I use the M Mobility system, which should already be in your trunk. That, a cell phone, AAA membership, and a credit card.Since there is no room for a spare tire in the trunk, what does everyone do to prevent getting stranded?
I was thinking of storing a couople of cans of fix-a-flat in the trunk.
What do you think?
How thick is the spacer used with that space saver wheel?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
12mm according to Bimmerzone websiteHow thick is the spacer used with that space saver wheel?
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?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....
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.
man BMW updated the E39 accessories offerings to the point where it becomes an event just to change a tire or wait for roadside assistanceI'd love to carry a spare, jack, and tools for dealing with it, but no way I could fit that in with the family's luggage. With a wife & daughter you get about twice what you need. My son and I do pretty well and keep it light.
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
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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![]()