Will 4 wheels fit inside my car for transport?

andhess · 07-18-2007, 06:09 AM

I am picking up 4 new V-715 wheels with mounted tires from the airport, will it fit inside my E92 for transport? They are probably boxed as well...

What do you think, anyone ever done this before?

Many thanks...

A.

nomis · 07-18-2007, 06:23 AM

I recently won an ebay auction for a new set of tyres / alloys, picked them up from the seller and drove about 60 miles home without too much fuss.

One went in the boot, two on the back seat and the fourth one on the front seat.

Had to drive carefully though as the tyre on the front seat had a habit of sliding towards the gear lever.

elucas730 · 07-18-2007, 06:23 AM

Don't see why not. One in the trunk, two in the back seats, and one in the front seat. May need to take them out of the boxes to fit. I'd bring some blankets or whatever to cover your seats.

Tobizach · 07-18-2007, 06:27 AM

Dont know if its the same there but go to a tire shop you can get used plastic tire bags (shipping bags, like large garbage bags) for free. You could always use cheap plastic painters tarp as well, I never transported wheels and tires in car, but have done it alot in our minivan and these worked great.

remmib · 07-18-2007, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by andhess

I am picking up 4 new V-715 wheels with mounted tires from the airport, will it fit inside my E92 for transport? They are probably boxed as well...

What do you think, anyone ever done this before?

Many thanks...

A.

Cool, so you went with the V-715.

I think you should be able to put one in the trunk, two in the backseat and one in the front seat.
If they're not boxed, two might fit in the trunk.

And post pics

uhaulball · 07-18-2007, 08:21 AM

i dont think you can, in my e90, i put 4 wheels boxed, but boxes with tires are even bigger. ive also put 4 tires with just some plastic around it (no box). so id imagine u could fit it if u took them out of the box. 4 wheels with tires in box, id suggest u get a van. especially since urs is an e92...

Josh49 · 07-18-2007, 08:27 AM

Yep. Winters I can do two in the trunk, two in the back seat. Summers I can do one rear in the trunk, two in the back seats, and one up front. Haven't carried wheels in my car in a long time though now. Make sure to wrap everything up really well, but down blankets, bubble wrap, anything you can find...

Spool · 07-18-2007, 08:29 AM

If your rear seat fold down, you can put 4 of them in the trunk/ontop of seats

Just put them in plastic bags so they don't dirty up your car or if bare rim use towels so they don't hit any metal part and ding it up...

i've put 4 19" wheels in my coupe before..this is with tires

s4iscool · 07-18-2007, 09:42 AM

yup, lots of blankets and patience. the roof is key as well, it can easily get scuffed

andhess · 07-18-2007, 10:52 AM

Thanks for all the tips, thats one of the reasons I love this forum!

Will pick em up tomorrow, mount them and then take some pics to post here!

rog5878 · 07-18-2007, 04:18 PM

Looking forward to hearing how it goes.
I plan on getting new wheels and rf snow tires this fall
for the 335i coupe.
The set up that several have listed above works fine for the 540i that I have --
one tire is in the spare section of the trunk.

I have been wondering if I would be able to transport 4 wheels and snows in the coupe.

Mr. 5 · 07-18-2007, 04:46 PM

It's easier if you have the fold down seats like I do.
I made sure that I got the fold down seats since I do a lot of home depot trips.
4 wheels and tires were no problem!

uhaulball · 07-18-2007, 04:56 PM

verdict: To fit, remove from boxes.

msimon18 · 07-18-2007, 07:02 PM

Put them in a heavy plastic bag then connect a vacuum cleaner to the bag and SUCK out all the air. Tires should collapse then they will fit in the glove box !!

FirstClass · 07-18-2007, 07:14 PM

Bet you could fit all 4 in the trunk with the seats folded down.

remmib · 07-19-2007, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andhess

Thanks for all the tips, thats one of the reasons I love this forum!

Will pick em up tomorrow, mount them and then take some pics to post here!

Have you picked them up yet

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andhess Private 13 Rep 53 Posts Drives: E92 320i - Montego blue Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Norway iTrader: (0)	Will 4 wheels fit inside my car for transport? I am picking up 4 new V-715 wheels with mounted tires from the airport, will it fit inside my E92 for transport? They are probably boxed as well... What do you think, anyone ever done this before? Many thanks... A.
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nomis Private 4 Rep 60 Posts Drives: 123d M-Sport Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Derbyshire, U.K iTrader: (0)	I recently won an ebay auction for a new set of tyres / alloys, picked them up from the seller and drove about 60 miles home without too much fuss. One went in the boot, two on the back seat and the fourth one on the front seat. Had to drive carefully though as the tyre on the front seat had a habit of sliding towards the gear lever.
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elucas730 I'm just here for the turbo 3 Rep 327 Posts Drives: 2004 STi, 2007 335i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Apalachin, NY iTrader: (0)	Don't see why not. One in the trunk, two in the back seats, and one in the front seat. May need to take them out of the boxes to fit. I'd bring some blankets or whatever to cover your seats. __________________ Current Rides: 2007 BMW 335i Sedan 6MT Montego Blue, 2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STi (for sale), 2004 Mazda RX-8 6MT Fondly Remember: 1988 Porsche 924S, 1992 Mitsu 3000GT SL, 2001 BMW Z3 2.5i
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Tobizach Female Car Enthusiast 6 Rep 353 Posts Drives: By the seat of her pants. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SouthWest iTrader: (0)	Dont know if its the same there but go to a tire shop you can get used plastic tire bags (shipping bags, like large garbage bags) for free. You could always use cheap plastic painters tarp as well, I never transported wheels and tires in car, but have done it alot in our minivan and these worked great.
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uhaulball Brigadier General 195 Rep 4,163 Posts Drives: e90 330xi Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (11)	i dont think you can, in my e90, i put 4 wheels boxed, but boxes with tires are even bigger. ive also put 4 tires with just some plastic around it (no box). so id imagine u could fit it if u took them out of the box. 4 wheels with tires in box, id suggest u get a van. especially since urs is an e92... __________________ '06 bsm e90 330xi : 18" VMR CSL : KW V3 : GruppeM Rep Intake : UUC/Corsa Catback : Hartge Lip : ACS Roof Spoiler OEM CF Trunk Spoiler : CF Emblems. Pillars. Mirror. Grille : LUXER12 led plate : V1 Hardwired : OG.longtran e90post sticker! circa 2005
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Josh49 Major General 252 Rep 6,664 Posts Drives: E90 325xi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (33)	Yep. Winters I can do two in the trunk, two in the back seat. Summers I can do one rear in the trunk, two in the back seats, and one up front. Haven't carried wheels in my car in a long time though now. Make sure to wrap everything up really well, but down blankets, bubble wrap, anything you can find... __________________ E90 325XI, MYSTIC BLUE ON BLACK/ALUM, STEP, NAV, PDC, CWP, XENON, SIRIUS, ALARM, MUD GUARDS, CLEARBRA, CHROME GRILLS AND TIPS, VALENTINE 1 (HARDWIRED), HO CERAMIC 40%, 161'S, REAR FOG MOD, LUX 4.0, BLACKLINES, OEM PEDALS, MTEC FOGS, GRUPPE-M REP INTAKE. 156'S AND RUBBER MATS FOR THE WINTER.
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Spool ****** 558 Rep 6,169 Posts Drives: A few Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: DC Metro iTrader: (24)	If your rear seat fold down, you can put 4 of them in the trunk/ontop of seats Just put them in plastic bags so they don't dirty up your car or if bare rim use towels so they don't hit any metal part and ding it up... i've put 4 19" wheels in my coupe before..this is with tires __________________ MKIV 6spd 1000hp Club
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s4iscool Major 26 Rep 1,138 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Neccos iTrader: (2)	yup, lots of blankets and patience. the roof is key as well, it can easily get scuffed
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andhess Private 13 Rep 53 Posts Drives: E92 320i - Montego blue Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Norway iTrader: (0)	Thanks for all the tips, thats one of the reasons I love this forum! Will pick em up tomorrow, mount them and then take some pics to post here!
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