Where to find cheap spare wheel?

Roentgen · 09-01-2009, 02:12 PM

I recently had a flat tire on my bridgestone runflats on way to the airport. A nail sliced the side wall and suffice it to say I was not getting 5 miles nevermind 50 out of it. It turned into major hassle

I ended up ordering 2 new run flats to keep the tread similar fir both back wheels. Now I'd like to mount the old intact runflat on a cheap wheel for emergencies.

Where would be the cheapest quickest place to get a replacement wheel for an emergency back up?

Borsig · 09-01-2009, 02:34 PM

craiglist maybe....

I got a set of 17's for $300 on craiglist in case I wanted some winter tires.

VMRWheels · 09-01-2009, 02:36 PM

I would recommend checking Tirerack.com for their specials and blowouts.

-Charles@VMRWheels

ALUFELGEN · 09-01-2009, 03:14 PM

Contact Jason @ Tischer BMW. They carry a spacesaver kit (spare wheel/tire) with a cover and net that fits nicely in the trunk and is less than $300.

Three3OH · 09-01-2009, 03:34 PM

I kept one of the 18" run-flat front tires also and purchased this wheel on closeout from Tirerack.com for $79. My local Discount Tire called them up and ordered it for me, had it shipped to their store, and then mounted and balanced it on the tire. It does take up a lot of room in the trunk but I refuse to spend $300 for a donut spare. I have also heard that the donut may require you to install a spacer in order for it to clear the brake caliper.

09-01-2009, 02:12 PM	#1
Roentgen Enlisted Member 1 Rep 45 Posts Drives: '09 335i Jet Black Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gainesville, FL iTrader: (0)	Where to find cheap spare wheel? I recently had a flat tire on my bridgestone runflats on way to the airport. A nail sliced the side wall and suffice it to say I was not getting 5 miles nevermind 50 out of it. It turned into major hassle I ended up ordering 2 new run flats to keep the tread similar fir both back wheels. Now I'd like to mount the old intact runflat on a cheap wheel for emergencies. Where would be the cheapest quickest place to get a replacement wheel for an emergency back up? __________________ 2009 335i Jet Black/Saddle Brown Dakota Leather/Navi/Logic 7/ 6AT with Paddle shifters/ Sport/Premium/IPOD. Mods?...thats why I am here! Work in progress
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Borsig Captain 52 Rep 883 Posts Drives: '09 335i ///M-Sport Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NC iTrader: (3)	craiglist maybe.... I got a set of 17's for $300 on craiglist in case I wanted some winter tires.
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ALUFELGEN 171 Rep 2,057 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Florida iTrader: (5)	Contact Jason @ Tischer BMW. They carry a spacesaver kit (spare wheel/tire) with a cover and net that fits nicely in the trunk and is less than $300.
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Three3OH Enlisted Member 2 Rep 49 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i Sedan Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arizona iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i [0.00] 2003 Acura NSX [0.00]	I kept one of the 18" run-flat front tires also and purchased this wheel on closeout from Tirerack.com for $79. My local Discount Tire called them up and ordered it for me, had it shipped to their store, and then mounted and balanced it on the tire. It does take up a lot of room in the trunk but I refuse to spend $300 for a donut spare. I have also heard that the donut may require you to install a spacer in order for it to clear the brake caliper. Attached Images
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