Spare Donut?

pg2373 · 02-21-2010, 09:29 PM

Not sure if this has been discussed before but here it goes...Does BMW make a spare size donut for their car (E90's). If not, whats the best option? Get one from a E46? Change them all out with wheels and keep one of the full size runflats as a spare even though it will take up space in the trunk? Thanks

Noc57 · 02-21-2010, 09:44 PM

If you're planning on ditching your RF's just buy a basic tire repair kit. You could buy a donut/full size spare I guess if you want, but there's really nowhere to put it. It'll be constantly rolling around back there + the additional weight.

My advice in situations like these is keep your fingers crossed and hope you don't get a flat. If you do just call Roadside.....or just stick with RF's. To me the risk is worth it.

Btw....this will most likely be moved to the wheel and tire subforum.

EuRoTUneR · 02-21-2010, 09:49 PM

bmw should have made the compartment in the trunk big enough so that a spare could have been put in there if wanted.

chromisdesigns · 02-21-2010, 09:52 PM

they do, but it's a pain in the ass to get the individual parts ordered in the US, plus you still have to find a tire separately. Better off going to Leatherz or Bavarian Auto and ordering one of their kits. Price is about the same, either way.

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pg2373 Private First Class 10 Rep 131 Posts Drives: Acura MDX Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	Spare Donut? Not sure if this has been discussed before but here it goes...Does BMW make a spare size donut for their car (E90's). If not, whats the best option? Get one from a E46? Change them all out with wheels and keep one of the full size runflats as a spare even though it will take up space in the trunk? Thanks
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Noc57 Lieutenant Colonel 74 Rep 1,859 Posts Drives: e92 335 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (0)	If you're planning on ditching your RF's just buy a basic tire repair kit. You could buy a donut/full size spare I guess if you want, but there's really nowhere to put it. It'll be constantly rolling around back there + the additional weight. My advice in situations like these is keep your fingers crossed and hope you don't get a flat. If you do just call Roadside.....or just stick with RF's. To me the risk is worth it. Btw....this will most likely be moved to the wheel and tire subforum. __________________ Last edited by Noc57; 02-21-2010 at 09:50 PM..
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EuRoTUneR Eurotuner 23 Rep 402 Posts Drives: E90 330i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New York City iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	bmw should have made the compartment in the trunk big enough so that a spare could have been put in there if wanted.
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chromisdesigns Lieutenant Colonel 45 Rep 1,754 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335i sedan Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	they do, but it's a pain in the ass to get the individual parts ordered in the US, plus you still have to find a tire separately. Better off going to Leatherz or Bavarian Auto and ordering one of their kits. Price is about the same, either way.
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