TPMS Needed?

mbdurham · 12-10-2006, 07:28 PM

I just bougtht a 07 e90 335 (loaded except for active steering) and am planning on swapping wheels but have no idea what I am going with. I am torn between the BBS RGR and CH and can't decide between 19 or 18 Well any way A few weeks ago I was checking out wheels on tire rack and it was asking if I wanted to add the TPMS sensors but now it does not ask for some reason. I thought they may just be out of stock but if I switch to the coupe it still asks if I want them. I was reading another post that said they were required for the coupe but not for the sedan because the had different types of TPMS systems. Does anyone know if this is true?

DrDomer · 12-10-2006, 08:17 PM

I know for the coupe you need them for sure... not sure on sedan. Wish I could be more help.

gary328xi · 12-10-2006, 09:02 PM

If your car has the rubber (flexible) valve stems you don't need them if you have the rigid valve stem you will need them. The dealer charges $15 ea. If you go this way you will have to have the wheels/tires dismounted and mounted again to allow for installation of the sensors. The dealer is pricey to do this job but the end product is very good no shimmy at either high or low speed and you could rest assure your new wheels won't get scratched.

Gary@TireRack · 12-11-2006, 09:46 AM

Not one single 335i Sedan owner has yet reported that he had the TPMS sensors. Thus far all have been the ABS based system. 335i Coupes on the other hand have all had the sensors for USA model cars.

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uberschnell · 03-29-2007, 03:49 PM

Thanks for the info Gary. I can’t blame anyone for being confused about the 335 sedan/tpms question. Even the BMW service rep i spoke to today seems to think both the 335 sedan and coupe have TPMS installed.
I guess I’ll find out the hard way when I install my new wheels.
PS, any market for my 162’s with runflats?

200Duece · 03-30-2007, 09:53 PM

the E90 335 sedans do not use the TPMS

12-10-2006, 07:28 PM	#1
mbdurham Commander in Chief 23 Rep 387 Posts Drives: Fast Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	TPMS Needed? I just bougtht a 07 e90 335 (loaded except for active steering) and am planning on swapping wheels but have no idea what I am going with. I am torn between the BBS RGR and CH and can't decide between 19 or 18 Well any way A few weeks ago I was checking out wheels on tire rack and it was asking if I wanted to add the TPMS sensors but now it does not ask for some reason. I thought they may just be out of stock but if I switch to the coupe it still asks if I want them. I was reading another post that said they were required for the coupe but not for the sedan because the had different types of TPMS systems. Does anyone know if this is true?
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DrDomer Major 39 Rep 1,349 Posts Drives: 2004 330ci ZHP, 1999 Miata Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Iowa iTrader: (0)	I know for the coupe you need them for sure... not sure on sedan. Wish I could be more help. __________________ Any man who can drive safely while kissing a pretty girl is simply not giving the kiss the attention it deserves. ~Albert Einstein
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12-10-2006, 09:02 PM	#3
gary328xi JetInsp 12 Rep 289 Posts Drives: 07 328 XI & 335i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Woodbridge, NJ iTrader: (1)	If your car has the rubber (flexible) valve stems you don't need them if you have the rigid valve stem you will need them. The dealer charges $15 ea. If you go this way you will have to have the wheels/tires dismounted and mounted again to allow for installation of the sensors. The dealer is pricey to do this job but the end product is very good no shimmy at either high or low speed and you could rest assure your new wheels won't get scratched.
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12-11-2006, 09:46 AM	#4
Gary@TireRack Moderator 369 Rep 4,745 Posts Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ iTrader: (2)	Not one single 335i Sedan owner has yet reported that he had the TPMS sensors. Thus far all have been the ABS based system. 335i Coupes on the other hand have all had the sensors for USA model cars. Winter http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&...nter/index.jsp __________________ Gary. Tire and Wheel Forum Moderator. Tire Rack Sales Rep Gary@Tirerack.com http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&url=index.jsp Please refer to 'Gary/E90 Post' as your previous contact when you order online to help support this forum.
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03-29-2007, 03:49 PM	#5
uberschnell Brigadier General 675 Rep 4,080 Posts Drives: Wide Body 1 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (48)	Thanks for the info Gary. I can’t blame anyone for being confused about the 335 sedan/tpms question. Even the BMW service rep i spoke to today seems to think both the 335 sedan and coupe have TPMS installed. I guess I’ll find out the hard way when I install my new wheels. PS, any market for my 162’s with runflats? Last edited by uberschnell; 03-29-2007 at 07:51 PM..
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200Duece Colonel 45 Rep 2,575 Posts Drives: '73 2002,'18 X5 35d,'17 328d T Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: A Whale's Vagina, Ca iTrader: (5)	the E90 335 sedans do not use the TPMS
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