What does everyone do for a spare tire?
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A couple of cans? All that extra weight will guarantee a blowout of your rears at the same time 
The cars came with what's called an "M-mobility kit" which is a temporary solution to a blowout as long as it's not a big one. However, there's a space saver offering from one of our sponsors, I believe. Check out the sponsors forum and do a search in there.
Also, you see that emergency number in your trunk lid? That's lifetime for tire emergencies, if I'm not mistaken.
The cars came with what's called an "M-mobility kit" which is a temporary solution to a blowout as long as it's not a big one. However, there's a space saver offering from one of our sponsors, I believe. Check out the sponsors forum and do a search in there.
Also, you see that emergency number in your trunk lid? That's lifetime for tire emergencies, if I'm not mistaken.
I use the M Mobility system, which should already be in your trunk. That, a cell phone, AAA membership, and a credit card.
It has also been said that BMW roadside assistance will provide free towing to a BMW center for any M car that has a flat, but I have not had any experience with that. Others may have, however.
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the M5 came with runflat tires (at least my 03' did) . I replaced them with regular continentals. I figure with the air pump that comes with the car and a store bought plug kit, I should be o.k. It is not recommended but in an emergency you can even plug a screw/nail in a sidewall to get you to the nearest repair facility.
this is what I have
http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/m5...-tire-325-free-shipping-m5board-specials.html
Other use an OE front wheel and tire but it takes up most of the trunk
A number of threads on this, including a recent one...try a search
http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/pa...s/169613-looking-m5-spare-wheel-used-new.html
http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/m5...-tire-325-free-shipping-m5board-specials.html
Other use an OE front wheel and tire but it takes up most of the trunk
A number of threads on this, including a recent one...try a search
http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/pa...s/169613-looking-m5-spare-wheel-used-new.html
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Well, the last time I got a flat out in the wild, I ended up using the lifetime free towing number on the trunk lid and then proceeded to drop about a grand on a new set of rear tires.... yeaaaaahhhh..... enjoyed the hell out of that....
How thick is the spacer used with that space saver wheel?
12mm according to Bimmerzone website
http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/m5...-tire-325-free-shipping-m5board-specials.html
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I bought the E60 spare tire kit from Tischer BMW for my E92 and when I got rid of that I kept it (the kit) only to find that it wouldn't clear the brakes on the F10 so I sold the wheel & tire but kept the jack and lug wrench and Styrofoam insert and bought a wheel and tire off of Tire Rack. HUGE sucker; 275/35-18 I think. Plus the TPMS sensor (which the Tischer kit did not include) I think the wheel & tire cost me about $350.
I'll check to see if it fits the E39 one of these days. Right now, I carry around a Slime kit with compressor and bottle of Slime.
I'm still pissed at BMW for selling all of their new cars with run-flats and I think all but the 7 no longer have any spare at all.
I'll check to see if it fits the E39 one of these days. Right now, I carry around a Slime kit with compressor and bottle of Slime.
I'm still pissed at BMW for selling all of their new cars with run-flats and I think all but the 7 no longer have any spare at all.
If you got the flat close to home and had BMW tow it to the nearest dealer, could you in theory order a tire from Tire Rack and have it shipped to your home, then tow the M5 to a tire shop and have it installed there?
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i bought a front wheel from a board member and take it along when ever i go on a trip w/ my aluminum jack. it takes up most of the trunk, but the piece of mind is worth it.
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BTW, pictured is my mini jack since the beer took up the space for my full size jack.
h:this isn't the freaking 1800s where you could be 1000 miles from the nearest human...worse case scenario you'll never be more than 107 miles from a phone and food A McDonald's Is Never More Than 107 Miles Away
but that wheel and jack will most certainly make sure anything you run over pierces the tires :viking:
as for BMW lifetime tow it's always to a BMW dealership :crying:
*also what's all that beer for? changing a tire with a full size jack can't be that stressful?
I have 2 sets of extra wheels and tires in addition to what is on the car. In everyday driving, I leave them at home. If I go on a road trip, I will stick one of the fronts in the trunk just in case. For tools, I bought the OEM 17mm wrench and popped it in the tool kit. I also bought an e39 jack and store that next to the M Mobility stuff in the trunk. Fits and works great.
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front wheel/tire in the trunk with a jack, lug wrench and OE length bolts. (cause I run rears and 3mm spacers in front)
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man BMW updated the E39 accessories offerings to the point where it becomes an event just to change a tire or wait for roadside assistance
Driver Utility set
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No. Description Supplement Qty From Up To Part Number Price Notes
01 Driver utility set 1 82292151462
only applies to
-- Set of button cells 4 X 1,5V LR-41 ? 71607704736 ENDED
Battery for hand lamp not included in
package contents
02 Driver utility set Pro 1 82290442782
only in conjunction with
-- Battery CR 2016 2 51218354417 $8.23
03 Battery CR 2016 2 51218354417 $8.23
03 Set of button cells 4 X 1,5V LR-41 1 71607704736 ENDED
Car Tool/Lifting Jack
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No. Description Supplement Qty From Up To Part Number Price Notes
01 ARTICULATED CAR JACK, STEEL 1 08/2000 71121092710 ENDED
01 ARTICULATED CAR JACK, STEEL 1 71121096040 $83.07
02 WING NUT M6 1 71151182215 ENDED
02 WING NUT M6 1 71106781147 $0.38
03 Chock, steel 1 71111179052 $11.50
04 Damping strip 80X60X3 2 51481963274 ENDED
05 Clamp, lifting jack TUBSA 1 71126765000 $5.57
05 Clamp, lifting jack STORZ 1 71126765001 $5.57
Car Tool/Tool Box
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No. Description Supplement Qty From Up To Part Number Price Notes
01 Tool box 1 71111182774 $56.56 +core
02 Screw plug 1 71111179444 $2.17
03 Threaded plug 1 71111179445 $1.82
04 Holding strap 1 71111182775 $2.23
05 Sheet metal screw ST4,2X19 4 09/1999 71111180290 ENDED
05 Sheet metal screw ST4,2X19 4 09/1999 07149156627 $0.18
05 Screw 4,2X16 4 09/1999 71116750167 $0.50
06 Cap SCHIEFER 4 51168140492 $0.32
07 WATER PUMP PLIERS 1 71111179522 $23.94
08 OPEN END SPANNER 8-10 1 71111112893 $5.40
08 OPEN END SPANNER 12-13 1 71111126148 $5.90
09 SCREWDRIVER 1 71111179629 $4.74
10 SPARK PLUG WRENCH SW16 1 71111181460 $18.50
11 SOCKET WRENCH SW10 1 71111181418 $8.53
12 Pin 1 71111093774 $4.44
13 POLISHING CLOTH 1 71111115810 ENDED
14 CRANK 1 71121179953 $14.56
15 Lock 1 71111179043 $6.77
16 Warning triangle without container 1 05/2000 71601092428 +core, ENDED
16 Warning triangle with container 1 05/2000 71601092427 $19.53 +core
16 Warning triangle without container 1 05/2000 71601095535 +core
16 Warning triangle without container 1 05/2000 09/2005 71606768272 ENDED
16 Warning triangle without container 1 05/2000 71606770096
16 Warning triangle with container 1 05/2000 71601095457 $16.74 +core
17 Towing hinge 1 72158108670 ENDED
17 Towing hinge 1 72157203519 $23.87
18 RING COVER 1 71156754340 $1.50
Car Tool/Warning Triangle
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No. Description Supplement Qty From Up To Part Number Price Notes
06 BRACKET FOR SPARE WHEEL 1 71151180625 $3.62
07 WING NUT M8 1 71151182214 ENDED
07 WING NUT M8 1 71106781144 $0.58
*New Updated* Tire Mobility Set
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No. Description Supplement Qty From Up To Part Number Price Notes
For vehicles with
National version Auatralia
L810A=Yes
01 Tire Mobility Set MOBILITY SET 1 71100413439 $147.95
02 Operating instructions MOBILITY SET 1 01290413435
03 Compressor for Tire Mobility Set 1 71106777047 $92.00 +core
For vehicles with
National version Auatralia
L810A=Yes
04 TIRE INFLATING BOTTLE 1 71100415041 $42.50 +core
Set of lifting jack
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No. Description Supplement Qty From Up To Part Number Price Notes
For seasonal wheel change, not
as onboard equipment.
01 Set of lifting jack 1 71106773536 $158.95 +core, See EBA 0440747, BED 0445466
thenReally want the BMW tire pressure gauge
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No. Description Supplement Qty From Up To Part Number Price Notes
02 Tire Pressure Guage 1 82120140377 $49.95
Warning Vest (so you can look like the BMW service guy that shows up to tow you)
RealOEM.com BMW E39 M5 WARNING VEST
Tow Bars
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=DE93&mospid=47592&btnr=72_0591&hg=72&fg=95
Tow Rope
RealOEM.com BMW E39 M5 TOW ROPE
Warning Triangle
RealOEM.com BMW E39 M5 Warning triangle
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this isn't the freaking 1800s where you could be 1000 miles from the nearest human...worse case scenario you'll never be more than 107 miles from a phone and food A McDonald's Is Never More Than 107 Miles Away
You obviously don't drive an M5 in Alaska...
A flat in Valdez puts me over 300 miles from a shop that can handle a low profile tire. :crying: And 270 miles from a McDonalds.
And if I'm out on the highway somewhere, there is a really good chance a cell phone won't work either.
And I'm really curious if the 'lifetime emergency' phone number is really still valid or not.
I wonder if they'll tow me 750 miles back to Anchorage if I get a flat in Whitehorse?
Yeah, I live in the sticks. And I can see Russia from my front porch while I BBQ with Sarah. :grinyes:
I have the air compressor from the M mobility kit, two big cans of Fix-A-Flat, a BlackJack tire-plug kit, and a BMW jack kit (part #71106773536).
I'm planning on buying the space saver spare from Bimmerzone, but haven't spent the money on it yet.
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