F30 Spare Wheel
Discussion
I'm keen to replace the run flats on my F30 328i, however I'm not keen on driving around without a spare tyre (I'm not even that keen on it with run flats).
What have other people done about this? I know there's space savers available online which eat up boot space, various kits, tyre weld etc which gives you a chance, and of course just hope.
While the last one sounds pretty stupid, it did make me think that in the last 20 years I've only had one bad puncture which was due to whacking a huge pot hole, on a tyre that was past its best, and a couple of slow punctures. The last one I had prior to that was, luckily, during the day near to town and I was able to limp into a tyre place and get it seen to. I'm still reluctant to do this though as sod's law being what it is if I don't bother with a spare wheel at all then it will go at the worst possible time and place.
What have other people done about this? I'm tempted by a can of tyre weld and a pump, combined with keeping a close eye on the tyres.
I'm also tempted to scour the local scrappies for the right sized space saver rather than ordering one from somewhere online for £200! So any suggestions as to what fits is most welcome.
What have other people done about this? I know there's space savers available online which eat up boot space, various kits, tyre weld etc which gives you a chance, and of course just hope.
While the last one sounds pretty stupid, it did make me think that in the last 20 years I've only had one bad puncture which was due to whacking a huge pot hole, on a tyre that was past its best, and a couple of slow punctures. The last one I had prior to that was, luckily, during the day near to town and I was able to limp into a tyre place and get it seen to. I'm still reluctant to do this though as sod's law being what it is if I don't bother with a spare wheel at all then it will go at the worst possible time and place.
What have other people done about this? I'm tempted by a can of tyre weld and a pump, combined with keeping a close eye on the tyres.
I'm also tempted to scour the local scrappies for the right sized space saver rather than ordering one from somewhere online for £200! So any suggestions as to what fits is most welcome.
I had an F31 for 2 years that I ditched the runflats on. I just had nothing at all and good breakdown cover. Tyre weld rarely works properly and then tyre shops wont want the agro of cleaning the gunk so will just want to sell you a new tyre, so I dont see the point in it.
Edited by SteBrown91 on Tuesday 26th April 14:00
I have an F31 and still use the runflats when not on winter tyres - and those are not runflat. From the start I have carried a full-size spare (except for local journeys) as every car I owned before it had had one. That the designer didn't allow for it does mean a significant reduction in load volume.
The salesmen were trained to ask "when did you last have a puncture?" but as I pointed out, it's not the last one that matters but the next one.
Spacesavers, like the runflats, have limited conditions of use, whereas a real spare gives you back the capability you had.
The salesmen were trained to ask "when did you last have a puncture?" but as I pointed out, it's not the last one that matters but the next one.
Spacesavers, like the runflats, have limited conditions of use, whereas a real spare gives you back the capability you had.
Ste
Tempted to do the same. Thinking back the only punctures I have had have been with ropey tyres, except possibly one pot hole which I think would have destroyed a run flat anyway.
Allan, that would be my preference too, but I accepted the space saver years ago. At least it is a wheel that will get you home or to the tyre place.
Tempted to do the same. Thinking back the only punctures I have had have been with ropey tyres, except possibly one pot hole which I think would have destroyed a run flat anyway.
Allan, that would be my preference too, but I accepted the space saver years ago. At least it is a wheel that will get you home or to the tyre place.
I have an F30 335d with 18” Goodyear EfficientGrip runflats. I find them OK, but we do have decent roads around here. I have never had a puncture with these or the previous 19” Pirelli runflats (too low a sidewall though). I have no intention of getting a spare or pump+goo. My wife’s Fabia has had one puncture in 66k miles. In 40+ years and probably 500,000 miles, I have probably had 4 or 5 punctures in all, mostly by screws not nails. Most car jacks are pretty feeble as supplied, and with cars getting heavier, I am not sure I would want to change one other than in a decent, well-lit and level area. There is too much camber on most roads to do it kerb side, most car parks are awkward to find a decent place with clearance to change a wheel.
I have an F32 with 20" rims and very low profile tyres as standard - first world PH problems I know. After the first puncture I got a spacesaver spare from www.alloywheelsdirect.com who matched it to the VIN number and a bag & tool kit from eBay. I did need to get a spacer to clear the Alpina brake calipers (FWPHP again) and I've never had to use it in anger but it should work well enough to get me home.
I also got tyre insurance from Motor Easy which has been a godsend as I've had a number of burst tyres, the local roads are shocking. The policy covers 6 tyres in 3 years, with a premium equivalent to the cost of one tyre, and so far they have paid out quickly on 4 with no quibble any time.
I also got tyre insurance from Motor Easy which has been a godsend as I've had a number of burst tyres, the local roads are shocking. The policy covers 6 tyres in 3 years, with a premium equivalent to the cost of one tyre, and so far they have paid out quickly on 4 with no quibble any time.
Magnum 475 said:
Prank Sinatra said:
Can of slime.
This. Especially in most of the M-Sport trims with different tyre sizes front / rear. When your front and rear tyres are different sizes a full-size spare doesn't make much sense.Gassing Station | BMW General | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff