2018 BMW 530e xDrive Spare Tire
The BMW 530e xDrive, as a sophisticated plug-in hybrid variant of the 5 Series, prioritizes efficiency, performance, and advanced technology. In terms of spare tire availability, it's important to note that BMW traditionally equips its vehicles, including the 530e xDrive, with run-flat tires instead of providing a traditional spare tire. This approach allows drivers to continue driving for a limited distance even after a puncture, effectively eliminating the immediate need for a spare. However, for those BMW 530e xDrive owners who prefer the security of having a spare tire, options are somewhat limited due to the design considerations taken to accommodate hybrid technology and trunk space optimization. Aftermarket solutions or BMW accessory outlets may offer compatible compact spare tire kits, often in a reduced size relative to the vehicle's standard tires, such as a "donut" spare. These compact spares are typically smaller in both width and diameter, designed for temporary use and to save space and weight in the vehicle. It's essential for owners to check the compatibility of these kits with their specific model year and to understand the limitations of these temporary spare tires in terms of speed and distance.
2018 BMW 530e xDrive 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 2018 BMW 530e xDrive spare tire size.
245/40R19
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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