Spare Tire for xDrives

BRAISKI · 10-05-2010, 08:35 AM

I am wondering if its possible to use a spare tire for the xDrive without granading the transfer case?

Esp something like this... or a doughnut.
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...36&postcount=4

MassBimmer · 10-05-2010, 08:47 AM

Should be fine as long as you're not driving it a long distance...people have a tendency to just drive on their donut

1QuikWS6 · 10-07-2010, 02:51 AM

Supposedly, either the Spare Tire Kit from Tischer or Leather Z will work (although leather Z kit needs a spacer also). Neither company will come right out and recommend/guarantee functionality as neither was actually designed for 3 series cars (obviously a liability issue). I was told as long as I didn't drive for extended periods on it that it would more than likely not harm the x-Drive.

I gave up wondering which is better and ended up just buying a new factory wheel/tire to match my exsiting 17" wheels from a forum member for $250. Same price as the kits but the tire/wheel is full size. I only use it in the winter since my winter setup uses non-RFT WS70's. Not worried how much space it takes up as I normally don't put anything in the trunk anyway.

Course I had to buy the 3 Series Jacking Kit also...

BRAISKI · 10-07-2010, 08:31 AM

If ever I put a spare tire, I gotta remember to get a jack too! :/

Is there a specific 3 series jack?

CSD · 11-24-2010, 11:48 AM

Thanks for the useful info. Just switched to non-RFT and need to sort this out.

ERVJOHNS · 11-24-2010, 03:48 PM

The E60 spare kit (doughnut) comes with a jack and a lug wrench, got mine from Bimmerzone for $339 and free shipping.

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BRAISKI Colonel 137 Rep 2,517 Posts Drives: '11 335xi e92 M-Pak Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: GTA/KW, Canada iTrader: (3) Garage List 2011 BMW 335xi [7.00]	Spare Tire for xDrives I am wondering if its possible to use a spare tire for the xDrive without granading the transfer case? Esp something like this... or a doughnut. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...36&postcount=4 __________________ My 2011 ED @ BMW Welt, one of the best days of my life! Full front PPF!
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MassBimmer Major General 307 Rep 7,433 Posts Drives: 2023 i4 M50 Join Date: May 2009 Location: MA iTrader: (6) Garage List 2009 BMW [9.24]	Should be fine as long as you're not driving it a long distance...people have a tendency to just drive on their donut
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CSD New Member 2 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 09 335xi Join Date: May 2010 Location: Granite State iTrader: (1)	spare tire info Thanks for the useful info. Just switched to non-RFT and need to sort this out.
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ERVJOHNS Enlisted Member 4 Rep 31 Posts Drives: 2011 335xi MSport Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	The E60 spare kit (doughnut) comes with a jack and a lug wrench, got mine from Bimmerzone for $339 and free shipping.
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