2006 BMW 530xi Spare Tire
The BMW 530xi, an acclaimed model from the German luxury automaker, is known for its performance and sleek design, yet like many vehicles, it occasionally requires spare tire solutions for roadside emergencies. BMW has traditionally opted for run-flat tires across many of its models, including the 530xi, implying that original equipment might not include a conventional spare tire. However, for owners looking for spare tire options, the market offers several viable solutions. A common compatible spare tire size for the BMW 530xi is the compact or "donut" spare, typically sized at T125/80R17 or similar, designed to save space while providing a temporary fix to get you to a service station or tire shop. These compact spares are lighter and smaller than full-sized tires, fitting conveniently into the trunk's spare tire well or designated storage area, ensuring they do not overly compromise the vehicle's storage capacity. It is crucial for owners to check their vehicle's specific year and trim to ensure compatibility, as variations in brake caliper sizes and wheel well dimensions can influence the fit and suitability of a spare tire. Further, BMW 530xi owners should be mindful of the speed and distance limitations often associated with compact spare tires, typically not exceeding 50 mph and ideally used for distances no greater than 50-70 miles, to safely navigate to a more permanent solution.
2006 BMW 530xi comes with 2 OEM tire size options. Select the original equipment the tire size installed on your vehicle to see all spare tires that have roughly the same tire diameter and can be used as a temporary replacement in the event of a flat tire. Remember that load carrying capacity of the spare tire must be the same or higher than the load carrying capacity of the original equipment tires in order to safely support the weight of your vehicle. Refer to vehicle owner's manual or contact BMW dealership to confirm the correct 2006 BMW 530xi spare tire size.
225/50R17
225/50R17 tire has a diameter of 25.9". These temporary spare tires fit the acceptable tire diameter range of 25.1" to 26.7".
| Spare Size | Spare Diameter | Diameter Differential |
|---|---|---|
| T155/70R18from $178.60 | 26.6" | 2.7% |
| T155/70D17from $175.43 | 25.6" | -1.2% |
| T155/60R18from $164.19 | 25.3" | -2.3% |
| T135/90R17from $158.19 | 26.6" | 2.7% |
| T135/90R16from $155.20 | 25.6" | -1.2% |
| T135/70R19from $147.99 | 26.5" | 2.3% |
| T155/70R17from $139.76 | 25.6" | -1.2% |
| T135/70D18from $135.05 | 25.5" | -1.5% |
| T135/80R17from $133.66 | 25.5" | -1.5% |
| T135/70R18from $131.66 | 25.5" | -1.5% |
| T135/80R18from $125.96 | 26.5" | 2.3% |
| T145/70D18from $118.97 | 26" | 0.4% |
| T115/95R17from $117.54 | 25.6" | -1.2% |
| T135/80D17from $112.58 | 25.5" | -1.5% |
| T145/90D16from $88.99 | 26.3" | 1.5% |
| T145/80D17from $81.99 | 26.1" | 0.8% |
| T155/70D18 | 26.6" | 2.7% |
| T155/80D16 | 25.7" | -0.8% |
| T155/80R16 | 25.7" | -0.8% |
| T165/70D17 | 26.1" | 0.8% |
| T165/70R17 | 26.1" | 0.8% |
| T185/55D18 | 26" | 0.4% |
| T185/55R18 | 26" | 0.4% |
| T185/60D17 | 25.7" | -0.8% |
| T145/90R16 | 26.3" | 1.5% |
| T145/80R17 | 26.1" | 0.8% |
| T145/70R18 | 26" | 0.4% |
| T125/70R19 | 25.9" | 0% |
| T135/60D19 | 25.4" | -1.9% |
| T135/60R19 | 25.4" | -1.9% |
| T135/80D18 | 26.5" | 2.3% |
| T135/90D16 | 25.6" | -1.2% |
| T135/90D17 | 26.6" | 2.7% |
| T145/65D18 | 25.4" | -1.9% |
| T145/65R18 | 25.4" | -1.9% |
| T185/60R17 | 25.7" | -0.8% |
245/40R18
245/40R18 tire has a diameter of 25.7". These temporary spare tires fit the acceptable tire diameter range of 24.9" to 26.5".
| Spare Size | Spare Diameter | Diameter Differential |
|---|---|---|
| T155/70D17from $175.43 | 25.6" | -0.4% |
| T155/60R18from $164.19 | 25.3" | -1.6% |
| T135/90R16from $155.20 | 25.6" | -0.4% |
| T155/70R17from $139.76 | 25.6" | -0.4% |
| T135/70D18from $135.05 | 25.5" | -0.8% |
| T135/80R17from $133.66 | 25.5" | -0.8% |
| T135/70R18from $131.66 | 25.5" | -0.8% |
| T145/70D17from $120.99 | 25" | -2.7% |
| T145/70D18from $118.97 | 26" | 1.2% |
| T115/95R17from $117.54 | 25.6" | -0.4% |
| T135/80D17from $112.58 | 25.5" | -0.8% |
| T145/90D16from $88.99 | 26.3" | 2.3% |
| T145/80D17from $81.99 | 26.1" | 1.6% |
| T145/90R16 | 26.3" | 2.3% |
| T155/80D16 | 25.7" | 0% |
| T155/80R16 | 25.7" | 0% |
| T165/70D17 | 26.1" | 1.6% |
| T165/70R17 | 26.1" | 1.6% |
| T185/55D18 | 26" | 1.2% |
| T185/60D17 | 25.7" | 0% |
| T185/55R18 | 26" | 1.2% |
| T145/80R17 | 26.1" | 1.6% |
| T145/80R16 | 25.1" | -2.3% |
| T145/80D16 | 25.1" | -2.3% |
| T125/70R19 | 25.9" | 0.8% |
| T145/70R17 | 25" | -2.7% |
| T135/60D19 | 25.4" | -1.2% |
| T135/60R19 | 25.4" | -1.2% |
| T135/90D16 | 25.6" | -0.4% |
| T145/65D18 | 25.4" | -1.2% |
| T145/65R18 | 25.4" | -1.2% |
| T145/70R18 | 26" | 1.2% |
| T185/60R17 | 25.7" | 0% |
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