[daisy16905]

Originally Posted by scottp999

I am running non-runflats and wanted a cheap spare tire and wheel. People have mentioned the leatherz.com doughnut but with the fitment kit needed for the e90's the total is $305.

I spoke to tire rack and did the circumfrence calcs and found that a 225/45/17 tire will fit with a 17*7.5 wheel. It is a pretty perfect circumference match for the stock sports package setup on the 335 and it also within tolerance (1% circum. diff on front, 2% on back). to use with 19's (265*30*19 rear, 235/35/19 rear).

At tirerack a 225/45/17 fusion hri (a Bridgestone brand) is $68 and a sports edition A7 wheel is $104. With mounting, balancing, and shipping it will make a good spare for under $190. Why the fusion tire? It's asymmetrical so you can use it on both sides of the car.

A tire cover is probably around $10 at the nearest autoparts store and the extended jack kit is about $115 + shipping from tischerbmw.com. Part number 71106773536 (The jack kit is really nice).

I understand people who just use a mobility kit, but if I'm on a 200 mile drive to the beach through prime corn and chicken farms in Deleware, I don't want to be out there for hours waiting if it's a major hole in the tire, when I could throw on a spare and keep moving.

tire: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....&tireModel=HRi
wheel: http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...FT&qty_front=1

Tischer site for entering jack kit part number: http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...&siteid=214336

A good tire circumference calculator: http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

Item Description Availability Qty. Price Each Item Total

MOUNT AND BALANCE (NO CHARGE) IN STOCK 1 N/C N/C
17X7.5 Silver Painted Sport Edition A7 IN STOCK 1 $104.00 $104.00
225/45HR17 Fuzion HRi IN STOCK 1 $68.00 $68.00
BS/FS WARRANTY PACKET IN STOCK 1 N/C N/C
BS/FS REGISTRATION CARD IN STOCK 1 N/C N/C

Item(s) Total:
$172.00
Sales Tax: $0.00
Excise Tax: $0.00
State Waste Tire Fund Fee: $0.00
Shipping: $17.80

Order Total:
$189.80

This is some great information!!! I am also running non-run flats and frequently drive long distances without service for miles. I will be looking into this too.