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    Posted: 31-August-2004 at 08:41
Will it take anything bigger than a standard 15" ie a 17"x8" with a
235/40? thought I'd ask before I empty out the boot and give it a
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hi warren yes it will no prob,s
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Points: 333 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 31-August-2004 at 10:18

So long as the overall size is no bigger than a 15" with tyre on it should fit fine the depth i would say goes to about 9" before you then get the wheel sitting proud and you may have to take the wheel cover off the underside of the carpet to keep it looking flat.

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Points: 874 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 31-August-2004 at 10:24

My spare is a 265/40/9j/17 no probs

sorry no its not that will teach me to have a look first its a 235/45/17 but still no probs



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Points: 178 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 31-August-2004 at 17:44

Thanks everyone! Now I'll empty the boot and put a more appropriate wheel there.

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by the way what wheels have you got?
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A useful tip is to put a piece of plastic/rubber hose over the stud that comes out of the centre of the well.

It's very easy to scratch the inside of the wheel on it when you're struggling against the wind and the carpet etc. so this saves your bacon (guess who speaks from past experience ?)

Just slip it off after you've installed or removed the wheel and leave with your other tools.

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Points: 178 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 06-September-2004 at 22:41

I think my wheels are style 36  BBS 7 spoke 2 piece sort of starfish style very nice, and I havn't seen another set on a BMW.

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