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Old 03-06-2011, 11:17 PM
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Spare Tire Question
When I purchased my 05 X5 4.4, it came with 255/55/18 all around, but the spare is a 17 inch, which I want to replace with the same as all the others. Question: will the 18 inch rim and full size tire fit in the spare tire compartment in the trunk?
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Old 03-07-2011, 12:43 AM
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Yes, the outside diameter of the tire will be the same (or is supposed to be) regardless of rim size.
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Old 03-07-2011, 02:34 AM
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The diameter is the same but the width is not. The 55 aspect tire is wider in section, and therefore, the floor will not sit flat. I wanted to do the same in mine, but it wasn't worth having the uneven floor. And guess what- I've never needed the spare anyway. Never been on the road!
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^ There's really no point. The 17" spare will work if you ever need it. Drive on it until you can get your 18" repaired/replaced.
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^ There's really no point. The 17" spare will work if you ever need it. Drive on it until you can get your 18" repaired/replaced.
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