Anyone with a convertible have a picture of the spare tire setup?

[sna77]

I think I'm missing some things... Here's the realoem.com link:
https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showparts?id=BW53-USA-08-2006-E46-BMW-330Ci&diagId=71_0183#71126767944

Does the jack just rest in the tray or does it secure in somehow?

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Does anyone have #2 in the picture? Looks to be a BMW Tool Kit Wheel Change Safety Chock Wedge (ENDED) # 71111179052

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[John in VA]

That wheel chock/wedge has been used by BMW since before the E21. The part # has been superceded & they're aluminum vs. steel & not painted black now. ~$39 new, $10 from eBay sellers.
https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/partxref?q=71126756392

[Fried_Chicken]

I think I need to get a replacement spare tire... is this something discount tire carries?

I didn’t dare fill mine up beyond 20 psi b/c it’s from 2003.

[fredo]

I think I need to get a replacement spare tire... is this something discount tire carries?

I asked DT around 3 years ago. They said yes and I paid for it (special order, not in stock). Some days later they called and said they could not find such tire and refunded my money.

That's still on my to-do list, I will try again some day.

[sna77]

I just replaced mine. Figured 15 year old rubber probably wouldn't hold up in an emergency:

Tire Rack has it:
https://tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Continental&tireModel=sContact&partnum=28MR7SCON&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes

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[sna77]

That wheel chock/wedge has been used by BMW since before the E21. The part # has been superceded & they're aluminum vs. steel & not painted black now. ~$39 new, $10 from eBay sellers.
https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/partxref?q=71126756392

Thanks for the info!

[BMWCurves]

I remember a post from Fredo about not being able to find a spare tire. Good to know there's one out there, probably smart to replace it.


I just replaced mine. Figured 15 year old rubber probably wouldn't hold up in an emergency:

Tire Rack has it:
https://tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Continental&tireModel=sContact&partnum=28MR7SCON&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes

[sna77]

FWIW, the convertible will only fit the donut, but sedans will fit a larger tire/wheel.

In my old ZHP sedan I wanted a larger spare than the donut, so I did this to run a full-size spare:

36116750254 OEM steel wheel (17x7) with a 205/50/17 (stock tire size on XI with 17s)... The XI came with this 17x7 wheel which would also fit nicely in the trunk: https://www.ebay.com/itm/17-BMW-3-SERIES-FACTORY-OEM-SILVER-ALLOY-WHEEL-RIM-2001-2006-17x7/174421055292?fits=Make%3ABMW&epid=1423003682&hash=item289c4e173c:g:LxQAAOSw54JfUWaG

[Fried_Chicken]

I just replaced mine. Figured 15 year old rubber probably wouldn't hold up in an emergency:

Tire Rack has it:
https://tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Continental&tireModel=sContact&partnum=28MR7SCON&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes


Is this for the convertible, coupe, or sedan?

Also $110 wtf?! I was expecting like $50

[BMWCurves]

Is this for the convertible, coupe, or sedan?

Also $110 wtf?! I was expecting like $50

It's gotta support your car through an emotional time. I'll pay $110 for that.

[sna77]

Is this for the convertible, coupe, or sedan?

Also $110 wtf?! I was expecting like $50

It's the size on my convertible tire now... Can't speak for the sedan or coupe, but you can check your tire... And, as mentioned, you can fit afull size spare on the sedan (maybe coupe, I can just vouch for sedan)...

As for the cost... Dealer has it at $200+. It's a specialty item.... $110 seems reasonable considering you need it to not explode when driving yourself to a tire shop...

[johnrando]

Hmmm, I'm pretty sure I can fit an 18x8 full size tire in my vert spare wheel well.

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[sna77]

Hmmm, I'm pretty sure I can fit an 18x8 full size tire in my vert spare wheel well.

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With the plastic shield and car jack in there as well? Would love a pic :)

[johnrando]

With the plastic shield and car jack in there as well? Would love a pic :)I'll take a look, been a long time.

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