Z4 Spare Wheel/Tire

ANUSTART · 06-06-2011, 08:12 AM

For anyone considering a spare tire in the trunk instead of other options out there, here is some info. This is the setup I went with.

135/80/R17: 36110306541
Steel Wheel: 36116750007
Wheel Valve-Stem: 36121116326

I purchased all the parts from Tischer and took it all over to the local Firestone shop and they assembled all the parts for $8. I also have a 15" Craftsman breaker bar with a 17mm socket, 1.5 ton Torin jack from Walmart and a bag from Harbor Freight. Cost for all of that was roughly $50.

Here are some photos…

Ron Stygar · 06-06-2011, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hogzilla

For anyone considering a spare tire in the trunk instead of other options out there, here is some info. This is the setup I went with.

135/80/R17: 36110306541

Your stock wheels are 16"?
What size tire on them.

I have the same spare tire for my Z4M.

ANUSTART · 06-06-2011, 09:21 AM

225/50ZR16 The spare is slightly taller. In the event of a flat it would need to go up front.

Ron Stygar · 06-06-2011, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hogzilla

225/50ZR16 The spare is slightly taller. In the event of a flat it would need to go up front.

This is the one that matches:

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...ght=spare+tire

ANUSTART · 06-06-2011, 02:13 PM

Yeah, I had that one on order originally through Tischer. Waited about 3 weeks before hearing back that it was not available any longer. Not sure if that has changed, but this was the only one they had that was remotely close. I also checked locally and that size wasn't available through local Continental distributors. But, if you can find the 125, it is the perfect match.

135 will work, just can't run it on the rear. I did some testing to see how the car handled and felt with it on and I honestly didn't notice any difference. That was at low, back road speeds though.

Ron Stygar · 06-06-2011, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hogzilla

But, if you can find the 125, it is the perfect match.

36 12 0 418 839. Is this the 125 you tried?

ANUSTART · 06-06-2011, 03:41 PM

I'll have to verify when I get home. I looked it up on getbmwparts.com and it showed up the same as I remembered it from several months ago when I ordered it. At the time, it was showing up on their website, but it was not available to them. I confirmed with Jason at the time and he couldn't find no PN for that size. And the PN I had was for a deleted product.

Ron Stygar · 06-06-2011, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hogzilla

I'll have to verify when I get home. I looked it up on getbmwparts.com and it showed up the same as I remembered it from several months ago when I ordered it. At the time, it was showing up on their website, but it was not available to them. I confirmed with Jason at the time and he couldn't find no PN for that size. And the PN I had was for a deleted product.

The part I posted is in the system.

Put in 36 12 0 418 839:
http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...?siteid=214760

LeatherZ.com sells the kit but he might sell a tire if someone wants it.

ANUSTART · 06-06-2011, 04:29 PM

Cool, if they have it then that's the ideal way to go. Thanks for sharing.

CFoote · 06-06-2011, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron Stygar

36 12 0 418 839. Is this the 125 you tried?

Ron, I had a spare tire for my '05 3.0 and just upgraded to a '06 M Roadster. As I understand it, the spare will not work, correct? Is there a spare that can be purchased that will work with the M (both front and rear if need be)?

Chris

Ron Stygar · 06-06-2011, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CFoote

Ron, I had a spare tire for my '05 3.0 and just upgraded to a '06 M Roadster. As I understand it, the spare will not work, correct? Is there a spare that can be purchased that will work with the M (both front and rear if need be)?

Chris

What wheel and size tire do you have. The wheel for the 125 and 135 use the same wheel.

The one in number 1 is what I have 135/80/17 in my Z4M.

The one in number 1 should be a 125/80/17.

CFoote · 06-06-2011, 09:41 PM

I have the 125 80 17....it's a Continental tire.

Chris

Ron Stygar · 06-07-2011, 02:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CFoote

I have the 125 80 17....it's a Continental tire.

Chris

Read the following (JMILLET):

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...e+tire+jmillet

ANUSTART · 06-07-2011, 09:26 AM

Looks like that's a discussion of the Mobility Kit, no?

CFoote · 06-07-2011, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron Stygar

Read the following (JMILLET):

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...e+tire+jmillet

Thanks Ron. Sounds like the spare will work (with a ~4-5% diameter difference, which I can deal with if I'm in an emergency) and that I need to grab a 15mm spacer.

Thanks!

Chris

Ron Stygar · 06-07-2011, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CFoote

Thanks Ron. Sounds like the spare will work (with a ~4-5% diameter difference, which I can deal with if I'm in an emergency) and that I need to grab a 15mm spacer.

Thanks!

Chris

I don't have a 15mm spacer. I thought I tried both wheels.
I'll check when I have the wheels off.

Maybe jmillet will explain which wheel or both.

jmillet · 06-07-2011, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron Stygar

I don't have a 15mm spacer. I thought I tried both wheels.
I'll check when I have the wheels off.

Maybe jmillet will explain which wheel or both.

I have the space saver spare sold by LeatherZ that they say will not fit on a Z4M. I purchased a 15mm spacer and lug bolts so the spare will fit on the front and clear the caliper. The spare fits on the rear without having to use a spacer.
It fits very snugly in the rear compartment.

KevinM · 07-25-2011, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmillet

I have the space saver spare sold by LeatherZ that they say will not fit on a Z4M. I purchased a 15mm spacer and lug bolts so the spare will fit on the front and clear the caliper. The spare fits on the rear without having to use a spacer.
It fits very snugly in the rear compartment.

Hi, have you fitted the tire on the car to be sure? I'm also looking for a space-saver tire for my Z4M coupe. Strange that LeatherZ wouldn't state that the tire can work if a spacer is purchased. Thanks!

3002 tii · 08-01-2011, 12:26 PM

i used the spare off a 5-series for a while, which also fits but didn't like the loss of trunk space. since then i purchase a mobility kit by continental (sold through tire rack). fingers crossed..

jmillet · 08-02-2011, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KevinM

Hi, have you fitted the tire on the car to be sure? I'm also looking for a space-saver tire for my Z4M coupe. Strange that LeatherZ wouldn't state that the tire can work if a spacer is purchased. Thanks!

Yes; twice. First time without spacer it wouldn't clear the front caliper. Fits rear fine.
Second time with 15mm spacer and longer lug bolts it clears the front caliper and fits just fine.
Haven't had to use it in an emergency situation

KevinM · 08-02-2011, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmillet

Yes; twice. First time without spacer it wouldn't clear the front caliper. Fits rear fine.
Second time with 15mm spacer and longer lug bolts it clears the front caliper and fits just fine.
Haven't had to use it in an emergency situation

Thanks for the response. I will go this route.

wassup61 · 08-02-2011, 06:12 PM

hmm... this is strange... I purchased the e60 spare and it worked just fine on BTM Z4MC

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ANUSTART Captain 36 Rep 956 Posts Drives: Z4 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: IL iTrader: (0)	Z4 Spare Wheel/Tire For anyone considering a spare tire in the trunk instead of other options out there, here is some info. This is the setup I went with. 135/80/R17: 36110306541 Steel Wheel: 36116750007 Wheel Valve-Stem: 36121116326 I purchased all the parts from Tischer and took it all over to the local Firestone shop and they assembled all the parts for $8. I also have a 15" Craftsman breaker bar with a 17mm socket, 1.5 ton Torin jack from Walmart and a bag from Harbor Freight. Cost for all of that was roughly $50. Here are some photos… Last edited by ANUSTART; 06-06-2011 at 08:28 AM..
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ANUSTART Captain 36 Rep 956 Posts Drives: Z4 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: IL iTrader: (0)	225/50ZR16 The spare is slightly taller. In the event of a flat it would need to go up front.
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ANUSTART Captain 36 Rep 956 Posts Drives: Z4 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: IL iTrader: (0)	Yeah, I had that one on order originally through Tischer. Waited about 3 weeks before hearing back that it was not available any longer. Not sure if that has changed, but this was the only one they had that was remotely close. I also checked locally and that size wasn't available through local Continental distributors. But, if you can find the 125, it is the perfect match. 135 will work, just can't run it on the rear. I did some testing to see how the car handled and felt with it on and I honestly didn't notice any difference. That was at low, back road speeds though.
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ANUSTART Captain 36 Rep 956 Posts Drives: Z4 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: IL iTrader: (0)	I'll have to verify when I get home. I looked it up on getbmwparts.com and it showed up the same as I remembered it from several months ago when I ordered it. At the time, it was showing up on their website, but it was not available to them. I confirmed with Jason at the time and he couldn't find no PN for that size. And the PN I had was for a deleted product.
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ANUSTART Captain 36 Rep 956 Posts Drives: Z4 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: IL iTrader: (0)	Looks like that's a discussion of the Mobility Kit, no?
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wassup61 First Lieutenant 5 Rep 325 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 3.0SI Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lake Forest Illinois iTrader: (0)	hmm... this is strange... I purchased the e60 spare and it worked just fine on BTM Z4MC
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