[Torty9]

I have a 2018 M240i I just got, and I want to start tuning it. However, I feel the stock tires can't handle the power. So, I want to upgrade the wheels and tires first but want to make sure they will fit. I was looking at the Apex VS-5Rs wheels in 18x8.5 and running 255/35 or 245/35, preferably in a 255 square setup. I have seen the Apex wheels fitment guide on their website that says you will need a minimum of 5mm spacers and 2 degrees of negative camber to fit them. Is that just the minimum I will need? I don’t know much about tires, camber, alignment, or anything of that sort, so I want to make sure that will work on my car or what I will need to make it work. Any kind of help is greatly appreciated! Thanks!

[Kernel Kurtz]

245 square is fairly common and you will find many examples in these threads. 255 square is more difficult. I know it is "only" 10mm, but these cars have very tight clearances, especially in the front. Expect with 255s to have to roll fenders or add camber plates - yes you might get lucky and by random luck get a combo that just works with stock - but I would not bet money on it.

[Torty9]

Thanks for the info man would you say 245 is enough?

[Kernel Kurtz]

Originally Posted by Torty9

Thanks for the info man would you say 245 is enough?

NP. My car is mostly stock and I find it adequate and plenty of fun. More tire is always gonna be better of course but you have to work with what you got. If I wanted to fit huge tires this would be the wrong car.

That said, if your car is not xDrive and you want to make a lot more power, you best not go square and you can fit 265s maybe even 275s in the back where you need them. If you want a road track car you will need to invest in suspension as much as engine in any case.

Cheers!

[dradernh]

Originally Posted by Torty9

I don’t know much about tires, camber, alignment, or anything of that sort, so I want to make sure that will work on my car or what I will need to make it work.

You need a qualified shop to help you with this. The number of ways to spend money without achieving your goal are endless.

Where are you in Jersey?

[Torty9]

I’m in central Nj mercer county

[dradernh]

Originally Posted by Torty9

I’m in central Nj mercer county

Closest to you that I know of is VAC Motorsports in Philadelphia:

https://vacmotorsports.com/

2501 Snyder Avenue, Philadelphia PA 19145
215-462-4666

[beeian]

Im currently running 245/35 rears and 225/45 on my 2019 m240i is that okay ?