E61 Touring Discussion The touring is also known as the wagon version of the 5 series.

spare wheel

Old May 30, 2012 | 02:47 AM
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Hi,

I am no longer running run flats. I was wondering if any one new if a full size spare wheel will fit in the space under the boot floor where a traditional spare would be kept.

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Old May 30, 2012 | 03:25 AM
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A full size spare (up to 18in I think) will not fit due to all the electronics housed in the bottom of the wheel well.
You could fit one if you rehoused the electronics and removed the space-saver wheel liner/trim.
I suggest you just buy a space-saver wheel.
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Old May 30, 2012 | 05:05 AM
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Thanks Fletch, thats cleared that one up. I think i shall purchase a spare wheel kit of the well known auction site for 200 quid.
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Old Aug 2, 2012 | 10:02 AM
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Just a note that I tried to put in a full sized spare (basic 225/55 R 16W on 7J x 16 bog standard BMW rims - NOT run flats) by stripping liner and everything else out ... its cant be done ...Almost (but just not) enough space ..

I gave up and kept the space saver wheel instead.
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