Am I understanding this SPARE TIRE for E90 --this simple???? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

lgneub · 08-28-2008, 06:06 PM

Hello!

I am going to ditch those darn runflats for my 325. I have been toying with the idea but on my trip to PA I decided I HATE THE NOISE!!!! Also--who has the money every 18K??? Not me at least!!

A kind fella sent me the link below. Seems simple. Is that it??? I order this tire and a jack....and problem fixed if I switch to regularo tires????

I drive the 325I with the SPORTS package.......

Please give me a "yes---that simple!!!"!!!!!!! I need tires soon...winter is coming.......they are getting a bit bald........

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...=297373&page=2

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=297373

Ciao baby!

KL2DC · 08-28-2008, 06:24 PM

Yep.

Thats all you need, some sort of useable spare tire and a jack/tool set.

The issue is space.

What I do is pop a 16" spare 156 wheel/tire in the trunk for long distances and rely on BMW roadside assist and conti comfortkit/M mobility kit when I'm around town.

VMRWheels · 08-28-2008, 06:24 PM

Yes, that solution will work.

lgneub · 08-28-2008, 07:02 PM

OK--I prefer to have some sort of "spare" on me in case BMW roadside or my car insurance road side shows up and does not have a tire for me (I would like to get home with a simple "tire change" from the toe guy).......wow. My life has changed.

I dont understand the "tire talk" as far as dementions and numbers you all too around. It is like another language!! All I know is:

Order this:

It will fit in your trunk and take up some room but not all since it is a smaller spare:

No more run-flat noise and changing every 18K for $1500 smackers:

lgneub · 08-29-2008, 06:16 AM

oh---and for anyone else who replies to help a little lady out......

The tire in the pic/web links above is a "smaller" tire right. Smaller than a "regular full sized spare"?....I dont have room in my trunk for all my shopping, the baby stroller, and a full sized spare!!!!

Yes KL2--the issue is SPACE BIG TIME!! If I put a regular sized tire in the trunk---that is that! NO more room! Looking for an actual little "doughnut" temp. tire or a small spare that would only be used to get me home etc. but would need to be removed for every day use......just a temp.

THANKS

anonymouse20910 · 08-29-2008, 06:47 AM

Does anybody know if the e46 m3 spare will work on an e90?

http://www.bavauto.com/lview.asp?img..._spare_kit.jpg

BTW, the e60 retrofit is on back order at Tischer.

lgneub · 08-29-2008, 10:28 AM

E46 sure looks good though for what we need!! No idea if it will fit.....Thanks for the Tischer update.....guess I need to decide and order from somewhere.....before my tires are totally-dangerously bald.

BUMP!!!!

Orient330iNYC · 08-29-2008, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anonymouse20910

Does anybody know if the e46 m3 spare will work on an e90?

http://www.bavauto.com/lview.asp?img..._spare_kit.jpg

BTW, the e60 retrofit is on back order at Tischer.

you'll need a spacer with an E46 spare.

ncarmistead · 08-29-2008, 09:17 PM

I ordered the E60 kit from Tischer this morning. The sales guy suggested that the back order was only going to be a few days in case that makes any difference.

lgneub · 09-01-2008, 07:28 AM

I dont know what a spacer is and dont care since I will prob. just go with Tischer E60
(this is the kit that will fit my 325I w/ sport??)...... I'll ask Tischer before purchase! Glad I can give them a purchase. Great reputation.

It is hard for me to pull the trigger for the switch to non-RF's. But $350 a tire for the RF AND needing them every 20,000 miles is deeper than my pockets! OUCH!!!! That is the part that blows. Needing them every time I turn around!!!!

dah · 10-07-2008, 02:12 AM

I test fit the E60 spare today. It weighs 28 lbs with jack and stuff - not bad. The front brakes are cleared by about 1-2mm, just enough.

anonymouse20910 · 10-07-2008, 07:08 AM

Where did you buy the spare? Tischer is still on backorder.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dah

I test fit the E60 spare today. It weighs 28 lbs with jack and stuff - not bad. The front brakes are cleared by about 1-2mm, just enough.

dah · 10-07-2008, 09:26 AM

orderbmwparts.com, cheaper too

08-28-2008, 06:06 PM	#1
lgneub Second Lieutenant Drives: BMW Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NC Posts: 288 iTrader: (0)	Am I understanding this SPARE TIRE for E90 --this simple???? Hello! I am going to ditch those darn runflats for my 325. I have been toying with the idea but on my trip to PA I decided I HATE THE NOISE!!!! Also--who has the money every 18K??? Not me at least!! A kind fella sent me the link below. Seems simple. Is that it??? I order this tire and a jack....and problem fixed if I switch to regularo tires???? I drive the 325I with the SPORTS package....... Please give me a "yes---that simple!!!"!!!!!!! I need tires soon...winter is coming.......they are getting a bit bald........ http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...=297373&page=2 http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=297373 Ciao baby!
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08-28-2008, 07:02 PM	#4
lgneub Second Lieutenant Drives: BMW Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NC Posts: 288 iTrader: (0)	OK--I prefer to have some sort of "spare" on me in case BMW roadside or my car insurance road side shows up and does not have a tire for me (I would like to get home with a simple "tire change" from the toe guy).......wow. My life has changed. I dont understand the "tire talk" as far as dementions and numbers you all too around. It is like another language!! All I know is: Order this: It will fit in your trunk and take up some room but not all since it is a smaller spare: No more run-flat noise and changing every 18K for $1500 smackers:

08-29-2008, 06:16 AM	#5
lgneub Second Lieutenant Drives: BMW Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NC Posts: 288 iTrader: (0)	oh---and for anyone else who replies to help a little lady out...... The tire in the pic/web links above is a "smaller" tire right. Smaller than a "regular full sized spare"?....I dont have room in my trunk for all my shopping, the baby stroller, and a full sized spare!!!! Yes KL2--the issue is SPACE BIG TIME!! If I put a regular sized tire in the trunk---that is that! NO more room! Looking for an actual little "doughnut" temp. tire or a small spare that would only be used to get me home etc. but would need to be removed for every day use......just a temp. THANKS

08-29-2008, 06:47 AM	#6
anonymouse20910 Second Lieutenant Drives: Jeepney TT Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Clarksburg, Maryland Posts: 205 iTrader: (8) Garage List 2008 335i [0.00]	Does anybody know if the e46 m3 spare will work on an e90? http://www.bavauto.com/lview.asp?img..._spare_kit.jpg BTW, the e60 retrofit is on back order at Tischer.

08-29-2008, 10:28 AM	#7
lgneub Second Lieutenant Drives: BMW Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NC Posts: 288 iTrader: (0)	E46 sure looks good though for what we need!! No idea if it will fit.....Thanks for the Tischer update.....guess I need to decide and order from somewhere.....before my tires are totally-dangerously bald. BUMP!!!!

08-29-2008, 09:17 PM	#9
ncarmistead New Member Drives: '08 328xi Coupe Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 6 iTrader: (0)	I ordered the E60 kit from Tischer this morning. The sales guy suggested that the back order was only going to be a few days in case that makes any difference.

09-01-2008, 07:28 AM	#10
lgneub Second Lieutenant Drives: BMW Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NC Posts: 288 iTrader: (0)	I dont know what a spacer is and dont care since I will prob. just go with Tischer E60 (this is the kit that will fit my 325I w/ sport??)...... I'll ask Tischer before purchase! Glad I can give them a purchase. Great reputation. It is hard for me to pull the trigger for the switch to non-RF's. But $350 a tire for the RF AND needing them every 20,000 miles is deeper than my pockets! OUCH!!!! That is the part that blows. Needing them every time I turn around!!!!

10-07-2008, 02:12 AM	#11
dah Enlisted Member Drives: 2008 335i Coupe Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 47 iTrader: (-1)	I test fit the E60 spare today. It weighs 28 lbs with jack and stuff - not bad. The front brakes are cleared by about 1-2mm, just enough.

10-07-2008, 09:26 AM	#13
dah Enlisted Member Drives: 2008 335i Coupe Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 47 iTrader: (-1)	orderbmwparts.com, cheaper too