01-06-2013, 01:40 PM | #1 |
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No spare wheel or run flats? WHAT?
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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 |
01-06-2013, 04:54 PM | #3 | |
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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
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01-06-2013, 06:30 PM | #4 |
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And this is not unprecedented. The E39 M5 had the same setup (no run flats, no spare tire - just the "M Mobility Kit").
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02-17-2013, 06:38 PM | #5 |
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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.
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02-22-2013, 03:23 AM | #6 |
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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.
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03-10-2013, 10:33 PM | #7 |
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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.
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03-18-2013, 08:30 AM | #9 |
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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?
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03-18-2013, 08:52 PM | #14 |
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Yup. Was really hoping to use the M6 wheels for my winter set.
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04-04-2013, 11:07 AM | #15 |
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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 |
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no way in hell will that clear the m5 brakes
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04-12-2013, 10:29 AM | #18 |
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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 |
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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. |
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here is the thread for a possible group buy if spare tire fits perfectly..
http://f10.m5post.com/forums/showthr...9#post13809979 |
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