12-07-2021, 09:05 PM | #1 |
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F34 Trunk Mod for Spare?
Has anyone replaced/modified the trunk lift-up floor of the F34 GT to accommodate a spare? Something like cutting out a central circular area / covering it over?
I would like to get rid of my OEM Pirelli Cinturato P7 RFTs and upgrade to a set of something more high-performance (non-RF) but wouldn't think of doing that without a spare where I live. Just throwing the spare in the trunk or on the back seat isn't an option, and I think mounting the tire on the back (like on a Jeep) would probably ruin the BMW aesthetic
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12-07-2021, 10:19 PM | #2 |
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It won't fit, not even with a compact spare. Tossing it into the cargo area is the only viable option. I don't bother carrying mine around town, but when I head out of town I put my compact spare into the cargo area.
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12-08-2021, 10:59 AM | #3 |
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I keep a tire repair kit and small pump under the rear cover. If it's something small, I could fix it but anything major and the car is just getting towed. Not ideal but that's my back up plan
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12-08-2021, 11:59 AM | #4 |
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I do that as well, but the last thing I want to deal with 50 miles or more from home is getting a flatbed and finding a tire shop, especially as the only time I'm more than 50 miles from home is going to a show in Boston, New York or Montreal.
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02-06-2023, 09:11 PM | #5 |
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Where did you get a your compact spare? They seem to be available from a few places online but I was curious if there was an nuance to them that needed to be considered.
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I carry a spare (donut w/ steel rim) on out of town trips as well, but mine needs a 10 mm spacer in order to fit over Blue calipers at the front. My 17" spare is from E60. Good enough for temp use. E60 OEM spare: Rim 4X17 ET:18 Tire 135/80R17 F34 OEM spare: Rim 4X17 ET:5 Tire 135/90R17 Thanks!
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02-22-2023, 08:48 PM | #9 |
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cost of spare tire/rim for 340i w/18" wheels is about $400 delivered, w/o scissor jack or cover. I bought these instead:
TireRack: Yokohama Y870C for $134.56 (plus shipping) Size: T145/70D18 FCP Euro: bmw 18" compact spare wheel - genuine bmw 36116768861 $100.49 (plus shipping) bolt pattern: 5x120 install, including valve stem, depending on tire shop: $20 - $25 Rolling diameter is 26.0 inches |
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