BMW rims with 265/70/17 D697, & will spare fit?

[winaje]

Hi all. Am in the final stages of tyre selection, looking at D697s in 265/70/17, which according to the D3/4 FAQ thread will fit.

Has anyone used these tyres (preferably on BMW rims, but not critical) on a D3 running 17" rims without issue? And will the spare fit underneath without deflating it?

Thanks

[kingo]

Hi Will

Had this size on my D3 and yes they fit, spare was tight, the Cooper ST's were a snug fit in the spare, the Maxxis Bighorns had to be deflated. Also had both D3 17's and BMW 17's. The BMW rims have more off set, so I feel suit the larger size tyre. Now using them on my RRS, but have a 3/4 length roof rack, so put the spare on top and don't worry about removing the stock one from underneath.