I came across this randomly in the OM;

As you guys say, I didn't find it in my iS !

what i want to know is what the hell you do with a 315 wide rear tyre when you get a flat and put the stock spare on, now you have this monster wheel that hangs half out of the spare tyre recess

not that i have had a flat in recent years.....................gees what did i just say aaarrrrrr

Well...you obviously get the flat repaired ASAP because no one wants to be seen driving around with a tiny 17" of 18" spare tire and wheel that doesn't match the other 3. ;) :dunno: ;)

yep true BUT you still need to get the thing in the car and to a tyre repair station dont you, and if you are some distance away you still got to get it in the car

Suggest you put four wheels and tires on just like the spare and then you won't need to worry about it. Or, if you have a flat my money says you will figure it out. Hint--- throw it in the back.

mate im not serious, its not an issue im reasonably confident i can handle the problem

hhahahahahahahahahahah

Keep a spare 315 tire in the back for long road trips.

I'm still looking for an OEM wheel!!! (Shameless plug)

I wasn't serious either. Don't you just love having fun at the expense of others? Top of my list for building self esteem.

The spare wheel for the iS is a decent looking 20" alloy. It just happens to only be maybe 4" wide :)

JB why not try a wheel seller that sells OE reconditioned wheels?

This is a rep but at least you can buy one wheel, or have them see if they can find a remanufactured OE wheel?

New 20" 20x10 5 Rear Alloy Wheel for 2004 2005 2006 BMW X5 | eBay

Or here is an OE wheel:

59487 BMW x5 20" Factory OE Alloy Rear Wheel Rim | eBay

BMW x5 20" 2004 2005 2006 Wheel Rim Rear 59487 | eBay