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| 09-27-2014, 03:33 PM | #1 |
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Spare (tire) selections
Those that have dumped their RFT, what do you use for spare? Do you get one of those small donuts and a jack? Comments welcome.
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| 09-27-2014, 03:40 PM | #2 |
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I went with a full size spare and a BMW jack kit.
 steel winter wheel for a e46 330ci: 7jx17 with a 205/50HR17 summer tire.
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| 09-27-2014, 03:56 PM | #3 | |
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As the front and rear tires, on a 2012 135i, are different sizes what should I go for a spare? |
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| 09-27-2014, 04:12 PM | #4 |
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You need the same diameter in a spare but not necessarily the same width. If you have a different size or type of tire, you should not drive as hard but otherwise it would be fine. That is why people get home on donuts - which normally aren't even the same diameter. So there are lots of possibilities.
I don't carry a spare, however, even though I do not have run flats. I just carry a compressor and plugging kit.
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| 09-27-2014, 06:22 PM | #6 |
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I bought a small donut especially since I need less weight in the back to help with my rubbing issues.
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