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hhssss · 12-03-2009, 08:08 PM

Anybody here keep a spare tire/donut in their trunk, especially for long distant travel? Does it make sense to have one?

rpxs522 · 12-03-2009, 09:33 PM

good question.
ive been wondering where i can get one...
and store it

MrRoboto · 12-04-2009, 07:21 AM

Here is an option.

http://leatherz.com/Merchant5/mercha...etyConvenience

http://leatherz.com/Merchant5/mercha...etyConvenience

ptack · 12-04-2009, 08:17 AM

Have one in my trunk. If I'm lucky I'll never use it, but if I'm unlucky I won't be waiting around for a tow or figuring out how to get home.

VMRWheels · 12-04-2009, 08:20 PM

Those who iv seen carry spares in their trunk, go this route.

-Charles@VMRWheels

cagekicker · 12-05-2009, 01:23 AM

why???

RobMason · 12-05-2009, 01:37 AM

!

hhssss · 12-06-2009, 04:16 PM

my 135i has 18" wheels. does the spare tire compatible? i'm sure
the hole patern fit, but i was thinking that the spare tire might be
smaller radially and driving lopsided might not be good.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrRoboto

Here is an option.

http://leatherz.com/Merchant5/mercha...etyConvenience

http://leatherz.com/Merchant5/mercha...etyConvenience

aerobod · 12-06-2009, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hhssss

my 135i has 18" wheels. does the spare tire compatible? i'm sure
the hole patern fit, but i was thinking that the spare tire might be
smaller radially and driving lopsided might not be good.

All 1-series use the same outside diameter tyres, whether the OEM wheel is 16", 17", 18" or 19". Only the tyre width and profile changes, the diameter stays the same.

vtrunner · 04-02-2011, 05:57 AM

I have a 2001 330Ci will its donut fit a 2012 135? according to the Tire Rack the pattern, offset and backspace are the same

Dackelone · 04-02-2011, 07:13 AM

You need a 17inch wheel to fit over the front brakes. I have the euro 335i alloy donut in my 135i...

spare tire/wheel/notrad 36110445045 euros 120
jack/wagenheber kit 7110677536 euros 100

From what I understand BMW in the states can not order euro parts anymore. IF you really want a spare tire kit I would loo into the e60 tire/jack kit for $300.

Dackel

RobMason · 04-02-2011, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dackelone

You need a 17inch wheel to fit over the front brakes. I have the euro 335i alloy donut in my 135i...

From what I understand BMW in the states can not order euro parts anymore. IF you really want a spare tire kit I would loo into the e60 tire/jack kit for $300.

Dackel

This wheel is not DOT certified, and could never have been ordered through a dealer. I have this wheel, brought back by a returning GI, it is an awesome wheel.

Dackelone · 04-02-2011, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobMason

This wheel is not DOT certified, and could never have been ordered through a dealer. I have this wheel, brought back by a returning GI, it is an awesome wheel.

I thought it was the tire that was not DOT certified, not the wheel. ?

The e60 steel wheel is only one inch wider (4.5" vs 3.5") - I believe. I rather like my light alloy donut too.

omid · 12-01-2012, 10:51 PM

Interesting. Has anyone been able to fit a full-size spare? I have a 2010 135i m-sport

Dackelone · 12-01-2012, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by omid

Interesting. Has anyone been able to fit a full-size spare? I have a 2010 135i m-sport

I have. First I had a mini donut. Then the time came when I needed to use it... the car was very unstable at speeds. So, I bought a full size tire and mounted it on a 17" steel wheel. Best thing you can do is throw one of your winter wheels in the trunk or buy an extra wheel/tire combo. Having a flat when your far, far away from home is not a good thing! Having a full size spare is the BEST feeling you can have, esp when you have a flat tire!!

Dack

gpchamp · 12-02-2012, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hhssss

Anybody here keep a spare tire/donut in their trunk, especially for long distant travel? Does it make sense to have one?

Yup. I swapped out the OEM RFT for Michelin PSS. Then I bought a spare tire/donut kit from Bavauto and it's now in the trunk.

capri · 12-02-2012, 03:53 AM

question: does front rims and tires of my 135i BMWs fit the rears ?

aerobod · 12-02-2012, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by capri

question: does front rims and tires of my 135i BMWs fit the rears ?

Yes.

12-03-2009, 08:08 PM	#1
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12-04-2009, 08:17 AM	#4
ptack Brigadier General Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 4,066 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [3.00]	Have one in my trunk. If I'm lucky I'll never use it, but if I'm unlucky I won't be waiting around for a tow or figuring out how to get home. __________________ 135i, SGM, Coral, Sport Package, Auto, Premium Hifi, USB/ipod, Forgestar F14s, PPK Stage II

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VMRWheels Major General Drives: BMW Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 9,702 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 5 Series [3.30]	Those who iv seen carry spares in their trunk, go this route. -Charles@VMRWheels __________________ NEW WHEEL MODEL: V721 \| LIVE INVENTORY: V705 V703 V710 \| V710 PICTURE THREAD p. 714-442-7916 extension 103 \| e. kevin.a@velocitymotoring.com \| f. facebook.com/vmrwheels f. flickr.com/vmrwheels

12-05-2009, 01:23 AM	#6
cagekicker Major Drives: '09 crimson red 135i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: yard Posts: 1,323 iTrader: (0)	why??? __________________ 6MT/ N54/ SP= RATID!!!

12-05-2009, 01:37 AM	#7
RobMason M Power Drives: '09 ///M-Sport 135i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Rafael Posts: 1,471 iTrader: (3)	! Last edited by RobMason; 04-14-2010 at 05:10 PM.

12-03-2009, 09:33 PM	#2
rpxs522 Private Drives: 2010 135i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Somewhere Posts: 75 iTrader: (0)	good question. ive been wondering where i can get one... and store it

12-04-2009, 07:21 AM	#3
MrRoboto Colonel Drives: VO 1M Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 2,600 iTrader: (0)	Here is an option. http://leatherz.com/Merchant5/mercha...etyConvenience http://leatherz.com/Merchant5/mercha...etyConvenience

04-02-2011, 05:57 AM	#10
vtrunner Registered Drives: 135i (buying this summer) Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Vermont Posts: 2 iTrader: (0)	330Ci spare compatible with 135? I have a 2001 330Ci will its donut fit a 2012 135? according to the Tire Rack the pattern, offset and backspace are the same

04-02-2011, 07:13 AM	#11
Dackelone Moderator Drives: 135i Silber mit/Rot 6MT N54 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bayern, Germany Posts: 13,044 iTrader: (0)	You need a 17inch wheel to fit over the front brakes. I have the euro 335i alloy donut in my 135i... spare tire/wheel/notrad 36110445045 euros 120 jack/wagenheber kit 7110677536 euros 100 From what I understand BMW in the states can not order euro parts anymore. IF you really want a spare tire kit I would loo into the e60 tire/jack kit for $300. Dackel

12-01-2012, 10:51 PM	#14
omid New Member Drives: 2010 135i M-sport Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 14 iTrader: (0)	Interesting. Has anyone been able to fit a full-size spare? I have a 2010 135i m-sport

12-02-2012, 03:53 AM	#17
capri Private First Class Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Philippines Posts: 146 iTrader: (0)	question: does front rims and tires of my 135i BMWs fit the rears ?

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