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Originally Posted by jsplayin
I really have to question BMW\'s decision to not include a spare tire on a utility vehicle like the x3. I just looked under the back and there is a ton of room underneath to fit a muffler to either side and leave room for a spare tire if they chose to. And the weight saving excuse of not lugging around a spare tire goes out the window when you consider that the factory 19\" with RFT weigh in at a whopping 69lbs! Compared to the 18\" with standard tires I just put on for the winter that are 52lbs. So that\'s 68 lbs of unsprung weight that I\'m lugging around instead of a spare tire? Um, I\'d rather have the spare please.
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i agree. the run-flats/no spare was a major sticking point for me, making me really hesitate about making the purchase. ultimately i went ahead, but i too think it's a major argument against the vehicle.
since you're going to be going without the run-flats, will you carrying a spare and a jack? if so, where?