Full size spare?

Perfectus · 09-21-2009, 04:27 PM

I'm thinking about buying the spare tire kit from Tischer or buying a style 189 front wheel with a 225/40/18 mounted on it to use as a spare.

I currently have the staggered 189's on my e92 and was wondering if anyone else has a full size setup? Is it safe to put a "front" 189 wheel and tire on the rear if needed as a spare. will the extra weight mess with my car's stance or have any ill effects on the suspension?

Thanks!

JeffL · 09-21-2009, 07:06 PM

I carry a front 189 with a 225/40/18 snow tire on it in my trunk. It pretty much takes up the entire trunk. For some reason I don't carry a jack I figure if I get a flat on the road I will figure something out (I know not smart but the folding jacks won't fit under my car).

Anyway I have run this on the rear with no issue. Even with my other rear tire being a 265/30 on a 19x9.5 it wasn't very far but the car didn't have any problems. The overall height is just about the same, that's all that really matters.

persian54 · 09-21-2009, 07:49 PM

as long as you don't run it for too long it should be fine

09-21-2009, 04:27 PM	#1
Perfectus Major 35 Rep 1,252 Posts Drives: e92 335i/F10 528XI Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NOVA/MD iTrader: (10)	Full size spare? I'm thinking about buying the spare tire kit from Tischer or buying a style 189 front wheel with a 225/40/18 mounted on it to use as a spare. I currently have the staggered 189's on my e92 and was wondering if anyone else has a full size setup? Is it safe to put a "front" 189 wheel and tire on the rear if needed as a spare. will the extra weight mess with my car's stance or have any ill effects on the suspension? Thanks! __________________ 2012 528XI Saphire Black Stock for now 2007 e92 335i - Monaco Blue Injen DCI w/ Cyba Scoop - M-Tech Rear - ///M3 Rear Lip Spoiler - ///M5 SMG Shift Knob & iDrive Knob - BMW Performance Hand Brake - BMWCCA Member
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JeffL Major 36 Rep 1,202 Posts Drives: C63 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (1)	I carry a front 189 with a 225/40/18 snow tire on it in my trunk. It pretty much takes up the entire trunk. For some reason I don't carry a jack I figure if I get a flat on the road I will figure something out (I know not smart but the folding jacks won't fit under my car). Anyway I have run this on the rear with no issue. Even with my other rear tire being a 265/30 on a 19x9.5 it wasn't very far but the car didn't have any problems. The overall height is just about the same, that's all that really matters. __________________ no sig.
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persian54 Lieutenant General 970 Rep 15,818 Posts Drives: M760/G83M4 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: The Valley, SoCal iTrader: (298)	as long as you don't run it for too long it should be fine __________________ From E93 335i to E89 Z4 to E93 M3/E89 Z4 to E350/SL550
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