BMW G20 G21 3 Series Wheel & Tire Fitment Guide

Looking for the perfect wheel fitment for your 2019-current BMW G20 G21 3 series? Our G20 fitment guide is the leading resource for identifying which Apex 3 series wheels and wider performance-oriented tires work best for your G20 or G21. Our chassis-specific fitments began with our Flow Formed SM-10s which brought modern styling and an affordable price point to the new 5x112 bolt pattern BMWs. We later added our popular ML-10RT, VS-5RS and SM-10RS Forged wheels to offer higher-performance fitments that reduce weight. The fitments shown in this guide allow all models to run wider wheels and tires including 318i, 320i, 320i, 320e, 330e, 330i, M340i. xDrive-compatible tire fitments are outlined in this guide as well. If you’re looking for G80 or G81 M3 wheels, head over to our BMW G80 M3 Wheel & Tire Fitment Guide.

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.

Click here to view our G2X 3 & 4 Series master brake clearance guide

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 section below.

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 Tire Size: 18x9" ET25
• Rear Tire Size: 18x10" ET38
• • Available in: VS-5RS

Tires

• APEX Staff Pick:
• • Front Tire Size: 235/45-18
  • Rear Tire Size: 265/40-18
  • Direct Fit.
  • X-Drive Compatible
  • All Season: Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS (500TW), Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus (560TW), Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 (540TW) 
  • Ultra-High Performance Summer: Sumitomo HTR Z5 (320TW)
  • Max Performance Summer:Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300TW), (280TW), Continental ExtremeContact Sport (340TW)

• Alternative #1:
• • Front Tire Size: 255/40-18
  • Rear Tire Size: 275/40-18
  • 3-5mm front spacers may be required with certain aftermarket suspensions that reduce inner clearance. See the suspension clearance section at the bottom of the guide. 
  • Not X-Drive Compatible
  • All Season: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus (560TW), Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 (540TW) 
  • Ultra-High Performance Summer: Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 (340TW)
  • Max Performance Summer: Bridgestone Potenza Sport (300TW), Continental ExtremeContact Sport (340TW), Hankook Ventus V12 EVO2 (320TW)
  • Extreme Performance Summer: Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3 (200TW), Yokohama Advan A052 (200TW), Yokohama Advan Neova AD09 (200TW)

• Alternative #2:
• • Front Tire Size: 245/45-18
  • Rear Tire Size: 275/40-18
  • Tight inner clearances between strut and front tire. Small front spacers may be required with tire models that run wide.
  • 3-5mm front spacers may be required with certain aftermarket suspensions that reduce inner clearance. See the suspension clearance section at the bottom of the guide.
  • X-Drive Compatible
  • All Season: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus (560TW), Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 (540TW) 
  • Ultra-High Performance Summer: Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 (340TW)
  • Max Performance Summer: Bridgestone Potenza Sport (300TW), Continental ExtremeContact Sport (340TW), Hankook Ventus V12 EVO2 (320TW)
  • Extreme Performance Summer: Yokohama Advan Neova AD09 (200TW)

Wheels

• Front Wheel Size: 19x9" ET25 or ET28 (SM-10)
• Rear Wheel Size: 19x10" ET38
• • Available in: ML-10RT, SM-10, SM-10RS, VS-5RS
  • Popular fitment

Tires

• APEX Staff Pick:
• • Front Tire Size: 235/40-19
  • Rear Tire Size: 265/35-19
  • Direct Fit.
  • X-Drive Compatible
  • All Season: Michelin Pilot Sport AS4 (540TW), Yokohama Advan Sport A/S+ (440TW)
  • Ultra-High Performance Summer: Hankook Ventus S1 EVO3 (340TW)
  • Max Performance Summer: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300TW), Yokohama Advan Apex V601 (280TW), Continental ExtremeContact Sport (340TW)
  • Extreme Performance Summer: Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R (200TW)

• Alternative #1:
• • Front Tire Size: 255/35-19
  • Rear Tire Size: 275/35-19
  • Direct Fit
  • Not X-Drive Compatible
  • 3-5mm front spacers may be required with certain aftermarket suspensions that reduce inner clearance. See the suspension clearance section at the bottom of the guide.
  • All Season: Michelin Pilot Sport AS4 (540TW), Yokohama Advan Sport A/S+ (440TW), Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS (500TW)
  • Ultra-High Performance Summer: Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 (340TW), Falken Azenis FK510 (300TW), Sumitomo HTR Z5 (320TW)
  • Max Performance Summer: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300TW), Yokohama Advan Apex V601 (280TW), Continental ExtremeContact Sport (340TW), Hankook V12 Evo2 (320TW), Kumho Ecsta PS91 (260TW)
  • Extreme Performance Summer: Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 R (200TW), Yokohama Advan A052 (200TW)

• Alternative #2:
• • Front Tire Size: 255/35-19
  • Rear Tire Size: 285/30-19
  • Direct Fit
  • Keeps a slightly taller front tire like OEM
  • 3-5mm front spacers may be required with certain aftermarket suspensions that reduce inner clearance. See the suspension clearance section at the bottom of the guide.
  • X-Drive Compatible
  • All Season: Yokohama Advan Sport A/S+ (440TW), Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS (500TW)
  • Ultra-High Performance Summer: Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 (340TW), Falken Azenis FK510 (300TW), Sumitomo HTR Z5 (320TW)
  • Max Performance Summer: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300TW), Yokohama Advan Apex V601 (280TW), Continental Extremecontact Sport (340TW), Hankook V12 Evo2 (320TW), Kumho Ecsta PS91 (260TW)

Ideal for the driver who wants to fill out the wheel wells with the widest possible rubber and/or perfectly flush offsets. These fitments are sometimes direct bolt-on, but oftentimes require small spacers, negative camber, or rolled fenders for the sake of dialing in the perfect blend of function and form.

Narrower tire sizes relative to wheel width are more common here to help move the tire sidewall away from the fenders with more aggressive offsets. Street-oriented all-season and summer tires are popular options.

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 Wheel Size: 20x9" ET25
• Rear Wheel Size: 20x9" ET25
• • Available in: SM-10, VS-5RS
  • Popular fitment
  • 3-5mm 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 Tire Size: 245/35-20
  • Rear Tire Size: 245/35-20
  • Small front spacers may be required with tire models that run wide.
  • X-Drive Compatible
  • All Season: Michelin Pilot Sport AS4 (540TW), Yokohama Advan Sport A/S+ (440TW), Continental ExtremeContact Dws 06 Plus (560 TW)
  • Max Performance Summer: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300TW), Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02 (340TW), Hankook V12 Evo2 (320TW), Kumho Ecsta PS91 (260TW)
  • Extreme Performance Summer:Yokohama Advan A052 (200TW), Continental ExtremeContact Force (200TW), Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3 (200TW)

• Wider alternative:
• • Front Tire Size: 255/30-20
  • Rear Tire Size: 255/30-20
  • Direct fit
  • X-Drive Compatible
  • All Season: N/A
  • Max Performance Summer: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300TW), Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02 (340TW), Hankook V12 Evo2 (320TW), Kumho Ecsta PS91 (260TW)
  • Extreme Performance Summer: N/A

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 Wheel Size: 20x9" ET25
• Rear Tire Size: 20x10" ET38
• • Available in: VS-5RS

Tires

• APEX Staff Pick:
• • Front Tire Size: 245/35-20
  • Rear Tire Size: 275/30-20
  • X-Drive Compatible
  • Small front spacers may be required with tire models that run wide.
  • All Season: Continental Extremecontact Dws 06 Plus (560 TW), Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 (540 TW), Yokohama Advan Sport A/S+ (440 TW)
  • Ultra-High Performance Summer: Falken Azenis FK510 (300 TW), Toyo Proxes Sport (240 TW), Nitto NT555 G2 (320 TW)
  • Max Performance Summer: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300 TW), Continental Extremecontact Sport 02 (340 TW), Hankook Ventus V12 EVO2 (320 TW), Pirelli P Zero (220 TW), Bridgestone Potenza Sport (300 TW)
  • Extreme Performance Summer: Yokohama Advan Neova AD09 (200 TW)

• Alternative #1:
• • Front Tire Size: 255/30-20
  • Rear Tire Size: 275/30-20
  • Direct Fit
  • Not X-Drive Compatible
  • RWD only tire setup with summer tire options
  • All Season: N/A
  • Ultra-High Performance Summer: Falken Azenis FK510 (300 TW), Toyo Proxes Sport (240 TW)
  • Max Performance Summer: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300 TW), Continental Extremecontact Sport 02 (340 TW), Hankook Ventus V12 EVO2 (320 TW), Pirelli P Zero (220 TW)
  • Extreme Performance Summer: N/A

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 run with the factory alignment, if you plan to track the car we highly recommend 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 Wheel Size: 18x9" ET25
• Rear Tire Size: 18x9" ET25
• • Available in: VS-5RS
  • Popular fitment
  • 3-5mm 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 Tire Size: 255/40-18
  • Rear Tire Size: 255/40-18
  • Direct fit
  • X-Drive Compatible
  • Max Performance Summer: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300TW), Yokohama Advan Apex V601 (280TW), Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02(340TW), Bridgestone S-04 PP (280TW), Hankook V12 Evo2 (320TW), Kumho Ecsta PS91 (260TW)
  • Extreme Performance Summer: Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RS (200TW), Falken Azenis RT660 (200TW), Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3 (220TW), Yokohama Advan A052 (200TW), Yokohama Advan Neova AD09 (200TW)
  • R-Compound: N/A

• Alternative #1:
• • Front Tire Size: 245/45-18
  • Rear Tire Size: 245/45-18
  • Direct fit
  • X-Drive Compatible
  • Max Performance Summer: Bridgestone Potenza Sport (300TW), Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300TW), Yokohama Advan Apex V601 (280TW), Continental ExtremeContact Sport (340TW), Hankook V12 Evo2 (320TW), Kumho Ecsta PS91 (260TW)
  • Extreme Performance Summer: Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RS (200TW), Yokohama Advan Neova AD09 (200TW)
  • R-Compound: N/A

Wheels

• Front Wheel Size: 19x9" ET25 (VS-5RS) or ET28 (SM-10)
• Rear Wheel Size: 19x9" ET25 (VS-5RS) or ET28 (SM-10)
• • Available in: ML-10RT, SM-10, SM-10RS, VS-5RS
  • Popular fitment
  • 3-5mm 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 Tire Size: 255/35-19
  • Rear Tire Size: 255/35-19
  • Direct fit
  • 3-5mm front spacers may be required with certain aftermarket suspensions that reduce inner clearance. See the suspension clearance section at the bottom of the guide.
  • X-Drive Compatible
  • All Season: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06+ (560 TW), Michelin Pilot Sport AS 4 (540 TW)
  • 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: Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 R (200TW)
  • R-Compound: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 (180TW)

• Narrower Alternative:
• • Front Tire Size: 245/35-19
  • Rear Tire Size: 245/35-19
  • Direct fit
  • X-Drive Compatible
  • All Season: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06+ (560 TW), Michelin Pilot Sport AS 4 (540 TW)
  • 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), Yokohama Advan A052 (200TW)
  • R-Compound: Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R (60TW), Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3R (100TW), Toyo Proxes R888R (100TW)

Wheels

• Front Wheel Size: 19x9.5" ET25
• Rear Wheel Size: 19x9.5" ET25
• • Available in: ML-10RT, SM-10, SM-10RS, VS-5RS
  • 5mm front spacers may be required with OEM suspension and tire compounds that run wide.
  • 5-12mm front spacers required with aftermarket coilovers that reduce inner clearance.

Tires

• APEX Staff Pick:
• • Front Tire Size: 265/35-19
  • Rear Tire Size: 265/35-19
  • 5mm front spacers recommended for most tires.
  • Additional negative camber required. Minimum recommended camber: -2.2° front, -2° rear. More camber may be required with tire compounds that run wide or thicker front spacers.
  • X-Drive Compatible
  • All Season:Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06+ (560 TW), Michelin Pilot Sport AS 4 (540 TW)
  • 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: Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 R (200TW), Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R (200TW), Falken Azenis RT660 (200TW), Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3 (220TW)
  • R-Compound: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 (180TW), Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R (60TW), Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3R (100TW), Toyo Proxes R888R (100TW), Nankang AR-1 (100TW)
  • Slicks & Semi Slicks: Hoosier A7/R7

• Alternative #1:
• • Front Tire Size: 255/35-19
  • Rear Tire Size: 255/35-19
  • X-Drive Compatible
  • 3mm front spacers recommended for most tires.
  • Additional rear negative camber required. Recommended camber: -2.2° front, -1.8° rear. More camber may be required with tire compounds that run wide or thicker front spacers.
  • All Season: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06+ (560 TW), Michelin Pilot Sport AS 4 (540 TW)
  • 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: Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 R (200TW)
  • R-Compound: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 (180TW)

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 Wheel Size: 18x9" ET25
• Rear Wheel Size: 18x10" ET38
• • Available in: VS-5RS

Tires

• Apex Staff Pick:
• • Front Tire Size: 255/40-18
  • Rear Tire Size: 275/40-18
  • Direct Fit
  • 3-5mm front spacers may be required with certain aftermarket suspensions that reduce inner clearance. See the suspension clearance section at the bottom of the guide. 
  • Not X-Drive Compatible
  • All Season: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus (560TW), Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 (540TW) 
  • Ultra-High Performance Summer: Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 (340TW)
  • Max Performance Summer: Bridgestone Potenza Sport (300TW), Continental ExtremeContact Sport (340TW), Hankook Ventus V12 EVO2 (320TW)
  • Extreme Performance Summer: Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3 (200TW), Yokohama Advan A052 (200TW), Yokohama Advan Neova AD09 (200TW)

• Alternative #1:
• • Front Tire Size: 245/45-18
  • Rear Tire Size: 275/40-18
  • Tight inner clearances between strut and front tire. Small front spacers may be required with tire models that run wide.
  • 3-5mm front spacers may be required with certain aftermarket suspensions that reduce inner clearance. See the suspension clearance section at the bottom of the guide. 
  • X-Drive Compatible
  • All Season: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus (560TW), Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 (540TW) 
  • Ultra-High Performance Summer: Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 (340TW)
  • Max Performance Summer: Bridgestone Potenza Sport (300TW), Continental ExtremeContact Sport (340TW), Hankook Ventus V12 EVO2 (320TW)
  • Extreme Performance Summer: Yokohama Advan Neova AD09 (200TW)

Wheels

• Front Wheel Size: 19x9" ET25 (VS-5RS) or ET28 (SM-10)
• Rear Wheel Size: 19x10" ET38
• • Available in: ML-10RT, SM-10, SM-10RS, VS-5RS
  • Popular fitment
  • 3-5mm 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 Tire Size: 235/40-19
  • Rear Tire Size: 265/35-19
  • Direct fit
  • X-Drive Compatible
  • Max Performance Summer: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300TW), Yokohama Advan Apex V601 (280TW), Continental ExtremeContact Sport (340TW)
  • Extreme Performance Summer: Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R (200TW)
  • R-Compound: No options currently available

• Alternative #1:
• • Front Tire Size: 255/35-19
  • Rear Tire Size: 275/35-19
  • Typically a direct fit with street tires, however, a moderate increase in front negative camber will be required with compounds that run wide
  • Not X-Drive Compatible
  • Max Performance Summer: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300TW), Yokohama Advan Apex V601 (280TW), Continental ExtremeContact Sport (340TW), Hankook V12 Evo2 (320TW), Kumho Ecsta PS91 (260TW)
  • Extreme Performance Summer: Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 R (200TW), Yokohama Advan A052 (200TW)
  • R-Compound: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 (180TW)

• Alternative #2:
• • Front Tire Size: 255/35-19
  • Rear Tire Size: 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
  • X-Drive Compatible
  • Max Performance Summer: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300TW), Yokohama Advan Apex V601 (280TW), Continental Extremecontact Sport (340TW), Hankook V12 Evo2 (320TW), Kumho Ecsta PS91 (260TW)
  • Extreme Performance Summer: Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 R (200TW)
  • R-Compound: No options currently available

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 Wheel Size: 19x9" ET25 (VS-5RS) or ET28 (SM-10)
• Rear Wheel Size: 19x9" ET25 (VS-5RS) or ET28 (SM-10)
• • Available in: ML-10RT, SM-10, VS-5RS

Tires

• APEX Staff Pick:
• • Front Tire Size:255/35-19
  • Rear Tire Size: 255/35-19
  • X-Drive Compatible
  • Studless Ice & Snow: Yokohama Iceguard IG53
  • Performance Winter: Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3, Vredestein Wintrac Pro

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.

Aftermarket G2X 3 & 4 Series Suspensions Known To Reduce Inner Clearance (includes but not limited to):

• KW Variant lines/ST
• Ohlins 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. (https://www.apexraceparts.com/blog/the-positives-of-negative-camber/)

Still have questions?

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