No spare wheel or run flats? WHAT? - M5POST

notsureyet · 01-06-2013, 02:40 PM

Hi Guys,

Just discovered that the M5 doesn't use run flat tires and doesn't seem to have an option for a spare wheel...WTF?

Am I missing something? What do you guys do on long road trips or when driving through desolate places and have a blow-out?

Can a spare wheel (even if a thin one) be fitted to an M5? Or can run-flat tires be used?

Thanks

Protious · 01-06-2013, 03:43 PM

I found a little kit in my trunk that can be used to fill a flat tire.. I think that's all they gave us though.

MasterDank · 01-06-2013, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Protious

I found a little kit in my trunk that can be used to fill a flat tire.. I think that's all they gave us though.

Yes the kit is tire sealant and a pump to fill the tire if not fully FUBARed

Check your tires condition before long trips to reduce risk of blowout.

Aloha
Alex

mdernst · 01-06-2013, 07:30 PM

And this is not unprecedented. The E39 M5 had the same setup (no run flats, no spare tire - just the "M Mobility Kit").

Mike

URBAN LEGEND · 02-17-2013, 07:38 PM

E92 M3 is the same. I just constant check for nails and glass in the tire. Especially when gassing up. You will be amazed at the stuff that gets caught up in the soft compound tire.

py0413 · 02-22-2013, 04:23 AM

From what I know, none of the newer generation M cars come with run-flat or spare tires? My 08 M3 didn't, nor did frd's 06 M coupe and 03 M3.

Sharpie12 · 03-10-2013, 10:33 PM

Is it wrong of me to assume that you're new to M cars? I have an air compressor in my trunk and also a kit to patch up a hole, not the sealant.

E90076 · 03-17-2013, 09:15 PM

Does anyone know if an e60 M5 (or maybe even a previous gen M6) wheel will fit? They can be had fairly cheap online.

Used2be · 03-18-2013, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by E90076

Does anyone know if an e60 M5 (or maybe even a previous gen M6) wheel will fit? They can be had fairly cheap online.

Good question! I happen to like the stock 19" rims from both the E60 and F10, they are fairly similar. Did the E60 have identical brakes to the F10? It's certainly a tight fit brake clearance wise on the F10. Maybe one of the shops who have both cars in for work could do a quick test for us?

AGS · 03-18-2013, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E90076

Does anyone know if an e60 M5 (or maybe even a previous gen M6) wheel will fit? They can be had fairly cheap online.

No they won't. New calipers on the F10 are too big. I had M6 wheels I tried to test fit.

Used2be · 03-18-2013, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by AGS

No they won't. New calipers on the F10 are too big. I had M6 wheels I tried to test fit.

Thanks for the answer, disappointing though.

M-bitious · 03-18-2013, 02:13 PM

All you can do is throw a spare in the trunk and use soft weekend bags.

E90076 · 03-18-2013, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by M-bitious

All you can do is throw a spare in the trunk and use soft weekend bags.

Yes, it seems like that is the consensus. I'm just looking for cheap spare options.

AGS · 03-18-2013, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Used2be

Thanks for the answer, disappointing though.

Yup. Was really hoping to use the M6 wheels for my winter set.

dhirm5 · 04-04-2013, 11:07 AM

Maybe this would fit? I'd keep this in the trunk on long trips for emergency use if it would clear the brakes.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-F10-5-Se...item589af6e5a1

koxal · 04-04-2013, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dhirm5

Maybe this would fit? I'd keep this in the trunk on long trips for emergency use if it would clear the brakes.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-F10-5-Se...item589af6e5a1

not for f10 m5 probably..

Sharpie12 · 04-04-2013, 12:56 PM

no way in hell will that clear the m5 brakes

dhirm5 · 04-12-2013, 10:29 AM

These people have them for the E60 M5 - probably something coming for F10 also though it's not listed yet.

http://www.bimmerzone.com/BMW_Perfor...E60M5-KIT.html

koxal · 04-12-2013, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dhirm5

These people have them for the E60 M5 - probably something coming for F10 also though it's not listed yet.

http://www.bimmerzone.com/BMW_Perfor...E60M5-KIT.html

i am already talking to them..
they are working on it and asking how many people would interest if they release something..

pls put ur name here if u would interest if the price is right.

Sharpie12 · 04-12-2013, 11:02 AM

1) koxal
2) Sharpie12

koxal · 04-12-2013, 12:47 PM

here is the thread for a possible group buy if spare tire fits perfectly..

http://f10.m5post.com/forums/showthr...9#post13809979

01-06-2013, 02:40 PM	#1
notsureyet New Member Drives: infiniti Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: south africa Posts: 16 iTrader: (0)	No spare wheel or run flats? WHAT? Hi Guys, Just discovered that the M5 doesn't use run flat tires and doesn't seem to have an option for a spare wheel...WTF? Am I missing something? What do you guys do on long road trips or when driving through desolate places and have a blow-out? Can a spare wheel (even if a thin one) be fitted to an M5? Or can run-flat tires be used? Thanks
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01-06-2013, 07:30 PM	#4
mdernst Private First Class Drives: 2013 M5 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 172 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW M5 [0.00]	And this is not unprecedented. The E39 M5 had the same setup (no run flats, no spare tire - just the "M Mobility Kit"). Mike __________________ Current: 2013 BMW M5 Previous: 2012 A7; 2011 S5; 2011 X5M; 2010 750Li; 2009 M3; 2008 X5; 2003 M5; 1998 540i 6 spd.

02-17-2013, 07:38 PM	#5
URBAN LEGEND Champ Drives: '13 M5 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: GA Posts: 1,145 iTrader: (0)	E92 M3 is the same. I just constant check for nails and glass in the tire. Especially when gassing up. You will be amazed at the stuff that gets caught up in the soft compound tire. __________________ 2013 M5 2011 550i-Sold and not missed 2009 M3-What a machine.

02-22-2013, 04:23 AM	#6
py0413 Captain Drives: 2012 M5 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: BC Posts: 934 iTrader: (2)	From what I know, none of the newer generation M cars come with run-flat or spare tires? My 08 M3 didn't, nor did frd's 06 M coupe and 03 M3. __________________ Must stop eating..............

03-10-2013, 10:33 PM	#7
Sharpie12 First Lieutenant Drives: 2013 F10 M5 SG/SO Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 358 iTrader: (0)	Is it wrong of me to assume that you're new to M cars? I have an air compressor in my trunk and also a kit to patch up a hole, not the sealant. __________________ 2013 F10 M5 - SG/SO - Current 2010 E60 M5 - Retired 2010 X6 50i - Retired 2006 E60 M5 - Retired 2004 E60 530i - Retired

01-06-2013, 03:43 PM	#2
Protious Enlisted Member Drives: 2013 BMW M5 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 36 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW M5 [0.00]	I found a little kit in my trunk that can be used to fill a flat tire.. I think that's all they gave us though.

03-17-2013, 09:15 PM	#8
E90076 Private First Class Drives: 2011 535i / 2008 Cayenne TT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Posts: 192 iTrader: (0)	Does anyone know if an e60 M5 (or maybe even a previous gen M6) wheel will fit? They can be had fairly cheap online. __________________ Disclaimer: Anything said by me and/or about my car on this website or any related websites, about modifications or motorsports, is only to gain acceptance from my peers, and does not actually represent anything actually existing on my car, and thus, cannot be held against me in any issues.

03-18-2013, 02:13 PM	#12
M-bitious Second Lieutenant Drives: BMW F10 M5 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 215 iTrader: (0)	All you can do is throw a spare in the trunk and use soft weekend bags.

04-04-2013, 11:07 AM	#15
dhirm5 Private First Class Drives: 2009 BMW M5, 2011 X5 35d Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 117 iTrader: (0)	Maybe this would fit? I'd keep this in the trunk on long trips for emergency use if it would clear the brakes. http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-F10-5-Se...item589af6e5a1

04-04-2013, 12:56 PM	#17
Sharpie12 First Lieutenant Drives: 2013 F10 M5 SG/SO Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 358 iTrader: (0)	no way in hell will that clear the m5 brakes __________________ 2013 F10 M5 - SG/SO - Current 2010 E60 M5 - Retired 2010 X6 50i - Retired 2006 E60 M5 - Retired 2004 E60 530i - Retired

04-12-2013, 10:29 AM	#18
dhirm5 Private First Class Drives: 2009 BMW M5, 2011 X5 35d Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 117 iTrader: (0)	These people have them for the E60 M5 - probably something coming for F10 also though it's not listed yet. http://www.bimmerzone.com/BMW_Perfor...E60M5-KIT.html

04-12-2013, 11:02 AM	#20
Sharpie12 First Lieutenant Drives: 2013 F10 M5 SG/SO Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 358 iTrader: (0)	1) koxal 2) Sharpie12 __________________ 2013 F10 M5 - SG/SO - Current 2010 E60 M5 - Retired 2010 X6 50i - Retired 2006 E60 M5 - Retired 2004 E60 530i - Retired

04-12-2013, 12:47 PM	#21
koxal Her Zaman Her Yerde Drives: 2013 SG F10 M5 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: North Jersey Posts: 1,082 iTrader: (7) Garage List 2010 BMW M3 [0.00] 2013 BMW M5 [0.00]	here is the thread for a possible group buy if spare tire fits perfectly.. http://f10.m5post.com/forums/showthr...9#post13809979 __________________ Sold My Black Beast Here is the new ride

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