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04-22-2009, 10:14 AM | #24 |
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According to the local Infiniti dealer, the T145/70 18 tire is a Bridgestone. The dealer quoted me $315 for just the tire, which is quite expensive (the 125/70 18 Continental that I bought was about $130, shipped).
Local Firestone dealer says $275. |
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Thanks. Very helpful information I do a lot of "long mileage" traveling and don't like the idea of not having a spare. I have 19's (came with new car)now but plan to replace at the end of the summer with 18's. Good to know this spare tire solution can work with either.
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04-22-2009, 10:58 AM | #26 |
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Thanks. Very helpful information. I do a lot of "long mileage" traveling and don't like the idea of not having a spare. I have 19's (came with new car)now but plan to replace at the end of the summer with 18's. Good to know this spare tire solution can work with either
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That is still a heck of a lot for a temporary spare tire. The Maxxis 135/70 was $95 shipped. For the money, I think that is the best alternative so far.
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04-22-2009, 01:36 PM | #29 |
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Although not as good of a solution due to size/storage constraints, let's say you use one of your wheels from a separate winter set-up as your spare (as some have suggested) and you have a staggered set. I take it that you should use one of your fronts as it will fit on any of the 4 corners, correct?
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04-23-2009, 12:53 PM | #32 |
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Are you wanting to accomodate a BBK? I do not know of any 19" applications, not to say there might not.
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Lacking other sources, best would be to use a couple modular alloy pieces and center to do a custom rim. Pretty expensive for a spare, though. You didn't answer my question on why you want a 19.
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I am anyway concerned that the 135 section tyre is too "thin" for the 5j X6 wheel as it is outside its approved maximum width range . A 125/70 tyre is simply far too "thin" for the X6 wheel and should absolutely not be recommended as even relatively low lateral loads may pull the bead away from the tyre rim and cause rapid deflation. A 145/70 tyre is the smallest permitted tyre size that can be stretched onto a 5J X6 wheel...so it should be either that or find a thinner compatible wheel to take the 135/70 or 125/70 space saver tyre. Edit: Looks like even the 145/70 is not really wide enough for a 5j rim as it is normally limited to a 4.5j rim. Last edited by SenorFunkyPants; 04-25-2009 at 11:36 AM.. |
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Data is from the Continental Technical data handbook 2008.
You can view and download it here: http://www.scribd.com/doc/6209248/Co...abook-20072008. 125/70 CST ideal rim size is 3.5 +/- 0.5 135/70 CST ideal rim size is 4.0 +/- 0.5 No specific 145/70 CST tyre data but its looks like it has the same rim size limit as the 135/70. IMO the important point to note in your review of space savers for the M3 is the unsuitability of the 125/70 tyre, not only because of the width issue but it also has a significantly lower load index/load capacity than the bigger section tyres. |
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04-25-2009, 04:36 PM | #42 |
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Don't know the availability of this tyre or price in the USA but its about the same OD as the 135/70r18 tyre.
Vredestein 175/55-18 as fitted as spare to MB SL, Biturbo, MB E 55 AMG, MB CLS 55 AMG. http://www.vredestein.co.uk/Banden_B...&BandtypeID=25 |
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Hmmmm..but that's still 1 1/2" more trunk space lost compared to the 135/70.
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04-25-2009, 05:33 PM | #44 |
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Today I decided to get 2 spares for my M3 coupe, and ended up spending a little under what the OP spent. Discount Tire Direct, which is local for me, had 18" x 8" Drag DR-37 wheels in stock, that basically mimic my 360 Forged wheels. They are an 8 Mesh type design, with a matte black back, and machined face. These were $145/ea. I then bought the cheapest 245/40/18 tire I could get, which ended up being $86/ea!! These were some brand called Nankang NS-II's. I now have a pair of spare wheels and tires that will work for me or my wife's 335i. Here is a picture of the wheel...not bad. The cool part is, Discount Tire Direct will mount and balance for free when you buy a wheel/tire combo. Since they had them in stock, I ordered them this morning, and picked them up shortly after that.
The only downfall, is this is not very compact...at least not as much as the spare wheel combo the OP posted. These will have to sit in my garage when I am not using them. I needed them now, as 2 of my 360 Forged wheels are being re-done. -Andy
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