VMR wheels and TPMS issue?

secretsquirrel · 08-05-2011, 07:52 PM

I recently tried to get my wheels (VMR V715's) fitted with BMW tire pressor monitors, but was told that there was a problem valve slots in the front wheels. Apparently, the front wheels have a cone shaped valve hole instead of round. The cone shape was described as being wider on the inside of the wheel and smaller towards the outside. Unfortunately, I didn't get a look at the wheels for myself.

Has anyone else experienced anything like this with VMR wheels? The sensors fit my back wheels without a problem.

However, this is the 2nd time that I was told that sensors wouldn't fit my wheels. I'm starting to think that there may be a defect with my wheels. Thanks.

didyoufeelit · 08-05-2011, 11:32 PM

i'd like to know too

was thinkin about vmr's in the near future, but if this is the case, then i'm not so sure anymore

Sean@PYSpeed.com · 08-05-2011, 11:35 PM

We haven't heard of this problem before. Also we have sold many sets without a problem with TPMS mounted.

nkadisha · 08-05-2011, 11:51 PM

I have VMRs, its not a problem

secretsquirrel · 08-06-2011, 07:10 AM

Thanks for the info guys. I'm going to go to another shop this morning. If they say it a problem, i will have them show me before remounting the wheels. It could be a problem with my set. The other two shops did remounted them before I could take a look as I wasn't waiting in the shop.

wiseweasel · 08-06-2011, 10:26 AM

Just had VMR's put on with OE TPMS... no issues at all.

VMRWheels · 08-06-2011, 02:27 PM

All VMR Wheels do mate with OE TPMS without a problem. No aftermarket hardware or modifications are required. Its strange you are only having this problem with the front TPMS. Where are you located?

Ill go ahead and shoot you over a PM.

-Charles@VMRWheels

secretsquirrel · 08-06-2011, 02:48 PM

Update:
I took the wheels to a new shop who installed them without a problem! It turns out the other two stores are just idiots (one in particular). I'm not going to names, but their name starts with an "F" and ends with "irestone".

It looks like a store improperly installed the rebuild kits. It was bad! I went to a local BMW dealership and purchased my own rebuild kits and attached them to the sensor. The new tire shop installed them in a few minutes.

Its a shame when you can't trust a national tire store can't do handle something as simple as wheels and tires.

08-05-2011, 07:52 PM	#1
secretsquirrel Colonel 130 Rep 2,291 Posts Drives: f80 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Far North Dallas iTrader: (2)	VMR wheels and TPMS issue? I recently tried to get my wheels (VMR V715's) fitted with BMW tire pressor monitors, but was told that there was a problem valve slots in the front wheels. Apparently, the front wheels have a cone shaped valve hole instead of round. The cone shape was described as being wider on the inside of the wheel and smaller towards the outside. Unfortunately, I didn't get a look at the wheels for myself. Has anyone else experienced anything like this with VMR wheels? The sensors fit my back wheels without a problem. However, this is the 2nd time that I was told that sensors wouldn't fit my wheels. I'm starting to think that there may be a defect with my wheels. Thanks.
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didyoufeelit Second Lieutenant 36 Rep 288 Posts Drives: tiag e90 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Laguna Niguel, CA iTrader: (3)	i'd like to know too was thinkin about vmr's in the near future, but if this is the case, then i'm not so sure anymore
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08-05-2011, 11:35 PM	#3
Sean@PYSpeed.com Major General 306 Rep 8,952 Posts Drives: 2009 AW E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (22)	We haven't heard of this problem before. Also we have sold many sets without a problem with TPMS mounted.
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nkadisha Lieutenant 44 Rep 525 Posts Drives: N54 335 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (3)	I have VMRs, its not a problem
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08-06-2011, 07:10 AM	#5
secretsquirrel Colonel 130 Rep 2,291 Posts Drives: f80 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Far North Dallas iTrader: (2)	Thanks for the info guys. I'm going to go to another shop this morning. If they say it a problem, i will have them show me before remounting the wheels. It could be a problem with my set. The other two shops did remounted them before I could take a look as I wasn't waiting in the shop.
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08-06-2011, 10:26 AM	#6
wiseweasel The wisest of weasels! 2 Rep 64 Posts Drives: Fast! Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Mi iTrader: (0)	Just had VMR's put on with OE TPMS... no issues at all.
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VMRWheels BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 2042 Rep 25,989 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Anaheim, CA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2013 BMW M3 [10.00] 2015 BMW M4 [0.00] 2013 BMW F30 [0.00] 2014 BMW F22 [0.00] 2013 BMW F06 [0.00]	All VMR Wheels do mate with OE TPMS without a problem. No aftermarket hardware or modifications are required. Its strange you are only having this problem with the front TPMS. Where are you located? Ill go ahead and shoot you over a PM. -Charles@VMRWheels __________________ VMR\|Wheels \| 714.442.7916 \| sales@velocitymotoring.com \| www.velocitymotoring.com \| facebook \| flickr \| Instagram
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08-06-2011, 02:48 PM	#8
secretsquirrel Colonel 130 Rep 2,291 Posts Drives: f80 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Far North Dallas iTrader: (2)	Update: I took the wheels to a new shop who installed them without a problem! It turns out the other two stores are just idiots (one in particular). I'm not going to names, but their name starts with an "F" and ends with "irestone". It looks like a store improperly installed the rebuild kits. It was bad! I went to a local BMW dealership and purchased my own rebuild kits and attached them to the sensor. The new tire shop installed them in a few minutes. Its a shame when you can't trust a national tire store can't do handle something as simple as wheels and tires.
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