Donut question
02-07-2011, 08:01 PM
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Greets,
I got rid of the stock Dunlop RFTs on my 06 e60.
Been riding without a spare of any kind for a while....
I don't want to push my luck anymore, what size donuts fit the e60? Can any generic 6 lug donut work?
I have stock 18" rims on.
Also where is the best/cheapest place to get a donut online? I am out of the USA but want to purchase it there and have it shipped.
Thanks a million.
I got rid of the stock Dunlop RFTs on my 06 e60.
Been riding without a spare of any kind for a while....
I don't want to push my luck anymore, what size donuts fit the e60? Can any generic 6 lug donut work?
I have stock 18" rims on.
Also where is the best/cheapest place to get a donut online? I am out of the USA but want to purchase it there and have it shipped.
Thanks a million.
02-07-2011, 09:02 PM
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The bolt pattern on an e60 is 5X120. Spares are not cheap. I found this one on e-Bay. There are other auctions. Good luck.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-E...Q5fAccessories
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-E...Q5fAccessories
02-07-2011, 10:32 PM
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The bolt pattern on an e60 is 5X120. Spares are not cheap. I found this one on e-Bay. There are other auctions. Good luck.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-E...Q5fAccessories
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-E...Q5fAccessories
I already managed to get the jack and all the other accessories.
I just need the tire.
Is the donut is specific to the BMW e60? Are there no other options?
02-08-2011, 05:49 AM
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Alternatively try tirerack or discount tire on line to compare prices available in the USA.
That said, WHERE are you located?
Please provide info in your profile to help us help you!
02-08-2011, 10:26 AM
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would a stock bmw wheel like a 15 or 16 fit in the donut hole. u can find those anywhere. i dont ride with my donut either because my stereo weight a lot and the donut is a lil more i rather not have but im gonna put it back in. these potholes are getting ridiclous
02-08-2011, 11:08 AM
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"Compact spare tires" are specially constructed and normally inflated to a higher PSI to have the appropriate weight capacity to support your vehicle and to approximate your wheel height so they are able to be used as intended (lower speed and shorted distance). It is a "spare" ... NOT intended to be used as though it were a "normal wheel / tire".
I don't think a 15 or 16 inch wheel and tire of the correct size will fit in the well designed for the compact spare.
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