Spare Tire for M5 BBK
05-06-2009, 06:21 PM
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My Ride: 545i Sport
Model Year: 2004
Engine: N62
Spare Tire will not fit due to bigger brake caliper (switched from 545i to M5 front brakes).
Solution: Use of 20mm+ H&R spacers and longer bolts. Thanks Russ(E60_545i_SPORT)
Now I have to put the heavy donut back in the trunk but I can drive the car to a tire shop/store when
I need to
. Hope I don't have to use it in the future. Knock on wood 
!!!Russ still has a pair of 20mm spacers with long bolts. 2 people with BBK can split the cost for this setup.(1 20mm spacer and 5 bolts)
05-14-2009, 05:41 PM
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i have the same dilemma....would this spacer trick work with the brembo kits?
i had a blow out one time and had to get towed cuz my spares couldnt fit
i had a blow out one time and had to get towed cuz my spares couldnt fit
05-14-2009, 06:18 PM
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My Ride: 545i Sport
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Originally Posted by nyuballer' post='878805' date='May 14 2009, 06:41 PM
i have the same dilemma....would this spacer trick work with the brembo kits?
i had a blow out one time and had to get towed cuz my spares couldnt fit
i had a blow out one time and had to get towed cuz my spares couldnt fit
The clearance is really close. Now my trunk is a little heavier with the donut, spacers
and bolts. GL.
05-14-2009, 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Rizbel' post='878846' date='May 14 2009, 09:18 PM
... Now my trunk is a little heavier with the donut, spacers and bolts. GL.
05-14-2009, 07:38 PM
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My Ride: 545i Sport
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Originally Posted by mrfva' post='878899' date='May 14 2009, 08:13 PM
You can remove your floormats to compensate for the extra weight in the trunk
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FS: BMW OEM Rear Rubber Floor Mats Front and Rear. (I'm not kidding)
BTW, Relisted - 2008 M5 Front Brake Kit OEM
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