No spare? Despair !

AMPowerJ · 08-12-2014, 08:23 PM

Nice but you need a drop and spacers.

GregW / Oregon · 08-12-2014, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by AMPowerJ

Nice but you need a drop and spacers.

Of course! Spacers on the way. Will hold off on drop until there are more options. Gap looks larger with the skinny wheel/tire.

maxxxmagnum · 08-14-2014, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by absoluteis350

So I'm assuming there wont be a spare wheel in the trunk, to save on weight.

What do people do when they drive into the middle of nowhere (rural virginia in my case)? I have done this before with the RS4 and always bring a spare rim/tire in the trunk.. Even tho it has never happened, the last thing that I want to do is bust a tire in the middle of rural Virginia, and be absolutely screwed because no one stocks that tire size. Not even the local Audi dealers.. They also informed me it would be like a 2 day delivery if I needed one.

So just curious what others opinions are on this issue and the M3/4 ? The easy solution is just to not drive it to such places

Don't these cars come with run-flat tires? I've had them on every generation starting with 2006.

Sir Loin · 08-14-2014, 01:36 PM

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Don't these cars come with run-flat tires? I've had them on every generation starting with 2006.

Nope. M cars get real tires.

GregW / Oregon · 08-14-2014, 09:43 PM

In addition to the compact spare I take on trips, I always carry a plug kit and jack that can be used with the stock MMobility compressor for small punctures. The underfloor trunk well holds quite a bit of small stuff like this.

http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...ks&from=Search

RickMonet · 08-14-2014, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

Here you go.

Spare fits in the trunk - so will the tire in repair fit in there too? Or does that have to go on the passengers seat?

GregW / Oregon · 08-15-2014, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by RickMonet

Spare fits in the trunk - so will the tire in repair fit in there too? Or does that have to go on the passengers seat?

Lots of room in the underfloor well.

MasterP · 08-15-2014, 10:15 AM

M Cars have lifetime road side assistance from BMW NA for tire related issues since cars come with non RFT and only the repair kit.

gthal · 08-15-2014, 10:19 AM

This is great info Greg, thanks for sharing!

RickMonet · 08-15-2014, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

Lots of room in the underfloor well.

Sorry - I meant the tire that is flat. Once you remove it from the car and install your nifty new compact spare - will the OEM fit into the trunk or does it need to go into the passenger seat?

GregW / Oregon · 08-15-2014, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by RickMonet

Sorry - I meant the tire that is flat. Once you remove it from the car and install your nifty new compact spare - will the OEM fit into the trunk or does it need to go into the passenger seat?

Sorry - yes, it will fit depending on how much other stuff you have in there. Likely you can put some luggage, etc. in the back seat, or fold the seat backs down if you need to. I have carried all four wheels and tires with the seats folded down.

AMPowerJ · 08-16-2014, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

Of course! Spacers on the way. Will hold off on drop until there are more options. Gap looks larger with the skinny wheel/tire.

I was joking.

GregW / Oregon · 08-16-2014, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by AMPowerJ

I was joking.

Yeah, I caught that later. Spacers are on now - will take pics tomorrow.

babyboss · 08-24-2014, 11:44 AM

Jus crazy Bmw doesn't supply spare wheels anymore !
&
Worst is they don't leave space in boot so spare
can sit without losing boot space !!

SakhirM4 · 08-24-2014, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by babyboss

Jus crazy Bmw doesn't supply spare wheels anymore !
&
Worst is they don't leave space in boot so spare
can sit without losing boot space !!

It is a trade-off. With the M exhaust, they can't put the spare where it would conventionally go and if they put a spare in the trunk (boot) their would be no luggage space. BMW obviously figures that their buyers would rather have trunk space than a spare tire. ///M cars have been without a spare for a long time.

TomTarzian · 09-02-2014, 05:03 PM

Greg, I don't see a T145/70-18 tire at the Maxxis link you provided.

GregW / Oregon · 09-02-2014, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by TomTarzian

Greg, I don't see a T145/70-18 tire at the Maxxis link you provided.

It's not in the online store list for some reason, but it's here: http://www.maxxis.com/catalog/tire-4...-compact-spare. My local dealer got it in a few days.

babyboss · 09-03-2014, 02:52 AM

Any idea if the oem from bmw 17 spare wheel fits all bmw models ?

GregW / Oregon · 09-03-2014, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by babyboss

Any idea if the oem from bmw 17 spare wheel fits all bmw models ?

I doubt it fits even the stock brakes, but I do not have confirmation.

TomTarzian · 09-03-2014, 11:05 AM

Thanks, Greg. What are you using to secure the tire/wheel in your trunk?

absoluteis350 · 09-03-2014, 11:33 AM

If we have CCB we are probably hosed? Since a 19 is needed to clear the calipers?

But I wonder.. would a 17 or 18 fit on one of the rear wheels and still clear CCB calipers ? You could swap wheels temporarily, rear to front, then spare on rear.. if you really needed to.

GregW / Oregon · 09-03-2014, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by TomTarzian

Thanks, Greg. What are you using to secure the tire/wheel in your trunk?

I really don't think it needs securing as long as the rear seats are up. However, you can use bungees or tie downs crossed from the front tie down loops to those in the rear.

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