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10-25-2007 | 07:56 AM

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AlexFW

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From: Italy, Milano

My Ride: 545i SMG with Limited Slip Differential

Model Year: 2005

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Originally Posted by Rizbel' post='482091' date='Oct 16 2007, 05:51 AM

Because we both have bigger M5 brakes up front. I do think our rear wheels will not fit the front , they're too wide.
I guess we just have to carry the right size spacer for the spare tire to work.

So next time I will go to the tyres vendor (rear PS2 will be finished in a month) what should I tell him ?
Which spacer do I need ?
Thanks Rizbel!

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11-02-2007 | 08:39 AM

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EMVY

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From: Philippines

My Ride: E60 M5 & E45 325

My M5 has a spare tire but it occupies the whole trunk. It came with a strap that locks the whole tire down. This is included in the European M5s. US M5s don't have a strap. That's what I heard from other board members. I'm still trying to find out the part no. for this strap because other people are asking me about it. I'm posting pictures of the wheel in my website www.bmwforum.ph soon.

I removed the whole tire and just left it at home so I have a useable trunk. Under the trunk is a BMW sealing kit and compressor. According to the M5 owner's manual, this is what you use if you have flat tire due to puncture hole. But if your rims are bent, then you need to use the spare tire. In my case, I have to dial the BMW towing service since I never bring my tire.

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