Planning to dial in the perfect wheel and tire fitment for your 2011 BMW 1M? Our 1M fitment guide has wheel widths and tire size recommendations specific to your 1M. Looking for fitment guidance for your standard 1 series? Head over to our BMW E82 E88 1 Series Wheel & Tire Fitment Guide. This guide is applicable to all BMW 1Ms produced during the limited run and features fitments that range from OEM replacements to aggressive track setups optimized around fitting the widest tires possible. Our Flow Formed ARC-8s, EC-7s, and SM-10s are popular choices for 1M Owners looking for an affordable way to increast the aesthetics and handling of their 1M. Our Forged wheels are a more performance-oriented option that shed weight and up strength in key areas to maximize performance. Our ARC-8RT, ML-10RT, VS-5RS, EC-7RS, and SM-10RS are popular with Racers and HPDE enthusiasts alike.
Available Wheel Designs
Forged Designs
OEM+ Wheel Fitment
Easy upgrades for street-driven cars
BMW 1M E82
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These fitments are perfect for owners looking to emulate the 359M wheel fitment that came stock on their 1M with lighter and more durable wheels. We give multiple tire options including the stock tire sizes alongside an 18" staggered fitment for those who love the look of meaty tire fitments without having to modify their car.
Staggered Setups
Maintains stock-like handling characteristics, tires can only be rotated left to right. Maximizes both front and rear tire width.
Wheels
- Front Wheel Size: 18x9" ET30
- Rear Wheel Size: 18x10" ET25
- Available in: ARC-8, ARC-8RT, EC-7, EC-7RS, ML-10RT, SM-10, SM-10RS, VS-5, VS-5RS
- Popular fitment
Tires
- APEX Staff Pick:
- Front Tire Size: 255/35-18
- Rear Tire Size: 275/35-18
- Direct fit
- Taller Alternative:
- Front Tire Size: 245/40-18
- Rear Tire Size: 265/40-18
- Direct fit
Wheels
- Front Wheel Size: 19x9" ET30
- Rear Wheel Size: 19x10" ET25
- Available in: ARC-8, ARC-8RT, EC-7, ML-10RT, SM-10, VS-5, VS-5RS
- Popular fitment
Tires
- APEX Staff Pick:
- Front Tire Size: 255/35-19
- Rear Tire Size: 275/35-19
- OE Alternative:
- Front Tire Size: 245/35-19
- Rear Tire Size: 265/35-19
- Direct fit
Aggressive Street Wheel Fitment
Aggressive fitments focused on appearance
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These fitments target an aggressive appearance with concave wheel faces. 1M Stance and form is the goal but these setups can still be used on the track with great results. Modifications are often required including running additional negative camber up front and rolled fenders in the rear.
Staggered Setups
Maintains stock-like handling characteristics, tires can only be rotated left to right. Maximizes both front and rear tire width.
Wheels
- Front Wheel Size: 18x9.5" ET22
- Rear Wheel Size: 18x10.5" ET22
- Available in: ARC-8, ARC-8RT, EC-7, EC-7RS, ML-10RT, SM-10, SM-10RS, VS-5, VS-5RS
- Popular fitment
Tires
- APEX Staff Pick:
- Front Tire Size: 265/35-18
- Rear Tire Size: 285/35-18
- Slight scrubbing of front fender liners may occur during full-lock turns.
Wheels
- Front Wheel Size: 19x9.5" ET22
- Rear Wheel Size: 19x10.5" ET22 / ET25
- Available in: ARC-8, EC-7, EC-7RS, SM-10, SM-10RS, VS-5, VS-5RS
Tires
- APEX Staff Pick:
- Front Tire Size: 265/30-19
- Rear Tire Size: 285/30-19
- Slight scrubbing of front fender liners may occur during full-lock turns.
Performance Street and Track Wheel Fitment
Wider fitments for enhanced performance
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These fitments are our most popular fitments for the BMW 1M chassis. They focus on usable performance with relatively minor modifications and allow 1M owners to use the same wheel and tire setup on both the street and track. Some modifications may be required depending on the tires run. Ultra-high-performance summer and extreme-performance summer tires are commonly used on these setups.
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.
Wheels
- Front Wheel Size: 18x9.5" ET22
- Rear Wheel Size: 18x9.5" ET22
- Available in: ARC-8, ARC-8RT, EC-7, EC-7RS, ML-10RT, SM-10, SM-10RS, VS-5, VS-5RS
Tires
- APEX Staff Pick:
- Front Tire Size: 265/35-18
- Rear Tire Size: 265/35-18
- Slight scrubbing of front fender liners may occur during full-lock turns.
Wheels
- Front Wheel Size: 18x10" ET25
- Rear Wheel Size: 18x10" ET25
- Available in: ARC-8, ARC-8RT, EC-7, EC-7RS, ML-10RT, SM-10, SM-10RS, SM-10RE, VS-5, VS-5RS
- Popular fitment
- 5mm or larger front spacers are required with certain aftermarket suspensions, see below.
Tires
- APEX Staff Pick:
- Front Tire Size: 275/35-18
- Rear Tire Size: 275/35-18
- Slight scrubbing of front fender liners may occur during full-lock turns.
- Front negative camber required.
Staggered Setups
Maintains stock-like handling characteristics, tires can only be rotated left to right. Maximizes both front and rear tire width.
Wheels
- Front Wheel Size: 18x10" ET25
- Rear Wheel Size: 18x11" ET25
- Available in: EC-7, ML-10RT, SM-10RE, VS-5RS, VS-5RE
- Popular fitment
- 5mm or larger front spacers are required with certain aftermarket suspensions, see below.
Tires
- APEX Staff Pick:
- Front Tire Size: 275/35-18
- Rear Tire Size: 295/35-18
- Slight scrubbing of front fender liners may occur during full-lock turns.
- Front negative camber required.
- Rear fender rolling is recommended to prevent rubbing.
Winter Wheel Fitment
For those that brave the winter months in their 1M, our wheels offer massive clearance for ice and road debris. We recommend square fitments to allow tire rotation and make sourcing winter tires easier.
Wheels
- Front Wheel Size: 18x9" ET30
- Rear Wheel Size: 18x9" ET30
- Available in: ARC-8, ARC-8RT, EC-7, EC-7RS, ML-10RT, SM-10, SM-10RS, VS-5, VS-5RS
Tires
- APEX Staff Pick:
- Front Tire Size: 245/40-18
- Rear Tire Size: 245/40-18
- Direct Fit
Additional Resources
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.
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.
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.
Big Brake Kit Clearances
We have tested plenty of 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.