I eventually bought and fitted the space saver (as illustrated above). Couple of points - it weighs a tonne and the wheel combined with the industrial quality securing straps completely destroy the practicality of the boot design. Even though I have not experienced a puncture in 15,000 miles, I think that BMW have been too clever by half in not designing the space capacity in the boot floor shells to accommodate a space saver. Crazy! When it comes to ensuring your safety on the road, every component of your vehicle plays a vital role. One often overlooked but essential part of your car's setup is the Bmw space saver wheel. In this article, we'll explore the significance of a space saver wheel in your car and why opting for a used one can be a smart choice.

By Vehicle Audi BMW Citroen Fiat Ford Honda Hyundai Jaguar Land Rover Mazda Mercedes Mini (BMW) Nissan Peugeot Porsche Renault Seat Skoda Tesla Toyota Vauxhall Volkswagen View AllRun-flat tires are therefore a requirement on almost every BMW vehicle produced in America. The automaker’s BMW I electric vehicle line and BMW M motorsport division are the sole exceptions. If I have a flat tire and no spare, what should I do? Space-saver spare tyres are also usually limited to a maximum speed of 50mph (80 km/h) and a maximum distance of about 50 miles, so it limits your options for getting to a suitable tyre shop. Your steering and braking performance will also be affected, so it’s very much a temporary solution.

Many Bristol automobile models, including the 404 from 1953 and the Fighter from 2004, came equipped with a full-size spare wheel and tire that was stored in a pannier box incorporated into the left wing. By keeping as much mass as possible within the wheelbase and balancing the weight of the battery, which is mounted in a similar compartment in the right-hand wing, this not only increased luggage space and made it simple to access the spare tire without having to empty the trunk, it also improved weight distribution. Where can I find a spare tire? Compact space-saver spare wheels emerged in the 1980s as manufacturers looked to start saving money and weight in their cars. Pros: convenient, as long as all four wheels are the same size; no speed or distance limitations when running spare wheel Spare tires were employed in vehicles like the Volkswagen Beetle for auxiliary tasks like delivering air pressure to the windscreen washer system. This option means that any tyre can be immediately replaced with the spare on the spot, and there are no limitations to speed and distance when the spare wheel is in place.Sport trim introduces 17-inch alloy wheels to the 1 Series. It’s a popular choice among buyers because it makes the car look a bit more sporty, but many of those buyers subsequently go on to regret their decision. That’s because Sport models have run-flat tyres – which means the 1 Series does without a spare wheel. Unfortunately, these tyres have extremely stiff sidewalls, which means every lump of the UK’s bumpy roads can be felt in the cabin. Lots on bmws also have different sized front and rear so it could only be a space saver not a fully sized wheel......Wrong!