E90/E91/E92/E93 OEM Spare Tire source

Originally Posted by Orient330iNYC

5mm between the hub and the wheel? 5mm is quite a bit, when i tested it on the front, the spare bottomed its back face against the hub

the wheel should be centered on the hub, and the wheel should bottom against the hub around the lug bolts.

are you saying the wheel doesnt press against the hub on your car?

i'll investigate this tomorrow as i'm going to be putting new wheels on, but i'm not sure what you are referring to. a spacer would only move the same mating surface out further. I have a set of 15mm spacers for my old summer wheels and literally, its the face of the hub extended 15mm, there's nothing that would allow more contact with the hub face.the rim would bottom against the caliper if anything. the chamfer on the front and rear wheels is the same.

yeah, i know it doesn't make much sense. i'll re-do the install today and see if i i can confirm my findings. hopefully not.

Originally Posted by nonamerequired

yeah, i know it doesn't make much sense. i'll re-do the install today and see if i i can confirm my findings. hopefully not.

are you talking about the space you can see around the lug holes?

thats normal, the lugs have a tapered head and the wheel is stamped to accomodate that.

I just tried my 36 11 0 308 889 kit today (purchased from Tischer). Everything works perfectly. Thanks Orient330iNTC for doing all the researach.

2008 328i w/sport

Originally Posted by NeilQ

I just tried my 36 11 0 308 889 kit today (purchased from Tischer). Everything works perfectly. Thanks Orient330iNTC for doing all the researach.

2008 328i w/sport

NeilQ;

Did the test fit on the front? I'm assuming the sport package on the 328i has the same brake caliber dimensions as the 335i sport. (Hoping any way. ) Would be confirmation that the kit will fit my car.........and I can order without stressing.

I'd still love to know whether this wheel will work on an E9X M3, perhaps with a spacer. If anyone has access to one of these wheels and to an M3 and wouldn't mind doing a bit of detective work, I'd really appreciate it.

Originally Posted by WhoMe?!

NeilQ;

Did the test fit on the front? I'm assuming the sport package on the 328i has the same brake caliber dimensions as the 335i sport. (Hoping any way. ) Would be confirmation that the kit will fit my car.........and I can order without stressing.

the 328i has smaller brakes than the 335i, sport package doesnt affect the brake system spec.

Originally Posted by Orient330iNYC

the 328i has smaller brakes than the 335i, sport package doesnt affect the brake system spec.

CRAP!

Thanks for the info.

WhoMe?!, I think that means that if it will fit the 335, it will fit the 328, as the 335 has larger brakes

Originally Posted by jlipton

WhoMe?!, I think that means that if it will fit the 335, it will fit the 328, as the 335 has larger brakes

exactly, the issue is brake clearance. the 328i should have no problems

here is the space used in an e90 trunk.

thanks for the useful research.

Many thanks Orient335iNYC!

I've been looking for a compact spare for months. Leatherz has been out of stock and their prices seem too high. I just ordered the kit form Tischer. Once I get it, I'll replace my RFT's with Michelin Pilot Sport PS2's (245/45/17 & 255/40/17).

Just to be clear, this kit will work on most E90's, front or rear, with no spacers or long lug nuts, right?

Thanks again.

Originally Posted by deems

Many thanks Orient335iNYC!

I've been looking for a compact spare for months. Leatherz has been out of stock and their prices seem too high. I just ordered the kit form Tischer. Once I get it, I'll replace my RFT's with Michelin Pilot Sport PS2's (245/45/17 & 255/40/17).

Just to be clear, this kit will work on most E90's, front or rear, with no spacers or long lug nuts, right?

Thanks again.

correct

Originally Posted by Orient330iNYC

exactly, the issue is brake clearance. the 328i should have no problems

I have the 2008 335i Coupe with Sport Package. I do not recall confirmation in this thread that anyone has test fit the kit on the front of 335i /w Sport Package. (Test fit done on the rear only.)
I'm just confused. :P

If anyone has test fit the spare on the front rotor, I would appreciate if you could let me know.

Originally Posted by WhoMe?!

I have the 2008 335i Coupe with Sport Package. I do not recall confirmation in this thread that anyone has test fit the kit on the front of 335i /w Sport Package. (Test fit done on the rear only.)
I'm just confused. :P

If anyone has test fit the spare on the front rotor, I would appreciate if you could let me know.

the brakes on the 335i are the same, coupe or sedan, sport package or not.

Part 34116773202 (CALIPER HOUSING RIGHT) was found on the following vehicles:

E90: Details on E90
E90 335i SEDAN
E90 335xi SEDAN

E90N: Details on E90N
E90N 335d SEDAN
E90N 335i SEDAN
E90N 335xi SEDAN

E92: Details on E92
E92 335i COUPE
E92 335xi COUPE

E93: Details on E93
E93 335i CONVERTIBLE

Part 34116770729 (BRAKE DISC, VENTILATED) was found on the following vehicles:

E90: Details on E90
E90 335i SEDAN
E90 335xi SEDAN

E90N: Details on E90N
E90N 335d SEDAN
E90N 335i SEDAN
E90N 335xi SEDAN

E92: Details on E92
E92 335i COUPE
E92 335xi COUPE

E93: Details on E93
E93 335i CONVERTIBLE

In other words......it fits the 335i series.

Time to place the order......just in time to make the border for the Christmas rush of packages.

Thanks for the ALL the information....I'm more educated re my motorcycle than my car. (Newbie.)

Orient335iNYC,

I have a question do you know if this spare will fit 135i thank you?

I placed my order to get this response a few hours later:

"Hello and thank you for your order. Since these wheels have such little mark-up from BMW, we can only discount them to 275.00."

They could not sell at the $239.21 listed on the web site. That, plus $90 shipping costs to CANADA, plus exchange rate of nearly 20%, plus duty....I'm looking at an estimated $450+ CAD.

I figure I'll try BMW directly here in Vancouver to determine the costs.

Originally Posted by WhoMe?!

In other words......it fits the 335i series.

Time to place the order......just in time to make the border for the Christmas rush of packages.

Thanks for the ALL the information....I'm more educated re my motorcycle than my car. (Newbie.)

Originally Posted by GemBM

Orient335iNYC,

I have a question do you know if this spare will fit 135i thank you?

I am going to have to tag along with GemBM on this one. I know this thread is in the 3 Series forum but hey, it's a shot in the dark and I hope it does.

Originally Posted by dale512

Thanks for the reply. I went out to the car and measured 25.5" x 5." The compact spare tire size is a deal breaker for me...I wish it weren't so. It just takes up too much trunk space. Thanks again. dale512

Ah man, me too. Won't be able to fit the two suitcases. Dammit why didn't they at least leave a well under the trunk?

I farking hate RFTs. And I've had a tire shred so bad 150 miles from nowhere that RFTs wouldn't have done squat. It was bad enough limping into the next town at 50mph on the spare.

Guess I'll have to just pray that I don't repeat that experience.

Originally Posted by MadMan77

I am going to have to tag along with GemBM on this one. I know this thread is in the 3 Series forum but hey, it's a shot in the dark and I hope it does.

no idea, maybe u can ask ure dealer if they'll let u test fit a spare out of a 5 series?

Originally Posted by Orient330iNYC

no idea, maybe u can ask ure dealer if they'll let u test fit a spare out of a 5 series?

That is a good idea. I will check with the dealer.

While not a suitcase, here is an example of what I was able to fit in the trunk with spare in there.

I have a 2006 325I what are my options for a spare tire?

Thanks

Originally Posted by blue335xi

While not a suitcase, here is an example of what I was able to fit in the trunk with spare in there.

wow, thats quite a bit of stuff!

Originally Posted by MadMan77

That is a good idea. I will check with the dealer.

only the non sport package cars have them, so a 528i or xi is probably ure best bet