Urgent Help Requested

Hyperspaced · 07-14-2009, 02:15 PM

I am about to get my first M3 but am concerned about the spare tire situation. How hard is it to put together the homemade space saver spare I have seen posted? I am very new to this.

Thanks!

askiles · 07-14-2009, 03:22 PM

Just don't get a flat. I know that is not constructive, sorry. If you get a flat, just call roadside assistance.

-Andy

Hyperspaced · 07-15-2009, 08:09 AM

My concern is if I am far from any majour urban area or even if it is just 2 in the morning. I would be willing to put some spare in the trunk. I know GregW has managed to construct one. I would either do that or get an extra front wheel and tire. Any thoughts on that?

Thanks

askiles · 07-15-2009, 08:47 AM

You will lose pretty much all of your trunk space. If that is not a problem, go for it, and get a spare.

-Andy

JCtx · 07-15-2009, 01:14 PM

Both the Cayman S and M3 have the same problem, so I had to put that issue aside, but it's definitely a concern of mine as well. What I did in the mean time was add a flat tire kit, which is a lot better alternative than the BMW goop, plus you don't screw up the TPMS sensor. I also bought the BMW jack kit, but man, it's heavy as heck (at least I can remove the damn tire if needed).

Finally, I'd avoid treading over any unpaved surface, stretches of asphalt cars don't usually use and a lot of debris is collected, construction zones (avoid those like the plague

), etc. The above scenarios are typical if you're traveling in an unfamiliar place and suddenly need to make a U-turn or something. I rather drive longer and avoid making such turn in debris, etc. And by the way, that's a good practice even with a spare, as it's a PITA to get a flat regardless. Take care.

!Xoible · 07-15-2009, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by askiles

Just don't get a flat. I know that is not constructive, sorry. If you get a flat, just call roadside assistance.

-Andy

with all due respect but BULLSHIT!!!! after 7 incidents in less than 1 year with the fucking tires i will never ever buy a fucking car that doesnt have a spare, or RFT. AAA >>>> BMW roadside. the wait time for a tow truck to show up is at least 3x the time it takes AAA. but how annoying is it to have to tow your car, when you can jack it up in 10 minutes and keep on rolling.

if i am sick of one thing in the M3 it's the lack of spare. and i dont give a damn that high performance cars dont come with one, this is my daily driver.

Big Windy · 07-15-2009, 04:16 PM

put on RFTs. you'll lose ride quality and handling, but you won't have to worry about a spare.

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Hyperspaced Private 15 Rep 66 Posts Drives: BMW 330i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (0)	Urgent Help Requested I am about to get my first M3 but am concerned about the spare tire situation. How hard is it to put together the homemade space saver spare I have seen posted? I am very new to this. Thanks!
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askiles Major 56 Rep 1,164 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Sedan - Alpine White Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ iTrader: (2)	Just don't get a flat. I know that is not constructive, sorry. If you get a flat, just call roadside assistance. -Andy __________________ 2008 M3 Sedan- Alpine White
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Hyperspaced Private 15 Rep 66 Posts Drives: BMW 330i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (0)	My concern is if I am far from any majour urban area or even if it is just 2 in the morning. I would be willing to put some spare in the trunk. I know GregW has managed to construct one. I would either do that or get an extra front wheel and tire. Any thoughts on that? Thanks
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askiles Major 56 Rep 1,164 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Sedan - Alpine White Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ iTrader: (2)	You will lose pretty much all of your trunk space. If that is not a problem, go for it, and get a spare. -Andy __________________ 2008 M3 Sedan- Alpine White
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JCtx Major General 258 Rep 5,012 Posts Drives: No BMW yet Join Date: May 2008 Location: El Paso TX iTrader: (0)	Both the Cayman S and M3 have the same problem, so I had to put that issue aside, but it's definitely a concern of mine as well. What I did in the mean time was add a flat tire kit, which is a lot better alternative than the BMW goop, plus you don't screw up the TPMS sensor. I also bought the BMW jack kit, but man, it's heavy as heck (at least I can remove the damn tire if needed). Finally, I'd avoid treading over any unpaved surface, stretches of asphalt cars don't usually use and a lot of debris is collected, construction zones (avoid those like the plague ), etc. The above scenarios are typical if you're traveling in an unfamiliar place and suddenly need to make a U-turn or something. I rather drive longer and avoid making such turn in debris, etc. And by the way, that's a good practice even with a spare, as it's a PITA to get a flat regardless. Take care.
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Big Windy Major General 152 Rep 5,124 Posts Drives: None Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	put on RFTs. you'll lose ride quality and handling, but you won't have to worry about a spare. __________________
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