Space Saver Spare

jsp1777 · 05-17-2023, 10:03 PM

Anyone with a 2023/2024 with the Space Saver Spare option know if it cuts into the cargo space? Or does it create a 'bump' rather than having a flat cargo floor? Thx

thenew3 · 05-17-2023, 10:24 PM

Floor is still flat. You just don't get any under floor storage space

blutob2 · 05-18-2023, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by jsp1777

Anyone with a 2023/2024 with the Space Saver Spare option know if it cuts into the cargo space? Or does it create a 'bump' rather than having a flat cargo floor? Thx

We went without a spare due to run flats for the first year and enjoyed the extra space. Mainly because we drove somewhere for a road trip and then moved our son to college. But we changed to non run flats and now have a spare. I think we'll be fine losing that cargo space, definitely a better sacrifice to make hopefully due to longer lasting tires

. But yeah like other poster said, it's still flat floor so no issues there.

Orient330iNYC · 05-18-2023, 06:19 AM

Only the x3 has a raised floor for the spare. X5 and x7 you just lose underfloor space

jsp1777 · 05-18-2023, 10:23 AM

Thanks for the info everyone!

G05_galore · 05-19-2023, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by blutob2

We went without a spare due to run flats for the first year and enjoyed the extra space. Mainly because we drove somewhere for a road trip and then moved our son to college. But we changed to non run flats and now have a spare. I think we'll be fine losing that cargo space, definitely a better sacrifice to make hopefully due to longer lasting tires

. But yeah like other poster said, it's still flat floor so no issues there.

Which rim option do you have?

blutob2 · 05-19-2023, 06:07 AM

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Which rim option do you have?

21s

ph1958 · 05-19-2023, 06:28 AM

My 2021 X7 40i came with the (Continental CrossContact LX Sport SSR) run-flat tires. I am almost at 40,000 miles with these tires and have had no issues. Of course, I will be replacing them shortly.

The extra storage space has been useful.

GCR · 05-19-2023, 07:06 AM

Mine arrived from the dealer yesterday. Its a snug fit in the underfloor storage area but affords peace of mind for those long trips we are planning. Will carry a Dewalt electric impact and a compact jack when road tripping. The spare is quite light so I'm not concerned about the additional weight as a permanent addition.

blutob2 · 05-19-2023, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by ph1958

My 2021 X7 40i came with the (Continental CrossContact LX Sport SSR) run-flat tires. I am almost at 40,000 miles with these tires and have had no issues. Of course, I will be replacing them shortly.

The extra storage space has been useful.

That's pretty darn good to get that many miles on RFs! I was at 20K on the same tires. I probably replaced them about 2-3K early but we're driving 5K miles just this month so needed them done prior.

Orient330iNYC · 05-19-2023, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by GCR

Mine arrived from the dealer yesterday. Its a snug fit in the underfloor storage area but affords peace of mind for those long trips we are planning. Will carry a Dewalt electric impact and a compact jack when road tripping. The spare is quite light so I'm not concerned about the additional weight as a permanent addition.

i think there's a jack in the foam tray in the center of the spare.
i also carry a dewalt impact gun and a breaker bar just in case.

GCR · 05-19-2023, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Orient330iNYC

i think there's a jack in the foam tray in the center of the spare.
i also carry a dewalt impact gun and a breaker bar just in case.

BMW part# 36 11 5 A3E 078

Wheel and tire only, does not include a jack, neither do I see it offered in the BMW ETK.

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thenew3 Lieutenant Colonel 661 Rep 1,615 Posts Drives: 2020 X7, 2016 X3, 2021 MME Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Central coast CA iTrader: (0)	Floor is still flat. You just don't get any under floor storage space
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