How about getting the Mobility kit for common flats?

 

Ooooh. That's a good sounding idea. I'll investigate that now. Thanks ECF.

 

For those who aren't aware, this is the mobility kit that I think ECF is referring to: http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-18...essor-kit.aspx

 

That's the one. It comes with the M5 since we don't have a spare tire. Of course, it won't help if your tire is badly damaged like what happened to West but for most common flats, it'll do the trick and will reduce weight if you remove your OEM spare.

Check with Garry Romani to see if his price would be cheaper with the 25% discount for forum members.

 

I tried it (20mm spacer), and it (donut spare) cleared the rear caliper .

Just click the link to BMW CCA on my Sig. Or Here.

 

Great. I'll keep the spacer and spare tire at my house (and call a friend if I run into trouble) and just pack the M mobility kit as ECF suggested above for the most common cases of flat tires. Thanks for the idea.

 

What about the front calipers? If all I need is 20mm spacer and a donut. Then I'm going to go that route. Currently have the stock M5 front wheel in the trunk. It takes up a lot of space.

 

You don't want to rely on your mobility kit?

 

Don't think the mobility kit will work with bent wheels. Usually it's a bent wheel that causes the flat.

Flat = Bent wheel in NY.

 

Well I figured bent wheels aren't as common as flats so it might make more sense to carry teh mobility kit instead of the donut and spacer. Worst case, if you get a bent wheel, you can always call a friend to help out if you're close to home. Maybe use the donut and spacer if you're on a longer trip.