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      10-12-2020, 05:19 AM   #89
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If not, I might go with this Audi because of the collapsible tire.
Just be aware that there are some 2nd user (second hand - not new) ones for sale on ebay that are a few years old and it has been found that after a few years in the boot (trunk) of a vehicle, as soon as they are inflated, the rubber cracks and they are useless.
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Just be aware that there are some 2nd user (second hand - not new) ones for sale on ebay that are a few years old and it has been found that after a few years in the boot (trunk) of a vehicle, as soon as they are inflated, the rubber cracks and they are useless.
Thank you for the advice. It's my fear too. I'll go with a brand new tire to be safe.
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      11-03-2020, 04:49 PM   #91
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Sounds good.... I'd be curious to see what you end up with.
As promised, I ended up with a Mercedes spare wheel of 19x5.5 and a Kumho 135/70/19. The wheel is a bit too large for the tire, it would be better an 4.5" wheel width.

Long story short, I planned to go with the 155/70/19 tire, but the X2 spare wheel space is smaller than the X1 I guess. I would not be able to fit the 155/70/19 tire in there.

I am waiting for the 45mm bolts because this wheel is thicker than stock and for the washer to convert from conical to ball seat.

Here are some pictures (I tried the wheel on the car in the meantime to receive the tire).

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      11-03-2020, 05:52 PM   #92
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Are there any links on here that could point me in the right direction for the exact spacesaver wheel and tyre combination that would fit my 2016 X1 xline running 28" alloys?
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      11-04-2020, 01:47 PM   #93
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Are there any links on here that could point me in the right direction for the exact spacesaver wheel and tyre combination that would fit my 2016 X1 xline running 28" alloys?
Do you mean 28" as the overall diameter?
Is it not too large... The X1/X2 diameter should be 27".

I have an X2, so I don't know the trunk space for the X1.
If the X1 trunk has more space than the X2, I found that the BMW i3 wheel and tire should fit with our models.

You can try to find an i3 used wheel. It's 19x5" or an aftermarket like https://www.performancealloys.com/ma...al-mirror-face.

For the tire, same thing, the i3 tire of 155/70/19 has a diameter of 27.5". It's 1.8% less than your 28".
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      11-04-2020, 04:39 PM   #94
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Sorry! Was a typo!

It is 18 inch wheels not 28!
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      11-04-2020, 05:41 PM   #95
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Sorry! Was a typo!

It is 18 inch wheels not 28!
If you don't have the M-sport brakes, a 17" spare wheel should fit.
Go see post #74 in the same thread.

https://f48.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...0#post26416730
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      12-16-2020, 11:51 AM   #96
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I've been using something like this for years and no issue.



Throw that in the back with a set of pliers and a portable tire inflation that you plug into the 12V jack and you are set.

edit: sorry for the massive pic.
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I've been using something like this for years and no issue.

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Throw that in the back with a set of pliers and a portable tire inflation that you plug into the 12V jack and you are set.

edit: sorry for the massive pic.
I saw the guys at the tire repair shop use a kit like this to put a plug in a tire without even taking it off!
My concern is when the pucture is not easily visible and accesible and you don't have the jack to take off the wheel to find it.
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      12-16-2020, 12:05 PM   #97
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I saw the guys at the tire repair shop use a kit like this to put a plug in a tire without even taking it off!
My concern is when the pucture is not easily visible and accesible and you don't have the jack to take off the wheel to find it.
Buy a can of foaming windscreen/windshield cleaner (like mixra ), if you spray on tyre/tire it then forms bubbles where leak is, so visible even in poor light.
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I saw the guys at the tire repair shop use a kit like this to put a plug in a tire without even taking it off!
My concern is when the pucture is not easily visible and accesible and you don't have the jack to take off the wheel to find it.
Buy a can of foaming windscreen/windshield cleaner (like mixra ), if you spray on tyre/tire it then forms bubbles where leak is, so visible even in poor light.
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I saw the guys at the tire repair shop use a kit like this to put a plug in a tire without even taking it off!
My concern is when the pucture is not easily visible and accesible and you don't have the jack to take off the wheel to find it.
Buy a can of foaming windscreen/windshield cleaner (like mixra ), if you spray on tyre/tire it then forms bubbles where leak is, so visible even in poor light.
I'll put one in with the kit when I get it. I'm replacing the rfts for some off road tires so the kit is a requirement in case I get a flat.
I don't want to put a spare inside the car and take all the space under the floor storage area, the kits sounds like a better option for me.
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      01-20-2021, 06:03 PM   #99
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Love this economical solution, but was there any resolution on the Msport brakes issue being a make or break factor for this kind of set up?

Have an 2020 F48 with the M Sport package, and currently running BS Blizzak 220/50R-18 non flats. Would love to find a somewhat lightweight, spare option that fits in the trunk storage area for a more economical price than ModernSpare's $300+ option. Guidance welcomed! Thx

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I'm about to do a cross country move and realized I should probably have a spare tire. I looked online for kits and found some ridiculous prices:

dealer $680 (just wheel and tire)
ModernSpare $415 with shipping
BimmerZone $396 with free shipping

sourced all the parts myself for under $240 including taxes and shipping

wheel $66.56 ECS tuning
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...l/36116851507/

tire $98.61 TireRack
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...rtnum=39R7KHV2

jack $24.97 Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

wrench $26.17 Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...ace-2093936695

tote bag $12.69 Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

rubber stem valve including mounting the tire $6.91 at Firestone

I have a bunch of other stuff in the space next to the tire so it doesn't move around even with spirited driving

hope this is helpful to others looking to do the same and save some $$$
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      01-22-2021, 08:34 PM   #100
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Getting my new X1 next week. Changing to non RFT immediately. Unable to get hold of a suitable size space saver wheel in Singapore.

Is the spare wheel storage area deep and wide enough to hold a BMW 17" alloy wheel with 225/55R17 road tyre? I am seriously considering this option as it is much cheaper too as compared to a space saver.
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      01-22-2021, 09:06 PM   #101
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Getting my new X1 next week. Changing to non RFT immediately. Unable to get hold of a suitable size space saver wheel in Singapore.

Is the spare wheel storage area deep and wide enough to hold a BMW 17" alloy wheel with 225/55R17 road tyre? I am seriously considering this option as it is much cheaper too as compared to a space saver.
Likely no. My road tires are 225 width, which cannot fit in the under storage area and have the cover lay flat. My spare is 135 width and barely just fits without clearance issues.
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      01-22-2021, 10:58 PM   #102
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Likely no. My road tires are 225 width, which cannot fit in the under storage area and have the cover lay flat. My spare is 135 width and barely just fits without clearance issues.
Sigh... Local BMW Agent does not offer space saver tyre for any customers. Seems like really have to rely of AA towing services for flats.
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      01-26-2021, 11:46 PM   #103
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Sigh... Local BMW Agent does not offer space saver tyre for any customers. Seems like really have to rely of AA towing services for flats.
Try to bargain to get a BMW Mobility kit...
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      01-27-2021, 03:46 AM   #104
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Try to bargain to get a BMW Mobility kit...
No chance... I will be getting a pre-owned BMW 16" rim with used 205/60R16 tyres as back up. Heavier but much cheaper than a space saver wheel in Singapore.
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