Spare Tire? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Team Plutonium · 03-22-2008, 09:51 AM

Since I'm going to "upgrade" (

) my wheels from run-flats to "real" tires, I probably should pack a spare tire. What do you guys pack? Maybe I should go all balls to the wall and get the 5th rim + tire?

I will make long business trips with my car, and I hate the idea of being stranded somewhere waiting for the flat-bed truck.

AJerman · 03-22-2008, 10:11 AM

I think I'd still just get a donut. A full size tire, especially depending on how big your rims are, is gonna be really heavy and take up a ton of space in the trunk. It may not look good if you have to use it, but who cares.

e.n335 · 03-22-2008, 10:16 AM

I bought a 17" spare wheel ( donut ) from an e46 330i and a 15mm spacer with the appropriate bolts

.

battlehawk1025 · 03-22-2008, 10:20 AM

yea i changed from rft to non rft. i had one good tire left i bought a used bmw rim really cheap. and leave it in the trunk, until i have the money to buy a smaller spare like a space saver i'm stuck with full size. and it take up a lot of room. does any one no any spares that don't runn 300+ dollors. do the old e46 spares work or were they full size ones
?

e.n335 · 03-22-2008, 10:27 AM

The e46 17" donuts work with a 15mm spacer on the 335i.

Team Plutonium · 03-22-2008, 11:14 AM

Thanks all! I think I'll buy the donut.

speedytobey · 03-22-2008, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e.n335

The e46 17" donuts work with a 15mm spacer on the 335i.

that wheel works in the front the rear?

e.n335 · 03-22-2008, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedytobey

that wheel works in the front the rear?

Yes, it works in the front and in the rear.

speedytobey · 03-22-2008, 12:09 PM

is it heavy? and what kinda bolts? lenth?

and u put spacers on for front or the rear? or both

thx, i might just pick this up. U think they sell this at the parts dept.?

halfpast3 · 03-22-2008, 12:13 PM

Bought the M mobility kit instead of spare. If that thing can't help, thats what Assist is for.

ians · 03-22-2008, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by halfpast3

Bought the M mobility kit instead of spare. If that thing can't help, thats what Assist is for.

But wasn't assist will ignore you if you have non-runflat(of course if you call them because of flat tire)? at least that what the dealer told me.

Heat00 · 03-23-2008, 09:28 AM

i can't see how assist will ignore you, even if you have a non runflat.
i would explain to them that I couldn't find run flats at any tire store in that size and had no choice... hell with them

I also have AAA though, they don't care about run flat or non run flat...

I think I will get a spare too though..... not worth waiting for 3 hrs for assist or AAA....

Team Plutonium · 03-23-2008, 06:29 PM

This thing looks pretty awesome...

http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/...tkit/index.jsp

A cheaper version of the M-mobility kit. It's gonna give you pretty much the same extra 50 something miles as the run-flats.

e92er · 03-23-2008, 06:51 PM

.......gotta buy a spare......gotta buy a jack.......gotta buy a lug wrench......what is the world coming to?

ejazbmw · 03-23-2008, 08:22 PM

no spare to much added weight lol

halfpast3 · 03-24-2008, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ians

But wasn't assist will ignore you if you have non-runflat(of course if you call them because of flat tire)? at least that what the dealer told me.

Never heard that, but I think the dealer is jerkin you off. I can promise you if I use it they WILL pick my car up and take it to the dealer. Regardless of tires, I purchased a $50K car that came with 4 years BMW Assisit....period!

Kozmo86 · 03-24-2008, 10:32 PM

i gotta agree with halfpast...i had a flat with non-runflats in september and i used Assist...they sent a tow truck within 10 mins..but the catch was..if u want to be sent to the dealer..its free of charge..but if u dont and would rather be sent to a tire shop or anywhere else, they will charge you for the tow service... so i chose to be sent to my local tireshop and saved myself a headache from the BMW service center!! i think imma go with the M mobility kit!!

1WickedE90 · 03-24-2008, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SehrSchnell

Since I'm going to "upgrade" (

) my wheels from run-flats to "real" tires, I probably should pack a spare tire. What do you guys pack? Maybe I should go all balls to the wall and get the 5th rim + tire?

I will make long business trips with my car, and I hate the idea of being stranded somewhere waiting for the flat-bed truck.

If you really must carry a spare tire, here is an option:

http://leatherz.com/Merchant2/mercha...egory_Code=E90 (Space Saver Spare Tire Kit)

http://leatherz.com/Merchant2/mercha...etyConvenience (Space Saver Spare Fitment Kit)

Heat00 · 03-25-2008, 12:56 PM

i think that is the best solution.... forget towing anwhere or waiting for tow, a few extra pounds in the truck ain't going to hurt.... especially with new rims that are saving thousands of pounds lol

03-22-2008, 09:51 AM	#1
Team Plutonium Major General Drives: 911 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Upstate Posts: 8,806 iTrader: (1)	Spare Tire? Since I'm going to "upgrade" () my wheels from run-flats to "real" tires, I probably should pack a spare tire. What do you guys pack? Maybe I should go all balls to the wall and get the 5th rim + tire? I will make long business trips with my car, and I hate the idea of being stranded somewhere waiting for the flat-bed truck.
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03-22-2008, 10:16 AM	#3
e.n335 Moderator Drives: e93 ///M3 DCT, 07/2009 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Switzerland, ZH Posts: 4,482 iTrader: (0)	I bought a 17" spare wheel ( donut ) from an e46 330i and a 15mm spacer with the appropriate bolts . __________________ Not more than 500 chp for my daily driver. Well, ... .

03-22-2008, 10:27 AM	#5
e.n335 Moderator Drives: e93 ///M3 DCT, 07/2009 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Switzerland, ZH Posts: 4,482 iTrader: (0)	The e46 17" donuts work with a 15mm spacer on the 335i. __________________ Not more than 500 chp for my daily driver. Well, ... .

03-22-2008, 12:09 PM	#9
speedytobey Second Lieutenant Drives: 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SoCal. Posts: 203 iTrader: (0)	is it heavy? and what kinda bolts? lenth? and u put spacers on for front or the rear? or both thx, i might just pick this up. U think they sell this at the parts dept.? __________________ E92 335i Graphite/ Grey poplar trim/ Black Dakota/ Sports/ Premium/ Auto/ Paddle/ Heated seats/ Nav/ Sat. Radio/ CA/ 19" V710/ Painted reflectors/ Rear fog light

03-22-2008, 12:13 PM	#10
halfpast3 Second Lieutenant Drives: MY11 335d Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 220 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 335i [0.00]	Bought the M mobility kit instead of spare. If that thing can't help, thats what Assist is for. __________________ 2008 335I 6MT, ZSP, ZPP, ZCW, CA, 6FL, HD. Retired 2006 330i 6MT, ZSP, ZPP, ZCW, CA Retired. 2004 330i 6MT, ZHP, ZCW Retired

03-22-2008, 10:11 AM	#2
AJerman Major Drives: '08 335i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 1,381 iTrader: (0)	I think I'd still just get a donut. A full size tire, especially depending on how big your rims are, is gonna be really heavy and take up a ton of space in the trunk. It may not look good if you have to use it, but who cares.

03-22-2008, 10:20 AM	#4
battlehawk1025 battlehawk1025 Drives: 2007 335XI 6mt, SL 65 , M6 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: wilmette/chicago,IL Posts: 883 iTrader: (4)	yea i changed from rft to non rft. i had one good tire left i bought a used bmw rim really cheap. and leave it in the trunk, until i have the money to buy a smaller spare like a space saver i'm stuck with full size. and it take up a lot of room. does any one no any spares that don't runn 300+ dollors. do the old e46 spares work or were they full size ones ?

03-22-2008, 11:14 AM	#6
Team Plutonium Major General Drives: 911 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Upstate Posts: 8,806 iTrader: (1)	Thanks all! I think I'll buy the donut.

03-23-2008, 09:28 AM	#12
Heat00 Major Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Weston, Florida Posts: 1,030 iTrader: (0)	i can't see how assist will ignore you, even if you have a non runflat. i would explain to them that I couldn't find run flats at any tire store in that size and had no choice... hell with them I also have AAA though, they don't care about run flat or non run flat... I think I will get a spare too though..... not worth waiting for 3 hrs for assist or AAA.... __________________ 08 - M3 Sparkling Graphite/blk leather/tech/6 speed 08 - 335i Sport/Prem/Auto White/Terra - AA Exhaust 07 Acura MDX Tech, 07 G35S /Nav

03-23-2008, 06:29 PM	#13
Team Plutonium Major General Drives: 911 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Upstate Posts: 8,806 iTrader: (1)	This thing looks pretty awesome... http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/...tkit/index.jsp A cheaper version of the M-mobility kit. It's gonna give you pretty much the same extra 50 something miles as the run-flats.

03-23-2008, 06:51 PM	#14
e92er Captain Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 825 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [1.00]	.......gotta buy a spare......gotta buy a jack.......gotta buy a lug wrench......what is the world coming to? __________________

03-23-2008, 08:22 PM	#15
ejazbmw blahhh Drives: 2011 E92 335i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NJ/NY Posts: 6,335 iTrader: (7)	no spare to much added weight lol

03-24-2008, 10:32 PM	#17
Kozmo86 Second Lieutenant Drives: e90 335i Saphire Black Join Date: May 2007 Location: Brooklyn, New York Posts: 200 iTrader: (0)	i gotta agree with halfpast...i had a flat with non-runflats in september and i used Assist...they sent a tow truck within 10 mins..but the catch was..if u want to be sent to the dealer..its free of charge..but if u dont and would rather be sent to a tire shop or anywhere else, they will charge you for the tow service... so i chose to be sent to my local tireshop and saved myself a headache from the BMW service center!! i think imma go with the M mobility kit!! __________________ 2007 E90 Black Sapphire l Terra Dakota Leather l OEM Carbon Fiber Spolier l OEM Carbon Fiber Splitters l 35% Tints l 19" VMR V-714 Staggered Hyper Black Wheels w/Kumho Tires http://www.myspace.com/kozmo630

03-25-2008, 12:56 PM	#19
Heat00 Major Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Weston, Florida Posts: 1,030 iTrader: (0)	i think that is the best solution.... forget towing anwhere or waiting for tow, a few extra pounds in the truck ain't going to hurt.... especially with new rims that are saving thousands of pounds lol __________________ 08 - M3 Sparkling Graphite/blk leather/tech/6 speed 08 - 335i Sport/Prem/Auto White/Terra - AA Exhaust 07 Acura MDX Tech, 07 G35S /Nav

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