Spare Tire Issues
04-22-2009, 12:28 PM
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So I did some searches, and it seems that people are really afraid of getting stuck with a flat tire (if they switched from RFs) without a spare, and BMW doesn't have a big enough compartment (at least my E61 doesn't) for a spare.
This might seem like a radical idea but ... what about hanging the spare tire from the ceiling of the trunk (in the E61). If someone could engineer some sort of bracket, but a tire tote on the spare and hang it from the ceiling. Although it would intrude into the rear view just a bit, its would be a pretty cool solution don't you think?
This might seem like a radical idea but ... what about hanging the spare tire from the ceiling of the trunk (in the E61). If someone could engineer some sort of bracket, but a tire tote on the spare and hang it from the ceiling. Although it would intrude into the rear view just a bit, its would be a pretty cool solution don't you think?
04-22-2009, 01:02 PM
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Might be easier to just call the AAA/CAA or BMW Assist
04-22-2009, 10:46 PM
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Originally Posted by andy535xi' post='855529' date='Apr 22 2009, 10:28 PM
So I did some searches, and it seems that people are really afraid of getting stuck with a flat tire (if they switched from RFs) without a spare, and BMW doesn't have a big enough compartment (at least my E61 doesn't) for a spare.
This might seem like a radical idea but ... what about hanging the spare tire from the ceiling of the trunk (in the E61). If someone could engineer some sort of bracket, but a tire tote on the spare and hang it from the ceiling. Although it would intrude into the rear view just a bit, its would be a pretty cool solution don't you think?
This might seem like a radical idea but ... what about hanging the spare tire from the ceiling of the trunk (in the E61). If someone could engineer some sort of bracket, but a tire tote on the spare and hang it from the ceiling. Although it would intrude into the rear view just a bit, its would be a pretty cool solution don't you think?
04-22-2009, 11:35 PM
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Originally Posted by trevorken' post='856120' date='Apr 23 2009, 08:46 AM
That's strange, mine has the spare wheel just lying in the compartment below the floor.
you are talking about the E61 Touring, right?
I need to have a solution for this too. At the moment I have the under-floor storage compartment in the boot, but would no doubt have to swap that for a spare-wheel compartment. Do you have the thin BMW spare-wheel in the back?
04-23-2009, 03:12 AM
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I don't understand yor problem,
I got my spare wheel in the compartment underneath the under-floor-storage under the trunk. Well, there's not enough space for a 20" rim, but how many times do you change a flat wheel...
I think it would look sh*tty to hang the spare wheel under the trunk ceiling..
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I got my spare wheel in the compartment underneath the under-floor-storage under the trunk. Well, there's not enough space for a 20" rim, but how many times do you change a flat wheel...
I think it would look sh*tty to hang the spare wheel under the trunk ceiling..
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Yes, mine is also under that compartment. It is a thin wheel compared to the other ones, but it's not that skinny like you see on some other cars.
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Originally Posted by Brit_in_NJ' post='855562' date='Apr 22 2009, 05:02 PM
Might be easier to just call the AAA/CAA or BMW Assist
04-23-2009, 06:31 AM
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Non-RFT for both winter and summer, and I removed my spare.
Tow trucks have been invented...
I will probably regret posting that!
Tow trucks have been invented...
I will probably regret posting that!
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Originally Posted by beaker' post='856343' date='Apr 23 2009, 10:30 AM
Sure, as long as you don't mind being dependent on other people for your safety and security.
Use a skinny spare, get a spray in sealer. You have to compromise somewhere! I wouldn't want a spare hanging from my ceiling! I don't like waiting for tow trucks either but they have been helpful in a couple of situations.