E46 space saver

[oldgit]

I am going to get rid of the runflat tyres but I would like the security of a spacesaver in the boot.

My existing tyres are 225/50 R16 and the car has a 2.5 engine.

Does anyone know if a 16 inch E46 space saver will fit? I have searched the forum but can't find an answer to this one.

Thank you.

[kis]

You're a 2003? Yes the 16 will fit

[jamie_z4]

I am going to get rid of the runflat tyres but I would like the security of a spacesaver in the boot.

My existing tyres are 225/50 R16 and the car has a 2.5 engine.

Does anyone know if a 16 inch E46 space saver will fit? I have searched the forum but can't find an answer to this one.

Thank you.

ive got one and based in preston if you want it £30?

[oldgit]

jamie_z4

I've checked with my insurers and they have no problem with changing to non-runflat tyres, so I will go ahead.

I would be happy to collect the E46 spare. I am in Longridge, so not far away. When would be convenient for you?

[Magicarcher]

would 16" space savers fit a 3.0i? I would have thought there would be a problem with the size of the brake discs?

[mr wilks]

would 16" space savers fit a 3.0i? I would have thought there would be a problem with the size of the brake discs?

Fits 3.0i , not 3.0 Si or ///M

[Magicarcher]

Fits 3.0i , not 3.0 Si or ///M

So I'm guessing if I did a brake upgrade to a e46 330i it would no longer fit?

[mr wilks]

Fits 3.0i , not 3.0 Si or ///M

So I'm guessing if I did a brake upgrade to a e46 330i it would no longer fit?

Im unsure what sized e46 brakes are

[ben g]

Fits 3.0i , not 3.0 Si or ///M

So I'm guessing if I did a brake upgrade to a e46 330i it would no longer fit?

That is correct. You need a 17'' spare wheel to clear the 325mm brakes.

[Havard]

I have a spare in my E46 330Ci. This may be 17", I will have to check. Available for sale if required as it won't fit over my front brake upgrade, then again, few wheels do....

[jamie_z4]

jamie_z4

I've checked with my insurers and they have no problem with changing to non-runflat tyres, so I will go ahead.

I would be happy to collect the E46 spare. I am in Longridge, so not far away. When would be convenient for you?

Sent you a private message with my phone number on mate

[rally-chris]

Fits 3.0i , not 3.0 Si or ///M

So I'm guessing if I did a brake upgrade to a e46 330i it would no longer fit?

That is correct. You need a 17'' spare wheel to clear the 325mm brakes.

Pretty sure it will still fit on the back axle though. So if you have non staggered wheels (i.e. most if not all <18" OEM wheels?) you could fit the space saver onto the rear and transfer a rear wheel to the front in the event of a puncture at the front. If you have staggered 18s then it may be a problem to get the wider rear wheel to fit at the front due to it's width and offset, but I'm sure someone else will be able to confirm this.

Chris

[kis]

Problem is I think may Zed's run 18's... 107, 108, 135, 224. But I agree it would work if anyone was on a square set up of 17's

[kis]

I have a spare in my E46 330Ci. This may be 17", I will have to check. Available for sale if required as it won't fit over my front brake upgrade, then again, few wheels do....

PM'd.

[Mr Tidy]

Good luck OP.

I'm planning to ditch my RFTs soon - earlier this year I got a 17" space-saver from a forum member who had sold his Coupe. He said it came out of a 330 E46 as they have bigger brakes than all the other E46s.

I got a jack and wheel-brace too - and you might want to get something to put the full-size wheel in before you put it in the boot! (There is actually a BMW part that's basically a nicely-folded big plastic bag - my E46 came with one).