TPMS on Winter Rubber?
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I have same dilemma, but I think I will go for it so I don't have to stare at the warning for 5 months on my dash. Plus I get the added safety, obviously.
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Originally Posted by midwest bmw' post='668295' date='Sep 12 2008, 10:07 PM
I've got to buy snows for my 5'er...
Adding TPMS is an incremental $200!!
You think it's worth it? I'm tempted to pass
Sheesh, $200 :thumbsdown:
Adding TPMS is an incremental $200!!
You think it's worth it? I'm tempted to pass
Sheesh, $200 :thumbsdown:
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Originally Posted by luigi524td' post='668322' date='Sep 12 2008, 10:39 PM
? If you're mounting your winter shoes on your original wheels you won't need new TPM's. ? If you are, BTW, $200 is a pretty low quote for them - does that also include the 4 "valves"? The price I was quoted for mine was $290 w/shipping.
Doc -- I don't think I want to stare at that warning light for 5 mos either...Probably going to have to just spring for the extra 2 bills
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Originally Posted by midwest bmw' post='668325' date='Sep 12 2008, 11:43 PM
Nope, these will be mounted on dedicated snow wheels...
Doc -- I don't think I want to stare at that warning light for 5 mos either...Probably going to have to just spring for the extra 2 bills
Doc -- I don't think I want to stare at that warning light for 5 mos either...Probably going to have to just spring for the extra 2 bills
? BTW, were you quoted $200 for the TPMs from a local BMW Dealer? Gary gave me a price of $290 [incl $12 s&h]. My local dealer quoted me almost $400!
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Originally Posted by luigi524td' post='668327' date='Sep 12 2008, 10:47 PM
Didn't Winter start two weeks ago in Minnesota ?
BTW, were you quoted $200 for the TPMs from a local BMW Dealer? Gary gave me a price of $290 [incl $12 s&h]. My local dealer quoted me almost $400!
? BTW, were you quoted $200 for the TPMs from a local BMW Dealer? Gary gave me a price of $290 [incl $12 s&h]. My local dealer quoted me almost $400!
80's this week there fella
Still hoping to get the boat out a couple times before it gets too cold. Best be off the lake by mid october though...
The application I am considering is at TireRack...TPMS is an additional $200.
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Originally Posted by midwest bmw' post='668345' date='Sep 13 2008, 12:14 AM
The application I am considering is at TireRack...TPMS is an additional $200.
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Originally Posted by DrLev99' post='668349' date='Sep 12 2008, 11:17 PM
Are you just buying tires and TPMS from tirerack or a complete setup? It sounds like a full deal.
1). Complete Tirerack application - delivered mounted and balanced with TPMS and alloy wheels from them.
2). Dealer Exclusive Application: OEM 17" wheels, winter rubber and TPMS (probably more expensive than tirerack)
3). Finding used oem wheels somewhere and mounting them on new Dunlop or Blizzaks with tpms from bmw.
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Originally Posted by midwest bmw' post='668369' date='Sep 13 2008, 12:31 AM
I'm still exploring and considering a number of scenarios:
1). Complete Tirerack application - delivered mounted and balanced with TPMS and alloy wheels from them.
2). Dealer Exclusive Application: OEM 17" wheels, winter rubber and TPMS (probably more expensive than tirerack)
3). Finding used oem wheels somewhere and mounting them on new Dunlop or Blizzaks with tpms from bmw.
1). Complete Tirerack application - delivered mounted and balanced with TPMS and alloy wheels from them.
2). Dealer Exclusive Application: OEM 17" wheels, winter rubber and TPMS (probably more expensive than tirerack)
3). Finding used oem wheels somewhere and mounting them on new Dunlop or Blizzaks with tpms from bmw.
You can find some good values here from folks selling their OEM 18's..especially the 124's. Buying OEM rims from your dealer will cost you twice as much...don't do it! PM member HIPPY or check out his ad below. He has brand new 124's with new Dunlops and TPMS. I know you don't need the tires, but it will still be cheaper than going through dealer without tires.
Hippy ad: http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=61200
Or try Jcool10181 for $900 OBO: http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=61024
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