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[gglekel]

I have the SP and use the winter tires left over from my e46.
Since they are not run flat, and I have no spare and jack, I will be S.O.L. if I get a flat. I am sure there are a few people who are in the same boat.
Question is, did you buy a jack and a doughnut to keep in the car? If you did, where and how much was it? Is there another option you can suggest?
Thanks.

[ska///235i]

and where the hell do you guys keep the spare

[StewtheBassman]

I only keep a spare in the trunk if I'm on a long trip (1000kms out of 14500 so far).
I use my jack from my '98 Jimmy. I own a torque wrench ($24) and long nut thingies ($15 for a kit).

Short, daily hauls of 180kms a day get no spare, no kit. I'd call a tow truck.

[e90fanatic]

I bought the continental comfort kit from tirerack incase i get any puncture. It will seal it.

[StewtheBassman]

Probably a good idea!!

[Hunter399]

I got the slime kit

[jflecha]

Slime 15 minute smart spare, got a jack to put on the winters, put the 162's in storage. If I have to go far I'll throw one of the 162's in the trunk.

Not ideal, but less expensive than runflat winter tires.

[dkizerian]

I keep one of my front wheels/tires, in a tiretote in the trunk, and bought the jack kit from circle BMW, it's a jack, torque wrench, gloves, etc...
I rarely use my trunk, so the space taken up by the tire isn't missed, and if I ever get a flat it'll be nice to have a spare....

[Matt_UKTX]

Originally Posted by dkizerian

I keep one of my front wheels/tires, in a tiretote in the trunk, and bought the jack kit from circle BMW, it's a jack, torque wrench, gloves, etc...
I rarely use my trunk, so the space taken up by the tire isn't missed, and if I ever get a flat it'll be nice to have a spare....

I do exactly the same thing. As far as I know, there is no donut for the E90. The slime kit is good, but may not work for all applications - like a blowout or severe pothole damage.

[noflash]

Slime here.

[shuzmaker]

AAA & BMW Roadside Ass.

[E30M3Driver]

I'm using the Continental ContiComfortKit from the Tirerack. I like the compact design and carrying around a compressor is a good thing. It is analagous to BMW's solution for non-run flat, non-spare equipped cars e.g. E46 M3s, and at only $75, is considerably cheaper. The fact that it comes from a tire company gives me a bit more confidence in the solution.



http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/...tkit/index.jsp

[gglekel]

Originally Posted by E30M3Driver

I'm using the Continental ContiComfortKit from the Tirerack. I like the compact design and carrying around a compressor is a good thing. It is analagous to BMW's solution for non-run flat, non-spare equipped cars e.g. E46 M3s, and at only $75, is considerably cheaper. The fact that it comes from a tire company gives me a bit more confidence in the solution.



http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/...tkit/index.jsp

Thanks a lot. I think this thing may be the way to go.

[noflash]

Don't waste your money. The Slime kit (including compressor) is $20 at Autozone.

And don't let anyone tell you Slime is hard to deal with. It washes right out.

[E30M3Driver]

Originally Posted by noflash

Don't waste your money. The Slime kit (including compressor) is $20 at Autozone.

And don't let anyone tell you Slime is hard to deal with. It washes right out.

Well it is hard to deal with. Using the slime system is a multi-step and IMO a more cumbersome process:

1. Use tool to remove valve stem core
2. Connect tip to slime bottle
3. Squeeze the krap out of the bottle to inject slime into the tire
4. reinsert the valve stem core into slimed valve stem
5. Attach compressor, fill with air
6. Drive to spread sealant
7. Stop and add more air, until (if) tire seals

The ContiComfortKit works just like the BMW system, just hook it up and the sealant is automatically injected as you fill the tire with air. The ease-of-use factor is worth the extra cost. Now I haven't used it yet to see if it works as advertised or if the sealant adequately spreads during fill, however, I did have a chance to use the BMW kit on my E46 M3 and it worked great.

The first time I used the slime kit I had previously for another car, the compressor failed. Fortunately, I had another compressor that I used to finish the job, but the tire never really sealed with the slime and I barely got out of the garage and to the tire store.

YMMV

[ItalyBMW325]

Originally Posted by E30M3Driver

Well it is hard to deal with. Using the slime system is a multi-step and IMO a more cumbersome process:

1. Use tool to remove valve stem core
2. Connect tip to slime bottle
3. Squeeze the krap out of the bottle to inject slime into the tire
4. reinsert the valve stem core into slimed valve stem
5. Attach compressor, fill with air
6. Drive to spread sealant
7. Stop and add more air, until (if) tire seals

The ContiComfortKit works just like the BMW system, just hook it up and the sealant is automatically injected as you fill the tire with air. The ease-of-use factor is worth the extra cost. Now I haven't used it yet to see if it works as advertised or if the sealant adequately spreads during fill, however, I did have a chance to use the BMW kit on my E46 M3 and it worked great.

The first time I used the slime kit I had previously for another car, the compressor failed. Fortunately, I had another compressor that I used to finish the job, but the tire never really sealed with the slime and I barely got out of the garage and to the tire store.

YMMV

I dont use either but I will probably go with the one from tirerack cause it does seem easier. However just to correct your steps -

7. Both kits require you to check pressure after some miles. The demo on tire rack states rotation of the tire spreads the sealant around the tire.

[noflash]

Originally Posted by E30M3Driver

Well it is hard to deal with. Using the slime system is a multi-step and IMO a more cumbersome process:

1. Use tool to remove valve stem core
2. Connect tip to slime bottle
3. Squeeze the krap out of the bottle to inject slime into the tire
4. reinsert the valve stem core into slimed valve stem
5. Attach compressor, fill with air
6. Drive to spread sealant
7. Stop and add more air, until (if) tire seals

The ContiComfortKit works just like the BMW system, just hook it up and the sealant is automatically injected as you fill the tire with air. The ease-of-use factor is worth the extra cost. Now I haven't used it yet to see if it works as advertised or if the sealant adequately spreads during fill, however, I did have a chance to use the BMW kit on my E46 M3 and it worked great.

The first time I used the slime kit I had previously for another car, the compressor failed. Fortunately, I had another compressor that I used to finish the job, but the tire never really sealed with the slime and I barely got out of the garage and to the tire store.

YMMV

I'll buy the argument that the ContiKit is a bit easier.

But AutoZone is a few blocks from my house and the Slime was a bit easier on my wallet.

Hopefully, I'll never have to use it. <<knock on wood>>