Thinking of switching to non-run flat tires
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My E60 came from the factory with run flat tires and no spare tire, jack or tire wrench. I am considering switching to non-run flat tires. For those of you that have done this, from where did you get a spare tire, jack and tire wrench? Any idea how much these will cost?
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Go to Costco and get the Aluminium 2 ton Jack with padded saddle
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?...av=&browse=
Go to Sears get yourself a nice 1/2 inch drive Torque Wrench then a 1/2 drive hardened socket with small extension.
You should be around 230.00usd +or -
My mind went blank on socket size...some one will buzz in on that
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?...av=&browse=
Go to Sears get yourself a nice 1/2 inch drive Torque Wrench then a 1/2 drive hardened socket with small extension.
You should be around 230.00usd +or -
My mind went blank on socket size...some one will buzz in on that
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Did you just purchase your E60 from the dealer? I thought all E60s came with a spare tire, regardless of whether it came with run-flat tires or regular tires. I have run-flat tires on mine and I have a spare tire and all those necessary tools to replace the tire.
Originally Posted by HPMan' post='466160' date='Sep 5 2007, 12:34 PM
My E60 came from the factory with run flat tires and no spare tire, jack or tire wrench. I am considering switching to non-run flat tires. For those of you that have done this, from where did you get a spare tire, jack and tire wrench? Any idea how much these will cost?
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It does surprise me how many people seem to be talking about replacing run-flats with non run flats... I don't want to keep going on about it, but run flats are superb in terms of safety and convenience. I'd hate to get rid of mine. The whole point is that you don't need a jack and spare - if you get a puncture, you can just keep driving... !
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Originally Posted by zenithdeluca' post='466170' date='Sep 5 2007, 02:01 PM
Did you just purchase your E60 from the dealer? I thought all E60s came with a spare tire, regardless of whether it came with run-flat tires or regular tires. I have run-flat tires on mine and I have a spare tire and all those necessary tools to replace the tire.
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Originally Posted by zenithdeluca' post='466170' date='Sep 5 2007, 01:01 PM
Did you just purchase your E60 from the dealer? I thought all E60s came with a spare tire, regardless of whether it came with run-flat tires or regular tires. I have run-flat tires on mine and I have a spare tire and all those necessary tools to replace the tire.
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Originally Posted by HPMan' post='466160' date='Sep 5 2007, 08:34 PM
My E60 came from the factory with run flat tires and no spare tire, jack or tire wrench. I am considering switching to non-run flat tires. For those of you that have done this, from where did you get a spare tire, jack and tire wrench? Any idea how much these will cost?
Another alternative is the m-mobility kit that comes with the M5.
Re changing to non-RFT's, I did and it was the best decision I made. The difference was almost like night and day.
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If you have the "wheel well" in the trunk under the mat, then consider an OEM jack and spare wheel (about $500). The jack is desgined to work with car and fits into the jack points.
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My Ride: May 2008 530D "M" package Exclusive line.
Same stuff in Belgium,
Once you got RFT, the car comes without spare tire and its equipment.
The best way to solve the problem is to order the car with 19" wheels which are not RFT and then, the car arrives with all necessary tools
You can also buy the accessories at your BMW dealer.
I'm also thinking about the opportunity to change to non RFT and buy necessary tools because over here, 18" RFT are about the same price than 19" non-RFT .
Once you got RFT, the car comes without spare tire and its equipment.
The best way to solve the problem is to order the car with 19" wheels which are not RFT and then, the car arrives with all necessary tools
You can also buy the accessories at your BMW dealer.
I'm also thinking about the opportunity to change to non RFT and buy necessary tools because over here, 18" RFT are about the same price than 19" non-RFT .
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Originally Posted by 525iEnjoy' post='466165' date='Sep 5 2007, 12:42 PM
Go to Costco and get the Aluminium 2 ton Jack with padded saddle
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?...av=&browse=
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?...av=&browse=
I've seen a lot of 2 ton jacks. How much weight does a jack need to lift to change tires? Is it only a fraction of the total weight, and therefore a 1.5 ton jack would be fine since it only needs to support about 1/2 a ton, or is a 1.5 ton jack already rated such that it should be used for cars that only weight up to 1.5 tons?
Hope that question made sense.