The BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) is one of the last affordable rear-wheel drive sport coupes from a mainstream luxury brand. The 2 Gran Coupe is FWD/AWD based and uses different sizes. The M2 is a full performance machine. Each has different tire priorities.
BMW 2 Series tire sizes
G42 2 Series Coupe (2022-current): 225/40R18 (230i), 245/35R19 front / 255/35R19 rear (M240i staggered).
F44 Gran Coupe (2020-current): 225/45R17 (228i base), 245/40R18 (M235i).
G87 M2 (2023-current): 275/35R19 front / 285/35R19 rear — wide staggered.
Best tires — 230i Coupe (225/40R18)
Continental ExtremeContact DWS06+ in 225/40R18: the best performance all-season for the 2 Series coupe — dry and wet precision with DWS indicators.
Michelin CrossClimate2 in 225/40R18: for owners who want all-weather confidence with a rear-drive coupe.
Best tires — M2 (staggered 19-inch)
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S in 275/35R19 / 285/35R19: the factory M2 spec choice — maximum dry grip, superb limit behavior for the M2 output.
Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02: competitive performance alternative in M2 staggered sizes.
Frequently asked
How much do BMW 2 Series tires cost?
225/40R18: $145–200 per tire. M2 staggered set: $185–265 per tire front + $195–270 per tire rear. A full M2 set installed: $1,500–2,140.
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Last updated 2026-06-27. General guidance only — confirm specifics with a local shop for your exact vehicle.