Modified blue BMW F46 Gran Tourer with an extended roof, upgraded silver wheels and modest lowering beside a Welsh reservoir

BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer F46.
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Keep the Gran Tourer useful, then give its long body the wheel fit and stance you want. Choose around driven wheels, original dampers and the load it carries.

Which 2 Series Gran Tourer F46 do you have?6 listed kits · 3 brandsReviewed 11 November 2026

A longer roof, a different brief

The F46 is the longer Gran Tourer, with a third row available and more body behind the rear doors. Start with that identity: an Active Tourer, Gran Coupe or rear-drive 2 Series coupe needs a different application check.

BC Racing, AST and Eibach references are available here. Match the engine, driven wheels and original damping equipment before comparing their controls and fitting requirements.

BMW introduced the Gran Tourer in 2015. The tall five-door body could be ordered with a third row, while a sliding second-row bench let owners divide space between passengers and luggage. Three- and four-cylinder turbo engines were offered, with the 220d xDrive included from launch.

The extended roof and rear cabin give the F46 a long, practical profile. A moderate drop and well-chosen wheels can suit that shape while leaving the space and usable movement that made the Gran Tourer worth buying.

BMW revised the Active and Gran Tourer together for March 2018. Check the actual F46 engine and build date when comparing the suspension references, particularly where a supplier lists a different range of years.

Choose the height for the car's normal workload. Check clearance with passengers and luggage considered, then leave enough movement for uneven roads. An empty parked wheel gap gives only part of the picture.

Wheel width, offset and tyre profile deserve as much thought as the height setting. Check the inside of the wheel against suspension and brakes, and the outside against the arch as the car steers and moves. Agree the finished height before final alignment.

For circuit days, describe the tyres, usual load and any planned interior changes. Decide who will set up the dampers and whether the extra controls and reservoirs of a motorsport package suit the build.

Model history: BMW Gran Tourer introduction, 2015BMW Active and Gran Tourer update, January 2018.

Start with your 2 Series Gran Tourer F46.

Match the model year, engine and body style before comparing brands.

Blue modified BMW F46 Gran Tourer with silver multispoke wheels on a country lane

Front-wheel drive, passive dampers

BC I-124 names F46 FWD, 2015-2021. AST lists particular early 218i, 220i and 220d applications; Eibach -01 names its own petrol and diesel engines and excludes 4WD and electronic suspension. Check the exact engine, date and equipment within that choice.

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Silver modified long-body BMW F46 with graphite wheels on a gravel driveway

The named 220d xDrive application

AST names the early F46 220d X-drive for its three listed sets. Confirm the build date and original equipment. BC I-124 is front-drive only; the Eibach F46 rows do not establish an xDrive alternative.

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Debadged red modified BMW F46 Gran Tourer with silver wheels beside a brick garage

Original electronic dampers

Eibach -02 includes PRO-TRONIC for its named electronic-damper applications. It suppresses the warning after replacement; it does not retain electronic damping adjustment. Its F46 engine list is not an approval for every xDrive or modified car.

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White modified BMW F46 with bronze wheels and a discreet front lip in a stone courtyard

Later, changed or uncertain cars

Bring the engine, build date and original damper details for any unresolved application. Confirm an AST reference for a car outside its named early engine and date range. Use a separate reference for a shorter F45 or another 2 Series body.

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Road miles, circuit weekends or a car built around the lap. Start with how you drive.

Selected configurationSee optionsinc. VAT · F46 FWD / BC I-124 BR-RN

A usable stance for the journeys and loads you keep.

Read the buying advice

BC I-124 BR-RN is the road example for the listed F46 FWD. Have the supplier confirm the springs and mountings, then agree the height around your wheels and normal load. Leave useful clearance for entrances, speed humps and suspension movement.

  • Match F46 and front-wheel drive
  • Confirm springs and mounting contents
  • Keep clearance for normal loads
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Selected configurationSee optionsinc. VAT · F46 218i FWD 2015-2018 / AST 5100

One-way adjustment with a proper setup plan.

Read the buying advice

For a 2015-2018 218i F46 FWD, AST ACU-B1406S is the named 5100 NCO example. Its one-way damping adjustment keeps the controls straightforward. Confirm the real build date, spring choice and mountings, and discuss the tyres, brakes and alignment needed for your road and circuit use.

  • Confirm the early named application
  • Agree the spring and mounting package
  • Include tyres and circuit sessions
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Selected configurationSee optionsinc. VAT · F46 218i FWD 2015-2018 / AST 5300

Separate damping controls for a specified build.

Read the buying advice

AST RAC-B1407S is the listed three-way 5300 reference for a 2015-2018 218i F46 FWD. Provide the running weight, tyres and intended events when specifying it. Agree the rear package, reservoir installation and control access, with time allowed for setup and servicing.

  • Provide running weight and event plans
  • Confirm rear hardware and control access
  • Budget for setup and servicing
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Separate rear spring and damper

Separate rear spring and damperThe coil spring rests between its own seats, beside a separate shock absorber. This fixed component diagram does not show vehicle dimensions, mounting hardware or suspension movement.SpringDamper

On a standard BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer F46 factory-style rear, the rear spring and damper are mounted separately.

Component layout only. Mounts, dimensions and adjusters vary by kit.

The F46 rear coil sits on its own seat beside the damper. A replacement package can keep that arrangement, with the rear height adjuster at the spring unit rather than using the front strut's adjustment method.

Check the rear springs, seats, adjusters, dampers and mountings against the exact part number. Ask the fitter to confirm the supplied rear arrangement when choosing a motorsport package.

Understand height and spring preload
Mechanic using a handheld torch beside a modified long-body BMW F46 on its tyres on an ordinary workshop floor

Plan for the car you still use

Bring the wheel dimensions, build details and usual passenger or luggage load to the fitting discussion. The number-plate finder helps identify the car, but a previous damper swap or tight inner tyre clearance still needs checking on the vehicle.

Agree the work before booking: worn parts, supplied and reused fittings, useful height, alignment and access to any controls. Keep the final measurements and settings so future changes have a known starting point.

Wheels with the seats in use

Check wheel width, offset, tyres and spacers against both the inner hardware and outer arches. Allow for the passenger and luggage loads you normally carry, not only the stance of an empty car.

Original damping equipment

Establish whether the car has passive or electronically controlled dampers before selecting a kit. Warning cancellation and retained electronic adjustment are different things. Record any earlier suspension changes too.

The actual spring and mounting package

Inspect mounts, bearings, bushes and rear spring seats. Agree which parts are supplied or reused and where adjusters can be reached. A platform-wide kit description does not settle every F46 installation detail.

Fitting, alignment and access

Decide a useful height before booking final alignment. Include road clearance, relevant sensor or headlamp checks, reservoir placement where applicable and a later settling and clearance check in the fitting quote.

The current 2 Series Gran Tourer F46 range.

Compare the controls and hardware included in each range.

BC Racing

BC Racing lists I-124 for the F46 Gran Tourer FWD, 2015-2021. The current option is BR-RN. Confirm the springs and supplied or retained mountings for the actual car before agreeing the fitting work.

View BC Racing 2 Series Gran Tourer F46 kits

AST

AST names F46 218i, 220i, 220d and 220d X-drive with ACU-B1406S 5100, RIV-B1407S 5200 two-way and RAC-B1407S 5300 three-way sets. Its source range is 2014-2018, so confirm the real build date. Agree the spring and rear mounting package, along with reservoir placement and control access where applicable.

View AST 2 Series Gran Tourer F46 kits

Eibach

Pro-Street S -01 is the named passive-damper F46 package and explicitly excludes 4WD. The -02 package serves its named original electronic-damper applications with PRO-TRONIC and loss of electronic adjustment. Both state maximum axle loads of 1150 kg front and 1290 kg rear, with engine, no-levelling and certificate conditions. The F46 row calls for type-approval supplement 18.

View Eibach 2 Series Gran Tourer F46 kits

Find your 2 Series Gran Tourer F46 coilovers.

Prices include UK VAT. Choose an application and brand, then open a kit for its current options and availability.

6 listings

Match the engine, body style and axle-load limits on the product page before ordering.

All 2 Series Gran Tourer F46 kit links and part numbers

Before you order.

  1. Identify your car

    Identify F46, the engine, build date and driven wheels. Record original damper equipment; keep the shorter F45 and other 2 Series bodies separate.

  2. Match the kit

    Match the exact reference and its engine, date, load and equipment conditions. Ask about the supplier's date discrepancy or any later car before choosing an AST set.

  3. Check what’s included

    Confirm springs, rear seats, mounts and adjusters supplied or reused. Agree any loss of electronic damping and check access to motorsport controls.

  4. Check your modifications

    Check wheel width, offset, tyres, spacers and brake changes through steering and suspension movement, with normal passenger loads considered.

  5. Plan fitting

    Agree useful height, fitting, alignment and relevant equipment checks. Confirm timing, control access and a settling and clearance recheck.

See what the adjustments do.

Choosing coilovers for road and track

Compare the kit against your roads, tyres and setup plans before counting adjusters.

Ride height and spring preload

Understand the two adjustments before choosing a lowering range.

What spring rate tells you

Compare force and movement, read the units and choose a spring with the damper in mind.

Spring rates and top mounts

Read the front/rear figures and check which mounts come with your kit.

Questions about BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer F46 coilovers.

Check the details before choosing your kit.

Can I use an Active Tourer or 2 Series coupe kit?

Use a reference that names the F46 Gran Tourer and matches its engine and equipment. A shared platform or 2 Series name does not establish compatibility with the shorter F45, the Gran Coupe or a rear-drive coupe.

Which choices name the F46 220d xDrive?

AST names the early 220d X-drive with ACU-B1406S, RIV-B1407S and RAC-B1407S. Confirm its actual build date and original equipment. BC I-124 is FWD, and the Eibach F46 rows do not establish an xDrive substitute.

Does PRO-TRONIC keep electronic damping working?

No. The Eibach -02 application uses PRO-TRONIC to suppress the warning after replacement, while electronic damping adjustment is no longer available. Match the exact F46 engine and original equipment and agree that change before ordering.

Why does an application list start at 2014?

BMW introduced the Gran Tourer in 2015. The retained AST F46 rows give 2014-2018, and Eibach's F46 row starts in July 2014. Those supplier ranges begin before launch; confirm the real build date and exact application, especially for a later car.

Are the rear spring and damper separate on the F46?

Yes. The standard rear spring has its own seats beside a separate damper. A replacement package can retain that layout. Confirm the supplied rear arrangement and follow the instructions for the exact kit; do not copy a front strut adjustment across all four corners.

What changes when the car carries passengers and luggage?

The available wheel and body clearance changes as the suspension moves under load. Check normal use against the exact kit limits and preserve useful movement. The Eibach F46 rows state maximum axle loads of 1150 kg front and 1290 kg rear; those limits are not approval for every modified wheel package.

Is the three-way kit the best choice for a road car?

Choose the correct application and the controls you can use, with a suitable spring and fitting plan. Extra damping circuits and reservoirs need installation, access and setup support. Sound supporting parts, tyre clearance and alignment still come first.

How low can I run a Gran Tourer with wider wheels?

It depends on wheel width, offset, tyre size, spacers, load and the hardware fitted. Check inner and outer clearance through steering and suspension movement, then align at the agreed usable height. A catalogue lowering range does not approve every wheel and tyre combination.

Let’s talk suspension.

Find your Gran Tourer and tell us its engine, build date, driven wheels and original suspension. Add wheel and tyre sizes, normal passenger loads and any previous changes so we can check the package.

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