[BeemerNI]

Hi need some advice.
Having just ditched my 19" run flats I have bought a little electrical pump and tyre weld. But i wanted to perhaps get a space saver wheel. Is there a particular type for an 07 335i E92 Coupe?
Also, when I looked in the boot after removing the carpet there is a plastic box or something there that looks like it can be easily removed. If I do this is it possible to store the wheel? I imagine the chassis is similar to other 3 series that didnt take the option of run flats and so have the spare wheel?
Many thanks for any help

[Chris335d]

Not sure where the wheel will fit but as far as I am aware the e46 space saver fits. Make sure it a 17" tho.

[hmi1750]

None of the E9x models can take a spare wheel under the carpet. Not enough room.

You can have the puncture repair kit. If you do a search you will see what people have purchased. A BMW repair kit with compressor and some even got a 5 series space saver and jack for longer journeys. (This takes up boot space though).

[creepy coupe]

I've changed to non runflat on my 335 and have bought the BMW mobility kit, which contains

12 volt pump
Tyre snot
Plastic glove
Tools (valve core remover)

I would like to get hold of a space saver for longer trips, a 16" space saver with 90 profile tyre would be very close to a 19" alloy, but I'm unclear as to what one to go for.

[doughboy]

Originally Posted by BeemerNI

I imagine the chassis is similar to other 3 series that didnt take the option of run flats and so have the spare wheel?
Many thanks for any help

BTW If you don't take the RFT option (ES model for example), you still don't get a spare. Just the mobility kit.

Originally Posted by creepy coupe

I would like to get hold of a space saver for longer trips, a 16" space saver with 90 profile tyre would be very close to a 19" alloy, but I'm unclear as to what one to go for.

I bought the BMW 17" light alloy spacesaver spare, http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...74&hg=36&fg=95 it was £145 inc vat, I got 10% that just for asking. It is a very nice lightweight alloy wheel and comes fitted with an all weather continental 125/80/17 tyre. You just need the wheel, part ending 045, as your OE bolts fit.

THIS SAME WHEEL IS QUOTED FOR ALL E9x models, with 16, 17, 18 or 19" rims as the rolling radius matches them all.

I just lay it in the boot secured with a ratchet strap. Its only 4 inches thick, but if I really need the space then I'll take it out and take my chances with the tyreweld.

Also I have the BMW jack kit and a halfords compressor which goes under the boot floor.

[creepy coupe]

I did look at that DB, I think it's going to be the way I end up going BTH, £145 though

[MEGA]

Touch wood, I drive with nothing but an AA membership. If the worst should happen, I'll get recovered home and sort it myself. Spare alloys/wheels (I have 3 sets currently) so I can then take the effected wheel to a tyre shop for puncture repair / replacement. Rather than permanently destroying it with tyre weld; And having no chance of a puncture repair..

So far this has not actually happened though.

I'm figuring the recovery charge (which they do hit you for, for tyre issues) would be less than what the space saver wheel costs. If I'm wrong on this then I'm happy to live on in ignorance for now hahaha

[creepy coupe]

Originally Posted by MEGA

I'm figuring the recovery charge (which they do hit you for, for tyre issues) would be less than what the space saver wheel costs. If I'm wrong on this then I'm happy to live on in ignorance for now hahaha

All well and good if you're not going somewhere, throwing on a spare or snotting up a puncture might be a more favourable option, if in a hurry I suppose.

[doughboy]

If I was headed somewhere fairly important, i'd rather ruin the tyre with tyreweld than miss my appointment / holiday etc.

Not to mention the grief off the missus as we waited for hours on the hard shoulder risking life and limb in the process.

The spare is a good option (better with 10% off = £130.50) , as 99% of the time i've got nothing else in the boot anyway.

[afc69]

Really is a right condundrum, this. I don't feel happy driving even short distances on non RFTs without a spare tyre, and even a run flat can shred, I guess. Don’t know why BMW went down this route at all, and to not allow sufficient space for you to buy a spare tyre yourself is pure crazy, IMO.

I’m currently running 16” RFTs, but want to move up to 18” MV3s, and don't know whether to chance it with non RFTs or just go with RFTs. Think it will be the latter.

[creepy coupe]

Originally Posted by afc69

Really is a right condundrum, this. I don't feel happy driving even short distances on non RFTs without a spare tyre, and even a run flat can shred, I guess. Don’t know why BMW went down this route at all, and to not allow sufficient space for you to buy a spare tyre yourself is pure crazy, IMO.

I’m currently running 16” RFTs, but want to move up to 18” MV3s, and don't know whether to chance it with non RFTs or just go with RFTs. Think it will be the latter.

Well my last puncture was 20 yeras ago, but you just know now I've said that I will get one later. For me the ride quality of non RF's far outweighs their benifits, so I'm prepared to take a bit of a chance.

[ALPINA2BMW]

My previous Aplina D3 had the mobility kit but I went for the BMW alloy space saver & jack option which cost around £200; the vinyl bag was made for £35 by a local upholsterer. I don't really need the full boot space so it works for me. The spacesaver is now in the boot of my E92 even though I have run-flats.

BTW, I had a flat due to a roofing nail in the tread within 3 days of taking delivery of the E92!

[doughboy]

Originally Posted by afc69

I don't feel happy driving even short distances on non RFTs without a spare tyre

Get some goo or a spare as detailed here, goo is fine even though it wrecks the tyre, a non RFT is half the price of an RFT and you can't repair punctures on an RFT either, so IMO you're better with goo and a non RFT.

They're all going this way with no spare,

My wifes super sensible honda civic has no spare or jack and is not on runflats. It comes with some Honda goo.

Smaller toyotas and many others are the same, more and more cars are coming without spares, so we'd better get used to it, especially on small to mid size cars where space / weight is critical.

In fact most new cars now you have to pay for a spare as a cost option, or at least request it as a no cost option. A lot of people drop the spare for more boot space.

My wife couldn't care less about no spare (as most I reckon), she says she would always have called the AA anyway, and she still would - except they'd tow her off now - or put the goo in the tyre for her if she asked.

[afc69]

Originally Posted by doughboy

They're all going this way with no spare,


Smaller toyotas and many others are the same, more and more cars are coming without spares, so we'd better get used to it, especially on small to mid size cars where space / weight is critical.

Interesting. My missus bought a 6 month old Ford Focus in December, and I haven't yet checked if it has a spare wheel yet, or jack.

Better check tonight

[doughboy]

My old man bought a used 58 reg Ford S-Max thingy, which is quite a size, it took him a while to find one that had been originally specced with the spare and jack option

Most had no spare.

[richrich123]

Hello,

I am having this same dilema. I am considering changing my run flats to conventional tyres. At about £300 a corner for a run flat compared to about £150 for a conventional and with the addition that you can fix a convential and not a run flat, it is crazy BMW ever thought it was a good idea. Even if I can drive my run flat to the nearest garage, none will have my size tyre in stock and will take 2-3 days to get one in. not good if your 400 miles from home!!!

One thing that no one has mentioned when they are talking about the problem of no spare and using goo or a similar tyre sealant on conventional tyres is that they are vitually useless on low prifile, large tyres.

My 330d has BMW factory standard 225/35/19 on the front and 255/30/19 on the back. If you look at the small print on most of these sealants, they won't work on wide tyres and anything with a profile under about 50.

I have seen many people on forums saying they are relying on a tin of sealant and a compressor for their conventional tyres. They are going to have a problem if they have wide, low profile wheels as they will find out it won't work when they try.

[bnasim]

Just bought this recently as I wasn't sure whether an older 3 series space saver would fit or not.

My local dealer was asking for 20% more so I have bought this.

As mentioned, it does take a fair amount of room in the boot and I keep it with me for mostly long journeys.

I put on Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta's and the grip, comfort, ride has been brilliant. Only thing I have noted is that the car feels a bit choppy on the motorway sometimes, especially if itsn't a flat road. Not sure if this is something to do with the tyre pressures.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-BM...item19c93bbe88

[m1bjr]

Originally Posted by richrich123

Hello,

Even if I can drive my run flat to the nearest garage, none will have my size tyre in stock and will take 2-3 days to get one in. not good if your 400 miles from home!!!

One thing that no one has mentioned when they are talking about the problem of no spare and using goo or a similar tyre sealant on conventional tyres is that they are vitually useless on low prifile, large tyres.

My thoughts exactly regarding RFT availability, especially on the continent.

Re your comments about tyre repair kits, ask yourself what is used in the E92 M3

Steve