5 series - spare wheel options for non run-flats

[RedRobert]

Just wondering what most of you do/recommend.

Have a 535d Sport (E60) and changing my 18" Run Flat wheels today for 19" 172's. The tyres are not run flat on the 19".

Obviously I need contingency for puncture etc. What is best? Can you get a space saver handy enough? Should I get a pump for cig lighter etc? Do those cans of stuff really work to reinflate etc?

Thanks
Ronan

[eowen]

Think this should work?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GENUINE-BMW-E46-E39-SPACE-SA...

[phelix]

I think the E60 wheels have a larger hub diameter than the E46/E39?

[gizlaroc]

No they are the same, the E39 was different, but think all the spacesavers fit anyway.

You can buy a complete kit from BMW that replaces the wheel storage trim under the floor for £150, comes with wheel, jack and tools.

I would get a used wheel off ebay with a run flat on it, they are often on there as singles and would do the job nicely, then buy the kit without the wheel, around £60.

Also worth getting the BMW mobility kit too, compressor and gunk for £60, or £20 for the halfords compressor and a can of gunk for £8.

[dxb335d]

dont spend that sort of money,


get a can of air and latex for 5 quid!