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Getting rid of crappy Good Year RF's...Spare tire kit reasonable price?
I'm going to put on PS4's on my G30 with 20" wheels. I've been looking for spare tire option as some of the clinics I visit are a bit remote. I've only been able to find this as a complete set: Spare tire kit
So far it's the only one I've found that duplicates the stock $150 kit. The $800+ price is a crazy ripoff though. I've seen some others for less but they only include the spare tire period which I don't want bouncing around my trunk. ' Does anyone else know a better supplier? My local dealer was useless....
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Can't help with the kit but you will love the PS4S
My winter kit is 19" RFTs and run them only in January and February, cannot imagine running RFTs all year. 20" PS4S I run rest of the year are much more comfortable than 19" RTFs. Handling and braking performance do not even compare of course.
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Although not a spare tyre, have you considered tyre slime instead? https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003QHY0...791&th=1&psc=1
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I'm constantly debating the same thing. Had PS4S on my M4, and they were awesome. My last several cars(Mini, Porsche, M4, and motorcycles) have not had a spare, just a pump, and slime. Also carry a DynaPlug kit. Never had a problem (knock on wood!). Have you considered the Michelin runflats? I'm thinking about them, also. Not sure what to do, but I definitely do not want to give up that much trunk space.
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As VirtualGuitars noted, your dealer can put together the same complete kit for less money. I got a quote of about $560 with a discount. However in talking with everyone in the dealership about it (I used to work there) I couldn't find anyone who was a big supporter of having the kit. When I asked if the dealership had any 5 series cars in stock with the spare kits to look at, my sales guy went through the in stock inventory and incoming cars list and the answer was no. They don't order them for inventory. So I decided not to get the kit. I think if I had to do it again, I would order the kit (for only $150) and as noted above remove it when I want more trunk space or was going on a long trip. Helps to be lucky. Just finished a 3,500 road trip and fortunately did not have any tire problems. --Bob.
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The cheaper kits only come with the spare tire and the jack and wrench that fit in a styrofoam holder and they expect you to use ghetto looking tie downs to hold it down.
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Don't know why the spare tire option isn't more popular for only $150 with order or $500-600 afterwards. It does reduce trunk space but worth. The slime stuff will kill you tire balance and TPMS. Here are some photos.
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I've been wondering this for quite some time. I asked my dealer about this on my latest purchase and he said it's because of the trunk space. It's harder for them to sell the vehicle. On X6's it wouldn't matter. The wheel well is there regardless, but would take away lower storage.
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So I've called several online places like bavauto/ecstuning that sell the G30 spare tire "kit". The $600 or kits only come with the compact spare tire, the styrofoam(or whatever material) holder that goes inside the tire that holds the scissor jack/wrench/wheel chock, a strap/cover for the spare tire.
In other words, it'll look like my E90 trunk did with the spare tire being held by straps, looking like a car from the 70's... They don't include the nice compartment that holds the spare tire and the compartment with the 2 partitions that are in front of the tire when you're looking at it from the rear. Those two parts alone are over $300. So in reality, the $150 BMW charges it as a factory option is really about over $1000 if you're paying full retail or about $900 through getbmwparts. Basically highway robbery. So for those who only paid $150 for your kits, turn around and sell it for $600 when you decide to get rid of your cars or realize you made a $850 deal!
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Or maybe pm a few guys looks like a few guys ordered run flat with spacer as well so assuming some might get rid of it?
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Are you sure? I'm pretty sure that strap in your car used to hold down the spare tire is using the cargo hooks...
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This issue has been discussed in another thread. May I just say, respectfully and without any intention to argue or demean, that there is another point of view. I have been all over the country in my last several vehicles, including several motorcycles, without a spare. My wife's E350, with 130K on the clock has a spacesaver spare which has never been touched. I have always carried a pump, tire slime, and a Dynaplug kit, also never used, but with the ability to rescue me if I get a nail which causes rapid deflation (which is unlikely). If you shread a tire locally, with a spare kit and an empty trunk, you will be able to rescue yourself by changing the tire. However, on a trip, with a full trunk (much smaller than mine, if you have a spare kit), where are you going to put the filthy and quite large wheel you remove, with the shredded tire on it? You will, ultimately, have to leave it on the side of the road, or call a tow truck. My considered choice will be, if I decide to get rid of the runflats (which I may do), to continue to run without a spare using the kit I described above, and to call a tow truck in a catastrophe, which will cost me time, but insurance will cover the monetary cost. That way, as I did on my Mini, Porsche, motorcycles, and M4, I can run the Michelin PS4S(etc) and maintain my trunk space for golf clubs, luggage, and other neat stuff. Just my $.02.
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