BMW G87 M2 (2023-2026) Wheel Fitment Guide
The G87 M2 shares its CLAR platform, S58 twin-turbo six, and wheel hardware with the G80 M3 and G82 M4: a 5×112 bolt pattern, 66.6mm center bore, M14×1.25 conical-seat lug bolts, and a 19″ front / 20″ rear factory staggered setup. Because the base M2 comes only with iron brakes, properly engineered 18″ wheels are an option on every base car. This guide covers the base M2 (2023-2026), the 2026 M2 CS, BMW's forged accessory wheel, and documented aftermarket setups from flush to track-aggressive.
About this guide: Fitment data is compiled from owner builds across the Bimmerpost G87 community, M3Post, and r/BMW, cross-checked against vendor fitment documentation. Use it as research for your build; ride height, tires, and alignment are still your installer's call.
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OEM Setups
Factory Wheel & Tire Configurations
Every US base M2 gets the same Style 930M cast wheel, with a bright silver finish added for 2025. BMW sells a forged Style 825M as an M Performance accessory, and the 2026 M2 CS gets its own forged Style 827M. All three are 19×9.5 ET20 front / 20×10.5 ET20 rear, so the tire and fitment data below applies to every G87.
G87 M2 Hub & Hardware Specs
All trims — 2023-2026
Bolt Pattern5×112
Center Bore66.6mm
Fastener TypeLug Bolts
Thread PitchM14×1.25
Seat Type60° Conical
Torque Spec103 lb-ft (140 Nm)
Factory OffsetET20 on every wheel
Minimum Diameter18″ iron brakes / 19″ carbon ceramic (M2 CS option)
Style 930M — 19"/20" Double Spoke
Standard — No Charge
Front Wheel19×9.5 ET20
Rear Wheel20×10.5 ET20
Front Tire275/35ZR19
Rear Tire285/30ZR20
OEM Tire BrandMichelin Pilot Sport 4S
ConstructionCast Aluminum
Brake System380mm iron M Compound front (no CCM option)
Applies ToAll base G87 M2 (2023-2026)
Standard on every US base M2, in Jet Black, bi-color, or (2025+) bright silver. It's the only factory wheel on the base car and it's cast, which is a big reason forged aftermarket wheels are a common early upgrade. The base M2 has no carbon ceramic brake option, so properly engineered 18″ wheels can clear its brakes.
Style 825M — 19"/20" Forged Y-Spoke
Post-Purchase Accessory — M Performance Parts
Front Wheel19×9.5 ET20
Rear Wheel20×10.5 ET20
Front Tire275/35ZR19 (reuse factory)
Rear Tire285/30ZR20 (reuse factory)
ConstructionForged Aluminum
Finish OptionsJet Black diamond cut, Orbit Grey Matte diamond cut, Silver
Applies ToG87 M2, G80 M3, G82/G83 M4 (all MY as accessory)
A BMW M Performance Parts dealer accessory, sold individually. It's the same size as the 930M, so factory tires, lug bolts, and TPMS sensors carry over; the gain is forged construction and lower weight. It also fits the G80 M3 and G82/G83 M4.
Style 827M — 19"/20" Forged Double Spoke
M2 CS Standard — Gold Bronze
Front Wheel19×9.5 ET20
Rear Wheel20×10.5 ET20
Front Tire275/35ZR19 100Y XL
Rear Tire285/30ZR20 99Y XL
OEM Tire BrandMichelin PS4S (std), Cup 2 or Cup 2R (no-cost option)
ConstructionForged Aluminum
FinishMatte Gold Bronze (CS exclusive)
Weight23.8 lbs front / 24.2 lbs rear
Brake System380mm M Compound (std) or M Carbon Ceramic (option)
Applies To2026 M2 CS only (US market)
Standard on the 2026 M2 CS only, in matte Gold Bronze, and the same size as the other factory wheels. The CS is the only G87 offered with carbon ceramic brakes, and cars with them need 19″ wheels or larger.
Aftermarket Options
Aftermarket Wheel & Tire Configurations
The G87 shares its hub, lug hardware, and front suspension geometry with the G80 M3 and G82 M4, so most G8X wheel engineering carries over. Setups are split into square (the same size all around, so tires can be rotated) and staggered (a wider rear, like the factory setup). Every G87 is rear-wheel drive, so all of them apply to every car; the table below compares them at a glance.
| Setup | Tires (front · rear) | Stance | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Square — same size all four corners | |||
| 19×9.5 ET25 square | 265/35R19 or 275/35R19 | ●●●●● | Bolt-on |
| 19×10 ET12 square | 275/35R19 | ●●●●● | Bolt-on |
| 19×10.5 ET18 square | 295/30R19 | ●●●●● | Mods may be needed |
| 19×10 ET12 square | 285/35R19 | ●●●●● | Bolt-on · may rub |
| 18×10.5 ET13 / ET18 | 295/35R18 | ●●●●● | Track build |
| Staggered — wider rear | |||
| 19×10 ET12 / 20×11 ET18 ★ | 275/35R19 · 285/30R20 (factory) | ●●●●● | Bolt-on · may rub |
| 19×9.5 ET25 / 19×10.5 ET18 | 275/35R19 · 285/35R19 | ●●●●● | Bolt-on |
| 20×10 ET18 / 20×11 ET25 | 275/30R20 · 305/30R20 | ●●●●● | Lowered |
| 19×10 ET12 / 20×11 ET18 | 285/35R19 · 305/30R20 | ●●●●● | Bolt-on · may rub |
| 20×10 ET8 / 20×11 ET18 | 285/30R20 · 305/30R20 | ●●●●● | Mods may be needed |
| 19×10 ET12 / 19×11 ET22 | 285/35R19 · 295/35R19 | ●●●●● | Bolt-on · may rub |
| 19×10 ET12 / 19×11 ET22 | 285/30R19 · 305/30R19 | ●●●●● | Bolt-on |
| 20×10 ET10 / 20×11 ET10 | 275/30R20 · 305/30R20 | ●●●●● | Lowered |
| 20×9.5 ET8 / 20×10.5 ET10 | 285/30R20 · 295/30R20 | ●●●●● | Lowered · may rub |
| 19×11 ET10 / ET22 | 305/30R19 | ●●●●● | Track build |
Tap a setup to jump to its full card. Fit: Bolt-on = stock ride height, no fender work · Lowered = documented on lowering springs or coilovers.
Platform-specific fitment notes — G87 M2
Conical seat lug bolts — G8X family hardware.
The G87 uses M14×1.25 lug bolts with a 60° conical seat, like the rest of the G8X family, so most aftermarket wheels are a direct match. Wheels machined for a ball seat need matching ball-seat bolts. Any spacer needs bolts that are longer by the spacer's thickness.
Front fender liner clearance is the recurring constraint.
Front liner rub at full steering lock is the most common issue on wider front wheels and taller front tires, reported most often on 19×10 ET12 with 285/35R19, 20×10 ET8 with 285/30R20, and 18×10.5 wheels with 295/35R18 or wider. A shorter sidewall (285/30R19 instead of 285/35R19) is the usual fix.
18" brake clearance is possible but wheel-specific.
Properly engineered 18″ wheels clear the standard 380mm iron brakes, but clearance is extremely tight and depends on spoke shape as much as diameter, so confirm it for the specific wheel. Tight clearance also raises the risk of debris damage on track. An M2 CS with carbon ceramic brakes needs 19″ or larger.
Aftermarket suspension can push spacer requirements.
Coilovers and lowered setups can reduce inner clearance, and owners running the 18×10.5 track setup on them often need more front clearance than the vendor baseline. Choose suspension and wheels together.
Square Setup
Stance
flush → poke
OEM
Aggressive
Wheels (All 4)
19×9.5 ET25 (Front and Rear)
Tires
265/35R19 or 275/35R19 (All 4)
Sources
Documented
1 vendor
A conservative square setup, often used for winter or all-season wheels. Vendors list it as a direct fit. The front sits 5mm inboard of stock, and the narrower rear tucks noticeably inside the factory rear face. A 275/35R19 adds a little contact patch for summer use.
Typical choicesMichelin Pilot Alpin PA4, Continental WinterContact TS830P, Pirelli Winter Sottozero
Stance
flush → poke
OEM
Aggressive
Wheels (All 4)
19×10 ET12 (Front and Rear)
Tires
275/35R19 (All 4)
Sources
Well-documented
4 community
1 vendor
A square setup at the factory front diameter. The 10″ wheel takes the stock 275/35R19 cleanly and moves the front face about 14mm out; vendors list it as a direct fit, and owners run it at stock height. Same-size tires can be rotated front to rear, and the narrower-than-stock rear tire gives the car more rotation and less understeer. A 285 on the same wheel is covered below.
On documented buildsMichelin Pilot Sport 5, Nexen N'Fera Sur4G, Firestone Firehawk Indy 500
Stance
flush → poke
OEM
Aggressive
Wheels (All 4)
19×10.5 ET18 (Front and Rear)
Tires
295/30R19 (All 4)
Sources
Well-documented
2 community
1 vendor
A wider square setup for street and track: 19×10.5 ET18 on 295/30R19 all around. Owner builds run it without spacers; vendors list it with a small front spacer and recommend camber plates. The shorter 30-series sidewall helps the wider tire clear the front liner.
On documented buildsNankang CR-S, Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02
Stance
flush → poke
OEM
Aggressive
Wheels (All 4)
19×10 ET12 (Front and Rear)
Tires
285/35R19 (All 4)
Sources
Documented
1 community
1 vendor
The 19×10 ET12 square with a wider 285/35R19 for more grip and a fuller look, at the cost of front liner clearance at full lock. Vendors flag the rub, and the documented build lists it as possibly needing liner work.
On documented buildsMichelin Pilot Sport 4S
Stance
flush → poke
OEM
Aggressive
Front Wheels
18×10.5 ET13
Rear Wheels
18×10.5 ET18
Front Tires
295/35R18
Rear Tires
295/35R18
Sources
Documented
1 community
1 vendor
Iron brakes only — not for carbon ceramics. The main 18″ track setup: the same 18×10.5 wheel and 295/35R18 tire at all four corners, with the front at ET13. Vendors list it as ET18 with a 5mm front spacer, and an owner build runs exactly that; forged at ET13 up front, no spacer is needed. Caliper clearance is extremely tight, not every 18″ wheel clears, and camber plates are recommended. A 305/35R18 has also been run with 5mm spacers at both ends and liner trimming. Overall diameter is about 2% shorter than stock.
On documented buildsNankang CR-S
Staggered Setup
Most Popular
Stance
flush → poke
OEM
Aggressive
Front Wheels
19×10 ET12
Rear Wheels
20×11 ET18
Front Tires
275/35R19 (OE reuse)
Rear Tires
285/30R20 (OE reuse)
Sources
Well-documented
6 community
1 vendor
The usual upgrade for owners who want forged wheels and want to keep their factory tires. The 19×10 front takes the stock 275/35R19 easily, and the 20×11 rear reuses the stock 285/30R20, slightly stretched on the wider rim. Owners run it at stock height with no fender work, and lug bolts, TPMS sensors, and tires all carry over. Tires that run wide can rub the front liner at full lock.
On documented buildsMichelin Pilot Sport 4S, Pirelli P Zero
Stance
flush → poke
OEM
Aggressive
Front Wheels
19×9.5 ET25
Rear Wheels
19×10.5 ET18
Front Tires
275/35R19
Rear Tires
285/35R19
Sources
Documented
1 vendor
A mild all-19″ staggered setup that vendors list as SCCA street-class legal. The front sits 5mm inboard of stock (vendors mention a 5mm spacer to match the factory face, for looks only), and the rear keeps the stock 10.5″ width about 2mm further out.
Stance
flush → poke
OEM
Aggressive
Front Wheels
20×10 ET18
Rear Wheels
20×11 ET25
Front Tires
275/30R20
Rear Tires
305/30R20
Sources
Documented
1 community
A 20″ setup with a much wider rear tire, documented on a 2024 M2 on lowering springs as flush with no rubbing, spacers, or modifications. The front face sits about 8mm out from stock and the 11″ rear about 1mm out. The 305 rear is about 2% taller than stock. A more aggressive ET10 front and rear version of the same sizes is documented below.
On documented buildsContinental ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus
Stance
flush → poke
OEM
Aggressive
Front Wheels
19×10 ET12
Rear Wheels
20×11 ET18
Front Tires
285/35R19
Rear Tires
305/30R20
Sources
Well-documented
6 community
1 vendor
The same wheels as the Most Popular setup with a wider 285 front and 305 rear for more grip and a fuller look. It's a vendor staff pick and one of the most-photographed setups on the G87, including a build on stock suspension. Front liner rub at full lock is possible with some tires. A 295/30R20 rear on the same wheels is also documented.
On documented buildsMichelin Pilot Sport 4S
Stance
flush → poke
OEM
Aggressive
Front Wheels
20×10 ET8
Rear Wheels
20×11 ET18
Front Tires
285/30R20
Rear Tires
305/30R20
Sources
Well-documented
2 community
1 vendor
The main appearance-focused 20″ setup, a vendor staff pick seen on two owner builds. The front face sits about 18mm out from stock for the most aggressive stance short of a track build. Tires that run wide can rub the front liner at full lock, and 20″ wheels and tires weigh more than 18″ or 19″ options. A 295/30R20 rear on the same wheels is also documented.
On documented buildsMichelin Pilot Sport 4S, Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02
Stance
flush → poke
OEM
Aggressive
Front Wheels
19×10 ET12
Rear Wheels
19×11 ET22
Front Tires
285/35R19
Rear Tires
295/35R19
Sources
Documented
1 community
1 vendor
An all-19″ staggered setup with a wider rear, a vendor staff pick documented on an owner build on Pilot Sport 4S. The taller 285/35R19 front sits closer to the inner liner and can rub at full steering lock; the shorter-tire version on the next card is the more clearance-friendly choice.
On documented buildsMichelin Pilot Sport 4S
Stance
flush → poke
OEM
Aggressive
Front Wheels
19×10 ET12
Rear Wheels
19×11 ET22
Front Tires
285/30R19
Rear Tires
305/30R19
Sources
Documented
1 vendor
The same wheels as the previous card on shorter tires. Vendors list it as a direct fit, with the shorter front sidewall as the usual way to avoid the full-lock liner contact a 285/35 can cause, and the 305 rear adds a lot of contact patch. Both tires are shorter than stock (about 3% front, 2% rear), so the speedometer reads slightly high.
Stance
flush → poke
OEM
Aggressive
Front Wheels
20×10 ET10
Rear Wheels
20×11 ET10
Front Tires
275/30R20
Rear Tires
305/30R20
Sources
Documented
1 community
The more aggressive version of the 20×10 / 20×11 setup above: same sizes and tires, with the face about 8mm further out in front and 15mm further out in the rear. Documented on a 2025 M2 on lowering springs as flush with no rubbing, spacers, or modifications.
On documented buildsMichelin Pilot Sport 4
Stance
flush → poke
OEM
Aggressive
Front Wheels
20×9.5 ET8
Rear Wheels
20×10.5 ET10
Front Tires
285/30R20
Rear Tires
295/30R20
Sources
Documented
1 community
Documented with slight rub at full turn — not a clean bolt-on. Stock-width 9.5″/10.5″ wheels at much lower offsets, putting the front face about 12mm out from stock. Documented on a 2023 M2 on Eibach springs as nearly flush, with the owner noting slight rub at full steering lock on the 285 front tire. A 275 front tire is the usual way to avoid it.
On documented buildsYokohama Advan Neova AD09
Stance
flush → poke
OEM
Aggressive
Front Wheels
19×11 ET10
Rear Wheels
19×11 ET22
Front Tires
305/30R19
Rear Tires
305/30R19
Sources
Well-documented
2 community
1 vendor
A hardcore track setup — not a bolt-on. 19×11 wheels and 305/30R19 tires at all four corners, with the front at ET10. Vendors list it as 19×11 ET22 with a 12mm front spacer and at least −3° of front camber, and owner track cars run exactly that on lowering springs; forged at ET10 up front, no spacer is needed. Expect liner trimming. Only for cars with the suspension and alignment to support it.
On documented buildsFalken Azenis RT660, Falken Azenis RT660+
Our Process
What happens when you build with FMB
The setups above are a starting point, not a final spec. Before anything is forged:
- FMB sanity check.
We check your configuration against your trim and brake package (iron M Compound, or carbon ceramic on the M2 CS) and compare it to documented G87 builds. If it falls outside what we've seen work, we flag it before you commit.
- Manufacturer engineering verification.
Our manufacturing partner verifies backspace, caliper clearance for your brakes, and structural spec before production.
- Design render approval.
You see the final design and confirmed specs before any aluminum is touched.
Ride height, tires, and alignment are set on the car by your installer, so we can't verify them from our end. That's why the build form asks for your vehicle details.
Start your G87 M2 build →Common Questions
FAQ — Frequently Asked Questions
What wheels come stock on the G87 M2?
Every US base M2 comes on Style 930M cast wheels: 19×9.5 ET20 front and 20×10.5 ET20 rear, with 275/35ZR19 and 285/30ZR20 Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires. The 2026 M2 CS gets forged Style 827M wheels in the same sizes, and BMW sells a forged Style 825M in the same sizes as an accessory.
What's the bolt pattern, center bore, and torque spec?
See the hub & hardware specs above: 5×112 bolt pattern, 66.6mm center bore, M14×1.25 lug bolts with a 60° conical seat, and 103 lb-ft (140 Nm) of torque. The G80 M3 and G82/G83 M4 use the same specs, so wheels built for those cars fit the G87's hubs and bolts.
Will my factory lug bolts work with aftermarket wheels?
Usually. The factory bolts have a 60° conical seat, which most aftermarket wheels are made for. Some wheels are machined for a ball seat and need matching bolts; the wrong seat won't clamp properly and can work loose. With spacers, use bolts longer by the spacer's thickness.
What's the difference between the base M2 and M2 CS wheel setup?
Sizes and offsets are identical. The base M2 gets cast 930M wheels, and the CS gets forged 827M wheels in matte Gold Bronze. The CS also offers optional carbon ceramic brakes, which need 19″ wheels or larger; the base M2 is iron-only.
Can I run 18-inch wheels on the G87 M2?
Yes, on any M2 with the standard iron brakes (every base M2, and a CS without carbon ceramics). The documented track setup is 18×10.5 on 295/35R18, at ET13 front and ET18 rear. Clearance is extremely tight and depends on spoke shape, so confirm it for the specific wheel. The payoff is lower weight, 200-treadwear track tires, and cheaper replacements.
What aftermarket wheels fit at stock ride height?
Commonly documented as bolt-on at stock height: 19×10 ET12 square on 275/35R19, 19×9.5 ET25 / 19×10.5 ET18, and 19×10 ET12 / 20×11 ET18 on either the factory tires or 285/305. 19×10 ET12 / 19×11 ET22 also fits, most cleanly on the shorter 285/30 + 305/30 tires. The 20×10 / 20×11 setups are documented on lowering springs, and the 18″ and 19×11 track setups need camber and suspension work.
Do I need wheel spacers?
Not for the setups on this page. Where vendors call for a spacer (5mm up front on the 18×10.5 track setup, 12mm on the 19×11), the offsets shown already include it, since FMB forges to the effective offset. The 5mm front spacer mentioned with 19×9.5 ET25 / 19×10.5 ET18 is for looks only. If you do add spacers, use bolts longer by the spacer's thickness.
Do G80 M3 or G82 M4 wheels fit the G87 M2?
Yes, the hub and bolt hardware is identical. Stock and near-stock M3/M4 wheels carry over cleanly, and the 825M accessory wheel is sold for all three cars. Aggressive aftermarket fitments built for the M3/M4 may sit further out on the M2, so check them against G87 data.
Should I choose 18-inch, 19-inch, or 20-inch for aftermarket?
18″ is the track choice: lightest, with the cheapest tires and 200-treadwear options, but iron brakes only and tight caliper clearance. 19″ is the most versatile: it works with any brake package, can reuse the factory front tires, and has the widest wheel selection. 20″ is the appearance choice, with the most aggressive stances but more weight. Most daily-driven M2s land on 19″, tracked cars on 18″ or 19×10.5 square, and show builds on 20″ staggered.
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