In search of a spare tire - Solution might be found! Round 1 - Update 11/22/12
#51
We find this solution works really well. http://www.detroittuned.com/countryman-spare-tire/
#52
But it does fit in the hatch area behind the rear seats nicely and will not move around. Photos of it are on our website. It is also reusable over and over again. Has anyone ever try to refold that tire after inflated? And the space under the rear hatch is so small it will not fit a lot of things.
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#54
But it does fit in the hatch area behind the rear seats nicely and will not move around. Photos of it are on our website. It is also reusable over and over again. Has anyone ever try to refold that tire after inflated? And the space under the rear hatch is so small it will not fit a lot of things.
There is enough room under the floor for the collapsable spare tire, jack, 3 foot breaker bar, air compressor, couple of padded blankets, and various other tools.
I do like your spare tire, but I did not want to give up the space above the floor....
#55
I know you sold you kit but do you have a list of all the part numbers needed to make this set up possible?
#56
The Whole Wonderful Mishigas (1)
After reading through this thread, as far as I can tell, this is everything that is needed to recreate this incredibly elegant solution.
Thank you everyone especially Smithwerks & Shoof!
(1) Mishigas = Yiddish for "craziness".
- Countryman Spare Tire Adapter Kit: http://www.tdnparts.com/spare-tire-adapter-kit/
- MB 15x4.5" Space Saver Spare - http://bit.ly/MbSpare4Mini (ebay link)
- An Air Pump Kit
- Your factory cone seat wheel bolts
- An OEM MINI Jack or auto parts store scissor jack
Thank you everyone especially Smithwerks & Shoof!
(1) Mishigas = Yiddish for "craziness".
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#58
After reading through this thread, as far as I can tell, this is everything that is needed to recreate this incredibly elegant solution.
Thank you everyone especially Smithwerks & Shoof!
(1) Mishigas = Yiddish for "craziness".
- Countryman Spare Tire Adapter Kit: http://www.tdnparts.com/spare-tire-adapter-kit/
- MB 15x4.5" Space Saver Spare - http://bit.ly/MbSpare4Mini (ebay link)
- An Air Pump Kit
- Your factory cone seat wheel bolts
- An OEM MINI Jack or auto parts store scissor jack
Thank you everyone especially Smithwerks & Shoof!
(1) Mishigas = Yiddish for "craziness".
Anyone see any issues with the space saver tire on my 2014?
Thanks everyone for the efforts!
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I think you don't have the flat load floor option. https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...diagId=03_1544
#66
alternative?
Hey all, wondering if this setup will work. It is basically exactly what has already been described, but, using a different adapter. I found this on ebay which is about 50% less than the one sold by tdn https://www.ebay.com/itm/13244247543...=true#rpdCntId
for comparison here is the tdn one http://www.tdnparts.com/spare-tire-adapter-kit/
for comparison here is the tdn one http://www.tdnparts.com/spare-tire-adapter-kit/
#67
Not sure what’s up with tdnparts at the moment (website down or closed for business) but would thus be a decent replacement adapter? Trying to get my 14 CMS all4 off the run flats but first want to get this spare tire and related parts sourced.
http://adaptitusa.com/5-x-120-to-5-x...l-adapter.aspx
http://adaptitusa.com/5-x-120-to-5-x...l-adapter.aspx
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cooterhooterknocker (07-16-2019)
#68
Late to the party
I am a little late to the party. Has this setup been perfected? I have a 2016 without run flats and will be driving long distances for work in a few weeks. Any help in making this as easy as possible would be greatly appreciated.
After reading through this thread, as far as I can tell, this is everything that is needed to recreate this incredibly elegant solution.
Thank you everyone especially Smithwerks & Shoof!
(1) Mishigas = Yiddish for "craziness".
- Countryman Spare Tire Adapter Kit: http://www.tdnparts.com/spare-tire-adapter-kit/
- MB 15x4.5" Space Saver Spare - http://bit.ly/MbSpare4Mini (ebay link)
- An Air Pump Kit
- Your factory cone seat wheel bolts
- An OEM MINI Jack or auto parts store scissor jack
Thank you everyone especially Smithwerks & Shoof!
(1) Mishigas = Yiddish for "craziness".
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#70
Not sure what’s up with tdnparts at the moment (website down or closed for business) but would thus be a decent replacement adapter? Trying to get my 14 CMS all4 off the run flats but first want to get this spare tire and related parts sourced.
http://adaptitusa.com/5-x-120-to-5-x...l-adapter.aspx
http://adaptitusa.com/5-x-120-to-5-x...l-adapter.aspx
#71
Not only is TDN down for the count, but The Dubnutz is closed as well. Here's the page pulled from the internet archive - https://web.archive.org/web/20161106...re-adapter-kit
Unfortunately I have no idea where Dubnutz sourced the kit. If you could find them, they might tell you.
Unfortunately I have no idea where Dubnutz sourced the kit. If you could find them, they might tell you.
#72
Wow, that kit is exactly what I needed! Anyways, I have the Mercedes spare, the countryman jack and now I'm just lacking the adapter. I'm thinking about ordering the 22cm version 5x120 to 5x112 wheel adapters with a 14x1.25 lug stud conversion kit at http://adaptitusa.com/5-x-120-to-5-x...l-adapter.aspx
Shoof's post #16 https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...1-22-12-a.html
Shoof's post #16 https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...1-22-12-a.html
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bugeye1031 (08-10-2019)
#73
Wow, that kit is exactly what I needed! Anyways, I have the Mercedes spare, the countryman jack and now I'm just lacking the adapter. I'm thinking about ordering the 22cm version 5x120 to 5x112 wheel adapters with a 14x1.25 lug stud conversion kit at http://adaptitusa.com/5-x-120-to-5-x...l-adapter.aspx
Shoof's post #16 https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...1-22-12-a.html
Shoof's post #16 https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...1-22-12-a.html
The archive link to the TDN adapter really helped, but I'm worried about buying an untested piece.
Seems like I need that Mercedes tire, this 5x120 to 5x112 adapter, and an air pump to make this all work, right? Anything else? Thanks for the advice!
Last edited by coltsfan895; 10-30-2019 at 09:33 AM.
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