Carry a spare?

DSB335d · 03-12-2012, 05:26 PM

For those of you that are running without RFT's do you carry a spare? I was looking at realoem.com and was thinking about buying a spare tire kit for my car; since I'm buying some 19's soon. Would the spare tire kit for an M3 work?

mlifxs · 03-12-2012, 05:37 PM

since I live in Florida, no. If I lived in some place where I might freeze to death, I would certainly consider it.
i do carry a tire plug kit and an aux power inflator....and of course a cell phone
not sure about the m3....

tscdennab · 03-12-2012, 06:07 PM

I use a ContiComfortKit and that's it. However it bangs in the trunk as it doesn't have a good place to stay fixed...

bigaizsosexy · 03-12-2012, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by tscdennab

I use a ContiComfortKit and that's it. However it bangs in the trunk as it doesn't have a good place to stay fixed...

I have the same kit as I switched my wheels to Beyerns, but it bangs around in the trunk as well.

aarwilli · 03-12-2012, 06:16 PM

I carry a spare. I took an old RFT, put it on a 99 dollar wheel and ratchet strapped it down in back. Full sized spare for far less than the spare kit costs from tischer. It does sadly take out most of my useable space in teh trunk if I want to carry something much more than just luggage for myself .

DSB335d · 03-12-2012, 07:04 PM

Alright cool, thanks for the tips. The conti kit or the mobility kit seem like better options than giving up too much trunk space.

3er · 03-12-2012, 07:44 PM

I don't carry a spare. However, I have the four original wheels and tires (still mounted) at home in case I'm relatively close by. If I'm far away, I rely on BMW assist. After all, I paid for it!

loki7177 · 03-13-2012, 07:53 AM

I carry a slime kit similar to the conti in mine. I have 4 winter tire mount on stock rims if I need to swap something out.

axis · 03-13-2012, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by tscdennab

I use a ContiComfortKit and that's it. However it bangs in the trunk as it doesn't have a good place to stay fixed...

Your car doesn't have a deep compartment in the trunk under the floor? Mine does, I put anything I can fit in there and it doesn't move around.

DSB335d · 03-13-2012, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by tscdennab

I use a ContiComfortKit and that's it. However it bangs in the trunk as it doesn't have a good place to stay fixed...

Your car doesn't have a deep compartment in the trunk under the floor? Mine does, I put anything I can fit in there and it doesn't move around.

^^ I don't have space under the floor as I have a 335d. The urea tank occupies that space :/

axis · 03-13-2012, 09:44 AM

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^^ I don't have space under the floor as I have a 335d. The urea tank occupies that space :/

Well that sucks, I love that compartment. To add to the topic, though, I am on Conti DWs and don't carry a spare either. I just have a little pump that runs off the 12v power and a can of fix a flat.

Patrick303 · 03-13-2012, 09:54 AM

I also carry a Slime kit. It's actually a Roadside Emergency kit as it comes with a first aid kit and jumper cables as well as the air compressor and tire patch stuff. It all fits in a soft case that has velcro on the outside so it sticks to the trunk carpeting and doesn't slide around.

This is the one I have: http://www.amazon.com/Slime-50051-Al...650327&sr=8-37

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tscdennab Banned 151 Rep 1,809 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Europe iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW [6.24]	I use a ContiComfortKit and that's it. However it bangs in the trunk as it doesn't have a good place to stay fixed...
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DSB335d Captain 1322 Rep 700 Posts Drives: '11 335d DSB/oyster&black/navi Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: West palm beach iTrader: (0)	Alright cool, thanks for the tips. The conti kit or the mobility kit seem like better options than giving up too much trunk space.
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loki7177 Private First Class 4 Rep 111 Posts Drives: e90 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NYC/LI iTrader: (3)	I carry a slime kit similar to the conti in mine. I have 4 winter tire mount on stock rims if I need to swap something out.
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