Spare tire and tire repair kit

[hamh]

Hi,

Now that I have a 22s on, I started to think of a backup solution in case the tire get flat.

Do you guys put a smaller size spare tire in the space saver or simply get a tire repair kit?

I've seen some slime repair kit which will pump a stream of sealer while inflating the tire, and also some native tire plug kit. Any experience with either of those?

[42pilot]

I'm a AAA member with roadside assistance, 250 mile towing, jump start, yada yada yada for about $140 per year. That's good for me, without carrying a spare tire, jack, lug wrench, repair kit or inflation kit, etc.

[hamh]

yea, AAA might be good, but it'd be more convenient if you can do a simple temporary repair and get going instantly.

[twelve535i]

I'm not sure what the storage space in a F15 without a spare looks like. If it fits a spare, get one.
I have AAA, which is my last resort. I've never used them.
Piece together a spare if it fits in the storage space. I bought a spare wheel for my 535i. Wheel itself was $110? The tire was 130?
Not much of an investment compared to your expensive wheels

[hamh]

I thought about spare tire too, but my current setup is 22s, and the regular F15 spare tire is 18" and the F85 spare tire is 19", will they fit at all?

[dcg71]

Overall wheel + tyre diameter is what's important, not the wheel size alone.

[twelve535i]

Originally Posted by dcg71

Overall wheel + tyre diameter is what's important, not the wheel size alone.

This

http://www.bavauto.com/shop.asp

E70 spare tire looks like 155/90/18

You have a 295/30/22?

http://tire-size-conversion.com/tire-size-comparison/ (according to their side, same diameter)

[MattBianco]

Not as reliable as a spare, but for temporary relief, this is what I have packed in the side storage area of the trunk: http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1040108

[r33_RGSport]

So far, I always patch my own tires and never carry a spare.
I always monitor my tire pressure, thanks to TPMS.
A week ago my F06 gave me warning about low pressure. Then I checked, yes indeed I got nailed.
Since I don't have floor jack at home, I just went to a gas station to put more air that should last me overnight. Then I patched it at the office the next day.
I mean, unless you got a blown out, carrying a spare is just adding another weight in the car.

[Blackhawks]

Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

So far, I always patch my own tires and never carry a spare.
I always monitor my tire pressure, thanks to TPMS.
A week ago my F06 gave me warning about low pressure. Then I checked, yes indeed I got nailed.
Since I don't have floor jack at home, I just went to a gas station to put more air that should last me overnight. Then I patched it at the office the next day.
I mean, unless you got a blown out, carrying a spare is just adding another weight in the car.

Ben... come visit Chicago during pothole season and you'll see that we're worried about land mines... not nails.

[r33_RGSport]

Originally Posted by Blackhawks

Ben... come visit Chicago during pothole season and you'll see that we're worried about land mines... not nails.

When is that? I'll visit you, hahaha.

[Kzang]

Its probably same as NYC pothole seasons... Dec, Jan, Feb, March lol

[ronaldochen]

Originally Posted by MattBianco

Not as reliable as a spare, but for temporary relief, this is what I have packed in the side storage area of the trunk: http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1040108

Thanks for your share, looks like it is a good kit for repairing nails. And they claim it's good for RFT.

[Kzang]

Originally Posted by MattBianco

Not as reliable as a spare, but for temporary relief, this is what I have packed in the side storage area of the trunk: http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1040108

Thanks for this Matt, I think I'll order one for my emergency bag in my X5.

[hamh]

Originally Posted by twelve535i

This

http://www.bavauto.com/shop.asp

E70 spare tire looks like 155/90/18

You have a 295/30/22?

http://tire-size-conversion.com/tire-size-comparison/ (according to their side, same diameter)

Great, so looks like the spare I have in the spacer saver can fit in while I'm on my 22s, I just need to make sure I keep the original set of bolts in the trunk in case I need a swap.

Does anyone know if the X5M spare (19" spare) can fit into the space save of a regular X5? I might upgrade the brake next year, and I'll need the bigger rim in order to accommodate the bigger caliper.

[r33_RGSport]

Originally Posted by hamh

Great, so looks like the spare I have in the spacer saver can fit in while I'm on my 22s, I just need to make sure I keep the original set of bolts in the trunk in case I need a swap.

Does anyone know if the X5M spare (19" spare) can fit into the space save of a regular X5? I might upgrade the brake next year, and I'll need the bigger rim in order to accommodate the bigger caliper.

The X5M spare should fit, since the overall tire diameter are the same between 4 chassis. F15/F16/F85/F86.

[Alan l.]

I am going to have to purchase the x5m spare wheel/tire by next spring as well. For the wheel and tire its going to cost about $550.

Alan

[hamh]

yea, me too. My wife is going to say, why do I need another set of the spare tire

[r33_RGSport]

Originally Posted by hamh

yea, me too. My wife is going to say, why do I need another set of the spare tire

Tell her, cuz it is cheaper than a spare wife.

[hamh]

Lol , not sure how she'll react.

On a separate topic, anyone know what's the part number of the F15 jack? I bent the rod of the jack due to stupidity and I need a replacement one :-(