FTM fail after 19" upgrade

F30Mo16 · 08-01-2011, 11:59 PM

So I upgraded my 16" stock RFT with a set of 19" MRR GT1 in kumho 235/35/19s and after driving on them for about 30 minutes my FTM warning light came on. After I got home I put it in park, scrolled to the FTM via BC button and held it until I got a check mark and the light turned off. In the morning I will drive around and see if it comes back.

In the meantime, Why did this light come on? The tire guy told me my stock tires didn't have sensors on them and he used some valve stems he uses in his shop, and I called BMW and asked them about my model/year car and they told me that I don't have equipped TMPS in my car. But if I didn't have them why would I have the option on the onboard computer? Thanks in advance

deanmc · 08-02-2011, 12:05 AM

You're fine. You're supposed to reset the ftm when you get new wheels or tires. Ftm is based on rotation speed and the new wheels will set it off. Tpms came equipped on 2007 and later models.

F30Mo16 · 08-02-2011, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by deanmc

You're fine. You're supposed to reset the ftm when you get new wheels or tires. Ftm is based on rotation speed and the new wheels will set it off. Tpms came equipped on 2007 and later models.

Thanks for such a fast and informative reply!!

RazRokz.! · 03-18-2012, 12:03 AM

how About some pic's of said new wheels?

WallyF · 08-29-2012, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by deanmc

You're fine. You're supposed to reset the ftm when you get new wheels or tires. Ftm is based on rotation speed and the new wheels will set it off. Tpms came equipped on 2007 and later models.

Deanmc,

I got a "red" FTM warning and a chime on my 2006 325xi yesterday. I checked my tires and the presure was at 35 psi as I set them.

I tried resetting the FTM by holding the button in while in the FTM initiation mode. It seemed to reset but I still get the FTM warning.

Do you think that I may have lost one of my speed sensor? If so, why doesn't the ABS warning come ON?

Wallyf

WallyF · 08-29-2012, 08:30 AM

I found another post that explained how to correctly reset the FTM warning on a 2006 E90. I was successful in clearing my warning. I think that my initial problem was that one of my tires was 2psi lower than the other three; still over 35psi. seems quite sensitive if you ask me.

This procedure that is not discussed in the Owners Manual! Shame on BMW.

See post by dyanderl dated 8/02/2012.

Wallyf

08-01-2011, 11:59 PM	#1
F30Mo16 First Lieutenant 31 Rep 333 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW 328i Join Date: May 2011 Location: Rhode Island iTrader: (3)	FTM fail after 19" upgrade So I upgraded my 16" stock RFT with a set of 19" MRR GT1 in kumho 235/35/19s and after driving on them for about 30 minutes my FTM warning light came on. After I got home I put it in park, scrolled to the FTM via BC button and held it until I got a check mark and the light turned off. In the morning I will drive around and see if it comes back. In the meantime, Why did this light come on? The tire guy told me my stock tires didn't have sensors on them and he used some valve stems he uses in his shop, and I called BMW and asked them about my model/year car and they told me that I don't have equipped TMPS in my car. But if I didn't have them why would I have the option on the onboard computer? Thanks in advance
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deanmc Captain 64 Rep 878 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (15) Garage List 2006 325i [10.00]	You're fine. You're supposed to reset the ftm when you get new wheels or tires. Ftm is based on rotation speed and the new wheels will set it off. Tpms came equipped on 2007 and later models. __________________
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RazRokz.! Captain 18 Rep 551 Posts Drives: 07 BMW 328i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: California iTrader: (0)	how About some pic's of said new wheels?
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WallyF First Lieutenant 97 Rep 399 Posts Drives: 2023 BMW i4 eDrive40 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Fort Wayne, IN iTrader: (1) Garage List 2023 BMW i4 eDrive4 ... [0.00]	Resetting FTM on 2006 not addressed in Owners Manual I found another post that explained how to correctly reset the FTM warning on a 2006 E90. I was successful in clearing my warning. I think that my initial problem was that one of my tires was 2psi lower than the other three; still over 35psi. seems quite sensitive if you ask me. This procedure that is not discussed in the Owners Manual! Shame on BMW. See post by dyanderl dated 8/02/2012. Wallyf
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