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BMW F22 F23 2 Series Wheel & Tire Fitment Guide

BMW F22 F23 2 Series Wheel & Tire Fitment Guide

Originally published | 05/09/2018 - Updated | 08/10/2026

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.

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White BMW F22 Coupe 2 Series with 18" VS-5RS Apex wheels in Motorsport Gold
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BMW F22 F23 2 Series Wheel & Tire Fitment Guide

BMW F22 F23 2 Series Wheel & Tire Fitment Guide

Originally published | 05/09/2018 - Updated | 08/10/2026

White BMW F22 Coupe 2 Series with 18" VS-5RS Apex wheels in Motorsport Gold

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.

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Performance Street and Track Wheel Fitment

Dual-duty fitments for enhanced performance

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.

  • Black BMW 2 Series - ARC-8 in Race Silver
    Black BMW 2 Series - ARC-8 in Race Silver
    BMW 2 Series F22 F23
  • White BMW 2 Series - ARC-8 in Anthracite
    White BMW 2 Series - ARC-8 in Anthracite
    BMW 2 Series F22 F23
  • Blue BMW 2 Series - ML-10RT in Machined Lip Race Silver
    Blue BMW 2 Series - ML-10RT in Machined Lip Race Silver
    BMW 2 Series F22 F23
  • White BMW 2 Series - VS-5RS in Satin Black
    White BMW 2 Series - VS-5RS in Satin Black
    BMW 2 Series F22 F23
  • Grey BMW 2 Series - ML-10RT in Machined Lip Race Silver
    Grey BMW 2 Series - ML-10RT in Machined Lip Race Silver
    BMW 2 Series F22 F23
  • White BMW 2 Series - VS-5RS in Brushed Clear
    White BMW 2 Series - VS-5RS in Brushed Clear
    BMW 2 Series F22 F23
Performance Street and Track

Wheel Size

F&R:
17x8.5" ET40

Tire Size

F&R:
245/40-17

Scoring

8.7
Ease of fit10
Performance7.5
Tire Availability9

Fitment Overview

These wheels are our only bolt-on 17" option for the 2 series. If your OE brakes are compact enough, this fitment offers excellent tire availability in an affordable size. Owners seeking the ideal fitment should note that tire to fender gap can be prominent at stock ride heights. No modifications or spacers are required with most tires on the market.

Fitment Notes

  • AWD - This fitment maintains an acceptable difference between front and rear tire heights for AWD systems.

  • Direct Fit - This fitment requires no changes or modifications to work with the primary tire sizes recommended.

  • Rotatable - These wheels and tires can be rotated between the front and rear axles, promoting even tire wear.

  • Square - This fitment features the same wheel and tire size front and rear.

  • Cars with larger brake packages may not be able to run 17” wheels. Click “Read More” at the top of our fitment guide for additional information on brake clearance.

Tire Information

Recommended size
F&R:245/40-17

  • 5mm front spacers may be required with Coilovers or HAS kits.

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Alternative size
F&R:235/40-17
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Performance Street and Track

Wheel Size

F&R:
18x8.5" ET35/ET38

Tire Size

F&R:
225/40-18

Scoring

8
Ease of fit10
Performance5
Tire Availability10

Fitment Overview

This square 18" fitment is a common option we recommend for customers looking for flow formed wheels in a fitment that doesn't require spacers. The relatively low offset of the wheels means that this fitment is more ideal for cars running aftermarket coilovers with limited inner clearance. The trade-off is that more negative camber is generally needed to fit the wider alternate tires than our other 8.5" wheels.

Fitment Notes

  • Negative Camber Required - This fitment requires more camber than the OE alignment. See Tire notes for recommended specs.

  • Dual offset - These wheels are available in multiple offsets. They are close enough to interchange, but wheel fitment may be slightly affected by substitution.

  • AWD - This fitment maintains an acceptable difference between front and rear tire heights for AWD systems.

  • Direct Fit - This fitment requires no changes or modifications to work with the primary tire sizes recommended.

  • Rotatable - These wheels and tires can be rotated between the front and rear axles, promoting even tire wear.

  • Square - This fitment features the same wheel and tire size front and rear.

Tire Information

Recommended size
F&R:225/40-18

  • Certain tire models that run wider than average may require additional negative camber up front.

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Alternative size
F&R:235/40-18

  • These tires can be a direct fit, but we strongly suggest dialing in additional negative camber front and rear to prevent rubbing. The amount of camber required varies depending on the tire model and vehicle ride height.

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F&R:245/35-18
  • Camber: Front -1.5° and rear -1.8° required. This is a minimum level. More camber may be required depending on tire model and ride height.
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F&R:255/35-18
  • Camber: Front -2.2° and rear -1.8° required. This is a minimum level. More camber may be required depending on tire model and ride height.
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Performance Street and Track

Wheel Size

F&R:
18x8.5" ET40

Tire Size

F&R:
225/40-18

Scoring

8
Ease of fit10
Performance5
Tire Availability10

Fitment Overview

While we have many options in an 18x8.5" fitment, this offset is the most ideal for most 2 Series customers. It sits flush to the fenders and allows for wider tires without pushing the wheels too close to the front struts where clearance is limited. This offset is available in our forged wheels and VS-5 and is more optimal for stock or lightly modified cars.

Fitment Notes

  • Negative Camber Required - This fitment requires more camber than the OE alignment. See Tire notes for recommended specs.

  • AWD - This fitment maintains an acceptable difference between front and rear tire heights for AWD systems.

  • Direct Fit - This fitment requires no changes or modifications to work with the primary tire sizes recommended.

  • Rotatable - These wheels and tires can be rotated between the front and rear axles, promoting even tire wear.

  • Square - This fitment features the same wheel and tire size front and rear.

  • Aftermarket suspension that limits inner clearance will require 5mm front spacers

Tire Information

Recommended size
F&R:225/40-18
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Alternative size
F&R:235/40-18

  • These tires can be a direct fit, but some additional negative camber may be required up front and 3mm spacers may be required for tire models that run wide.

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F&R:245/35-18
  • Camber: -1.5° required up front. This is a minimum level. More camber may be required depending on tire model and ride height.
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F&R:255/35-18
  • Camber: -2° required up front. This is a minimum level. More camber may be required depending on tire model and ride height.
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Performance Street and Track

Wheel Size

F&R:
18x8.5" ET45

Tire Size

F&R:
225/40-18

Scoring

7.7
Ease of fit9
Performance5
Tire Availability10

Fitment Overview

As the highest offset square fitment available, this setup is a decent option for 2 series customers running stock suspension or coilovers with excellent inner clearance. 5mm front spacers are required to clear the front struts, but the rear is an easy direct fit with the most room for tires in the rear of any of the 18" square fitments.

Fitment Notes

  • Spacers required for some tire sizes on this fitment. See Tire Information section below for more details.
  • Negative Camber Required - This fitment requires more camber than the OE alignment. See Tire notes for recommended specs.

  • AWD - This fitment maintains an acceptable difference between front and rear tire heights for AWD systems.

  • Rotatable - These wheels and tires can be rotated between the front and rear axles, promoting even tire wear.

  • Square - This fitment features the same wheel and tire size front and rear.

Tire Information

Recommended size
F&R:225/40-18
  • Spacers: 5mm front spacers required. Thicker spacers may be required to clear aftermarket coilovers.
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Alternative size
F&R:235/40-18
  • Spacers: 5mm front spacers required. Thicker spacers may be required to clear aftermarket coilovers.

  • Tire models that run wide may require thicker spacers.

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F&R:245/35-18
  • Spacers: 5mm front spacers required. Thicker spacers may be required to clear aftermarket coilovers.
  • Camber: -1.5° required up front. This is a minimum level. More camber may be required with aggressive tire models..
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F&R:255/35-18
  • Spacers: 12mm front spacers required. Thicker spacers may be required with tire models that run wide.
  • Camber: -2° required up front. This is a minimum level. More camber may be required with aggressive tire models..
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Performance Street and Track
Popular

Wheel Sizes

F:
18x8.5" ET35/ET38
R:
18x9.5" ET58

Tire Sizes

F:
225/40-18
R:
255/35-18

Scoring

8.8
Ease of fit10
Performance7
Tire Availability10

Fitment Overview

This staggered setup uses our lower offset front wheels to give enthusiasts more room up front for aftermarket suspension that limits inner clearance. It is limited to flow formed wheels but lets you reduce the thickness of or eliminate front spacers and pairs well with the dedicated rear ET58 fitment. Customers looking for forged wheels or who have stock suspension should consider our alternate ET40 front staggered fitment.

Fitment Notes

  • Spacers required for some tire sizes on this fitment. See Tire Information section below for more details.

  • Dual offset - These wheels are available in multiple offsets. They are close enough to interchange, but wheel fitment may be slightly affected by substitution.

  • AWD - This fitment maintains an acceptable difference between front and rear tire heights for AWD systems.

  • Direct Fit - This fitment requires no changes or modifications to work with the primary tire sizes recommended.

  • Staggered - This fitment features wider wheels and tires on the rear of the car.

  • Tight inner clearance to the rear fender liners and shock dust boot. 3mm spacers can be used with 255s or the shock dust boot and inner liners can be trimmed if the tires run wide.

  • Both recommended tire combinations are x-Drive compatible. Other tire size combinations not listed on this guide may only be compatible with RWD.

Tire Information

Recommended size
F:225/40-18
R:255/35-18
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Alternative size
F:235/40-18 R:265/35-18
  • Spacers: 3mm rear spacers required. 5mm spacer may be needed instead of a 3mm for tires that run wide

  • These front tires can be a direct fit, but we strongly suggest dialing in additional negative camber to prevent rubbing. The amount of camber required varies depending on the tire model and vehicle ride height.

  • The rear wheels/tires will need 5mm spacers to provide sufficient inner clearance.

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Performance Street and Track
Recommended

Wheel Sizes

F:
18x8.5" ET40/ET45
R:
18x9.5" ET58

Tire Sizes

F:
225/40-18
R:
255/35-18

Scoring

8.8
Ease of fit10
Performance7
Tire Availability10

Fitment Overview

This setup is ideal for the lightly modified 2 series and is our most recommended fitment for these popular performance cars. The ET40 front wheels give you access to our forged line of wheels along with the flow formed VS-5. While the ET45 ARC-8 requires a front spacer, the 5mm bump puts it at ET40 as well which is perfect for the front of a 2 series. Tire models that run wide benefit from the ET40 offset as it maximizes the limited room in the front wheelwells of the F2X chassis.

Fitment Notes

  • Spacers required for some tire sizes on this fitment. See Tire Information section below for more details.

  • Dual offset - These wheels are available in multiple offsets. They are close enough to interchange, but wheel fitment may be slightly affected by substitution.

  • AWD - This fitment maintains an acceptable difference between front and rear tire heights for AWD systems.

  • Staggered - This fitment features wider wheels and tires on the rear of the car.

  • ET45 wheels will require 5mm front spacers.

  • Tight inner clearance to the rear fender liners and shock dust boot. 3mm spacers can be used with 255s or the shock dust boot and inner liners can be trimmed if the tires run wide.

  • Both recommended tire combinations are x-Drive compatible. Other tire size combinations not listed on this guide may only be compatible with RWD.

Tire Information

Recommended size
F:225/40-18
R:255/35-18

  • This size combination is x-Drive compatible.

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Alternative size
F:235/40-18 R:265/35-18
  • Spacers: 3mm rear spacers required. 5mm spacer may be needed instead of a 3mm for tires that run wide

  • This size combination is x-Drive compatible.

  • These front tires can be a direct fit, but some negative camber may be required to prevent rubbing. The amount of camber required varies depending on the tire model and vehicle ride height.

  • The rear wheels/tires will need 5mm spacers to provide sufficient inner clearance.

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Hardcore Track Wheel Fitment

Track focused fitments that require significant modifications

These wheel and tire configurations are best suited for hardcore track junkies and club racers competing for a spot on the podium.

  • Green BMW 2 Series - VS-5RS in Brushed Clear
    Green BMW 2 Series - VS-5RS in Brushed Clear
    BMW 2 Series F22 F23
  • Red BMW 2 Series - EC-7 in Race Silver
    Red BMW 2 Series - EC-7 in Race Silver
    BMW 2 Series F22 F23
  • White BMW 2 Series - VS-5RS in Anthracite
    White BMW 2 Series - VS-5RS in Anthracite
    BMW 2 Series F22 F23
Hardcore Track

Wheel Size

F&R:
17x9" ET42

Tire Size

F&R:
255/40-17

Scoring

9
Ease of fit5
Performance10
Tire Availability8

Fitment Overview

This fitment is our more versatile option in terms of wheel designs. Both forged and flow formed wheels are available for drivers that want to run a wider 17" wheel for additional tire sidewall support. Front spacers and negative camber both front and rear are required with more invasive modifications needed to fit this setup without rubbing.

Fitment Notes

  • Camber Plates - This fitment requires aftermarket adjustable camber plates.

  • Spacers required for some tire sizes on this fitment. See Tire Information section below for more details.
  • Negative Camber Required - This fitment requires more camber than the OE alignment. See Tire notes for recommended specs.

  • AWD - This fitment maintains an acceptable difference between front and rear tire heights for AWD systems.

  • Rear Lower Control Arm - An aftermarket adjustable rear lower control arm is required for this setup.

  • Rotatable - These wheels and tires can be rotated between the front and rear axles, promoting even tire wear.

  • Square - This fitment features the same wheel and tire size front and rear.

  • Cars with larger brake packages may not be able to run 17” wheels. Click “Read More” at the top of our fitment guide for additional information on brake clearance.

Tire Information

Recommended size
F&R:255/40-17
  • Spacers: 5mm front spacers required. Thicker 12mm spacers may be required depending on how wide your tires run.
  • Camber: Front -2° and rear -2.2° required. This is a minimum level. More camber may be required with aggressive tire models.
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Available in this fitment

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Hardcore Track

Wheel Size

F&R:
17x9" ET52

Tire Size

F&R:
255/40-17

Scoring

9.2
Ease of fit7
Performance10
Tire Availability8

Fitment Overview

This is a specialty fitment only available in our ARC-8 design. Compared to the lower offset ET42 fitment, it makes rear fitment simpler, but requires thicker spacers up front. Camber plates are required, but we also recommend avoiding aftermarket coilovers that limit inner clearance like KW, Bilstein or Ohlins to name a few.

Fitment Notes

  • Camber Plates - This fitment requires aftermarket adjustable camber plates.

  • Spacers required for some tire sizes on this fitment. See Tire Information section below for more details.
  • Negative Camber Required - This fitment requires more camber than the OE alignment. See Tire notes for recommended specs.

  • AWD - This fitment maintains an acceptable difference between front and rear tire heights for AWD systems.

  • Rotatable - These wheels and tires can be rotated between the front and rear axles, promoting even tire wear.

  • Square - This fitment features the same wheel and tire size front and rear.

  • Not recommended for cars with aftermarket coilovers that reduce inner clearance.

  • Cars with larger brake packages may not be able to run 17” wheels. Click “Read More” at the top of our fitment guide for additional information on brake clearance.

Tire Information

Recommended size
F&R:255/40-17
  • Spacers: 20mm front spacers required. This is a minimum width, 25mm spacers may be needed. he exact spacer requirement will depend on your suspension configuration.
  • Camber: -2.5° required up front. This is a minimum level. Additional negative camber may be required depending on tire width and spacer choice..

  • Additional rear camber recommended for on-track performance, but not typically required for fitment.

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