E60 Spare Wheel - Switch to Non ROF
E60 Spare Wheel - Switch to Non ROF
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KnockinShop

Original Poster:

39 posts

206 months

Monday 17th May 2010
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Hi.
I have an E60 2005, with M-Sport 18s with the standard Run Flat tyres.
I am due some new tyres, so was thinking of switching to non-run flats.
Primarily due to cost, but expect an improvement in ride-comfort and road noise.

I am wondering if there is a good way to get the space saver, car jack and wheel spanner (not too worried about this as I probably have some of these lying around!)
Has anyone else switched over and have advice?

Can I do them 2 at a time, (front then rears)?

Thanks.

Pickled Piper

6,452 posts

265 months

Monday 17th May 2010
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I looked into this tentatively when i was looking at getting an E60. You can buy a complete kit that includes the spacesaver spare, jack and wheel brace from BMW.

In terms of changing the tyres over, I would personally change all four at once, however, if you don't want to shell out all the money in one go one axle at a time should be OK.

pp

KnockinShop

Original Poster:

39 posts

206 months

Monday 17th May 2010
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Thanks.
I might try to source a wheel and jack somewhere else. rather than pay BMW £200.
Any idea if the E60 jack is the same as the previous 5-series, or any 3-series models?

KenD

144 posts

292 months

Tuesday 18th May 2010
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Having one axle on RFT and the other axle on non RFT is going against the advice of all of the tyre companies and should be undertaked with caution.