no spare?

Roentgen · 11-25-2008, 06:11 PM

JUST got my 2009 335i e90 delivered today which included the 18" run flats. I would like to get new wheels and have it narrowed down. 19" alloy Technic brushed metal silver I think. It occured to me though that there is no spare or room for a spare. So I am limited to finding 19" run flats to fit this? Or are many people on here just not keeping a spare using regular tires? maybe a noob question.....

thanks in advance.

John

madman · 11-26-2008, 06:46 AM

you could use regular ones and use a space saver, or a puncture repair canister.

classic325 · 11-26-2008, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by madman

you could use regular ones and use a space saver, or a puncture repair canister.

Read about the conti repair kit but who sells the spare, jack, etc? Thks.

madman · 11-26-2008, 02:21 PM

Give ebay a try. If not, i'm sure the dealer can help you out.

You certainly wont be the first person to have asked.

angler · 11-26-2008, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Roentgen

JUST got my 2009 335i e90 delivered today which included the 18" run flats. I would like to get new wheels and have it narrowed down. 19" alloy Technic brushed metal silver I think. It occured to me though that there is no spare or room for a spare. So I am limited to finding 19" run flats to fit this? Or are many people on here just not keeping a spare using regular tires? maybe a noob question.....

thanks in advance.

John

don't buy RTf's they suck get Non Rtf"s and buy a doughnut or get a conti kit. You will be much happier!

Roentgen · 11-26-2008, 06:27 PM

ok thanks for the information......I guess I will go with the repair kit idea. Besides being expensive...why do you not like the rft's?

2kaccordocoupe · 11-26-2008, 06:32 PM

That's what bmw roadside assistance is for. You pay for it so why not use it.

RYANBOZ7 · 11-26-2008, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 2kaccordocoupe

That's what bmw roadside assistance is for. You pay for it so why not use it.

Exactly!

angler · 11-26-2008, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Roentgen

ok thanks for the information......I guess I will go with the repair kit idea. Besides being expensive...why do you not like the rft's?

very harsh ride, when you hit a bump or pot hole you jar your back teeth. soon as you put on your non rft's you will be shocked at the difference!

Skywalker27617 · 11-26-2008, 09:50 PM

Buy plug kit and a small compressor.

DenverJayhawk · 11-27-2008, 10:44 AM

There's litteraly 100 threads already on this topic. Just do a quick search for "spare tire" and you'll have answers to everything you could possibly imagine.

Most folks that switch to non RFTs carry a small compressor and glue kit. Beware though if you have active TPMS, as some say it will kill the sensors. Otherwise, you can pucharse a small spare tire kit for about 300 dollars. I think Leatherman.com had some, but he's out of inventory currently. This option will still take up valuable space in the trunk since there's no room under the trunk floor to store it. Otherwise, stay with RFTs. Despite all the bitching and moaning about how horrible RFTs are, they really aren't that bad, IMO. I've got the Bridgestone Potenza Summer RFTs and they ride just fine. If I wanted something that rides like a Lexus, I'll buy a Lexus.

angler · 11-28-2008, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by DenverJayhawk

There's litteraly 100 threads already on this topic. Just do a quick search for "spare tire" and you'll have answers to everything you could possibly imagine.

Most folks that switch to non RFTs carry a small compressor and glue kit. Beware though if you have active TPMS, as some say it will kill the sensors. Otherwise, you can pucharse a small spare tire kit for about 300 dollars. I think Leatherman.com had some, but he's out of inventory currently. This option will still take up valuable space in the trunk since there's no room under the trunk floor to store it. Otherwise, stay with RFTs. Despite all the bitching and moaning about how horrible RFTs are, they really aren't that bad, IMO. I've got the Bridgestone Potenza Summer RFTs and they ride just fine. If I wanted something that rides like a Lexus, I'll buy a Lexus.

who is talking about a lexus, we are talking about rft's and how they suck!

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Roentgen Enlisted Member 1 Rep 45 Posts Drives: '09 335i Jet Black Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gainesville, FL iTrader: (0)	no spare? JUST got my 2009 335i e90 delivered today which included the 18" run flats. I would like to get new wheels and have it narrowed down. 19" alloy Technic brushed metal silver I think. It occured to me though that there is no spare or room for a spare. So I am limited to finding 19" run flats to fit this? Or are many people on here just not keeping a spare using regular tires? maybe a noob question..... thanks in advance. John __________________ 2009 335i Jet Black/Saddle Brown Dakota Leather/Navi/Logic 7/ 6AT with Paddle shifters/ Sport/Premium/IPOD. Mods?...thats why I am here! Work in progress
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madman Major 108 Rep 1,252 Posts Drives: The Above Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lincolnshire, UK iTrader: (0)	you could use regular ones and use a space saver, or a puncture repair canister. __________________ If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much space.
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madman Major 108 Rep 1,252 Posts Drives: The Above Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lincolnshire, UK iTrader: (0)	Give ebay a try. If not, i'm sure the dealer can help you out. You certainly wont be the first person to have asked. __________________ If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much space.
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Roentgen Enlisted Member 1 Rep 45 Posts Drives: '09 335i Jet Black Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gainesville, FL iTrader: (0)	ok thanks for the information......I guess I will go with the repair kit idea. Besides being expensive...why do you not like the rft's? __________________ 2009 335i Jet Black/Saddle Brown Dakota Leather/Navi/Logic 7/ 6AT with Paddle shifters/ Sport/Premium/IPOD. Mods?...thats why I am here! Work in progress
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11-27-2008, 10:44 AM	#11
DenverJayhawk Major 72 Rep 1,217 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 330i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Denver iTrader: (0)	There's litteraly 100 threads already on this topic. Just do a quick search for "spare tire" and you'll have answers to everything you could possibly imagine. Most folks that switch to non RFTs carry a small compressor and glue kit. Beware though if you have active TPMS, as some say it will kill the sensors. Otherwise, you can pucharse a small spare tire kit for about 300 dollars. I think Leatherman.com had some, but he's out of inventory currently. This option will still take up valuable space in the trunk since there's no room under the trunk floor to store it. Otherwise, stay with RFTs. Despite all the bitching and moaning about how horrible RFTs are, they really aren't that bad, IMO. I've got the Bridgestone Potenza Summer RFTs and they ride just fine. If I wanted something that rides like a Lexus, I'll buy a Lexus. Last edited by DenverJayhawk; 11-27-2008 at 10:44 AM.. Reason: typo
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