Trunk mod for spare tire

Pitopop · 06-29-2012, 08:35 PM

Is there anyone that has modified the trunk to accommodate or hide the spare tire?

Pitopop · 06-29-2012, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Pitopop

Is there anyone that has modified the trunk to accommodate or hide the spare tire?

Come on!!!! ...someone had to have made any modification!

Signal513 · 06-29-2012, 09:55 PM

LoL...i've been thinking that I need to remedy that myself. I dont really feel like dealing with a flat and no way out. I should at least put together a recovery kit of sorts...

obert · 06-29-2012, 09:57 PM

I don't think there is anyway to make more room in the trunk. If you buy the spare tire kit you need to buy a tire cover and just set it in your trunk.

5soko · 06-30-2012, 01:23 AM

Yup, thats what i did.. Bought the BMW spare with the BMW cover/tote bag and tools.. All on the bag and set in the trunk.. its actually pretty clean with the bag, and doesnt take ALOT of room since the tire is thin.

AddictedToBavarian · 06-30-2012, 08:07 AM

Also if you put it behind a cargo net it will give it a clean look. I've been meaning to get this, but I rather drop $450 somewhere else.

TurboAL47 · 06-30-2012, 03:42 PM

I have a space saver spare and cargo net as well.

AtlasDoc · 06-30-2012, 07:20 PM

How do you keep this from sliding all over the place during spirited driving?

PeteW84 · 07-01-2012, 12:40 AM

Here's mine: BavAuto Kit with few other goodies.

TurboAL47 · 07-01-2012, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by AtlasDoc

How do you keep this from sliding all over the place during spirited driving?

that thing doesn't move. it's up against the back of the seats tightly.

JJ. · 07-02-2012, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by GsxNy

that thing doesn't move. it's up against the back of the seats tightly.

Or you could put strong velcro on the bottom of the tire bag and it will secure to the floor

PhatBaja · 02-27-2015, 04:59 PM

I strapped it up against the back seat using a ratcheting strap.

Alen E90 · 02-27-2015, 07:18 PM

^looks good like that

FL335 · 02-27-2015, 07:23 PM

PhatBaja That looks damn good! Nice job.

I am struggling with this...run flats are almost done and PSS' are next. I have AAA and Don't/can't drive THAT far (vertigo issues) so I will probably just roll the dice.

Bmw2009 · 02-27-2015, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by PhatBaja

I strapped it up against the back seat using a ratcheting strap.

Good thinking

888Concept · 02-28-2015, 03:53 PM

I'd just buy a slime flat repair kit and call it a day.

Eat.Sleep.Race · 02-28-2015, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by PeteW84

Here's mine: BavAuto Kit with few other goodies.

Thats awesome!!

Eat.Sleep.Race · 02-28-2015, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by PhatBaja

I strapped it up against the back seat using a ratcheting strap.

That is a great idea!!!

e92proper · 02-28-2015, 07:07 PM

Nobody cut out the trunk pocket thing under the carpet? Was wondering if that could be done too

Pordo23 · 09-21-2022, 10:55 AM

Yes, there are a few ways to do this. One is to upgrade the trunk so that it can accommodate the spare tire, and another is to hide the spare tire. Trunk upgrades are not difficult to do, and there are many Trunk Upgrade Kits available on the market. Hiding the spare tire is also not difficult, and there are many ways to do this. One way is to use a Trunk Cover, which will cover the spare tire and make it less visible. Another way is to use a Trunk Liner, which will protect the trunk from dirt and grime and also make the spare tire less visible. Trunk upgrades and hiding the spare tire are both effective ways to improve the appearance of your car.

Ssopus · 01-18-2023, 01:29 PM

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Nobody cut out the trunk pocket thing under the carpet? Was wondering if that could be done too

I was wondering the same..want to keep as much storage room as possible.

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obert Brigadier General 1781 Rep 4,456 Posts Drives: 2013 328i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Seattle Wa iTrader: (49)	I don't think there is anyway to make more room in the trunk. If you buy the spare tire kit you need to buy a tire cover and just set it in your trunk.
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5soko Brigadier General 332 Rep 4,632 Posts Drives: M5 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (4)	Yup, thats what i did.. Bought the BMW spare with the BMW cover/tote bag and tools.. All on the bag and set in the trunk.. its actually pretty clean with the bag, and doesnt take ALOT of room since the tire is thin. __________________ Current: E63S AMG 4matic RENNtech \|\| M5 Evolve..Eventuri \|\| F10 LCI 535i MHD
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AddictedToBavarian My other ride is a Bianchi Infinito 96 Rep 2,767 Posts Drives: Miss my E92 but love my E46 M3 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: North Jersey iTrader: (2)	Also if you put it behind a cargo net it will give it a clean look. I've been meaning to get this, but I rather drop $450 somewhere else.
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FL335 Banned 85 Rep 707 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Florida Beaches iTrader: (0)	PhatBaja That looks damn good! Nice job. I am struggling with this...run flats are almost done and PSS' are next. I have AAA and Don't/can't drive THAT far (vertigo issues) so I will probably just roll the dice.
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888Concept Second Lieutenant 56 Rep 238 Posts Drives: e92 n54 FBO COBB'd Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Orange County, Southern California iTrader: (1)	I'd just buy a slime flat repair kit and call it a day.
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e92proper Banned 45 Rep 531 Posts Drives: 2011 e92 335 / 2013 X3 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: NJ/NY/MD iTrader: (0)	Nobody cut out the trunk pocket thing under the carpet? Was wondering if that could be done too
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Pordo23 Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: BMW 3 Series Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Hamburg iTrader: (0)	Yes, there are a few ways to do this. One is to upgrade the trunk so that it can accommodate the spare tire, and another is to hide the spare tire. Trunk upgrades are not difficult to do, and there are many Trunk Upgrade Kits available on the market. Hiding the spare tire is also not difficult, and there are many ways to do this. One way is to use a Trunk Cover, which will cover the spare tire and make it less visible. Another way is to use a Trunk Liner, which will protect the trunk from dirt and grime and also make the spare tire less visible. Trunk upgrades and hiding the spare tire are both effective ways to improve the appearance of your car. Last edited by Pordo23; 09-22-2022 at 02:14 PM..
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