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Originally Posted by jackinbc
Since the X1 does not come with a spare tire or jack make sure that your aftermarket snow tires are "run flats" and note that run flat tires must be mounted on special wheels - they have a higher and stronger rim lip to ensure that the run flat tire is properly held in place during a loss of air. Alternatively, you can buy a jack and space saver spare and leave them in the cargo area!
Jack
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My snow tyres are not RF's. You get a "tyre mobility kit" that you can use instead.
Basically just tyre goo and a wee compressor.
I have mine on steel rims with plastic trim covers. Means I can fit chains without worrying too much about damage to the (very soft) alloys.
Here is a pic of the setup
