Learned something new today on the new 07 builds.
06-15-2006, 02:34 PM
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I purchased 17" style 122 wheels from a member on eBay before my car arrived from VPC last month. I am planning to mount snows for the winter months. Before I bid, I asked my SA about the TPM monitoring and how that works. He indicated that the system measures changes in circumference/tire speed on the wheel due to low pressure and then generates the TPM alarm. The newer 5er builds however, now have sending units mounted in valve stem to individual monitor pressure thus giving you the info on the tire position when low. i.e. same as the 750i.
My dilemma is that I have the new wheels that I may have to buy sending units.
Has anyone replaced the wheels without the sending units and been able to disable the TPM system to eliminate the alarm?
TIA for your help.
My dilemma is that I have the new wheels that I may have to buy sending units.
Has anyone replaced the wheels without the sending units and been able to disable the TPM system to eliminate the alarm?
TIA for your help.
06-15-2006, 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Chappy' post='298107' date='Jun 15 2006, 06:34 PM
I purchased 17" style 122 wheels from a member on eBay before my car arrived from VPC last month. I am planning to mount snows for the winter months. Before I bid, I asked my SA about the TPM monitoring and how that works. He indicated that the system measures changes in circumference/tire speed on the wheel due to low pressure and then generates the TPM alarm. The newer 5er builds however, now have sending units mounted in valve stem to individual monitor pressure thus giving you the info on the tire position when low. i.e. same as the 750i.
My dilemma is that I have the new wheels that I may have to buy sending units.
Has anyone replaced the wheels without the sending units and been able to disable the TPM system to eliminate the alarm?
TIA for your help.
My dilemma is that I have the new wheels that I may have to buy sending units.
Has anyone replaced the wheels without the sending units and been able to disable the TPM system to eliminate the alarm?
TIA for your help.
Yes, get the monitors.
I just ordered a set of OEM Style 166 wheels for my new 550i from the BMW dealership and they suggested I get the monitors and the corresponding valves.
They said builds starting 3/06 have these units. A small price to pay for keeping things working as they should.
06-16-2006, 04:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Landa220' post='298113' date='Jun 15 2006, 07:04 PM
Yes, get the monitors.
I just ordered a set of OEM Style 166 wheels for my new 550i from the BMW dealership and they suggested I get the monitors and the corresponding valves.
They said builds starting 3/06 have these units. A small price to pay for keeping things working as they should.
I just ordered a set of OEM Style 166 wheels for my new 550i from the BMW dealership and they suggested I get the monitors and the corresponding valves.
They said builds starting 3/06 have these units. A small price to pay for keeping things working as they should.
06-16-2006, 05:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Saenz' post='298427' date='Jun 16 2006, 09:04 AM
Anyone know the cost of the monitors??
06-16-2006, 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Landa220' post='298113' date='Jun 16 2006, 02:04 AM
Yes, get the monitors.
I just ordered a set of OEM Style 166 wheels for my new 550i from the BMW dealership and they suggested I get the monitors and the corresponding valves.
They said builds starting 3/06 have these units. A small price to pay for keeping things working as they should.
I just ordered a set of OEM Style 166 wheels for my new 550i from the BMW dealership and they suggested I get the monitors and the corresponding valves.
They said builds starting 3/06 have these units. A small price to pay for keeping things working as they should.
Go OEM.
I cannot really understand you guys buing expensive import cars and then go cheap????
Save now - pay later and lots!
06-16-2006, 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Ricracing' post='298488' date='Jun 16 2006, 10:29 AM
Go OEM.
I cannot really understand you guys buing expensive import cars and then go cheap????
Save now - pay later and lots!
I cannot really understand you guys buing expensive import cars and then go cheap????
Save now - pay later and lots!
If I plan to replace my RFTs in the future with regular tires, do I have to purchase a sending unit so that the indicators in the vehicle will work?
06-16-2006, 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by low_ball_88' post='298509' date='Jun 17 2006, 12:39 AM
Question?
If I plan to replace my RFTs in the future with regular tires, do I have to purchase a sending unit so that the indicators in the vehicle will work?
If I plan to replace my RFTs in the future with regular tires, do I have to purchase a sending unit so that the indicators in the vehicle will work?
06-16-2006, 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by AC_S5' post='298517' date='Jun 16 2006, 11:54 AM
Without RFT, when there's a leak I think you will find it out visually without the system telling you which one tire is leaking right?
Anyone, correct me if I am wrong. I just want to know if the system will still work without RFTs, which I plan to replace when the RFT are worned out.