2026-08-15 · 5 min read
BMW 1 Series Tyre Guide Malaysia — F20/F40
F20 standard 205/55 R16 or 225/45 R17 (M Sport). F40 standard 205/55 R16 or 225/40 R18 (M Sport). Smaller wheels = lower tyre cost than 3 Series. Malaysia tyre cost RM 250–600 per tyre. Run-flat option on M Sport. Rear-wheel drive F20 — rear tyres wear faster than front.
1 Series Tyre Sizes
- F20 116i: 205/55 R16 standard / 225/40 R18 (M Sport)
- F20 M135i: 225/40 R18 front / 245/35 R18 rear (staggered)
- F40 (FWD): 205/55 R16 standard / 225/45 R18 (M Sport)
- Malaysia cost: RM 280–650/tyre
F20 M135i — Staggered Setup
The F20 M135i runs a staggered tyre setup — wider rear tyres (245mm) than front (225mm) — to accommodate the rear-wheel-drive power delivery. This means you cannot rotate tyres front-to-rear. Rear tyres wear faster (power delivery) and cost more when replaced. Budget RM 800–1,200 for a rear tyre pair on the M135i. Always align after any tyre change on the M135i — the rear alignment settings are critical for the handling balance.