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)

 

And for those looking for an M5 BBK Front Setup ... Ending Soon!!

 

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 to actually mount my spare tire with the 20mm spacer to find out if will work.
The clearance is really close. Now my trunk is a little heavier with the donut, spacers
and bolts. GL.

 

You can remove your floormats to compensate for the extra weight in the trunk

 

Already did .


FS: BMW OEM Rear Rubber Floor Mats Front and Rear. (I'm not kidding)

BTW, Relisted - 2008 M5 Front Brake Kit OEM