Spare wheel question

Adventure boy · 07-28-2011, 02:21 AM

Guys just got a set of 19s on my E90 and took off the horrid runflats, I now need a spare wheel question is will a E46 space saver fit on it, there seems to be a load of them on ebay cheap but cant find an E90 one
thanks Rob

AlwynMike · 07-31-2011, 04:13 PM

I don't think there is such a thing as an E90 spare wheel as such. Word on the street is that the E46 will fit over the brakes on the smaller engined models. If you can find one, then go for the E60 spare - they are a less common thing, but should fit the E9x.

Jules59 · 08-01-2011, 02:52 AM

BMW do a "compact spare wheel system" for the E91 but obviously there is no under floor storage for it. part No 36112159860
Its a 125/80/R17, 17/3.5 ET8 I believe. Importantly it has the correct offset to clear the brakes. Hate to think of the price though.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...49&hg=36&fg=95

You see lots of BMW space-savers on ebay but they are nearly all R16. Occasionally a 125/80/R17 comes up but it will only fit on lesser models with smaller brakes because the offset is wrong. I bought one from an on-line salvage company but it wont clear my 330d 's brakes without adding a 10-15mm spacer.

Jules59 · 08-01-2011, 03:11 AM

In fact here is the very thing:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-BM...d#ht_613wt_905

I checked ; it is £54 off BMW price and has free P&P.

Adventure boy · 08-01-2011, 05:00 PM

Mines a 318ise 2.0ltr so im hoping the e46 one in 17" willd do the trick ive got a mini compressor and bottle of goo but you never know
I did buy one of the above for my 07 plate 530 when i changed to 19s aswell but didnt really want to spend £300 on one again

07-28-2011, 02:21 AM	#1
Adventure boy Private 2 Rep 52 Posts Drives: E90 318se Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: essex UK iTrader: (0)	Spare wheel question Guys just got a set of 19s on my E90 and took off the horrid runflats, I now need a spare wheel question is will a E46 space saver fit on it, there seems to be a load of them on ebay cheap but cant find an E90 one thanks Rob
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AlwynMike Lieutenant Colonel 334 Rep 1,659 Posts Drives: F36 440i GC. Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lincolnshire Flatlands iTrader: (1)	I don't think there is such a thing as an E90 spare wheel as such. Word on the street is that the E46 will fit over the brakes on the smaller engined models. If you can find one, then go for the E60 spare - they are a less common thing, but should fit the E9x.
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08-01-2011, 02:52 AM	#3
Jules59 Lieutenant 56 Rep 540 Posts Drives: Still searching ... Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Wilds of Warwickshire iTrader: (0)	BMW do a "compact spare wheel system" for the E91 but obviously there is no under floor storage for it. part No 36112159860 Its a 125/80/R17, 17/3.5 ET8 I believe. Importantly it has the correct offset to clear the brakes. Hate to think of the price though. http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...49&hg=36&fg=95 You see lots of BMW space-savers on ebay but they are nearly all R16. Occasionally a 125/80/R17 comes up but it will only fit on lesser models with smaller brakes because the offset is wrong. I bought one from an on-line salvage company but it wont clear my 330d 's brakes without adding a 10-15mm spacer. __________________ Jules Last edited by Jules59; 08-01-2011 at 02:53 AM.. Reason: spelling
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Jules59 Lieutenant 56 Rep 540 Posts Drives: Still searching ... Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Wilds of Warwickshire iTrader: (0)	In fact here is the very thing: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-BM...d#ht_613wt_905 I checked ; it is £54 off BMW price and has free P&P. __________________ Jules Last edited by Jules59; 08-01-2011 at 03:13 AM.. Reason: cant subtract properly
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Adventure boy Private 2 Rep 52 Posts Drives: E90 318se Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: essex UK iTrader: (0)	Mines a 318ise 2.0ltr so im hoping the e46 one in 17" willd do the trick ive got a mini compressor and bottle of goo but you never know I did buy one of the above for my 07 plate 530 when i changed to 19s aswell but didnt really want to spend £300 on one again
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