Pick: Front & Rear: 265/30-19
    • Typically a direct fit with street tires, however, an moderate increase in front negative camber will be required with compounds that run wide
    • Max Performance Summer: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300TW)
    • Extreme Performance Summer: Michelin Cup 2 240 Connect (240TW)
    • R-Compound: Toyo R888R (100TW), Pirelli Trofeo R (60TW)
  • Alternative: Front & Rear: 275/30-19
    • A minimum of -2º of front camber is recommended
    • Max Performance Summer: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300TW)
    • Extreme Performance Summer: Falken RT660 (200TW), Yokohama AD08R (200TW)
    • R-Compound: No options currently available

 

Staggered Configurations

Recommended for enthusiasts that prioritize rear end grip/traction. Wheels and tires cannot be rotated front to rear and large staggers may induce understeer. 

 

Wheels 

  • Front: 18x9.5" ET28 // Rear: 18x10.5" ET40 
    • Available in: ARC-8R, EC-7R, EC-7RS, FL-5, VS-5RS
    • Popular fitment
    • 5mm front spacers may be required with certain aftermarket suspensions that reduce inner clearance. See the suspension clearance section at the bottom of the guide. 18x9.5" ET22 front wheels can be used to avoid running spacers due to its superior inner clearance with negative camber dialed in.

Tires

  • APEX Staff Pick: Front: 265/35-18 // Rear: 285/35-18
    • Typically a direct fit with street tires, however, an moderate increase in front negative camber will be required with compounds that run wide
    • Max Performance Summer: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300TW), Bridgestone S-04 PP (280TW), Hankook V12 Evo2 (320TW)
    • Extreme Performance Summer: Hankook RS-4 (200TW), Maxxis VR-1 (200TW)
    • R-Compound: No options currently available
  • Alternative #1: Front: 265/35-18 // Rear: 295/35-18
    • Typically a direct fit with street tires, however, an moderate increase in front negative camber will be required with compounds that run wide
    • Max Performance Summer: Michelin Pilot Sport (300TW), Continental Extremecontact Sport (340TW)
    • Extreme Performance Summer: Yokohama A052 (200TW)
    • R-Compound: No options currently available
  • Alternative #2: Front: 265/35-18 // Rear: 295/30-18
    • Typically a direct fit with street tires, however, an moderate increase in front negative camber will be required with compounds that run wide
    • Short rear tire 
    • Max Performance Summer: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (340TW)
    • Extreme Performance Summer: Yokohama A052 (200 TW), Michelin Cup 2 240 Connect (240TW) 
    • R-Compound: Toyo R888R (100TW), Nankang AR-1 (100TW)

Wheels 

  • Front: 19x9.5" ET28 // Rear: 19x10.5" ET45 
    • Available in: EC-7, EC-7RS, SM-10, VS-5RS 
    • Popular fitment
    • 5mm front spacers may be required with certain aftermarket suspensions that reduce inner clearance. See the suspension clearance section at the bottom of the guide. 19x9.5" ET22 front wheels can be used to avoid running spacers due to its superior inner clearance with negative camber dialed in.

Tires

  • APEX Staff Pick: Front: 265/30-19 // Rear: 295/30-19
    • Typically a direct fit with street tires, however, a moderate increase in front negative camber will be required with compounds that run wide
    • Max Performance Summer: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300TW), Hankook V12 Evo2 (320TW), Kumho Ecsta PS91 (260TW)
    • Extreme Performance Summer:Yokohama AD08R (200TW), Michelin Cup 2 240 Connect (240TW)
    • R-Compound: Toyo Proxes R888R (100TW)
  • Alternative #1: Front: 265/30-19 // Rear: 285/30-19
    • Typically a direct fit with street tires, however, an moderate increase in front negative camber will be required with compounds that run wide
    • Max Performance Summer: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300TW), Hankook V12 Evo2 (320TW), Kumho Ecsta PS91 (260TW)
    • Extreme Performance Summer: No options currently available
    • R-Compound: No options currently available
  • Alternative #2: Front: 275/30-19 // Rear: 295/30-19
    • A minimum of -2º of front camber is recommended
    • Max Performance Summer: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300TW), Hankook V12 Evo2 (320TW), Kumho Ecsta PS91 (260TW)
    • Extreme Performance Summer: Yokohama AD08R (200TW)
    • R-Compound: No options currently available
  • Alternative #3: Front: 255/35-19 // Rear: 275/35-19
    • Direct fit
    • Max Performance Summer:  Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300TW), Yokohama Advan Apex V601 (280TW), Continental Extremecontact Sport (340TW), Hankook V12 Evo2 (320TW)
    • Extreme Performance Summer: Yokohama AD08R (200TW)
    • R-Compound: Michelin Cup 2 (180TW)

 

Hardcore Track & Race

All-out performance for fastest lap times

Square Configurations

Recommended for enthusiasts that want to mitigate understeer and rotate tires front & rear for extended life. Square configurations may compromise rear-end grip when compared to staggered configurations.

Wheels 

  • Front & Rear: 18x9.5" ET28 
    • Available in: ARC-8R, EC-7R, EC-7RS, FL-5, VS-5RS
    • Popular fitment
    • 5mm front spacers may be required with certain aftermarket suspensions that reduce inner clearance. See the suspension clearance section at the bottom of the guide. 

Tires

  • APEX Staff Pick: Front & Rear: 265/35-18
    • Typically a direct fit with street tires, however, a moderate increase in front negative camber will be required with compounds that run wide. 
    • Extreme Performance Summer: Yokohama A052 (100TW), Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200TW), Falken RT660 (200TW), Nankang CR-1 (200 TW), Michelin Cup 2 240 Connect (240TW), Hankook RS-4 (200TW)
    • R-Compound: Nankang AR-1 (100TW), Goodyear Supercar 3R (100TW), Pirelli Trofeo R (60TW), Michelin Cup 2 (180TW), Toyo R888R (100TW)
    • Semi-Slick: No options currently available
  • Alternative: Front & Rear: 275/35-18
    • A minimum of -2º of front camber is recommended
    • Extreme Performance Summer: Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200TW), Falken RT660 (200TW), Goodyear Supercar 3 (220TW), BFGoodrich G-Force Rival S 1.5 (200TW), Continental Extremecontact Force (200TW), Nankang CR-1 (200 TW, Hankook RS-4 (200TW)
    • R-Compound: Goodyear Supercar 3R (100TW), Toyo R888R (100TW), Toyo Proxes RA1 (100TW), Nitto NT01 (100TW), Nankang AR-1 (100TW), Maxxis RC-1 (100TW)
    • Semi-Slick: Hoosier A7 (40TW), Hoosier R7 (40TW), BF Goodrich R1S (40TW), Toyo RR (40TW)

Wheels 

  • Front & Rear: 18x10" ET25 
    • Available in: ARC-8, ARC-8R, EC-7, EC-7R, FL-5, SM-10, VS-5RS
    • Popular fitment
    • Adjustable camber plates required, and possibly aftermarket rear lower control arms
    • Rear fenders may need to be rolled/pulled 
    • 3mm or 5mm front spacers may be required depending on tire size/model and suspension type. Thicker spacers and additional negative camber will be required with certain aftermarket suspensions that reduce inner clearance. See the suspension clearance section at the bottom of the guide.
    • 18x10 ET33 wheels can be used instead of ET25 for easier rear fitment. A 12mm minimum spacer will be required up front.

Tires  

  • APEX Staff Pick: Front & Rear: 275/35-18
    • A minimum of -3º front, and -2.5º rear is recommended
    • Extreme Performance Summer: Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200TW), Falken RT660 (200TW), Goodyear Supercar 3 (220TW), BFGoodrich G-Force Rival S 1.5 (200TW), Continental Extremecontact Force (200TW), Nankang CR-1 (200 TW), Hankook RS-4 (200TW)
    • R-Compound: Goodyear Supercar 3R (100TW), Toyo R888R (100TW), Toyo RA1 (100TW), Nitto NT01 (100TW), Nankang AR-1 (100TW), Maxxis RC-1 (100TW)
    • Semi-Slick: Hoosier A7 (40TW), Hoosier R7 (40TW), BF Goodrich R1S (40TW), Toyo RR (40TW)
  • Alternative #1: Front & Rear: 285/30-18
    • A minimum of -3º front, and -2.5º rear is recommended
    • Extreme Performance Summer: Yokohama AD08R (200TW), Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200TW), Falken RT660 (200TW), Michelin Cup 2 240 Connect (240TW), Nankang CR-1 (200TW)
    • R-Compound: Goodyear Supercar Eagle 3R (100TW)
    • Semi-Slick: Hoosier R7 (40TW), Hoosier A7 (40TW)
  • Alternative #2: Front & Rear: 265/35-18
    • A minimum of -2.5º front, and -2º rear is recommended
    • Extreme Performance Summer: Yokohama A052 (100TW), Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200TW), Falken RT660 (200TW), Nankang CR-1 (200 TW), Michelin Cup 2 240 Connect (240TW), Hankook RS-4 (200TW)
    • R-Compound: Nankang AR-1 (100TW), Goodyear Supercar 3R (100TW), Pirelli Trofeo R (60TW), Michelin Cup 2 (180TW), Toyo R888R (100TW)
    • Semi-Slick: No options currently available

Wheels 

  • Front & Rear: 18x10.5" ET40 
    • Available in: ARC-8R, EC-7R, EC-7RS, FL-5, VS-5RS
    • Adjustable camber plates required, and possibly aftermarket rear lower control arms
    • 20-25mm front spacers are required depending on tire size/model and suspension type. 
    • Motorsport-oriented coilovers with a slim spring silhouette and favorable lower spring perch location required 

Tires  

  • APEX Staff Pick: Front & Rear: 295/30-18
    • A minimum of -3.5º front camber is recommended, rear is typically a direct fit
    • Extreme Performance Summer: Yokohama A052 (200TW), Continental Extremecontact Force (200TW), Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect (240TW),
    • R-Compound: Pirelli Trofeo R (60TW), Toyo R888R (100TW), Nankang AR-1 (100 TW)
    • Semi-Slick: Hoosier R7 (40TW), Hoosier A7 (40TW), Toyo RR (40TW)
  • Alternative #1: Front & Rear: 285/30-18
    • A minimum of -3.5º front camber is recommended, rear is typically a direct fit
    • Extreme Performance Summer: Yokohama AD08R (200TW), Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200TW), Falken RT660 (200TW), Michelin Cup 2 Connect (240TW), Nankang CR-1 (200TW)
    • R-Compound: Goodyear Supercar Eagle 3R (100TW)
    • Semi-Slick: Hoosier R7 (40TW), Hoosier A7 (40TW)
  • Alternative #2: Front & Rear: 275/35-18
    • A minimum of -3º front camber is recommended, rear is typically a direct fit
    • Extreme Performance Summer: Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200TW), Falken RT660 (200TW), Goodyear Supercar 3 (220TW), BFGoodrich G-Force Rival S 1.5 (200TW), Continental Extremecontact Force (200TW), Nankang CR-1 (200 TW), Hankook RS-4 (200TW)
    • R-Compound: Goodyear Supercar 3R (100TW), Toyo R888R (100TW), Toyo RA1 (100TW), Nitto NT01 (100TW), Nankang AR-1 (100TW), Maxxis RC-1 (100TW)
    • Semi-Slick: Hoosier A7 (40TW), Hoosier R7 (40TW), BF Goodrich R1S (40TW), Toyo RR (40TW)
  • Alternative #3: Front & Rear: 305/645-18
    • A minimum of -3.5º front, -2º rear camber is recommended
    • Racing Slick: Pirelli DH

Wheels 

  • Front & Rear: 19x9.5" ET28 
    • Available in: EC-7, EC-7RS, SM-10, VS-5RS
    • Popular fitment
    • 5mm front spacers may be required with certain aftermarket suspensions that reduce inner clearance. See the suspension clearance section at the bottom of the guide.

Tires

  • APEX Staff Pick: Front & Rear: 275/30-19
    • A minimum of -2º of front camber is recommended
    • Extreme Performance Summer: Falken RT660 (200TW), Yokohama AD08R (200TW)
    • R-Compound: No options currently available
    • Semi-Slick: No options currently available
  • Alternative: Front & Rear: 265/30-19
    • Typically a direct fit with street tires, however, an increase in front negative camber will be required with compounds that run wide
    • Extreme Performance Summer: Michelin Cup 2 240 Connect (240TW)
    • R-Compound: Toyo R888R (100TW), Pirelli Trofeo R (60TW)
    • Semi-Slick: No options currently available

Wheels 

  • Front & Rear: 19x10" ET40 
    • Available in: VS-5RS
    • 15mm front spacers are required for this fitment with OE suspension or coilovers with similar inner clearance. Motorsport-oriented coilovers with a slim spring silhouette and favorable lower spring perch location recommended. 
    • Not recommend for aftermarket suspension that limits inner clearance
    • Adjustable camber plates required

Tires

  • APEX Staff Pick: Front & Rear: 275/30-19
    • A minimum of -3º of front camber is recommended
    • Extreme Performance Summer: Falken RT660 (200TW), Yokohama AD08R (200TW)
    • R-Compound: No options currently available
    • Semi-Slick: No options currently available
  • Alternative: Front & Rear: 265/30-19
    • A minimum of -3º of front camber is recommended
    • Extreme Performance Summer:Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 R (200TW), Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect (240TW)
    • R-Compound: Toyo R888R (100TW)
    • Semi-Slick: No options currently available

 

Staggered Configurations

Recommended for enthusiasts that prioritize rear end grip/traction. Wheels and tires cannot be rotated front to rear and large staggers may induce understeer. 

 

Wheels 

  • Front: 18x9.5" ET28 // Rear: 18x10.5" ET40 
    • Available in: ARC-8R, EC-7R, EC-7RS, FL-5, VS-5RS
    • Popular fitment
    • 5mm front spacers may be required with certain aftermarket suspensions that reduce inner clearance. See the suspension clearance section at the bottom of the guide. 18x9.5" ET22 front wheels can be used to avoid running spacers due to its superior inner clearance with negative camber dialed in.
    • Our wider 18x11" ET44 rear wheels can also be used for added rear tire sidewall support

Tires

  • APEX Staff Pick: Front: 265/35-18 // Rear: 285/35-18
    • Typically a direct fit with street tires, however, an moderate increase in front negative camber will be required with compounds that run wide
    • Extreme Performance Summer: Hankook RS-4 (200TW), Maxxis VR-1 (200TW)
    • R-Compound: No options currently available
    • Semi-Slick: No options currently available
  • Alternative #1: Front: 265/35-18 // Rear: 295/35-18
    • Typically a direct fit with street tires, however, an moderate increase in front negative camber will be required with compounds that run wide
    • Extreme Performance Summer: Yokohama Advan A052 (200TW)
    • R-Compound: No options currently available
    • Semi-Slick: No options currently available
  • Alternative #2: Front: 265/35-18 // Rear: 295/30-18
    • Typically a direct fit with street tires, however, an moderate increase in front negative camber will be required with compounds that run wide
    • Short rear tire 
    • Max Performance Summer: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (340TW)
    • Extreme Performance Summer: Yokohama A052 (200 TW), Michelin Cup 2 Connect(240TW) 
    • R-Compound: Toyo R888R (100TW), Nankang AR-1 (100TW)
  • Alternative #3: Front: 275/35-18 // Rear: 305/35-18
    • A minimum of -2º of front camber is recommended
    • 11" rear wheel recommended. 
    • Extreme Performance Summer: No options currently available
    • R-Compound: Toyo R888R (100TW), Nitto NT01 (100TW)
    • Semi-Slick: Toyo Proxes RR (40TW)

Wheels 

  • Front: 18x10" ET25 // Rear: 18x11" ET44 
    • Available in: ARC-8 (F8X V2 wheel only), EC-7, EC-7RS, FL-5, VS-5RS, SM-10
    • 3mm or 5mm front spacers may be required depending on tire size/model and suspension type. Thicker spacers and additional negative camber will be required with certain aftermarket suspensions that reduce inner clearance. See the suspension clearance section at the bottom of the guide.
    • Adjustable camber plates required

Tires

  • Apex Staff Pick: Front: 275/35-18 // Rear: 305/35-18
    • A minimum of -3º front, and -2.0º rear is recommended
    • Extreme Performance Summer: No options currently available
    • R-Compound: Toyo R888R (100TW), Nitto NT01 (100TW)
    • Semi-Slick: Toyo Proxes RR (40TW)
  • Alternative #2: Front: 265/35-18 // Rear: 295/30-18
    • A minimum of -2.5º front is recommended
    • Short rear tire 
    • Max Performance Summer: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (340TW)
    • Extreme Performance Summer: Yokohama A052 (200 TW), Michelin Cup 2 Connect(240TW) 
    • R-Compound: Toyo R888R (100TW), Nankang AR-1 (100TW)

Wheels 

  • Front: 19x9.5" ET28 // Rear: 19x10.5" ET45 
    • Available in: EC-7, EC-7RS, SM-10, VS-5RS
    • Popular fitment
    • 5mm front spacers may be required with certain aftermarket suspensions that reduce inner clearance. See the suspension clearance section at the bottom of the guide. 19x9.5" ET22 front wheels can be used to avoid running spacers due to its superior inner clearance with negative camber dialed in.
    • Our wider 19x11" ET44 rear wheels can also be used for added rear tire sidewall support

Tires

  • APEX Staff Pick: Front: 265/30-19 // Rear: 295/30-19
    • Typically a direct fit with street tires, however, an moderate increase in front negative camber will be required with compounds that run wide
    • Extreme Performance Summer: Yokohama AD08R (200TW), Michelin Cup 2 Connect (240TW)
    • R-Compound: Toyo R888R (100TW)
    • Semi-Slick: No options currently available
  • Alternative #1: Front: 275/30-19 & Rear: 295/30-19
    • A minimum of -2º of front camber is recommended
    • Extreme Performance Summer: Yokohama AD08R (200TW)
    • R-Compound: No options currently available
    • Semi-Slick: No options currently available
  • Alternative #2: Front: 275/30-19 // Rear: 305/30-19
    • A minimum of -2º of front camber is recommended
    • 19x11 ET44 wheel recommended for additional sidewall support
    • Extreme Performance Summer: Yokohama AD08R (200TW), Falken RT660 (200TW)
    • R-Compound: No options currently available
    • Semi-Slick: No options currently available

 

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Anthracite EC-7 // 18x9 ET31 with 245/40-18 Continental Winter Contacts // additional mods

Square Configurations

Recommended for enthusiasts that want to mitigate understeer and rotate tires front & rear for extended life. Ideal for winter fitments where narrow tires are prioritized over wider rear tires for grip in adverse conditions. 

Wheels 

  • Front & Rear: 18x9" ET30 or ET31 (EC-7) 
    • Available in: ARC-8R, EC-7, EC-7R, EC-7RS, FL-5, SM-10, VS-5RS
    • Will not clear M2 Competition brakes, use 19" fitment below.

Tires

  • APEX Staff Pick: Front & Rear: 245/40-18
    • Studless Ice & Snow: Bridgestone Blizzak WS90, Michelin X-Ice Snow, Yokohama Iceguard IG53
    • Performance Winter: Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4, Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3, Dunlop SP Winter Sport 3D, Vredestein Wintrac Pro

Wheels 

  • Front & Rear: 19x9" ET28 (ARC-8) or ET30 
    • Available in: ARC-8, EC-7, EC-7RS, SM-10, VS-5RS
    • 3mm spacer required for the ARC-8

Tires

  • APEX Staff Pick: Front & Rear: 245/35-19
    • Performance Winter: Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4, Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3, Dunlop SP Winter Sport 3D, Vredestein Wintrac Pro

 

Additional Fitment Information

Concavity & Face Profiles
Each of our wheel designs is available in two or three different levels of concavity, which we call Profiles. The Profile is dictated by the width and offset, meaning wide lower-offset wheels will have more concavity, while narrow higher-offset wheels will have less concavity.

Available Face Profiles

ARC-8 EC-7 FL-5 SM-10
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To determine the face profile of a specific wheel visit the "Specifications" tab on the product page for that wheel. For example:

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Identifying Suspension Types
If you’re using coilovers, see the image below to identify which type of coilover spring you have, as it may effect your wheel fitment.
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Aftermarket F87 M2 Suspensions Known To Reduce Inner Clearance
(includes but not limited to):

  • Bilstein PSS9 & PSS10
  • KW Height-Adjustable Spring (HAS) kit
  • KW Variants
  • KW Clubsports
  • Öhlins Road & Track

About Camber Plates 

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Adjustable camber plates do more than just aid in wide wheel and tire fitment. They provide increased grip and reduced tire wear by spreading the load evenly during cornering. Learn more in our blog article, The Positives of Negative Camber, then see our F87 M2 camber plate page here.

Big Brake Kit Clearances
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We have tested many big brake kits with most of the wheels listed in this guide. Please email us with any questions related to brake clearance, we’ll be happy to help.

Still have questions?
Fill out our Fitment Recommendation form
Call us: 925-245-0773
Email us: support@apexraceparts.com

 

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