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si-forks
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spare wheel

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Quick question ? how many Z owners have got rid of the horrible spare wheel that hangs under the rear bumper and carry a can of tyre weld instead :?:
E30 318 1988 Gone
E36 320 1992 Gone

E36 328 1995 write off

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MickJ
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Post by MickJ »

Not me, if the tyre shreds, tin of tyre weld ain't going to fix it and I will want to get home :wink:
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Post by XVar »

I got rid of mine since it looked like this:

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swamper
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Post by swamper »

mines gone..im not putting a spare wheel on my missus's lap
the badness makes me do it...!

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Brian H
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Re: spare wheel

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si-forks wrote:Quick question ? how many Z owners have got rid of the horrible spare wheel that hangs under the rear bumper and carry a can of tyre weld instead :?:
Just the other day I had a puncture in the side wall of the tyre, I am glad that I had the space saver, got me out af a right pickle. I would not trade for a can of tyre weld.

I have now put a piece of rope in the boot to tie down the boot lid as I do not want to put the punctured wheel in the car and the boot is not quite large enough to take the wheel.
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si-forks
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So far its abIt 50/50 then :) my spare wheel looks the same as Xvar not sure I would like to drive on it @ all :| when was the last time you looked @ your spare wheel :?:
E30 318 1988 Gone
E36 320 1992 Gone

E36 328 1995 write off

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E37 Z3 M44B1.9 1997 Current
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mwpe
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Post by mwpe »

I have had at least 2 instances of a large bolt penetrating the tyre which a can of goo would not fix.
I check the pressure fairly regularly and take the spare out at least twice a year for a clean and check over.
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Post by motco »

I carry both...
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Post by Mike »

I'm worried now, I have not looked at the spare ever in 10+ years although it is looked at for the MOT I guess!!!!! maybe? i think Ill take a peak this weekend if it is sunny. Depends if I am feeling brave I guess.
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Post by RodsZ3 »

Yes, I had a debate with myself concerning the Tyre vs Spray Can dilema and came to conclusion that the tyre would do more to get me out of trouble than the 'goo', to that end I bought a Tyre Bag off E-Bay (stored in with the spare wheeel) and a couple of Elasticated Straps in case there is a passenger involved and the boot lid has to be tied down.

Thank heavens I haven't had to use them yet.......Gulp! is that tempting fate? :roll:

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RemarkLima
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Post by RemarkLima »

Alas, no spare wheel even to start with from the factory... Just BMW goo and an air compressor.
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Post by alec.m »

Anyone know how breakdown services deal with you if you`ve removed your spare? I wonder if they leave you to sort yourself out if originally there was a spare.
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Post by Richardenigma »

Don't think breakdown services care...if you had the spare and it was flat or damaged and you didn't know it wouldn't, I suspect, be a decision factor whether you were recovered or not...same for not having a spare!

I'm not a fan of 'the goo' as well and have also invested in a bag for my space saver wheel which I got off flea bay...does it limit the boot space? Yes hence the luggage rack for trips longer than a day.

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Also have some elastic 'ties' for securing damaged wheel in boot to avoid the missus becoming a makeshift wheel carrier... :lol:
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Post by Ming »

We carry tyre weld on our trail bikes and I have to say in 75% of the cases it doesn't work - and that's with a knobbly tyre that only needs 15psi.
Obviously we can take a spare tube and change that but I would say leave your space saver in place if it's okay and legal. Glad you brought it up so I will have a look at mine this weekend.
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Post by Devon Z »

Mines in the shed, not carrying all that weight around :)
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Z3C
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Post by Z3C »

Mine is gone too, all in the name of weight reduction... 8-)

I'll take my chanses with the tire punctures. After all, there's always ways to get help if something happens. And yes it will probably cost a bit but on the other hand, if any of us would be very concerned about the cost of our motoring, we would be driving 90's civics and vauxhals.
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Mine is gone too, all in the name of weight reduction... 8-)

I'll take my chanses with the tire punctures. After all, there's always ways to get help if something happens. And yes it will probably cost a bit but on the other hand, if any of us would be very concerned about the cost of our motoring, we would be driving 90's civics and vauxhals.
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EDIT: what the... ? Sorry for the double post.
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Post by Bill- »

I have a plug kit, electric pump & spacesaver which I've not looked at. Apparently its a right palaver to get at as well
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Post by Jamezee »

Still got mine and had to use it once, crazy looking thing when fitted :shock:
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