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Does a BMW 3 Series have a spare tire?

I just bought a used 2020 BMW 3 Series from my brother-in-law and I don’t see a spare tire anywhere. He barely drove the car, and I don’t think he ever had a flat. Do BMW 3 Series even come with spare tires?

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Nathan Porceng · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Sorry for your trouble! Newer BMW 3 Series do not have spare tires.
Like many other car manufacturers, BMW stopped equipping its new cars with spare tires. In fact, over one-third of new cars sold in the United States do not come with spares.
New BMWs are instead outfitted with run-flat tires, which survive long enough after a puncture for drivers to reach their homes or an auto body shop.
Ditching spare tires saves carmakers money and allows them to claim slightly lighter weights and better fuel efficiency for their vehicles. Sadly, many car owners don’t realize that they’re missing a spare until after they have a flat.
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