Wheel question...

fai9al · 07-07-2014, 04:19 AM

A quick "newbie" question for you guys...

I am changing my 17' OEM wheels to 18" OEM, so the question is:

Can I use my existing TPMS or do I have to buy new ones for the new rims?

Also, I heard that TPMS need to be programmed for new wheels, do I have to do that at the dealership or any tyre service center can do it?

Thank you!

digitalnoah · 07-07-2014, 09:44 AM

You can move the TPMS to the new wheels. The programming is done from the iDrive unit in the car, so no need to have the dealer do it for you.

Not sure what version of iDrive you're using, but you just navigate to the "reset TPMS" option, and then drive the car a short distance at a low speed for the sensors to get reset.

RW Carbon · 07-07-2014, 12:10 PM

^^ Exactly what he said

Most wheels will accept your OEM TPMS especially if they are OEM BMW.

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digitalnoah Enlisted Member 10 Rep 32 Posts Drives: 2014 535d Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Boston, Massachusetts, USA iTrader: (0)	You can move the TPMS to the new wheels. The programming is done from the iDrive unit in the car, so no need to have the dealer do it for you. Not sure what version of iDrive you're using, but you just navigate to the "reset TPMS" option, and then drive the car a short distance at a low speed for the sensors to get reset. __________________ 2014 535d xDrive \| Luxury Line \| Dynamic Handling \| Sport-Auto \| Multi-Contour Seats 2008 528i xDrive (wife's car) 2007 328i xDrive (sold)
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RW Carbon Captain 194 Rep 824 Posts Drives: G80 M3 & G87 M2 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: 3941 E La Palma Ave Anaheim CA 92807 iTrader: (1)	^^ Exactly what he said Most wheels will accept your OEM TPMS especially if they are OEM BMW. __________________ Carbon fiber for the everyday driver: rwcarbon.com 3941 E La Palma Ave Anaheim CA, 92870 info@rwcarbon.com / (714) 328-4406 Instagram/Tiktok/Facebook: @rwcarbon
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