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 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" 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 & Rear: 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 & Rear: 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 & Rear: 19x9" ET25 (VS-5RS) or ET28 (SM-10)
- Available in: 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 & Rear: 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)
- Alternative #1: Front & Rear: 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)
- Alternative #2: Front & Rear: 265/35-19
- Direct fit
- 3-5mm front spacers may be required with certain aftermarket suspensions that reduce inner clearance or tire models that run wide. 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), 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)
Wheels
- Front & Rear: 19x9.5" ET25
- Available in: 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 & Rear: 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 & Rear: 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: 18x9" ET25 // Rear: 18x10" ET38
Tires
- Apex Staff Pick: Front: 255/40-18 // Rear: 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: 245/45-18 // Rear: 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: 19x9" ET25 (VS-5RS) or ET28 (SM-10) // Rear: 19x10" ET38
- Available in: 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: 235/40-19 // Rear: 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: 255/35-19 // Rear: 275/35-19
- Typically a direct fit with street tires, however, an 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: 255/35-19 // 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
- 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