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03-12-2024, 09:59 AM | #1 |
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E88 donut or full size spare in trunk
Does anyone know what full size spare or donut fits in a e88 vert trunk and allows the convertible top compartment to still be open making some long trips and would rather grab a donut or tire from junkyard 128 or other bmw
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03-12-2024, 11:40 AM | #2 |
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They came standard with run-flats so there was never any planning for a spare.
I would think if you wanted any trunk space for luggage that a donut would be your best bet. Easy to see if a full-size tire and wheel will fit just by measuring the space and one of your wheels/tires. Don't forget that to be of any use, you'll also need a jack and a tire-iron. Many BMW suppliers offer full kits. |
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The vehicle's tires had only 1,200 miles on them from when my Mom purchased them at a large Goodyear dealer in St. Louis near her retirement community. The first flat occurred in my driveway one-day after moving the vehicle from the retirement community. Problem was they sold her 8-year-old tires even recording the date code on their BOS. Goodyear told me the warranty was only good to the original purchaser and I was moving the vehicle after my mom had died, so I didn't count. An irate call to the large tire and repair chain in Missouri gave me little satisfaction. They said there was nothing wrong with selling an 80-year-old woman 8-year-old tires as long as they had been stored properly. I received only slightly more satisfaction from my conversation with Goodyear. And you're going to depend on a junk-yard tire? |
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I meant I was going get a junkyard rim and replace the tire , that's usually what I do to most my cars I just need to know what fits in a e88 since less trunk space |
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03-12-2024, 04:26 PM | #6 |
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you will need a spacer to fit the rear rim on the front, if ever used a spare. I think it's a 10mm minimum. Search under square setups. I don't think a front will fit the rear.
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03-13-2024, 01:20 AM | #7 |
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I have no spare tire on neither of my cars. I only have Roadside assistance thru my insurance . Besides You dont want to be changing a tire out on the roads these days. It’s too dangerous.
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03-13-2024, 07:42 AM | #8 |
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If i was desperate I would but once of my snows in the trunk.
But that would take up essentially the entire trunk.
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03-13-2024, 08:28 AM | #9 |
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i bought an E90 spacer saver kit. Comes with a biscuit wheel, jack, nuts....actually i need to confirm all of this but fundamentally it takes up the boot.
I can put things on top. managed to still get 2 small suitcases in. lots of shopping. still a pretty good functioning boot.
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I went with a spare tire repair kit and some tools. Keep a battery compressor in the car and hope for the best.
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