BMW F22 F23 2 Series Wheel & Tire Fitment Guide

Looking for the highest performance wheel and tire fitment for your 2014-2021 BMW F22 or F23 2 series? Our fitment guide outlines our recommended options from bolt on square fitments to staggered wheels made specifically for these models and the high offsets they require. Our Flow Formed wheels have long been a mainstay of the 2 series community with popular and affordable designs like the ARC-8, EC-7, and SM-10 commonly run on 2 series on the street and track. Our Forged VS-5RS has made a splash with its unique 2 series offset and more concave fitment than any other wheel we’ve made for this platform combined with its low weight and high strength. Unlock the performance potential and aggressive stance of your BMW 2 series with Apex wheel fitments.  This guide applies to all 2 series models including 218i, 218d, 220i, 220d, 225d, 228i, 230i, M235i, M240i and xDrive models. If you’re looking for fitment information for your BMW F87 M2 Wheel & Tire Fitment Guide.

For those considering 17" wheels:

Brake clearance is tight with certain stock brake calipers when running 17" wheels on the F22 chassis. The optional brake packages with 370mm front rotors available on some cars will not clear 17" wheels. Cars with 345mm rear rotors will have extremely tight clearances with the vibration dampeners on the ends of the brake pads and caliper to barrel clearance as well. 17" wheels will clear the calipers themselves, but debris may be caught between the rear brake calipers and the barrel of the wheels which may cause scratching on both components over time. 

Caliper color alone is not a viable way of identifying which brakes you have! If you are unsure which brake package your car is equipped with, you can review Bimmerworld's technical article here for information on the various brake packages by model. 

Because the 2-Series fitment requirements are so specific, we only offer a limited number of high-offset wheel options which can be used for nearly all types of street, track or race driving. They work well with anything from all-season tires to all-out racing slicks.

Square Setups Recommended for most types of street and performance driving. Allows proper front-to-rear tire rotation to extend tire life & improve handling balance.

• Front & Rear: 17x8.5" ET40 (ARC-8) with 245/40-17 tires
• Available in: ARC-8
• Direct fit with ET40 offsetand OE suspenion.
• 5mm front spacers may be required with Coilovers or HAS kits.

• Front & Rear: 17x9" ET42 with 255/40-17 tires
• Available in: ARC-8, VS-5RS
• Front 5-12mm spacers required at a minimum with OE suspension. Additional front negative camber required. Hub extenders may be required
• Rear negative camber and/or rolled fenders required. Adjustable lower control arms recommended.

• Front & Rear: 17x9" ET52 with 255/40-17 tires
• Available in: ARC-8
• Front 20-25mm spacers required for suspension clearance. The exact spacer requirement will depend on your suspension configuration. Motorsport-oriented coilovers with excellent clearance recommended.
• Not recommended for cars with aftermarket coilovers that reduce inner clearance (see note below).
• Aggressive front negative camber recommended. Approx. -3° to -4°. Additional rear camber is recommended for on-track performance.
• 245/40-17 tires may also be used to reduce the camber and spacer width requirements.

• Front & Rear: 18x8.5" ET35 or ET38 (ARC-8) with 225/40-18 tires
• Popular fitment.
• Available in: ARC-8, EC-7, FL-5, SM-10
• Typically a direct fit. Certain compounds that run wider-than-average may require front negative camber.
• 235/40-18 tires can be a direct fit, but we strongly suggest dialing in front and rear negative camber to prevent rubbing. Amount of camber varies depending on tire brand and ride height.
• 245/35-18 tires require at least 1.5 degrees of front negative camber, and 1.8 degrees of rear negative camber depending on tire brand and suspension setup.
• 255/35-18 tires require at least 2.2 degrees of front negative camber and 1.8 degrees of rear negative camber depending on tire brand and suspension setup.
• Front & Rear: 18x8.5" ET40 with 225/40-18 tires
• Available in: VS-5RS
• Direct Fit
• 235/40-18 tires can also be used but some additional negative camber up front and 3mm spacers may be required for compounds that run wide.
• 245/35-18 tires may require additional negative camber.
• 255/35-18 tires require at least 5mm spacers and at least 2 degrees of negative camber.

• Front & Rear: 18x8.5" ET45 with 225/40-18 tires
• Available in: ARC-8, EC-7
• Front 3mm or 5mm spacers required. Certain aftermarket suspensions may require larger front spacers. See below.
• 235/40-18 tires require 5mm front spacers. Tire models that run wide may require additional spacing.
• 245/35-18 tires require 5mm front spacers and at least 1.5 degrees of negative camber.
• 255/35-18 tires require at least 12mm front spacers and at least 2 degrees of negative camber.

• Front & Rear: 18x9" ET42 with 255/35-18 tires
• Available in: ARC-8
• 8mm front spacers required (hub extender required).
• Additional front negative camber recommended. At least -2.5° is required for 200 or lower TW tires that run wide.
• Additional rear camber or fender rolling may be required with tire models that run wide.

Staggered Setups Maintains stock-like handling characteristics, tires can only be rotated left to right. Maximizes both front and rear tire width. Staggered setups are recommended for highly tuned cars that need extra rear tire width in order to control their increased power output.

• Front: 18x8.5" ET35 or ET38 (ARC-8) with 225/40-18 tires // Rear: 18x9.5" ET58 with 255/35-18 tires
• Available in: ARC-8, EC-7
• Popular fitment.
• Direct fit.
• 235/40-18 front tires can also be used, but we strongly suggest dialing in front negative camber to prevent rubbing. Amount of camber varies depending on tire brand and ride height.
• 265/35-18 rear tires may also be used, but may require 3mm or larger spacers, or trimming fender liner and shock dust boot.
• xDrive requires 225/40-18 Front / 255/35-18 Rear OR 235/40-18 Front / 265/35-18 Rear tires

• Front: 18x8.5" ET40 (VS-5RS) or ET45 with 225/40-18 tires // Rear: 18x9.5" ET58 with 255/35-18 tires
• Available in ARC-8, EC-7, VS-5RS
• Popular fitment.
• Direct fit.
• ET45 wheels will require 5mm front spacers.
• 235/40-18 front tires can also be used, but we strongly suggest dialing in front negative camber to prevent rubbing. Amount of camber varies depending on tire brand and ride height.
• 265/35-18 rear tires may also be used, but may require 3mm or larger spacers, or trimming fender liner and shock dust boot.
• xDrive requires 225/40-18 Front / 255/35-18 Rear OR 235/40-18 Front / 265/35-18 Rear tires

Aftermarket 2-Series 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

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.