Subaru ZD8/Gen 2 BRZ Wheel & Tire Fitment Guide

If you’re looking for fitment advice for your 2022 - Current Gen 2 Subaru BRZ, you’ve come to the right place. Our BRZ Fitment Guide contains tailored information for a wide range of wheel and tire setups specific to the BRZ. Our fitments range from mild OEM+ options like our 17x8” ET40 to hardcore track fitments like our 17x10” ET45 and everything in-between. As enthusiasts ourselves, we’re mindful of the unique needs that each chassis presents when attempting to optimize wheel fitment and this vehicle is no exception. We have dedicated fitments that allow owners to maximize rear tire width without having to trim any material off of the rear quarter for clearance. All of our BRZ wheels are designed to clear Performance Package Brembo brakes. We even offer insight on how to make the venerable 18x9.5” fitment work without cutting for that flush aggressive street style. Our Gen 2 Subaru BRZ Fitment Guide goes into great detail on exactly what modifications are needed to achieve the exact fitment you’re looking for. We have a wide variety of strong, lightweight wheel designs to choose from. Interested in Forged Wheels? Check out our VS-5RS and SM-10RS. Flow Formed Wheels? Our ARC-8 is a true classic. If you’re looking for Gen 1 BRZ fitment notes, check out our Subaru Gen 1 BRZ 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.

All 17" & 18" APEX BRZ wheels were designed to clear the factory Performance Package Brembo Brakes from the first generation models, which can be adapted to this chassis.

These bolt-on wheel fitments are ideal for GR86/BRZ owners 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 to the factory suspension or 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 and/or Hardcore Track & Race sections below.

Wheels

• Front & Rear: 17x8" ET40
• • Available in: VS-5RS, SM-10RS

Tires

• APEX Staff Pick: Front & Rear: 225/45-17
• • Direct fit
  • Ultra High Performance All-Season: No options currently available
  • Max Performance Summer: No options currently available
  • Extreme Performance Summer: Yokohama AD08R (200 TW), Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200 TW), Falken Azenis RT660 (200 TW), Nankang NS-2R (200 TW)
  • R-Compound: Nitto NT01 (100 TW), Nankang AR-1 (100 TW), Toyo R888R (100 TW), Toyo RA1 (100 TW)
• Wider Alternative: Front & Rear: 235/40-17
• • Direct fit
  • Ultra High Performance All-Season: No options currently available
  • Max Performance Summer: No options currently available
  • Extreme Performance Summer: Yokohama AD08R (200 TW), Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200 TW), Falken Azenis RT660 (200 TW), Nankang NS-2R (200 TW)
  • R-Compound: Nitto NT01 (100 TW), Nankang AR-1 (100 TW), Toyo R888R (100 TW), Toyo RA1 (100 TW)

Wheels

• Front & Rear: 17x8.5" ET44
• • Available in: VS-5RS
  • Popular Fitment

Tires

• APEX Staff Pick: Front & Rear: 235/40-17
• • Direct fit
  • Ultra High Performance All-Season: No options currently available
  • Max Performance Summer: No options currently available
  • Extreme Performance Summer: Yokohama AD08R (200 TW), Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200 TW), Falken Azenis RT660 (200 TW), Nankang NS-2R (200 TW)
  • R-Compound: Nitto NT01 (100 TW), Nankang AR-1 (100 TW), Toyo R888R (100 TW), Toyo RA1 (100 TW)
  • Semi-Slick: Toyo RR (40 TW)
• Wider Alternative: Front & Rear: 245/40-17
• • Typically a direct fit, but an increase in negative camber is encouraged for wider compounds or lowered vehicles
  • Ultra High Performance All-Season: Michelin Pilot Sport AS4 (540 TW)
  • Max Performance Summer: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300 TW)
  • Extreme Performance Summer - Hankook RS-4 (220 TW), Yokohama A052 (200 TW), Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200 TW), BFG Rival S 1.5 (200 TW), Falken Azenis RT660 (200 TW), GT Radial SX2 (260 TW), Nankang CR-1 (200 TW)
  • R-Compounds: Nankang AR-1 (100TW), Toyo R888R (100 TW), Goodyear Eagle SuperCar 3R (100 TW)

Whether you enjoy spirited street driving or you are a weekend track warrior chasing lap times, these wheel & tire configurations are ideal for GR86/BRZ owners looking for a more dramatic improvement in performance and they are typically paired with performance oriented Summer tires or track oriented R-compounds.

Wheels

• Front & Rear: 17x9" ET48
• • Available in: VS-5RS, SM-10RS
  • Popular Fitment
  • These wheels require 5mm front spacers and extended wheel studs for strut clearance on OEM Gen 2 suspension. If additional negative camber has been dialed in at the knuckle, a larger spacer may be required.
  • With aftermarket coilovers a 10mm-15mm front spacer and extended wheel studs are recommended to bring wheels flush to fender.
  • Depending on tire size/model and how negative camber is achieved, shaving the inner lip on the rear quarter panel may be needed

Tires

• APEX Staff Pick: Front & Rear: 245/40-17
• • Increased negative camber may be required for wider compounds or lowered vehicles
  • Ultra High Performance All-Season: Michelin Pilot Sport AS4 (540 TW)
  • Max Performance Summer: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300 TW)
  • Extreme Performance Summer - Hankook RS-4 (220 TW), Yokohama A052 (200 TW), Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200 TW), BFG Rival S 1.5 (200 TW), Falken Azenis RT660 (200 TW), GT Radial SX2 (260 TW), Nankang CR-1 (200 TW)
  • R-Compounds: Nankang AR-1 (100TW), Toyo R888R (100 TW), Goodyear Eagle SuperCar 3R (100 TW)
• Wider Alternative: Front & Rear: 255/40-17
• • Increased negative camber is typically required
  • Ultra High Performance All-Season: Michelin Pilot Sport AS4 (540 TW)
  • Max Performance Summer: Continental ExtremeContact Sport (340 TW)
  • Extreme Performance Summer: Hankook RS-4 (220 TW), Yokohama A052 (200 TW), Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200 TW), BFG Rival S 1.5 (200 TW), Falken Azenis RT660 (200 TW), Nankang CR-1 (200 TW)
  • R-Compound: Nitto NT01 (100 TW), Nankang AR-1 (100 TW), Toyo R888R (100 TW), Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 (180 TW), Pirelli Trofeo R (60 TW), Toyo RA1 (100 TW)
• Narrower Alternative: Front & Rear: 235/40-17
• • Typically a direct fit, but an increase in negative camber is encouraged for wider compounds or lowered vehicles
  • Ultra High Performance All-Season: No options currently available
  • Max Performance Summer: No options currently available
  • Extreme Performance Summer: Yokohama AD08R (200 TW), Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200 TW), Falken Azenis RT660 (200 TW), Nankang NS-2R (200 TW)
  • R-Compound: Nitto NT01 (100 TW), Nankang AR-1 (100 TW), Toyo R888R (100 TW), Toyo RA1 (100 TW)

Wheels

• Front & Rear: 17x9" ET42
• • Available in: ARC-8, ML-10RT
  • These wheels typically do not require any spacer. However, if additional negative camber has been dialed in at the knuckle, a 5mm front spacer may be needed.
  • Depending on tire size/model and how negative camber is achieved, shaving the inner lip on the rear quarter panel may be required

Tires

• APEX Staff Pick: Front & Rear: 245/40-17
• • Increased negative camber may be required for wider compounds or lowered vehicles
  • Ultra High Performance All-Season: Michelin Pilot Sport AS4 (540 TW)
  • Max Performance Summer: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300 TW)
  • Extreme Performance Summer - Hankook RS-4 (220 TW), Yokohama A052 (200 TW), Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200 TW), BFG Rival S 1.5 (200 TW), Falken Azenis RT660 (200 TW), GT Radial SX2 (260 TW), Nankang CR-1 (200 TW)
  • R-Compounds: Nankang AR-1 (100TW), Toyo R888R (100 TW), Goodyear Eagle SuperCar 3R (100 TW)
• Wider Alternative: Front & Rear: 255/40-17
• • Increased negative camber is typically required
  • Ultra High Performance All-Season: Michelin Pilot Sport AS4 (540 TW)
  • Max Performance Summer: Continental ExtremeContact Sport (340 TW)
  • Extreme Performance Summer: Hankook RS-4 (220 TW), Yokohama A052 (200 TW), Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200 TW), BFG Rival S 1.5 (200 TW), Falken Azenis RT660 (200 TW), Nankang CR-1 (200 TW)
  • R-Compound: Nitto NT01 (100 TW), Nankang AR-1 (100 TW), Toyo R888R (100 TW), Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 (180 TW), Pirelli Trofeo R (60 TW), Toyo RA1 (100 TW)
• Narrower Alternative: Front & Rear: 235/40-17
• • Typically a direct fit, but an increase in negative camber is encouraged for wider compounds or lowered vehicles
  • Ultra High Performance All-Season: No options currently available
  • Max Performance Summer: No options currently available
  • Extreme Performance Summer: Yokohama AD08R (200 TW), Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200 TW), Falken Azenis RT660 (200 TW), Nankang NS-2R (200 TW)
  • R-Compound: Nitto NT01 (100 TW), Nankang AR-1 (100 TW), Toyo R888R (100 TW), Toyo RA1 (100 TW)

Wheels

• Front & Rear: 18x9" ET42
• • Available in VS-5RS, SM-10RS, ML-10RT

Tires

• APEX Staff Pick: Front & Rear: 255/35-18
• • Extreme Performance Summer: Hankook Ventus R-S4 (200TW), Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200TW), Falken Azenis RT660 (200TW), Yokohama A052 (200TW), Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect (240TW), Yokohama AD08R (200TW), Nankang CR-1 (200 TW)
  • R-Compound: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 (180TW), Nankang AR-1 (100TW), Toyo Proxes R888R (100TW)
  • Semi-Slick: Hoosier R7 (40TW), Hoosier A7 (40TW), Toyo Proxes RR (40TW)
• Wider Alternative: Front & Rear: 265/35-18
• • A minimum of approximately -2º of camber is required both front and rear, depending on vehicle ride height and tire model. Rear quarter panel shaving required. Amount will depend on camber settings and ride height.
  • Extreme Performance Summer: Hankook RS-4 (220 TW), Yokohama A052 (200 TW), Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200 TW), Falken Azenis RT660, Nankang CR-1 (200 TW) 
  • R-Compound: Nankang AR-1 (100 TW), Toyo R888R (100 TW), Goodyear Supercar 3R (100 TW), Pirelli Trofeo R (60 TW)
  • Semi-Slick: BFGoodrich R1S (40 TW)
• Narrower Alternative: Front & Rear: 245/35-18
• • Extreme Performance Summer: Continental Extremecontact Force (200 TW)
  • R-Compounds: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup2 (180 TW)
  • Semi-Slicks: Hoosier R7 (40 TW), Hoosier A7 (40 TW), Hankook Z214 C51

These wheel and tire configurations are best suited for hardcore track junkies and club racers competing for a spot on the podium.  Everything from Extreme Summer tires to full Racing Slicks are commonly used depending on your experience behind the wheel, class rules, etc.

These flush wheel fitments will maximize inner strut clearance, though they will require negative camber and shaving the rear quarter panels to clear the fenders.

Aftermarket rear upper and lower control arms may change fitment requirements, and we encourage anyone with a significantly modified vehicle to contact our product experts.

Wheels

• Front & Rear: 17x9.5" ET40
• • Available in VS-5RS
  • This is a very aggressive track-oriented fitment that will not work for cars on factory suspension. Aggressive alignment settings, suspension modifications, and body trimming are required.

Tires

• APEX Staff Pick: Front & Rear: 255/40-17
• • A minimum of approximately -2.5º of camber is required both front and rear, depending on vehicle ride height and tire model. Rear quarter panel shaving required. Amount will depend on camber settings and ride height.
  • Extreme Performance Summer: Hankook RS-4 (220 TW), Yokohama A052 (200 TW), Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200 TW), BFG Rival S 1.5 (200 TW), Falken Azenis RT660 (200 TW), Nankang CR-1 (200 TW)
  • R-Compound: Nitto NT01 (100 TW), Nankang AR-1 (100 TW), Toyo R888R (100 TW), Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 (180 TW), Pirelli Trofeo R (60 TW), Toyo RA1 (100 TW)
  • Semi-Slick: Toyo RR (40 TW)
• Narrow Alternative: Front & Rear: 245/40-17
• • A minimum of approximately -2.5º of camber is required both front and rear, depending on vehicle ride height and tire model. Rear quarter panel shaving required. Amount will depend on camber settings and ride height.
  • Extreme Performance Summer - Hankook RS-4 (220 TW), Yokohama A052 (200 TW), Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200 TW), BFG Rival S 1.5 (200 TW), Falken Azenis RT660 (200 TW), GT Radial SX2 (260 TW), Nankang CR-1 (200 TW)
  • R-Compounds: Nankang AR-1 (100TW), Toyo R888R (100 TW), Goodyear Eagle SuperCar 3R (100 TW)
  • Semi Slick: Hoosier R7 (40 TW), Hoosier A7 (40 TW), BFG R1 (40 TW), BFG R1S (40 TW), Toyo RR (40 TW)

Wheels

• Front & Rear: 17x10" ET45
• • Available in SM-10RS
  • This is a very aggressive track-oriented fitment that will not work for cars on factory suspension. Aggressive alignment settings, suspension modifications, body trimming, and at least a 12.5mm spacer is required.
  • Steering rack limiters are strongly recommended.

Tires

• APEX Staff Pick: Front & Rear: 255/40-17
• • A minimum of approximately -2.5º of camber is required both front and rear, depending on vehicle ride height and tire model. Rear quarter panel shaving required. Amount will depend on camber settings and ride height.
  • Extreme Performance Summer: Hankook RS-4 (220 TW), Yokohama A052 (200 TW), Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200 TW), BFG Rival S 1.5 (200 TW), Falken Azenis RT660 (200 TW), Nankang CR-1 (200 TW)
  • R-Compound: Nitto NT01 (100 TW), Nankang AR-1 (100 TW), Toyo R888R (100 TW), Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 (180 TW), Pirelli Trofeo R (60 TW), Toyo RA1 (100 TW)
  • Semi-Slick: Toyo RR (40 TW)

Wheels

• Front & Rear: 18x9.5" ET40
• • Available in VS-5RS, SM-10RS
  • This is a very aggressive track-oriented fitment that will not work for cars on factory suspension. Aggressive alignment settings, suspension modifications, and body trimming are required.

Tires

• APEX Staff Pick: Front & Rear: 255/35-18
• • A minimum of approximately -2.5º of camber is required both front and rear, depending on vehicle ride height and tire model. Rear quarter panel shaving required. Amount will depend on camber settings and ride height.
  • Extreme Performance Summer: Hankook Ventus R-S4 (200TW), Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200TW), Falken Azenis RT660 (200TW), Yokohama A052 (200TW), Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect (240TW), Yokohama AD08R (200TW), Nankang CR-1 (200 TW)
  • R-Compound: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 (180TW), Nankang AR-1 (100TW), Toyo Proxes R888R (100TW)
  • Semi-Slick: Hoosier R7 (40TW), Hoosier A7 (40TW), Toyo Proxes RR (40TW)
• Wider Alternative: Front & Rear: 265/35-18
• • A minimum of approximately -3º of camber is required both front and rear, depending on vehicle ride height and tire model. Rear quarter panel shaving required. Amount will depend on camber settings and ride height.
  • Extreme Performance Summer: Hankook RS-4 (220 TW), Yokohama A052 (200 TW), Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200 TW), Falken Azenis RT660, Nankang CR-1 (200 TW)
  • R-Compound: Nankang AR-1 (100 TW), Toyo R888R (100 TW), Goodyear Supercar 3R (100 TW), Pirelli Trofeo R (60 TW)
  • Semi-Slick: BFGoodrich R1S (40 TW)
• Narrower Alternative: Front & Rear: 245/35-18
• • A minimum of approximately -2.5º of camber is required both front and rear, depending on vehicle ride height and tire model. Rear quarter panel shaving required. Amount will depend on camber settings and ride height.
  • Extreme Performance Summer: Continental Extremecontact Force (200 TW)
  • R-Compounds: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup2 (180 TW)
  • Semi-Slicks: Hoosier R7 (40 TW), Hoosier A7 (40 TW), Hankook Z214 C51

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. The following brakes have been tested and confirmed to clear our wheels.

*Coming Soon

Should I Dial in Negative Camber, and How Much is Right for me?

Whether you are a casual weekend track warrior that still enjoys your car on the street, or a hardcore racer competing for a spot on the podium, negative camber is a vital part of chassis setup that has many benefits. Not only will adding negative camber create more room for wider wheel and tire configurations, it more importantly improves handling, turn-in and tire longevity. Learn more in our blog article The Positives of Negative Camber.