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[cstavaru]

I don't know how "new" this is, the dealer said it is new, I figured you may need information about it. Unfortunately, it does not appear in the Tischer database.

In my country it costs $500 so it should be about $375 in the US
I'm still debating whether to get it or not...I will probably get the rim from the dealer and the rest of the kit parts from somewhere else.

[MeeTsenPu]

Interesting...looks like a complete solution.

[jayhudson]

Nice...... they stole my idea for the tie-down strap.

Jay

[pjm]

Hmmm, an alloy wheel!

[Patsfan123]

I found this kit on one of the part catalogs online a few months back but it was not availible to order. I figured it was a Europe only set or something.

[persian54]

that realllly eats up the trunk space

nice tho

[MOTO69JOE]

Thanks for posting this. I will inquire Thursday about ordering this bad boy. To confirm the P/N for the kit is; 36 11 2 159 860?

[chromisdesigns]

That's been posted before a couple of times. I'd be really surprised if it's orderable in the US -- but it would be nice! Note, Bavarian Auto offers nearly the same kit, except it's a steel wheel and doesn't come with the cover. Tire and tools are the same.

It doesn't take up as much space as you might think in the trunk, as the wheel/tire is only 4" thick. The tools can go in the recess under the trunk floor, there is a spot designed specifically for them.

[cstavaru]

Originally Posted by chromisdesigns

Note, Bavarian Auto offers nearly the same kit, except it's a steel wheel and doesn't come with the cover.

The problem is, the steel wheel needs an adapter to clear the 335i brakes (as far as I know).

[Mutau052]

Cooper BMW in Oklahoma city told me today this is a European order only and American dealers can't get this part number. The number is correct just not avalible for order.

[chromisdesigns]

Originally Posted by cstavaru

The problem is, the steel wheel needs an adapter to clear the 335i brakes (as far as I know).

Not if you get the correct wheel. The one Bavarian sells is correct and fits fine with no spacer. I believe Tischer sells the right one, as well.

Others sell a kit from a 5-series that may or may not fit, depending on who you listen to.

[cfabluenose]

Why are North American dealers so resistant to making an extremely logical and helpful accessory available? Australian dealers also provide a spare tire kit. Are the dealers just trying to be spiteful and make life more difficult?

[Avery]

Originally Posted by cfabluenose

Why are North American dealers so resistant to making an extremely logical and helpful accessory available? Australian dealers also provide a spare tire kit. Are the dealers just trying to be spiteful and make life more difficult?

Its not the dealers but BMW NA that likes to be the "Big Brother" and limit what is or is not available.

[BillLee]

nice! just what i was looking for!

[Orient330iNYC]

i checked about a year ago. US dealers cannot order this.

[BillLee]

well that sucks

[mike3000fl]

i would like to get 4 of those rims and put some cheap tires on.... then hit an empty parking lot at 3am.....

[cstavaru]

Originally Posted by BillLee

well that sucks

You may try obtaining it through RoverActive. They are specialized in importing BMW euro-stuff to USA.

[garyrchan]

Does anyone know if the kit from Bavarian Motorsports will fit a 2008 335xi, staggared 18 inch wheels, sport package?

[dragazn]

on 08 e92, i pull the trunk open and didn't see that open slot for the tire to go in there and starp it down, ido I have to pull that whole thing out too to get it?

[NISMOFO]

This is the nicest spare kit I have seen...too bad we can't get it here

[veightkiller]

Looks like it takes too much space on the trunk. it would have been nice if there is a room to put it underneath the trunk cover.