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Old Oct 7, 2011 | 11:50 AM
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Hi Everyone,
we have successfully tested the Space Saver Spare tire for the F10 BMW 5 Series, will fit all F10 528, 535, 550


Here is the link to the details:
http://www.bimmerzone.com/BMW_Perfor...T-F10-KIT.html

We will have only a VERY limited amount available for sale next tuesday. So please hang in there if you do want one...








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Old Oct 7, 2011 | 12:07 PM
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Just where should it be in the car. Freely in the trunk or...
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Old Oct 7, 2011 | 12:08 PM
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In the trunk.. but not freely (have to strap it down)

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Old Oct 7, 2011 | 02:39 PM
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so whats under the trunk floor where a spare would usually sit?
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Old Oct 7, 2011 | 09:48 PM
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There is no room under the trunk floor, BMW did not make space for a spare

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so whats under the trunk floor where a spare would usually sit?
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Old Oct 8, 2011 | 11:53 AM
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wow, that's the skinniest spare I've ever seen!

I've seen some mountain bikes with fatter tires than that!
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Old Oct 9, 2011 | 03:12 AM
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It is thats the beauty
btw, its the same width as the E60 ones (but bigger diameter) and uses a spacer


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wow, that's the skinniest spare I've ever seen!

I've seen some mountain bikes with fatter tires than that!
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Old Nov 22, 2011 | 10:11 AM
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Guys
We just switched over to the Pirelli tires and a slightly larger rim to clear the calipers without a spacer
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We just got a few more in stock.....
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Any questions, do let me know
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