F15 spare options

[aman27]

Hey everyone:

Im planning a roadtrip soon and was wondering whats the best option that everyone else runs with?

Spare donut + jack kit? (Most costly option)
Fix a flat? (Low cost)

Im running 21inch RFTs, will the fix a flat even work?

[TOPEC]

U have run flats n u want a spare tire why?

[aman27]

Originally Posted by TOPEC

U have run flats n u want a spare tire why?

Just in case i get a flat or tire blows on the highway..planning a 10-12hr road trip with kids and dont want to be stuck by the side of the hwy

[alphaod]

Definitely get a spare. I had a blowout (cut sidewall) and one big puncture on the highway both on runflats, thank goodness I had a spare. Blowout just outside of Mt. Rushmore on the way to NY and recently on the LIE I couldn't avoid it when a truck tire blew up in front of me and cut my tire up real bad. Already did about 1200 miles on the spare.

There isn't much for choice. I got mine from bimmerzone. The E70 one is the same for the F15. As for jack... I could have gone the BMW way, but instead I got a 6 ton bottle jack and tire iron from my local auto parts store. Just make sure there is at least 15" height if you have rear air suspension. I got a 2 ton the first time and it didn't reach at all. Also get the BMW jackpad if you don't go OEM jack. I got mine on Amazon.

[stewy604]

I swapped to go flat Conti DWS06's earlier this year. I carry a small/portable compressor that runs off 12v and a plug kit. Both fit easily into the driver's side luggage area 'cubby.'

[karzrkewl]

I also swapped the stock RFT's for the DWS06's. I ordered a spare tired and a jack at the same time.

[stewy604]

Originally Posted by karzrkewl

I also swapped the stock RFT's for the DWS06's. I ordered a spare tired and a jack at the same time.

I've got a third row, so that wasn't an option for me unfortunately.

[alphaod]

Originally Posted by stewy604

I've got a third row, so that wasn't an option for me unfortunately.

I also have third row seats. Unless I know I'm going to hauling stuff, I just keep my spare in the trunk. I have a Weathertech cargo liner to keep it all clean and the spare doesn't move. I've seen and used my spare to the point that I realized how indispensable it is when you really need it.

The 6 ton bottle jack I mentioned earlier fits perfectly in the little cubby behind the third row seats. 8 ton bottle jacks and scissor jacks do not fit. 2/4 ton bottle jacks fit of course, but with the air suspension they do not lift the rear tire off the ground high enough, so they're useless. Also put a breaker bar in there because a lot of shops use an air gun to put on tires.

I also keep a tire plug kit, pliers (for pulling out screws and stuff), wheel chocks, an air compressor in the left cubby behind the cover.

[karzrkewl]

Ah yes, with the 3rd row that limits your options. I keep a first aid kit, reflective vest, flashlight and fire extinguisher in the left cubby. A set of reflective triangles goes in with the spare tire and jack.

[Class5Kayaker]

My "Spare" in both my BMWs is a high-quality 12v air compressor (you're gonna pay $80-$100 but it's worth it), a $20 scissor jack from Harbor Freight, a Torque Wrench w/ 17MM deep socket w/ plastic outer-casing, and the StopNGo tire plug kit.

[P1]

Since you'll have your wife and kids with you, I'd go for the spare tire + jack option. Cannot take any risks.