The Best Trailer Hitch Recommendation that Doesnt Interfere with Spare Tire on 2008 BMW X3
Question:
Does this get in the way with the spare tire. I dont see the spare tire mounted in the pictures. I am torn between 13573 and 75371. I have the 2008 BMW X3 3.0 any recommendations
asked by: Charlie
Expert Reply:
The spare tire on your 2008 BMW X3 will not be affected in any way with a trailer hitch installed so no worries there.
Both the Curt trailer hitch # 13573 and Draw-Tite # 75371 have the same rating, 350 pounds tongue weight and 3,500 pounds gross trailer weight, and install in basically the exact same way. Given that the Curt hitch cost a little less it would be a good option. I have included a link to the installation instructions to the right.
If you plan on doing any towing I recommend etrailer ball mount kit # EBMK4. It comes with a ball mount, interchangeable ball set, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag. And for trailer wiring use # C59236. I have linked a video showing installation on a 2013 X3 for you.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 4000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 400 lbs WD TW
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
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Curt Powered Tail Light Converter with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Converter
- Universal Fit
- 4 Flat
- CURT
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etrailer 2-3/4" Rise or 4" Drop Ball Mount Kit - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 1-7/8 Inch Ball
- 2 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 4 Inch
- Rise - 3 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 6000 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Ball Mount Kit
- etrailer
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 4000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 400 lbs WD TW
- Concealed Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
more information >
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