Spare Tyre/Wheel

bmwaddiction · 09-21-2011, 06:33 PM

Hi, has anyone tried HSV/Holden space savers on their e90s (325i in particular)? I have heard that they will fit will will require grinding to fit properly. What does that involve?

Any other options that can be procured at a reasonable price locally?

I am aware of the genuine BMW Kit from Schmeidmann in Denmark but don't really want to spend $700+.

Any cheap and workable local solutions?

bmwaddiction · 09-21-2011, 07:19 PM

just checked Schmiedmann, the genuine kit is $580 shipped to Oz

pcockley · 09-21-2011, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwaddiction

Hi, has anyone tried HSV/Holden space savers on their e90s (325i in particular)? I have heard that they will fit will will require grinding to fit properly. What does that involve?

Any other options that can be procured at a reasonable price locally?

I am aware of the genuine BMW Kit from Schmeidmann in Denmark but don't really want to spend $700+.

Any cheap and workable local solutions?

Don't bother with the spare get one of these, all the reviews i have seen are good but to be honest i have never used it and touch wood i never will

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Auto-...3Bcat104696280

pcockley · 09-21-2011, 07:33 PM

dont buy of the local chap he wants double the price!!

plus 'Cabela's is the only place to get one of these

http://images.cabelas.com/is/image/c...ei=127&wid=127

bmwaddiction · 09-21-2011, 09:30 PM

i've got the BMW Mobility Kit but this does look significantly easier to use. The BMW Kit required you to much around with dissasembling the valve and them moving the car back and forth to seal the puncture.

pcockley · 09-21-2011, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwaddiction

i've got the BMW Mobility Kit but this does look significantly easier to use. The BMW Kit required you to much around with dissasembling the valve and them moving the car back and forth to seal the puncture.

I had a glance at the BMW kit, but the price for starters made me look elsewhere and when I saw this kit (and the reviews), I thought this would be good for the wife as she could use this instead of changing the tyre on her car.

On their web site there is vid of a young boy doing the 1 get it out 2 plug it in and 3 hit the big green button. I figured if he could do it, then the wife's got an even chance

Spikey · 09-21-2011, 10:02 PM

?

this slime kit:

http://www.amazon.com/Slime-70005-Sa.../dp/B001DZFZPG

pcockley · 09-21-2011, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Spikey

?

this slime kit:

http://www.amazon.com/Slime-70005-Sa.../dp/B001DZFZPG

yep that looks like the one, let me know how you go getting amazon to ship it to australia

Spikey · 09-21-2011, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by pcockley

yep that looks like the one, let me know how you go getting amazon to ship it to australia

yea.. no go there ... damn amazon

pcockley · 09-21-2011, 10:39 PM

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yea.. no go there ... damn amazon

I suspect the prick in SA has an exclusive for australia, which is why he thinks he can chrage 100 delivered.

from memory the only place i found that would deliver was the cabelas folk, or might have been they were the cheapest that would ship

Anyhow i got 2 shipped for the price of one locally, i sent the prick an email saying thanks for the offer but GFY

johnnydad · 09-21-2011, 11:58 PM

I bought my two Slime kits (as pictured) from Repco at Sutherland - last April I paid $60 but this March $80. A spare @rsehole always comes in handy.

Max555 · 09-22-2011, 12:04 AM

There are companies such as below that allow you to buy products in the US and will then forward them onto you. Have a look around this is one of the first results from google.

http://www.priceusa.com.au/

pcockley · 09-22-2011, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Max555

There are companies such as below that allow you to buy products in the US and will then forward them onto you. Have a look around this is one of the first results from google.

http://www.priceusa.com.au/

yeh there are a bunch of these chaps, the problem imho is when you ad hteir charges on top its not worth it. If you look a little harder there is usually someone who will ship for a little more. like the freaks at cabelas, did you see those lamps WTF

when i bought the slime i had a good ol laugh at the squirrel lamp, straight out of a national lampoons movie

bmwaddiction · 09-22-2011, 02:04 AM

a spare would still be good for peace of mind on long trips - anyone has one?

_Rubicon_ · 09-22-2011, 02:23 AM

I have one I bought some time ago, a new space saver alloy spare from an HSV commodore. It doesn't fit over the brake calipers on my 335i, but will fit the 325 I am told. Yours for $30 plus shipping if you're interested.

bmwaddiction · 09-22-2011, 02:47 AM

Rubicon, I am more than happy to give it a go. Just PM me so we can work out the postage/payment details. Thanks

pcockley · 09-22-2011, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by bmwaddiction

a spare would still be good for peace of mind on long trips - anyone has one?

Personally I think that ship has sailed. For one, anyone with a 335 has no spare and I more than happy with either run flats or slime. If I was going bush.....well I wouldn't take the 335.

Noelpolar · 09-22-2011, 05:27 AM

I'm with you on that..... That's why I have a prado....

By the way.... have used my 4wd ARB plug kit on my runflats...... Lasted the remainder of the tyre life (15,000 ks)..... I run Michelin PSS now

I had two punctures in my runflats whilst I lived in Melbourne...... Both were screws from construction sites around where I lived....... In both cases the tire warning system went off when there was about 20-22psi left.....

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Originally Posted by pcockley

Personally I think that ship has sailed. For one, anyone with a 335 has no spare and I more than happy with either run flats or slime. If I was going bush.....well I wouldn't take the 335.

Max555 · 09-22-2011, 06:28 AM

I had the dealer throw in the mobility kit in the event I move away from the run flats. I also took out the three year rim and tyre insurance. I do like the sound of the plug kit as any puncture I've had have all been repairable in the past as they have only been from nails etc...

VGR00 · 09-22-2011, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwaddiction

a spare would still be good for peace of mind on long trips - anyone has one?

Well mine saved my bacon a couple of months ago. Right hand rear puncture on a saturday and used the mobility kit to get me going. Space saver spare was at the office cause I needed the space in the boot that week. Picked it up on Sunday and just left it in the boot. Went to airport on Monday morning and parked the car for three days and when I got back, the left hand rear was flat. just tried to inflate and it wouldn't hold air for more than 1Klm. Fitted the space saver and finally got home. Two new rears the next day.

pcockley · 09-22-2011, 07:08 PM

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Well mine saved my bacon a couple of months ago. Right hand rear puncture on a saturday and used the mobility kit to get me going. Space saver spare was at the office cause I needed the space in the boot that week. Picked it up on Sunday and just left it in the boot. Went to airport on Monday morning and parked the car for three days and when I got back, the left hand rear was flat. just tried to inflate and it wouldn't hold air for more than 1Klm. Fitted the space saver and finally got home. Two new rears the next day.

While I can't comment on the BMW mobility kit or the slime in real use and longevity (and hope i never have to) but, and this could be me deluding myself BUT the slime folk claim you 'can' leave the slime stuff in there for years, yes years, the only real disclaimer is that they dont recommend spirited driving...... well even I wouldn't expect that.

My only real concern is a chap downstairs from work snapped a rim around the corner from the office and I am afraid no mobility kit is gonna help in that situation but then again thats why we have roadside help so i figure i am still covered

nosmash · 09-22-2011, 07:09 PM

Anyone had experience with Dynaplugs?
http://www.amazon.com/Dynaplug-1007-.../dp/B000EXSER4

looks easier than the ARB stuff.

09-21-2011, 06:33 PM	#1
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bmwaddiction Lieutenant 25 Rep 421 Posts Drives: Lexus IS350 F Sport Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: ACT iTrader: (0)	i've got the BMW Mobility Kit but this does look significantly easier to use. The BMW Kit required you to much around with dissasembling the valve and them moving the car back and forth to seal the puncture.
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Spikey Captain 64 Rep 960 Posts Drives: erratically Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: around town~ iTrader: (0)	? this slime kit: http://www.amazon.com/Slime-70005-Sa.../dp/B001DZFZPG
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johnnydad Captain 108 Rep 931 Posts Drives: 17 BMW M2 - 05 RS Clio 182 Cup Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sydney, NSW iTrader: (0)	I bought my two Slime kits (as pictured) from Repco at Sutherland - last April I paid $60 but this March $80. A spare @rsehole always comes in handy. __________________ John 17 F87 M2 Pure - long beach blue 10 E91 320d LCI - space grey - black dakota - steptronic - innovations - 157s - front PDC - Konis 99 BMW Baby Racer - red; 05 Renaultsport Clio 182 Cup - French Racing Blue - Konis - Eibachs - Remus - Turinis
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Max555 Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 213 Posts Drives: 07 E90 320i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	There are companies such as below that allow you to buy products in the US and will then forward them onto you. Have a look around this is one of the first results from google. http://www.priceusa.com.au/ __________________ E90 320i 07 Exec \| innovations package \| comfort access \| 18" ellipsoid 162 \| Yokohama 225/40 front 255/35 rear
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bmwaddiction Lieutenant 25 Rep 421 Posts Drives: Lexus IS350 F Sport Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: ACT iTrader: (0)	a spare would still be good for peace of mind on long trips - anyone has one?
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_Rubicon_ New Member 3 Rep 28 Posts Drives: E93 335i Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Terrigal NSW iTrader: (0)	I have one I bought some time ago, a new space saver alloy spare from an HSV commodore. It doesn't fit over the brake calipers on my 335i, but will fit the 325 I am told. Yours for $30 plus shipping if you're interested.
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Max555 Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 213 Posts Drives: 07 E90 320i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	I had the dealer throw in the mobility kit in the event I move away from the run flats. I also took out the three year rim and tyre insurance. I do like the sound of the plug kit as any puncture I've had have all been repairable in the past as they have only been from nails etc... __________________ E90 320i 07 Exec \| innovations package \| comfort access \| 18" ellipsoid 162 \| Yokohama 225/40 front 255/35 rear
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nosmash Private 6 Rep 96 Posts Drives: an oil burner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: australia iTrader: (1)	Anyone had experience with Dynaplugs? http://www.amazon.com/Dynaplug-1007-.../dp/B000EXSER4 looks easier than the ARB stuff.
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