DONUT SPARE

[AARON suleske]

A 2003 Z4 has been converted to remove run-flats. I now am putting into the trunk a jack, wrench, tow eye, and misc. tools in case of a flat. Does anyone know where I can find a new or used DONUT tire mounted on a plain steel rim? Bolting on the wheel is to be the standard 5X120. Actual tires are running 18 inches but as I see it the DONUT could be 16, 17 18 inches without worry, Thanks.

 

[Z Victor 1]

Most of us simply carry a tyre repair/inflator canister and a little compressor the same as most new cars these days.

 

[AARON suleske]

Most of us simply carry a tyre repair/inflator canister and a little compressor the same as most new cars these days.

Thanks for the recommendation. I assume the tyre/inflator is without some added sealant as some are prepared. I just received a portable inflator for a Christmas present, tested it and works great. I'll let the DONUT idea fade now.

 

[t-tony]

Depending on the size of tyre you’re running you need to check the capacity of the tin of sealant to make sure it is enough.

Tony.

 

[AARON suleske]

Depending on the size of tyre you’re running you need to check the capacity of the tin of sealant to make sure it is enough.

Tony.

Thanks, will do.

 

[Z Victor 1]

I meant the canisters with sealant.

 

[guyglemieux]

I just bought my tire and rim from a USA used parts depot. (90.00$) American. With shipping and handling, $153.00 total. Plus importation ,customs and taxes, total = $71.00 That equals (153.00 plus 71.00) $224.00. Ouch. Won't do that again! And when I want to remove the tire in an emergency case the wheel (flat Tire) will not fit in the trunk to take it to a garage.
I wasn't too smart. Hope I get a flat only in my garage. Oh I also had to buy a jack!!!

 

[AARON suleske]

ANYONE WANT TO BY A VERY SLIGHTLY USED Z4????

 

[guyglemieux]

I've heard of the canister with sealant but what if the tire was a blow out? Still not any farther ahead.