LeatherZ spare tire kit does NOT clear the brakes on 330

flipmde786 · 01-23-2007, 06:53 PM

Just thought I'd share this with everyone that the LeatherZ spare kit for E90 does NOT clear the brakes completely; there is light contact between the brake caliper and the inside of the rim.

Before anyone starts debating with me, I experienced it first hand, as I had a flat today. I changed the wheel and then as I was rolling to leave, there was grinding and abrasion, and it felt like the wheel was getting slightly stuck at certain points. I checked it out and saw that the caliper is touching the wheel. I decided to grind it out for a few miles and go to Sears to get my new tire. By midway, it wasnt so abrasive anymore, which means something got a little "polished" hah.

You can still buy it, but I'm just warning people. It's fine to just use for several miles to get to a tire store or something, but dont use it long term. It does it's job as a "temporary use" tire. And no, I would not rather have runflats, before people start saying that.

FYI it was the rear right wheel/tire.

HRC · 01-23-2007, 07:14 PM

Thanks for the heads-up, sorry it didn't work for you man.

Danny

6SpeedMan · 01-23-2007, 07:24 PM

Yeah, run flats FTL. Your brake caliper might need to be checked depending on how much contact there actually was.

kevE90 · 01-23-2007, 07:33 PM

Thank you for confirming this and the trouble you went through. I guess this is only a solution for 32x owners. Has anyone thought of any spare options for the 33x owners?

01-23-2007, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by flipmde786

Just thought I'd share this with everyone that the LeatherZ spare kit for E90 does NOT clear the brakes completely; there is light contact between the brake caliper and the inside of the rim.

Before anyone starts debating with me, I experienced it first hand, as I had a flat today. I changed the wheel and then as I was rolling to leave, there was grinding and abrasion, and it felt like the wheel was getting slightly stuck at certain points. I checked it out and saw that the caliper is touching the wheel. I decided to grind it out for a few miles and go to Sears to get my new tire. By midway, it wasnt so abrasive anymore, which means something got a little "polished" hah.

You can still buy it, but I'm just warning people. It's fine to just use for several miles to get to a tire store or something, but dont use it long term. It does it's job as a "temporary use" tire. And no, I would not rather have runflats, before people start saying that.

FYI it was the rear right wheel/tire.

As someone who has switched to non- RFT and has never regreted it, I'm sorry to hear this. I was wondering if you used the spacer fitment kit that LeatherZ says is necessary for 330's.

Thanks for the post.

AndyMaddux · 01-23-2007, 09:34 PM

Running the Space Saver Spare requires a spacer on the e90 330.

ALPINE6SPD · 01-23-2007, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by AndyMaddux

Running the Space Saver Spare requires a spacer on the e90 330.

ah good information

flipmde786 · 01-23-2007, 10:56 PM

I was informed of this spacer kit now.

kevE90 · 01-24-2007, 12:01 AM

wow, I follow this spacesaver spare stuff pretty close. I walk away from the topic for a few months and leatherz now offers a fitment kit (RE spacer/bolts). Whatever works works I guess.

E90 328, 330, 335 and M Z4 cars require the Space Saver Spare Fitment Kit.

What about E92 335 clearances? Are they same as E90?

I know alot of you guys here run spacers in the rears. Anything anyone want to comment about running the RE spacer + spare other than taking precaution when driving on a spare in the first place. How dangerous is running spacer in front, etc...?

ska///235i · 01-24-2007, 12:05 AM

LOL a spacer for spare tire....LOLOLOL

kevE90 · 01-24-2007, 12:33 AM

I was all for the whole spacesaver idea for long trips, work, whatever you personally need it for, etc. But, it's getting damn expensive. I rather spend the money on some rims and throw one of the stock wheels in the trunk if/when I prefer.

spare $235, spacer for spare $60, extended tool kit $135 (or cheaper alternatives obviously).

If i'm purchasing an M mobility kit anyways I might as well just be more dependant on it and forget the spare.

To be honest, the times I do decide to carry a spacesaver the added weight/space is obviously not of concern. By choosing this route we are making a conscious sacrifice. So for me it's no different than throwing a full size in the trunk. I'm settled

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joebaggg · 01-24-2007, 11:41 AM

tirerack has a copressor that shoots latex into the tire to seal the flat and then blow up the tire. could that be a solution... its like 80$ . last time i got a flat on my non RFT i had to flatbed to the nearest bmw.

Toyo · 04-28-2007, 06:53 PM

I am going with the Continental repair kit. Worst that could happen is you mess up the sensor with the latex, and you're out $50. It has been years since I had a flat, It does not seem worth it, all the trouble and expense to get a spare, spacer, jack, and tool kit.

01-23-2007, 06:53 PM	#1
flipmde786 Lieutenant 25 Rep 513 Posts Drives: 330xi Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	LeatherZ spare tire kit does NOT clear the brakes on 330 Just thought I'd share this with everyone that the LeatherZ spare kit for E90 does NOT clear the brakes completely; there is light contact between the brake caliper and the inside of the rim. Before anyone starts debating with me, I experienced it first hand, as I had a flat today. I changed the wheel and then as I was rolling to leave, there was grinding and abrasion, and it felt like the wheel was getting slightly stuck at certain points. I checked it out and saw that the caliper is touching the wheel. I decided to grind it out for a few miles and go to Sears to get my new tire. By midway, it wasnt so abrasive anymore, which means something got a little "polished" hah. You can still buy it, but I'm just warning people. It's fine to just use for several miles to get to a tire store or something, but dont use it long term. It does it's job as a "temporary use" tire. And no, I would not rather have runflats, before people start saying that. FYI it was the rear right wheel/tire. __________________ 2006 330xi [TiAg] [Black Leather] [Aluminum] [STEP] [ZPP] [ZSP] [ZCW] [CA] [35% tint] [Blacklines] [OEM Strut Bar] [OEM Spoiler]
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HRC MAUI BUILT 485 Rep 7,781 Posts Drives: 2006 330i MT Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NORCAL iTrader: (10) Garage List 2002 E46 325i [0.00] 2012 E70 35i [0.00]	Thanks for the heads-up, sorry it didn't work for you man. Danny __________________ Arctic/Blk Leather/Alum.Trim/MT/ZSP/Sunshades/Blk Lines/M3 Illuminated Knob/Alcantara Performance Wheel/M-E-Brake Handle/Euro Fog Switch/Koni Yellows/H&R Sport Springs/19" VMR V718's w/PS2 Tires/M-Tech Body Kit/Carbon Fiber Spoiler/Bimmian Interior Bulbs/OEM Eye Glass Tray/SSK/Alcantara Boot/Split Armrest/OEM Dual Rear Power Outlets/Rear Ashtray Delete/OEM Alum. Pedals/Osram 6000K/Brex Rings/LED Side Markers/BMS Power Box
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6SpeedMan Poor rich kid working 67 Rep 829 Posts Drives: 335i soon to be M3 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bellevue, Washington iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 E90 330i [0.00]	Yeah, run flats FTL. Your brake caliper might need to be checked depending on how much contact there actually was. __________________
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01-23-2007, 07:33 PM	#4
kevE90 Lieutenant 21 Rep 574 Posts Drives: F8x Join Date: May 2006 Location: queens, ny iTrader: (0)	Thank you for confirming this and the trouble you went through. I guess this is only a solution for 32x owners. Has anyone thought of any spare options for the 33x owners?
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AndyMaddux New Member 0 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2001 Z3 Coupe 3.0i Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio iTrader: (0)	Running the Space Saver Spare requires a spacer on the e90 330.
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flipmde786 Lieutenant 25 Rep 513 Posts Drives: 330xi Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	I was informed of this spacer kit now. __________________ 2006 330xi [TiAg] [Black Leather] [Aluminum] [STEP] [ZPP] [ZSP] [ZCW] [CA] [35% tint] [Blacklines] [OEM Strut Bar] [OEM Spoiler]
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01-24-2007, 12:01 AM	#9
kevE90 Lieutenant 21 Rep 574 Posts Drives: F8x Join Date: May 2006 Location: queens, ny iTrader: (0)	wow, I follow this spacesaver spare stuff pretty close. I walk away from the topic for a few months and leatherz now offers a fitment kit (RE spacer/bolts). Whatever works works I guess. E90 328, 330, 335 and M Z4 cars require the Space Saver Spare Fitment Kit. What about E92 335 clearances? Are they same as E90? I know alot of you guys here run spacers in the rears. Anything anyone want to comment about running the RE spacer + spare other than taking precaution when driving on a spare in the first place. How dangerous is running spacer in front, etc...?
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ska///235i ***** noob 1369 Rep 10,479 Posts Drives: 325xi>M235i>428GCx Mspor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston iTrader: (34) Garage List 2006 325xi [0.00]	LOL a spacer for spare tire....LOLOLOL __________________ 2006 325xi (Sold) 2014 M235I (Current) 2015 428xi Gran Coupe (STB)
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kevE90 Lieutenant 21 Rep 574 Posts Drives: F8x Join Date: May 2006 Location: queens, ny iTrader: (0)	I was all for the whole spacesaver idea for long trips, work, whatever you personally need it for, etc. But, it's getting damn expensive. I rather spend the money on some rims and throw one of the stock wheels in the trunk if/when I prefer. spare $235, spacer for spare $60, extended tool kit $135 (or cheaper alternatives obviously). If i'm purchasing an M mobility kit anyways I might as well just be more dependant on it and forget the spare. To be honest, the times I do decide to carry a spacesaver the added weight/space is obviously not of concern. By choosing this route we are making a conscious sacrifice. So for me it's no different than throwing a full size in the trunk. I'm settled .
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joebaggg E60 39 Rep 587 Posts Drives: Black Attack Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Middletown, NJ iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 E90 [0.00]	tirerack has a copressor that shoots latex into the tire to seal the flat and then blow up the tire. could that be a solution... its like 80$ . last time i got a flat on my non RFT i had to flatbed to the nearest bmw.
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04-28-2007, 06:53 PM	#13
Toyo Major 17 Rep 1,310 Posts Drives: 335d Titanium Silver LCI E90 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Fayetteville GA iTrader: (0)	I am going with the Continental repair kit. Worst that could happen is you mess up the sensor with the latex, and you're out $50. It has been years since I had a flat, It does not seem worth it, all the trouble and expense to get a spare, spacer, jack, and tool kit.
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