BMW 3 Series E46 325/330/M3 Emergency Spare Tire

Application:

BMW E46 3 Series Sedan (2000-2005) & Coupe/Convertible (2000-2006) 

BMW E46 M3 (2001-2006) with OEM Brakes setup (NOT for Competition Package)

Why Get a spare tire from Bimmerzone?

At Bimmerzone, we use only Genuine BMW wheels for the spare tire that we offer in contrast to many of our competitors. Now one may ask is it necessary to get a BMW spare tire? Yes! The 3 Series (E46) may or may not come with a spare tire from the factory and even if there is a spare tire, due to the age of the E46, the spare tire in the trunk is about 20 years old (long past the life span of a tire). Therefore its still super important to have a new spare tire and not be stranded by the side of the road.

What is included?

The BMW E46 3 Series Spare Tire includes the tire mounted on a Genuine BMW wheel and is ready to use. If you need the optional jack kit / tire tote, please see below.

 What is optional?

When ordering the spare tire, you have the option to add an aftermarket BMW jack kit, this kit includes the jack, jack handle, lug wrench and comes in a storage bag to keep things neat. You also have the option to add a tire tote to spruce up the appearance of your spare tire and also use the tire tote to store the damaged tire after the tire change.

Fitment

A visual comparison between the 225/40-18 vs 145/70-17 spare tire

FAQ

How fast can I drive?
The tire manufacturer recommends that you do not exceed 50 Mph at any time.

How far can I drive?
While the tire manufacturer does not give a specific distance, it is recommended that its use to get you home or the nearby tire shop. The space tire is not meant for prolonged driving.

The wheels on my car are 16" (18" or 19"), yours spare tire is 17"?
This is also one of the most common questions. Many get confused with the rim size and outer diameter. The space tires we sell closely matches the outer diameter of the tires on your car (so your car will not ride lob-sided). Of course there is a certain minimum wheel size to clear your brakes, we have determined this in our testing.

Disclaimer:
The purpose of this spare tire kit is SOLELY to get you out of a bad area (traffic, security) and NOT for any prolonged driving. It is highly recommended that you strap it down while in your trunk. By purchasing this spare tire kit, you acknowledge this statement. While we have test fitted this on a stock BMW model of your application, its always advisable that you do test it on yours just in case any modifications were done to the car prior. If in doubt, do not hesitate to contact us.

Picture

BMW E46 Spare Tire stored under the trunk floor

Most BMW E46 comes with a spare, but its about 20 years old and need to be replaced