02-08-2016, 11:58 AM | #1 |
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Spare Tire Question
I did a Search, and although it returned a lot of results, I couldn't find an answer to this question.
I just picked up a lease assumption on a 2015 35i for my son (my daughter has a 2015 28i xDrive). The 35i screams out for better tires, so I am thinking about storing the OEM RFT's in the garage till lease end, and putting on a set of non-RFT performance tires (we run dedicated wheels and snows in the winter). He goes to college in Maine, so if I put non-RFT's on, he will need to carry a spare. What I would like to do is mount it under the luggage compartment floor, in the recess where the dividers live now. The spares advertised on both Bimmerzone and Bavauto are 5.5" wide, and the dividers are 2" high, so I would have to raise the cover by another 3 1/2" to 4". I have no problem giving up the storage space; there should be plenty of room around the spare to fit in a jack, air compressor, tow strap, jumpers, etc. The mod would give us less space for other "stuff", and take away the flat floor when the rear seats are folded, but we can live with that. (We throw the Thule on whenever we need to carry a lot, anyway). What I am considering is adding a 3 1/4 to 4" foam block, running the circumference of the "floor". It would have to be pretty well sealed, to keep sh*t from falling through the crack, and to keep moisture out of the electronics. (The OEM rubber trunk liner would sit on top, and should help in this regard). So my question: this seems like such an elementary mod, that SOMEONE must have already done it. Or at least considered it. Any feedback, tips, or cautions? Thanks in advance.
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02-08-2016, 01:29 PM | #2 |
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I'll poke around and see what I can find, but I think you'd be surprised.
Some guys will only toss the spare in for road trips. Traveling locally, they just keep a plug kit and compressor in the car. I'd say most people don't bother with the spare. Probably a combination of complete blowouts being rare, and the fact that many would simply prefer to call for a tow vs. change their tire on the side of the road. Is it worth raising the floor vs. just leaving the tire in the rear laying down flat in some kind of bag?
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02-08-2016, 01:38 PM | #3 |
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Maybe your son could just pull this in and out at will.
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02-08-2016, 09:42 PM | #4 |
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You could also attach the spare to the back of the rear seats - won't lose much space this way.
I just carry a plug kit with a jack and a compressor for punctures, also debating picking up a can of slime in case the missus is on her own with a flat. |
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02-16-2016, 03:46 PM | #5 |
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Replaced my RF Wheels and Tires with New Wheels and Non RF Tires.
I use one of my old Original's as a Spare at the moment and turn upsidedown to use the wheel well space. 3 Adult Family. Moved our son to Uni. with lots of gear and our 2 night stay gear. Had no problem fitting everything in with part of the back seat down. One more Adult and we would have had a problem. My situation wouldn't even consider a Space Saver Spare when travelling. Around Town, yes or, no spare and just get Roadside Assist to repair or take away to fix. Once saw where a S.S./Spare was stood up against the back seat by taking out that smaller section of the back boot cover. Good luck. |
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