Tire pressure monitering

Batmobile · 12-25-2006, 01:11 PM

Hey guys,

I am thinking of upgrading my wheels for the summer. If I buy aftermarket wheels, am I going to have any problems with tire pressure moniterirng?

What do I have to look at when I get my new set?

Thanks

Homero · 12-28-2006, 12:30 AM

I has the same question for my new 325i (2007).
Saludos

jam0321 · 12-28-2006, 01:04 AM

I believe the tire pressure sensor is implaced in the wheel housing of the OEM wheels. So if you replace your wheels then yes, bye bye wheel pressure monitor.

Henry1515 · 12-28-2006, 01:11 AM

The pressure monitoring service will still works. So no to worry. I changed mine to normal tyres and the alarm "sounded" when I have a nail on my rear tyres.

UncleWede · 12-28-2006, 10:32 AM

Depends on the model of car. Search thru the forum, there is a difference between whether you are using the rotational difference method, I think related to DSC/DTC, where you won't have a problem after you reset the sensor.

JIMD1709 · 12-28-2006, 11:44 AM

If your car has rubber valve stems, no problem. If they are aluminum and bolted to the wheel, you will need sensors and valve stems (around $180) Or, do what I did and swap them over. MAKE sure your new wheels are TPMS compatible. Most are, but some are not. If you buy from tirerack.com, they will help either getting new sensors (they carry them) or let you know if your new wheels are compatible.

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Batmobile First Lieutenant 51 Rep 383 Posts Drives: F30 335i m performance edition Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Montreal iTrader: (0)	Tire pressure monitering Hey guys, I am thinking of upgrading my wheels for the summer. If I buy aftermarket wheels, am I going to have any problems with tire pressure moniterirng? What do I have to look at when I get my new set? Thanks
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Homero Enlisted Member 0 Rep 45 Posts Drives: BMW 325i (2007) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Tampico, Mexico iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 325i [0.00]	I has the same question for my new 325i (2007). Saludos
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jam0321 I do screenprinting and embroiderry 11 Rep 277 Posts Drives: e92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So Cal iTrader: (0)	I believe the tire pressure sensor is implaced in the wheel housing of the OEM wheels. So if you replace your wheels then yes, bye bye wheel pressure monitor. __________________ Go Big or Go Home!!! www.specopsoutfitters.com
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Henry1515 Private 5 Rep 81 Posts Drives: X6 35i Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Singapore iTrader: (0)	It will still works on normal tyres. The pressure monitoring service will still works. So no to worry. I changed mine to normal tyres and the alarm "sounded" when I have a nail on my rear tyres.
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UncleWede Long Time Admirer, First Time Owner 18027 Rep 9,378 Posts Drives: G01 X3 M40i Dark Graphite Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oxnard, CA iTrader: (0)	Depends on the model of car. Search thru the forum, there is a difference between whether you are using the rotational difference method, I think related to DSC/DTC, where you won't have a problem after you reset the sensor.
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12-28-2006, 11:44 AM	#6
JIMD1709 Captain 31 Rep 746 Posts Drives: 2007 328 Coupe Alpine White Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Saint Petersburg, Florida iTrader: (8)	If your car has rubber valve stems, no problem. If they are aluminum and bolted to the wheel, you will need sensors and valve stems (around $180) Or, do what I did and swap them over. MAKE sure your new wheels are TPMS compatible. Most are, but some are not. If you buy from tirerack.com, they will help either getting new sensors (they carry them) or let you know if your new wheels are compatible.
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