2011 BMW 550i Spare Tire
The BMW 550i is typically equipped with a run-flat tire system, meaning it doesn't normally come with a spare tire as the run-flat tires are designed to withstand a puncture and enable the vehicle to continue its journey for a limited distance at reduced speed. However, you can certainly get a spare tire for emergencies or long trips. The compact temporary spare tires, also known as donuts, are commonly used which are light and do not take much space. It's important to note that these are made for temporary and limited use, meant to get you to a service station. In terms of size, it varies depending on the model year of the BMW 550i, but the general sizing is around 18-20 inches. It is crucial to get the correct size, type, and tread for safety and compatibility with the vehicle's existing tires. Always remember, spare tires should be used as a temporary solution and are not meant for prolonged use.
2011 BMW 550i 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 2011 BMW 550i spare tire size.
245/40R19 (Rear: 275/35R19)
245/40R19 tire has a diameter of 26.7". These temporary spare tires fit the acceptable tire diameter range of 25.9" to 27.5".
| Spare Size | Spare Diameter | Diameter Differential |
|---|---|---|
| T145/60R20from $271.36 | 26.9" | 0.7% |
| T145/80D18from $257.05 | 27.1" | 1.5% |
| T155/70R18from $178.60 | 26.6" | -0.4% |
| T165/80R17from $166.85 | 27.4" | 2.6% |
| T135/90R17from $158.19 | 26.6" | -0.4% |
| T135/70R19from $147.99 | 26.5" | -0.7% |
| T145/65R20from $146.43 | 27.4" | 2.6% |
| T135/80R18from $125.96 | 26.5" | -0.7% |
| T165/80D17from $124.93 | 27.4" | 2.6% |
| T145/70D18from $118.97 | 26" | -2.6% |
| T155/80D17from $97.90 | 26.8" | 0.4% |
| T155/90D16from $92.99 | 27" | 1.1% |
| T145/90D16from $88.99 | 26.3" | -1.5% |
| T145/80D17from $81.99 | 26.1" | -2.2% |
| T155/80R17 | 26.8" | 0.4% |
| T155/90R16 | 27" | 1.1% |
| T165/70D17 | 26.1" | -2.2% |
| T165/70D18 | 27.1" | 1.5% |
| T165/70R17 | 26.1" | -2.2% |
| T165/70R18 | 27.1" | 1.5% |
| T185/55D18 | 26" | -2.6% |
| T155/70D18 | 26.6" | -0.4% |
| T145/90R17 | 27.3" | 2.2% |
| T145/90R16 | 26.3" | -1.5% |
| T145/90D17 | 27.3" | 2.2% |
| T145/80R18 | 27.1" | 1.5% |
| T145/80R17 | 26.1" | -2.2% |
| T145/70R18 | 26" | -2.6% |
| T135/90D17 | 26.6" | -0.4% |
| T135/80D18 | 26.5" | -0.7% |
| T185/55R18 | 26" | -2.6% |
245/45R18
245/45R18 tire has a diameter of 26.7". These temporary spare tires fit the acceptable tire diameter range of 25.9" to 27.5".
| Spare Size | Spare Diameter | Diameter Differential |
|---|---|---|
| T145/60R20from $271.36 | 26.9" | 0.7% |
| T145/80D18from $257.05 | 27.1" | 1.5% |
| T155/70R18from $178.60 | 26.6" | -0.4% |
| T165/80R17from $166.85 | 27.4" | 2.6% |
| T135/90R17from $158.19 | 26.6" | -0.4% |
| T135/70R19from $147.99 | 26.5" | -0.7% |
| T145/65R20from $146.43 | 27.4" | 2.6% |
| T135/80R18from $125.96 | 26.5" | -0.7% |
| T165/80D17from $124.93 | 27.4" | 2.6% |
| T145/70D18from $118.97 | 26" | -2.6% |
| T155/80D17from $97.90 | 26.8" | 0.4% |
| T155/90D16from $92.99 | 27" | 1.1% |
| T145/90D16from $88.99 | 26.3" | -1.5% |
| T145/80D17from $81.99 | 26.1" | -2.2% |
| T155/80R17 | 26.8" | 0.4% |
| T155/90R16 | 27" | 1.1% |
| T165/70D17 | 26.1" | -2.2% |
| T165/70D18 | 27.1" | 1.5% |
| T165/70R17 | 26.1" | -2.2% |
| T165/70R18 | 27.1" | 1.5% |
| T185/55D18 | 26" | -2.6% |
| T155/70D18 | 26.6" | -0.4% |
| T145/90R17 | 27.3" | 2.2% |
| T145/90R16 | 26.3" | -1.5% |
| T145/90D17 | 27.3" | 2.2% |
| T145/80R18 | 27.1" | 1.5% |
| T145/80R17 | 26.1" | -2.2% |
| T145/70R18 | 26" | -2.6% |
| T135/90D17 | 26.6" | -0.4% |
| T135/80D18 | 26.5" | -0.7% |
| T185/55R18 | 26" | -2.6% |
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