E90 space saver - just one size?
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I'm considering getting a spacer saver for the E90 Touring I've just bought. It's a 325i M Sport with 18in wheels, but does the wheel size actually matter or do the 16in (or whatever) space savers sold for these work for all sizes?
This might be a silly question, it's rolling diameter that matters, right? How close a match does it need to be to the wheel/tyre combination on the car?
This might be a silly question, it's rolling diameter that matters, right? How close a match does it need to be to the wheel/tyre combination on the car?
bigalx said:
I know that on the E90 330i the 16" don't fit over the brake disks - not sure whether the 325i is in a similar position.
I went to non run flats and decided to get a space saver for the boot - you can get them for about £100 on ebay at 17" - I was lucky and managed to get one of the space saver alloy wheels for about £100 unused which fits over the front brake disks.
You could also consider just get a normal size alloy and holding it in the boot, given you have the touring with more room - all be it still big enough to be a little awkward I guess.
I *think* the smaller ones fit the 325i, I've noticed ebay sellers specifically say it's a different one for the 330i, presumably because of those bigger brakes. I went to non run flats and decided to get a space saver for the boot - you can get them for about £100 on ebay at 17" - I was lucky and managed to get one of the space saver alloy wheels for about £100 unused which fits over the front brake disks.
You could also consider just get a normal size alloy and holding it in the boot, given you have the touring with more room - all be it still big enough to be a little awkward I guess.
I don't think I want a full size wheel. It annoys me enough that I might have to put a spacer saver in the boot! I understand BMW not wanting to include one with every car, but they could at least have made a compartment for one!
Prinny said:
Ring up Cotswold BMW (or online) - they'll sell you a new one, (17"), in a bag, with gloves, etc should you ever need to change it. Bag comes with straps & carabiners so you can clip to the lugs on boot floor. I had one when I had the 335, but it doesn't fit in the z4... So Derek across the road has it now!
Cost around £120 iirc.
Tempting if only for the proper bag! The cheap ebay ones don't include one...Cost around £120 iirc.
Prinny said:
Ring up Cotswold BMW (or online) - they'll sell you a new one, (17"), in a bag, with gloves, etc should you ever need to change it. Bag comes with straps & carabiners so you can clip to the lugs on boot floor. I had one when I had the 335, but it doesn't fit in the z4... So Derek across the road has it now!
Cost around £120 iirc.
I finally got around to doing this btw. They were quoting £150ish for just the wheel and £350ish for the whole kit! Rather more than I'm willing to spend...Cost around £120 iirc.
Billyray911 said:
Have you checked eBay as there appear to be loads?.There are also companies that will sell you everything needed,on the same site.
I've a pretty much unused one that I bought and then purchased an E46 scissor jack and a single wheel bag from eBay.
I'll be selling the lot soon,so auction sites are always worth a look
Yes, in fact I've just cracked and bought one of the new sets on ebay. There are tonnes of wheels listed that claim to fit E90s but which I can't be sure about. I'm going on a trip on Friday and I just want something that will definitely fit.I've a pretty much unused one that I bought and then purchased an E46 scissor jack and a single wheel bag from eBay.
I'll be selling the lot soon,so auction sites are always worth a look
(Let this be a lesson to me, don't leave it so late...)
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