Originally Posted by SJCFlyer

So what about the spare tire? First, RFT’s aren’t a “cure all.” While at the dealership (more on that later), two BMW’s arrived on flat beds – the run flat on each was shredded, stranding each of them anyway. Our X5 doesn’t have 3rd row seats…but wifey already liking the cavernous cargo space under the deck. So initially I’ve purchased a can of “inflate a flat” as well as purchasing a fast, compact air compressor that runs off the power outlets – both fit nicely in the driver’s side rear compartment. I’ll be sourcing a spare tire/wheel (I didn’t realize that $150 “spare tire option” was a mini – not full sized tire) for longer trips…probably design a case and strap it to my roof rack. My AAA has a 250 mile single tow allowance, so I’m not going to worry about a jack or tire iron. I’ve had 3 punctures in driving a zillion miles, and two of those never lost air until I attended to them so I’ve decided to risk it.