Can I fit 4 tires in trunk 19"

Ndx · 02-29-2012, 02:32 PM

Hi Guys,

Is there a way to fit 4 tires in trunk ? 19" size
528I

Thx

BigKutta · 02-29-2012, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Ndx

Hi Guys,

Is there a way to fit 4 tires in trunk ? 19" size
528I

Thx

Somehow I doubt it, but i could be wrong

raleedy · 02-29-2012, 03:12 PM

Probably so if you have fold-down seats. I can get 4 in my E92!! They're 18" rims, but the rim size is irrelevant, unless you are carrying rims with no tires mounted. The circumference of the tire+rim combination is pretty much the same regardless of the rim diameter.

EV0LVE · 02-29-2012, 03:13 PM

No. When I switched my wheels, I put 2 18"s on the trunk and 2 on the rear seats. Use a big strong trash bag for the ones on the rear seats. Or bring a friend!

Sharbotcom · 02-29-2012, 03:25 PM

Ndx: Since you are in Canada you automatically get the rear fold-down seats. The tires do fit with the fold-down seats (I do it every fall and spring).

bobblehead · 02-29-2012, 03:26 PM

Cdn version with fold down seats will. Two in the trunk and two in the back seats.

rmastale · 02-29-2012, 04:56 PM

Just like everyone said... I've done it with fold down seats. No way without them... 2 would have to go in the back seats.

bake · 02-29-2012, 07:27 PM

Don't even bother with thr trunk. Get 4 heavy plastic garbage bags and but them in the back seat. Leaned up against the rear seat back, they fit fine. I have transported wheels in my E46 plenty of times and it fits no problem.

sieben1973 · 03-01-2012, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Sharbotcom

Ndx: Since you are in Canada you automatically get the rear fold-down seats. The tires do fit with the fold-down seats (I do it every fall and spring).

automatically get the rear fold-down seats NO you dont

Sharbotcom · 03-01-2012, 08:11 AM

You are correct, it is defaulted on all 5 series in Canada except the 528 where it comes with the premium seating (or whatever it is called).

pharding · 03-01-2012, 10:40 AM

Yes with split fold down rear seats.

vdubturbo · 03-01-2012, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Sharbotcom

You are correct, it is defaulted on all 5 series in Canada except the 528 where it comes with the premium seating (or whatever it is called).

It shouldn't even be an option. That should be standard equipment.

sieben1973 · 03-01-2012, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by vdubturbo

It shouldn't even be an option. That should be standard equipment.

I know
I did not even noticed until I bought the car

vdubturbo · 03-01-2012, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by sieben1973

I know
I did not even noticed until I bought the car

Same here. And now I can't fit my snowboard in my car. Foolish me for thinking the Cold Weather package might actually include a ski pass through or something!

JNoSol · 03-01-2012, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by vdubturbo

It shouldn't even be an option. That should be standard equipment.

I asked this same question when I bought an EVO IX and '07 TL, years ago. The EVO guys told me folding rear seats are less rigid for the rear structure (folding seats allow more body flex). Not sure how this applies to BMWs, but there might be some logic to this.

JNoSol · 03-01-2012, 01:55 PM

There is a slot for your skis, just fold your mid-console (rear cup holders) down then you should see it. However, it's not big enough for snowboards to fit through, hah.

sieben1973 · 03-01-2012, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by vdubturbo

It shouldn't even be an option. That should be standard equipment.

I know
I did not even noticed until I bought the car

vdubturbo · 03-01-2012, 01:58 PM

Quote:

I asked this same question when I bought an EVO IX and '07 TL, years ago. The EVO guys told me folding rear seats are less rigid for the rear structure (folding seats allow more body flex). Not sure how this applies to BMWs, but there might be some logic to this.

I might buy that... but the metal that creates the backing for the non-folding seats is pretty thin. Hmmm

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Originally Posted by JNoSol

There is a slot for your skis, just fold your mid-console (rear cup holders) down then you should see it. However, it's not big enough for snowboards to fit through, hah.

I'm pretty certain mine doesn't even have that... but I'll look.

sieben1973 · 03-01-2012, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by vdubturbo

I might buy that... but the metal that creates the backing for the non-folding seats is pretty thin. Hmmm

I'm pretty certain mine doesn't even have that... but I'll look.

No ski pass either

hinckley · 03-01-2012, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by JNoSol

I asked this same question when I bought an EVO IX and '07 TL, years ago. The EVO guys told me folding rear seats are less rigid for the rear structure (folding seats allow more body flex). Not sure how this applies to BMWs, but there might be some logic to this.

Many purists will not get fold-down seats for just this reason. It is widely accepted that they increase flex by that crowd.

JNoSol · 03-01-2012, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by sieben1973

No ski pass either

Maybe this only comes with the cold weather package. I haven't tried fitting my snowboard through yet. It might fit w/o the bindings.

vdubturbo · 03-01-2012, 07:06 PM

I have neither a pass through or a fold down. Seems foolish.

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raleedy Colonel 160 Rep 2,248 Posts Drives: 2016 228i 6-speed Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portland, Oregon iTrader: (0)	Probably so if you have fold-down seats. I can get 4 in my E92!! They're 18" rims, but the rim size is irrelevant, unless you are carrying rims with no tires mounted. The circumference of the tire+rim combination is pretty much the same regardless of the rim diameter.
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EV0LVE Captain 41 Rep 776 Posts Drives: F10 535i SG Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: So Cal iTrader: (1)	No. When I switched my wheels, I put 2 18"s on the trunk and 2 on the rear seats. Use a big strong trash bag for the ones on the rear seats. Or bring a friend!
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Sharbotcom First Lieutenant 28 Rep 396 Posts Drives: 2011 535xi M Sport Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Sharbot Lake, Ontario iTrader: (0)	Ndx: Since you are in Canada you automatically get the rear fold-down seats. The tires do fit with the fold-down seats (I do it every fall and spring). __________________ 2011 535i xDrive, Dark Graphite Metallic, Veneto Beige Dakota Leather, Technology Package, M Sport Package, Executive Package delivered Christmas Eve '10, Mods - quad tips, 20% tint, JB4.
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rmastale Lieutenant 60 Rep 438 Posts Drives: F10 535i MSport, F15 X5 MSport Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Francisco Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Just like everyone said... I've done it with fold down seats. No way without them... 2 would have to go in the back seats.
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bake Colonel 602 Rep 2,194 Posts Drives: 2011 F10, 2013 E93 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New York iTrader: (9)	Don't even bother with thr trunk. Get 4 heavy plastic garbage bags and but them in the back seat. Leaned up against the rear seat back, they fit fine. I have transported wheels in my E46 plenty of times and it fits no problem. __________________ *Bake* 2011 Alpine White on Black 535i M-Sport 2013 Space Gray on Fox Red M3 Vert
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Sharbotcom First Lieutenant 28 Rep 396 Posts Drives: 2011 535xi M Sport Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Sharbot Lake, Ontario iTrader: (0)	You are correct, it is defaulted on all 5 series in Canada except the 528 where it comes with the premium seating (or whatever it is called). __________________ 2011 535i xDrive, Dark Graphite Metallic, Veneto Beige Dakota Leather, Technology Package, M Sport Package, Executive Package delivered Christmas Eve '10, Mods - quad tips, 20% tint, JB4.
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