If that's the case then it should complete production by next week? That's a long time to get to the dealer, if dealer says that he'll get it last week of January. I hope he padded the date so as not to disappoint me if it were delayed. But really, 8 weeks more to wait..

Which tends to be closer to accurate, the phone number or website?

In my case its the 800# that's more accurate. The website still says scheduled for production. Also the website has my options changing, sometimes it has the options ordered all but one, sometimes none at all. It's very confusing and it doesn't help to calm my fears that they're building it according to my order.

That's what my question was, is the shipping scheduled/responsibility of the dealer or BMW?
Based on the answer for the above, may be we can follow up with the dealer for early shipping n delivery.
Can some one pass on expert comments :)

I believe the cost is about double if you order it afterwards, as it's not just the tire, but the jack as well.

RealOEM.com BMW E70 X5 3.5d Car tool/Lifting jack


RealOEM.com BMW E70 X5 3.0si BLACK STEEL EMERGENCY WHEEL

Thanks Penguin. I think I'll do that the. I'll keep with the run-flat tires but would still like the peace of mind that I have a spare if needed, even if I can still drive ~ 50miles with a flat.
I wonder if you do not have a spare and had a flat tire , if BMW Assist would send a truck to just tow you or do they have a spare tire that they can put on?

BTW- got an email from the dealer and sent me a screenshot of the status of "At Final Processing Center". He said that it was released to the carrier to the train for transporting and approximates 3-4 weeks to get here to the west coast. Hoping to get it before the end of the year then. I'm counting the days......

Production is Complete – waiting to be released to carrier
 

#800 Status: Production is Complete – waiting to be released to carrier....

Guess count down begins