R57 Adding a Spare Tire?
#1
Adding a Spare Tire?
I'm guessing, similar to my former Mercedes, that US market cars were all sold without a spare?
I see that the cavity is there, but is the hardware also present, if you wanted to add a spare? I picked up a plug kit today, as I've gotten a low tire warning twice in the last week [just found the tiny nail yesterday]
But, unlike my Mercedes, the Cooper actually has room for a spare, vs the MB way of just putting it in a bag in the truck & losing a ton of cargo spare [which the R57 is pretty lacking in already].
Anyone added a spare? And will any of the full size factory options fit? Or are you limited to a space saver donut?
I've got the 16" 5 spoke wheels, so I'd guess I'm pretty well situated for size options.
I see that the cavity is there, but is the hardware also present, if you wanted to add a spare? I picked up a plug kit today, as I've gotten a low tire warning twice in the last week [just found the tiny nail yesterday]
But, unlike my Mercedes, the Cooper actually has room for a spare, vs the MB way of just putting it in a bag in the truck & losing a ton of cargo spare [which the R57 is pretty lacking in already].
Anyone added a spare? And will any of the full size factory options fit? Or are you limited to a space saver donut?
I've got the 16" 5 spoke wheels, so I'd guess I'm pretty well situated for size options.
#2
Just the Cooper had them in the rear under the boot. Underside of the car.
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-assemble...1150916411570/
**If you have JCW brakes or any other brake clearance issues, this wheel can be switched out on the rear and the good wheel can be placed on front.**
Most people get a spare and bungie cord in the boot. But you have to watch as you have a convertible and top down you dont have much room. I have seen people get a hitch and mount the spare on the bike section bracket on the hitch kit.
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-assemble...1150916411570/
**If you have JCW brakes or any other brake clearance issues, this wheel can be switched out on the rear and the good wheel can be placed on front.**
Most people get a spare and bungie cord in the boot. But you have to watch as you have a convertible and top down you dont have much room. I have seen people get a hitch and mount the spare on the bike section bracket on the hitch kit.
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#4
Not unless you have a Cooper (Base) which you should have. It should be there>
https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...diagId=51_6480
https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...diagId=51_6480
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