should i buy this spare tire? (pics)

matthew721 · 08-05-2013, 08:04 PM

I'm not running "run flats" anymore and i've been looking for a spare tire/rim to keep in the trunk, everywhere i shop, seems the lowest is 150$, here is one a friend is selling, is this a good spare? if so, what should i offer? i already tried to make sure it fits, and it does, no problems, just want to make a reasonable offer if this is an ok spare. Thoughts?

i'm running 205-55-16
spare is 225-45-17

seems about the same height? thanks

smallseafishie · 08-05-2013, 08:26 PM

Just get a donut. It's much easier on the trunk space. The e60 spare is perfect even for 335i's larger brakes.

VMRWheels · 08-06-2013, 01:04 PM

For a full sized spare, I think that it would work. The tire sizing is about the same height as yours now. Hopefully your friend is nice to you in regard to the price!

litxus · 08-06-2013, 01:20 PM

Yes, it will fit, I had it on my car to check wheel balance / vibration issues. Although at $150 it is a bit steep in this shape, shop around and you should find better deals (maybe craigslist).

As a comparison I sold 4 of exact same type wheels with tires (2 tires bold, 2 were ok) at $200 back in 09 or so.

matthew721 · 08-12-2013, 01:46 PM

ok guys, thanks for the info, i decided to pick up the rim and paid 90$ seems half way descent? so looks like i'm setup now... thanks for the info and replies

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matthew721 Private First Class 7 Rep 97 Posts Drives: E90 2006 325i Join Date: May 2013 Location: Houston iTrader: (1)	should i buy this spare tire? (pics) I'm not running "run flats" anymore and i've been looking for a spare tire/rim to keep in the trunk, everywhere i shop, seems the lowest is 150$, here is one a friend is selling, is this a good spare? if so, what should i offer? i already tried to make sure it fits, and it does, no problems, just want to make a reasonable offer if this is an ok spare. Thoughts? i'm running 205-55-16 spare is 225-45-17 seems about the same height? thanks Attached Images
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smallseafishie Colonel 110 Rep 2,017 Posts Drives: AW 07 e92 335i + AW 11 X5 35d Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Atlanta GA iTrader: (13) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [0.00]	Just get a donut. It's much easier on the trunk space. The e60 spare is perfect even for 335i's larger brakes.
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litxus Lieutenant 58 Rep 494 Posts Drives: 09 E90 335i sedan Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Villa Park iTrader: (1)	Yes, it will fit, I had it on my car to check wheel balance / vibration issues. Although at $150 it is a bit steep in this shape, shop around and you should find better deals (maybe craigslist). As a comparison I sold 4 of exact same type wheels with tires (2 tires bold, 2 were ok) at $200 back in 09 or so. Last edited by litxus; 08-06-2013 at 01:27 PM..
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matthew721 Private First Class 7 Rep 97 Posts Drives: E90 2006 325i Join Date: May 2013 Location: Houston iTrader: (1)	ok guys, thanks for the info, i decided to pick up the rim and paid 90$ seems half way descent? so looks like i'm setup now... thanks for the info and replies
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