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      02-08-2009, 04:26 PM   #23
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how does a spare work when you have a staggered setup? will it work for both front and rear wheels? what's the correct spare tire size to accommodate the different tire sizes?
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      02-11-2009, 10:48 AM   #24
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Maybe in a year or two you will be able to repair or buy run-flats most anywhere, but today if you are driving in nowhere (Labrador, northern Manitoba) you will probably have to go more than 150 miles for a replacement, no matter what kind of road you are on. I guess repair facilities are a lot closer together in Bavaria.
And in DFW Metroplex too.... hehehehe
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      02-22-2009, 11:51 AM   #25
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I also have the OEM space saver spare:



I find it to be the most reasonable alternative (no spare is too risky and full size spare takes most of your trunk *******, and comes with a proper cover with zipper and handle, nylon cover for used wheel, lug wrench and jack.
Is this space saver cover available from BMW or has it been discontinued?
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      02-22-2009, 12:04 PM   #26
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from what my dealer told me (at least in EU) it has been removed from the kit.
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Another solution, about $100 cheaper, but vetween a full size and compact:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=86651
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how does a spare work when you have a staggered setup? will it work for both front and rear wheels? what's the correct spare tire size to accommodate the different tire sizes?

im running 19" rims and was wondering if this spare tire would accommodate the staggered setup as well? any help???
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im running 19" rims and was wondering if this spare tire would accommodate the staggered setup as well? any help???
YES you will be okay with a spare and your 19 inch wheels.
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what about with 19 inch and Brembo bbk on all four wheels?
will it clear?
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