[cb123]

Can anyone recommend a good car jack for the m240i ? Also, Has anyone bought a spare tire? if yes, where from? Thanks Tire size 225/40/19

[jpcoop]

I'd highly recommend just buying the tire inflater set that comes with the car (for those that ordered without run flats). It'll cover you about 90% of the time, and you'll still be able to use your trunk.

By the time you get a jack and a spare in your trunk it'll be full...

[jpcoop]

BMW Mobility Kit: Part # 71-10-2-333-674 for about $150
Or get a can of fix-a-flat for twenty bucks if you want to save a buck

There's a reason these cars don't ever come with a spare tire. The mobility kit is the "OEM" solution.

[Ruebarb]

Modern Spare, not cheap$$
https://modernspare.com/


I bought the jack kit, not the spare, spare would leave no room in trunk. Between the BMW mobility kit and the tire repair kit I bought, I should get by without a spare. The jack may be needed to repair the tire, as you may need to remove it to patch.

[cb123]

Thanks for your reply. I'm waiting to hear back from them. Seems like they only have size 18? Are there any other options from BMW? Do they offer a space savor for our car? Did anyone actually get another full size wheel and tire and throw it in the trunk?

[cb123]

I was told that size 18 was ok but I would need a spacer for the brakes. Can anyone confirm this?

[cb123]

Has Anyone actually tried to see if this spare fits with the spacer, for those who have one?

[AndyTurboI6]

I just received this and it fits with the spacer. I put it in the trunk. With the frequency of punctures in Northern NJ, I want to have a spare and am glad to have it.

[cb123]

Thanks for your reply ! I was afraid it might not fit. How long did it take you to put it on with the spacer?

[AndyTurboI6]

The procedure is to bolt the spacer to the hub with the OEM hardware. Then you bolt the donut to the spacer. I wasn’t trying for any speed records in my garage as I wanted to learn how to do it. I would say that bolting the spacer to the hub is a few minutes. But I’ll add that the complete kit is pretty good. I strapped the wheel in the trunk using the tie down hooks.

[cb123]

Thanks for your reply ! I ordered the whole kit. Did you actually change you tires to non run Flats? I did and I noticed a big difference. Pilot sport 4S

[AndyTurboI6]

Anytime! The car came without run flats so I do t know how that feels. However when I saw the mobility kit and remembered the damage I’ve had due to pot holes, I felt that a donut was in order. Get a pair of tie downs and use the hooks in the trunk to keep it from sliding around.

[cb123]

Thanks for the tips. Enjoy your car !!

[AndyTurboI6]

Same to you!

[edkato]

I got a jack from modern spare (they’re very responsive btw) and have ordered a stock OEM wheel and tire from my dealer. Pricey, but I’ve been jammed up on road trips before and would rather make space than be without on a long trip.

[AndyTurboI6]

I totally agree with your assessment of Modern Spare and wanting to account for mishaps.

[sandrik93]

Originally Posted by AndyTurboI6

I just received this and it fits with the spacer. I put it in the trunk. With the frequency of punctures in Northern NJ, I want to have a spare and am glad to have it.

Do you have the cooling and high performance tire package?

[Coconut]

Originally Posted by jpcoop

BMW Mobility Kit: Part # 71-10-2-333-674 for about $150
Or get a can of fix-a-flat for twenty bucks if you want to save a buck

There's a reason these cars don't ever come with a spare tire. The mobility kit is the "OEM" solution.

Doesn’t the mobility kit come with the $2400 HD Cooling and Tire Package?

[pw4]

I'll be buying a full-sized spare wheel for my 230i when it arrives. The goo only works on basic punctures, not if there's a gash in the tyre or a damaged rim. And rural driving in Australia can mean a long distance between towns, and even further between towns likely to have a suitable replacement tyre.
On a recent club trip, one car hit a pothole badly enough to bend the wheel and destroy a tyre. Fortunately I had a spare wheel - we were out of cell phone range a long way from the next town. For our next road trip, at least 4 cars have spare wheels now!

[jpcoop]

Originally Posted by Coconut

Doesn’t the mobility kit come with the $2400 HD Cooling and Tire Package?

No, it comes with all of the non-runflat tire options. Of which there are several, mostly no-cost options.