» Site Navigation | | » Recent Threads | | | | | | 12-30-2011, 03:39 AM | #1 | Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 3 | Spare tire help Hi all, Has anyone figured out a replacement for the original spare tire? I am the original owner of my ti and recently went to fill the spare and its shot. Bead has given up due to dry rot and will not hold air. I thought I could just go buy a new one but no one seems to carry that size. 125\90R15 Tirerack.com told me its discontinued and they don't carry a comparable size. I thought about a traler tire of similar size but they are $150. and not the EXACT size so not sure if it would fit in the carrier? Found a few used spares but they don't seem to be in any better shape than mine being the same age. Has anyone done anything differently to replace the spare? I thought about putting a tube in mine but not sure how the bead would hold up even with a tube? I know the odds of getting a flat might be rare and I have AAA, I just feel more comfortable being on the road with a usabel spare especially since my wife drives the cost most of the time. Thanks for any input. | | | 12-30-2011, 04:20 AM | #2 | NOBODY F's with the Jesus Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ventura California Posts: 7,824 | I carry a full size spare in my cargo area, but that's not really something most people are willing to do. | | | 12-30-2011, 04:22 AM | #3 | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 1,587 | Someone on another forum says this is the part number for a replacement. 36-12-2-153-271. The description is "TIRE CONTI T125/90 R ". He claims he confirmed it is a 15" tire. | | | 12-30-2011, 04:44 AM | #4 | Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 3 | Quote: Originally Posted by CirrusSR22 Someone on another forum says this is the part number for a replacement. 36-12-2-153-271. The description is "TIRE CONTI T125/90 R ". He claims he confirmed it is a 15" tire. | Thanks Cirrus. I just went and punched that number in at the BavAuto site and it comes up as a special order part for $95. so maybe they can get it? | | | 08-19-2013, 11:46 PM | #5 | Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 27 | Resurrecting an old thread here. It's 2013 and my spare is shot. I have staggered M3 DSII's. A can of fix-a-flat and a compressor are in the trunk. There are times when I'd like to know I have a spare. Vendors including bavauto are telling me it's a discontinued tire. There seems to be no solution. I do not want to put a projectile in the trunk. Anyone have ideas for a space saver, possibly fixing it down with a mounting bag? __________________ Past: '90 325xi, '88 325is, ‘97 318ti, '06 325ix, '11 328ix, ‘13 X5 Present '91 325ic, ‘97 318ti, ‘99 M3 | | | 08-20-2013, 01:12 AM | #6 | Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 3 | 3struck, That is an old thread! I even forgot about posting it! I never did find a replacement as everyone told me the part number was discontinued too. I found a few at junkyards but they were in no better shape than my own and they all wanted $75. So...I put a tube in mine and am hoping I never have to use it. It holds pressure so it might work in a pinch. Not the best solution but I could find no other way than going with run flats on the car! Good luck my friend! Mike | | | 08-20-2013, 01:50 AM | #7 | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: San antonio, tx Posts: 135 | I decided to use a full size wheel/tire, which barely fits behind the back seats, but I have a strong chain attached with S hooks to a metal tie-down mounting point located near the side storage compartments to secure it. Last edited by macilona; 08-20-2013 at 01:51 AM. Reason: typo | | | 08-21-2013, 02:34 AM | #8 | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 106 | Firestone also makes this size spare for earlier Mustangs (2004 and before). There's more info on the net. FIRESTONE RADIAL TEMPA SPARE T125/90R15 96M 15" INCH SPARE TIRE For 1994 - 2004 FORD MUSTANG GT V6, 4.6L __________________ Mods: DASC, NickG Stage II DME software, 30# injectors, RRFPR removed, DISA Simulator, Secondary Air Pump relocated, bypass cooling hose removed, Fogged airbox, Bosch silver sparkplugs (F6DSR), Magnecore sparkplug wires (KV85), SeattleCircuit mpg adjuster circuit; Textar CeramicFusion brake pads; S/E/M auto trans selector with Euro software TCU; Royal Purple trans (MaxATF) & diff fluids; Koni FSD (F&R); Rogue RSMs; Strong Strut; Butt Strut; Bridgestone Fuzion ZR1 225/50/16 on Style 42's; hardtop; Footwell lighting; Interior lighting On/Off switchable; Euro intermittent wipers; Padded LeatherZ arm rests; Sisa Design Cabrio Wind Deflector; Last edited by Monolith; 08-21-2013 at 02:38 AM. | | | 08-22-2013, 02:14 AM | #9 | Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 27 | Florida Mike, Thank you and everyone for your responses. I am going to remove the spare, since at this point it serves no purpose and keep 2 cans of fix-a-flat in back until I figure out how to safely mount a spare in the rear. The chain idea sounds good but I'll have to look at mount points. We do regularly travel on highways with it so I think it is a good idea to have a full spare. Does anyone know if it is safe to put a 15" oem wheel as a temporary spare on the car with the rest of the tires being 17" DSII? I wouldn't want to waste my time if it's a bad idea. I can't see how it wouldn't be a good temporary solution. Thanks to all. __________________ Past: '90 325xi, '88 325is, ‘97 318ti, '06 325ix, '11 328ix, ‘13 X5 Present '91 325ic, ‘97 318ti, ‘99 M3 | | | 08-22-2013, 11:57 PM | #10 | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: San antonio, tx Posts: 135 | I sent you a pm | | | 08-23-2013, 12:01 AM | #11 | Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Montreal Posts: 283 | Spare tire in 17 inch is 125 80 , looking to see if its compatible to 125 90 15 | | | | Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | | Posting Rules | You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts HTML code is Off | | | |