[Larryx3]

I need help! I just ordered a 2009 328xi sedan. I live in snowy western ny. I'm new to this so here is my problem..If I don't want to buy run flat winter tires, what do I do for a spare? I realize the tire rack is great for buying tires, so I could always buy a tire/wheel package from them but do I get 5? How do you store the spare? please be kind to me, I'm 60 years old and fragile!!! Thanx in advance for any help you can give me!

[Kev]

Hi~

Welcome aboard! Why don't you want an RFT winter if you are worried about a flat? The Dunlop Wintersport M3 / 3D DSST suits your need. Otherwise, you can always do a compact spare in the trunk. However, they are currently out of stock:

http://leatherz.com/Merchant5/mercha...Code=E90Safety

[Peef]

Another possible solution is a Slime kit stored in the trunk. I did that when I ditched the RFTs on my other vehicle ('07 Mini Cooper S).

Mind you, fixing a flat in winter ain't a whole lot of fun, but then, neither is mounting a spare......

FWIW, I just ordered a RFT winter wheel/tire package for my E90.

[Nikolas]

I just keep a tire plug kit and compressor in the back. It takes up practically no room. A full spare in the trunk would be a nightmare, unless of course you get a flat.

[chinoxs203]

i got this in my trunk
http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/detail.jsp?ID=38

[Kevin G]

Have you ever had to use this? Curious if it works with high performance tires as it states this: "as long as the vehicle's recommended tire pressure does not exceed 43 psi". But what seems cool too is that it can be used as a simple compressor; to put in small amounts of air when necessary.

Originally Posted by chinoxs203

i got this in my trunk
http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/detail.jsp?ID=38

[Winston Wolf]

I went to target and bought a 20$ fix a flat kit with aircompressor and stuck it in the trunk under the floor piece....