E46 M3 Spare Tyre

[Legacy]

I just have a quick question to all the E46 M3 owners. Is it possible to get a space saver wheel for this car? Does a space saver kit from the E90 fit the M3 and what is the pcd of the M3?

Someone I know recently bought an M3 and he doesn't trust the airpump/patch kit in the boot and after having a look at it I have to agree its quite pointless.

Thanks in advance! :thumb:

 

[kabal]

apparently you can use part # 36116750007

 

[Fordkoppie]

I have to agree with you and that someone.... That repair kit is useless.
Now the next Q will be if the normal e46 jack would work and where to put it.

 

[Nic_s]

So... :mmm: where be the picks of the M3?

 

[calypso]

You dont wanna jack up one rear side on a e46 M3.
They break.

 

[Legacy]

You dont wanna jack up one rear side on a e46 M3.
They break.

Please elaborate...

 

[Fordkoppie]

You dont wanna jack up one rear side on a e46 M3.
They break. Where???

Please elaborate...

I would also like to know why

 

[calypso]

http://m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=245542

 

[kabal]

the problem is that a trolley jack that can reach and lift the subframe jack point is very expensive.

when I change wheels, i usually use a block of wood between the trolley jack and the jack points the sides. this spreads the load evenly.

 

[calypso]

What isnt expensive. I have to buy 2 rear tyres now because of a puncture. And noone stocks 275's.

 

[Sankekur]

You could try hankooks, seem to be pretty good bang for buck.

 

[calypso]

Only things I have found available so far is Mich PS3's for R5300 and Nakang's for R1600.
Neither are what I really want.

 

[V'NOLAN]

Anyone figured this out? Does the M3 have a different pcd or can any spare tire kit work?

 

[Tehwalleth]

same standard pcd. I use a X3 spare rear. I believe you can use the 5 series one aswell. Standard BMW Jack can just about lift the car high enough to be able to fit the wheel. Get a small overnight bag and just stuff in the jack and a thick rubber 2-3cm block for the jack to stand on and keep it underneath the spare in the boot. That is how i travel with mine.

 

[Spiro]

e46 330i 17" rims work fine hey...

 

[Tehwalleth]

e46 330i 17" rims work fine hey...

You will lose nearly all your boot space if you have to drive around with a 225 section everywhere.

 

[V'NOLAN]

Perfect thanks, I'm trying to arrange 1 of those biscuits and will then build up a kit.

For local traveling I'm sure i could use the likes of AA, insurance roadside assistance etc. the main concern is for long distance

 

[Tehwalleth]

Perfect thanks, I'm trying to arrange 1 of those biscuits and will then build up a kit.

For local traveling I'm sure i could use the likes of AA, insurance roadside assistance etc. the main concern is for long distance

even local i would rather slap on the spare than wait 1 hour for AA to arrive.

 

[tivoli786]

Or put the rim upside down in the boot and boot your goods in the rim if needed i.e. if you are using a full sized spare.