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23pair · 06-17-2010, 08:13 PM

Hey guys,

Flame away --> Just bought a used 2010 BMW 328xi from a dealer and its my first BMW. The car has run flat tires and I was playing around and exploring all the features and things the car has. I noticed that the car doesn't have any lug wrenchs or jack to dismount the tires...is the normal or am I just missing the materials?

Is this due to the car having run flats tires that they decided against it?

Sorry guys -- but I warned you...I'm a BMW newb -- but really excited of joining the community.

Thanks.

chromisdesigns · 06-17-2010, 08:39 PM

nope, BMW cheaped out on tools, no lug wrench, no jack, etc. But you can buy them for about $160 from anyone that sells BMW accessories. There are locations for them pre-molded into the trunk liner under the lift-up mat.

23pair · 06-17-2010, 08:41 PM

haha...great...

thanks for the prompt reply!

Do you think I should shell out for it?

chromisdesigns · 06-17-2010, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 23pair

haha...great...

thanks for the prompt reply!

Do you think I should shell out for it?

Depends on how comfortable you are with not being able to change a tire...if you've got BMW roadside assistance (and are within cell range to call them) then maybe you are ok.

Or, have a look at any of the numerous "spare tire" threads. Lots of us hate the RFTs with a passion, and have replaced them, and either carry a compact spare and tools, or else fix-a-flat, BMW compressor kit, etc.

The problem comes when you bust a runflat hundreds of miles away from the nearest BMW dealer or tire dealer who stocks them (and they might be out of stock anyway), then you wait!

I ditched the runflats, bought a spare and jack kit from Bavarian Auto, and am a happy camper.

23pair · 06-17-2010, 09:02 PM

I generally will be driving the car around the New York Tri-State area and maybe (once in a blue moon) going to upstate New York near Albany...

Don't have the BMW Road Side Assistance....but there are literally tons of BMW dealerships around here...

I guess I'll read around here and figure it out..

THANKS!

chromisdesigns · 06-17-2010, 09:40 PM

[QUOTE=23pair;7518467]I
Don't have the BMW Road Side Assistance....but there are literally tons of BMW dealerships around here...

QUOTE]

You should have it, it's standard for the 4 yr / 50K warranty period.

IN54NITY · 06-17-2010, 10:21 PM

23pair, it looks like you've gotten pretty good advice already. It's amusing that you bring this up as your first inquiry/post. Plenty of grown men around here who have even seen most of their hair migrate from the top of their heads down to their backs have gotten their panties in a very tight and irritable wad over this subject. I sorta go both ways - I own RFTs on winters and DD's wheels, and am looking for ~another~ set (word!) for fun/track/summer etc that are not. Just be aware of pros and cons of each. Welcome to the forum, and enjoy your BMW.

jeremicium · 06-18-2010, 12:09 AM

I purchased the missing tools from my dealership...$2 for the sunroof manual open/close wrench, $6 for the wrench (14mm/11mm?), $4 for a deep well 17 mm socket, and a cheap wrench and torque wrench($20). You can get a cheap bottle jack for $10-$20. All this will fit in the empty space where a spare tire would go. You can also get a mini air compressor and fix -a-flat for pretty cheap...maybe $30. So, you can get all the crap you should have for a bit over $75.

My stock rfts are about dead at 15k miles...very much looking forward to seeing how she rides and handles with a set of hankook V12s...and happy to have the basic tools residing in my trunk.

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23pair Enlisted Member 1 Rep 31 Posts Drives: BMW 328xi Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	Newbie - Car Tools? Hey guys, Flame away --> Just bought a used 2010 BMW 328xi from a dealer and its my first BMW. The car has run flat tires and I was playing around and exploring all the features and things the car has. I noticed that the car doesn't have any lug wrenchs or jack to dismount the tires...is the normal or am I just missing the materials? Is this due to the car having run flats tires that they decided against it? Sorry guys -- but I warned you...I'm a BMW newb -- but really excited of joining the community. Thanks.
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chromisdesigns Lieutenant Colonel 45 Rep 1,754 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335i sedan Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	nope, BMW cheaped out on tools, no lug wrench, no jack, etc. But you can buy them for about $160 from anyone that sells BMW accessories. There are locations for them pre-molded into the trunk liner under the lift-up mat.
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23pair Enlisted Member 1 Rep 31 Posts Drives: BMW 328xi Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	haha...great... thanks for the prompt reply! Do you think I should shell out for it?
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23pair Enlisted Member 1 Rep 31 Posts Drives: BMW 328xi Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	I generally will be driving the car around the New York Tri-State area and maybe (once in a blue moon) going to upstate New York near Albany... Don't have the BMW Road Side Assistance....but there are literally tons of BMW dealerships around here... I guess I'll read around here and figure it out.. THANKS!
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chromisdesigns Lieutenant Colonel 45 Rep 1,754 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335i sedan Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	[QUOTE=23pair;7518467]I Don't have the BMW Road Side Assistance....but there are literally tons of BMW dealerships around here... QUOTE] You should have it, it's standard for the 4 yr / 50K warranty period.
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IN54NITY Major nutz 86 Rep 1,488 Posts Drives: '09 n54 e92xi, 6mt, kw v3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Colorado, USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 335xi [8.89]	23pair, it looks like you've gotten pretty good advice already. It's amusing that you bring this up as your first inquiry/post. Plenty of grown men around here who have even seen most of their hair migrate from the top of their heads down to their backs have gotten their panties in a very tight and irritable wad over this subject. I sorta go both ways - I own RFTs on winters and DD's wheels, and am looking for ~another~ set (word!) for fun/track/summer etc that are not. Just be aware of pros and cons of each. Welcome to the forum, and enjoy your BMW. __________________ KWs - Vorshlags - APEX EC-7s - "My garage" has suspension install pictures. _____________________
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jeremicium Major 171 Rep 1,178 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 328i Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tacoma, Wa. USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 328i [0.00] 2009 Porsche Cayman S [0.00] 2016 BMW M2 [0.00] 2001 Honda S2000 [0.00]	I purchased the missing tools from my dealership...$2 for the sunroof manual open/close wrench, $6 for the wrench (14mm/11mm?), $4 for a deep well 17 mm socket, and a cheap wrench and torque wrench($20). You can get a cheap bottle jack for $10-$20. All this will fit in the empty space where a spare tire would go. You can also get a mini air compressor and fix -a-flat for pretty cheap...maybe $30. So, you can get all the crap you should have for a bit over $75. My stock rfts are about dead at 15k miles...very much looking forward to seeing how she rides and handles with a set of hankook V12s...and happy to have the basic tools residing in my trunk.
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