R55 Spare Tire
#51
05-06-2010, 01:01 PM
Just wanted to say "thanks" to mrdirosa. My local mini parts department was having a heckuva time finding the retainer bolt, screw and tray until I supplied them with the part numbers you posted. Good going, man!
For what it's worth, I got a MINI space saver spare from a MINI salvage yard (I cry a little whenever I think about what that means). It was $65 shipped and in great shape.
For what it's worth, I got a MINI space saver spare from a MINI salvage yard (I cry a little whenever I think about what that means). It was $65 shipped and in great shape.
#53
05-06-2011, 07:41 AM
As promised, here are some pictures of the install process:
Step 1: Ignore the dirty Clubman.
Step 2: Remove the cargo cover and flat load floor - you should be left with the empty trunk.
Step 3: Set out the pieces.
Step 4: Assemble the retaining screw and cap, the long end goes into the bottom of the cap.
Thanks RealOEM:
Step 5: Remove the bottom trunk cover and the existing tray with tools. You should be left with this:
Here is the old tray with jack/tools:
Step 6: Throw the tire in upside down (text and warnings on the bottom) and secure with the assembled screw and cap.
Step 7: Insert new tray (which fits partially inside the spare wheel) and transfer over the jack/tools:
Step 8: Put the floors and cargo cover back in. All done!
Step 1: Ignore the dirty Clubman.
Step 2: Remove the cargo cover and flat load floor - you should be left with the empty trunk.
Step 3: Set out the pieces.
Step 4: Assemble the retaining screw and cap, the long end goes into the bottom of the cap.
Thanks RealOEM:
Step 5: Remove the bottom trunk cover and the existing tray with tools. You should be left with this:
Here is the old tray with jack/tools:
Step 6: Throw the tire in upside down (text and warnings on the bottom) and secure with the assembled screw and cap.
Step 7: Insert new tray (which fits partially inside the spare wheel) and transfer over the jack/tools:
Step 8: Put the floors and cargo cover back in. All done!
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05-07-2011, 06:14 AM
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05-22-2011, 12:17 PM
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If you have a JCW Clubman, it's a little more complicated: you need a 10 mm wheel spacer, which can also be used as the wheel retainer when in the spare tire well.
Elsewhere there was a write-up saying that a 5mm thick spacer would work, but this is not true: on my car, with the 5mm spacer there was still a slight drag of the inside of the rim against the brake caliper. I resolved this by grinding down the offending part of the rim, but a slightly thicker spacer would be an easier solution.
I also bought my spare from Detroittuned, and they will tell you no spacer is needed to put it on the rear of a JCW since "the brakes are the same as an 'S'" which I found to be yet another untruth.
Maybe this is uynnecessary, but I'll say it anyway: this spare will only work on the rear, so if you get a flat on the front, put the doughnut spare on the rear first, then put the non-flat rear tire on the front. Where you'll carry the flat tire at this point is up to you!
Finally, so that my wife would also be able to remove the lug-bolts if needed, I bought a 32" length of 3/4" pipe at Lowe's to be used as a lug-wrench extension.
Elsewhere there was a write-up saying that a 5mm thick spacer would work, but this is not true: on my car, with the 5mm spacer there was still a slight drag of the inside of the rim against the brake caliper. I resolved this by grinding down the offending part of the rim, but a slightly thicker spacer would be an easier solution.
I also bought my spare from Detroittuned, and they will tell you no spacer is needed to put it on the rear of a JCW since "the brakes are the same as an 'S'" which I found to be yet another untruth.
Maybe this is uynnecessary, but I'll say it anyway: this spare will only work on the rear, so if you get a flat on the front, put the doughnut spare on the rear first, then put the non-flat rear tire on the front. Where you'll carry the flat tire at this point is up to you!
Finally, so that my wife would also be able to remove the lug-bolts if needed, I bought a 32" length of 3/4" pipe at Lowe's to be used as a lug-wrench extension.
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08-06-2011, 12:19 PM
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But thanks anyway for suggesting I know nothing about what I'm writing about.
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08-10-2011, 01:23 PM
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I order the whole she-bang (spare, tire tray, **** and bolt) from Detroit Tuned today for ~$200, shipped to NC. I'll post more once I receive products....
#62
09-01-2011, 08:07 AM
Hi everyone,
Very informative thread.
Just ordered the spare from Detroit Tuned.
Ordered the Tray, Retainer, and Mounting screw from Pelican Parts.
Ideally I should have just ordered everything from Detroit, but I ordered the Donut last.
Will post results as well once everything's into my 2010 Clubman S.
Update:
Everything came in. So far so good. Fits perfectly and it's hidden. Not like I used the space down there anyway. The tray looks exactly the same except for a couple things.
Very informative thread.
Just ordered the spare from Detroit Tuned.
Ordered the Tray, Retainer, and Mounting screw from Pelican Parts.
Ideally I should have just ordered everything from Detroit, but I ordered the Donut last.
Will post results as well once everything's into my 2010 Clubman S.
Update:
Everything came in. So far so good. Fits perfectly and it's hidden. Not like I used the space down there anyway. The tray looks exactly the same except for a couple things.
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10-05-2011, 10:49 AM
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I pickedup a Honda Civic spare and can confirm that this fits both the front and back on a Justa Clubman. The wheel is 15" x 4", and the tire is a 125/70-15. The tire is slightly bigger than the Mini 115/70-15, but it still fits in the wheel well.
The 14mm wheel bolts do fit through the wheel mounitng holes.
Also, the Honda rim uses the same 56.1mm hub size, so this wheel is hub centric on the mini. Note, the Cobalt rim has a 57.1mm hub bore, so it is not hubcentric; it'll still fit but it's not ideal.
The Honda wheel is from the 2001 to 2005 Civics. Some also have 14" wheels, so make sure you get the 15".
The 14mm wheel bolts do fit through the wheel mounitng holes.
Also, the Honda rim uses the same 56.1mm hub size, so this wheel is hub centric on the mini. Note, the Cobalt rim has a 57.1mm hub bore, so it is not hubcentric; it'll still fit but it's not ideal.
The Honda wheel is from the 2001 to 2005 Civics. Some also have 14" wheels, so make sure you get the 15".
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11-05-2011, 12:28 PM
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11-07-2011, 01:33 AM
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11-07-2011, 06:33 PM
I picked my spare up at Detroit tuned for $110.00 + $34.00 SH
I have a 2011 clubman S all worked out great
Thanks for your posts
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I have a 2011 clubman S all worked out great
Thanks for your posts
[FONT=Consolas][SIZE=3] Detroit Tuned[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Consolas][SIZE=3]http://www.detroittuned.com/shop/[/SIZE][/FONT]
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01-08-2012, 01:20 AM
I decided to have a look at the spare in our r56 last time I was washing it. It's a bit of a production to lower it from under the boot but pretty clever. It was all full of mud and stones so I hosed it off too.
There was a hose from the stem down to a remote filler valve. I could not get the hose off the tire with my hands for fear of breaking the stem. I didn't get a chance to free it up with a pliers but any r56 owners with this setup would do well to get in there and check up on that lest you need it someday!
There was a hose from the stem down to a remote filler valve. I could not get the hose off the tire with my hands for fear of breaking the stem. I didn't get a chance to free it up with a pliers but any r56 owners with this setup would do well to get in there and check up on that lest you need it someday!
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01-08-2012, 11:33 AM
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