Running Boards/ spare tire

[no8rainer]

Here is the spare for the e70 for getBMWparts.com and I also added the rod that holds the back compartment cover open. All from Tischer. It is expensive esp since it is only a 100 dollar option if you ordered it from the factory. But safety is safety.

[mach330]

Originally Posted by no8rainer

Here is the spare for the e70 for getBMWparts.com and I also added the rod that holds the back compartment cover open. All from Tischer. It is expensive esp since it is only a 100 dollar option if you ordered it from the factory. But safety is safety.

awesome thanks for the pix. A couple of questions. I apologize if this sounds ghetto.

- how much is just the spare wheel and tires?
- can i just get the wheel/tire and put it under there? will it move a lot or is it snug? (sorry, I don't have my car yet).

I basically just want the tire so I feel better when my wife drives it. we have AAA (and bmw assist I guess) so I don't need the tools.

Or is that defeat the purpose? lol

[no8rainer]

I guess you can put a spare tire and rim. The space will only fit a donut spare aka space saving spare, it will not fit a full size rim/tire like the old bmw's. Tischer has it as $335 + 50 for shipping, not including taxes. It sucks that it cost more buying from the dealer. I believe there is a thread in the e90 forum about going to tirerack and ordering a generic spare. So you may want to check it out.

The tischer kit has all the tools, and it fits snug in the undercompartment.

Hope that answers your question.

I ordered the x5 and then found out that it didn't have a spare, had i known, i wouldve just ordered it when my car was still in the building stage.

If you haven't received your x5 yet and it still is in SC, you may want to call the dealer and add the spacesaving spare for $100 bucks.

[mach330]

Originally Posted by no8rainer

I guess you can put a spare tire and rim. The space will only fit a donut spare aka space saving spare, it will not fit a full size rim/tire like the old bmw's. Tischer has it as $335 + 50 for shipping, not including taxes. It sucks that it cost more buying from the dealer. I believe there is a thread in the e90 forum about going to tirerack and ordering a generic spare. So you may want to check it out.

The tischer kit has all the tools, and it fits snug in the undercompartment.

Hope that answers your question.

I ordered the x5 and then found out that it didn't have a spare, had i known, i wouldve just ordered it when my car was still in the building stage.

If you haven't received your x5 yet and it still is in SC, you may want to call the dealer and add the spacesaving spare for $100 bucks.

thanks. I'll look into the e90 forum. I think it's too late because my dealer just called and it's in the port. I should be able to pick it up on sat.