Winter tires & TPMS for e60 545i
10-16-2008, 11:28 AM
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All,
Wanting to get Winter tires only or tire/ Wheels for my 2005 545i, have 2 options,
1.Use the existing wheels which are 18" wheels and get winter tires for them, and store the runflat dunlops till summer.
2.Get 17" wheels and tires for the winter,
Will I need to get TPMS for both options or only for option 2, and where can I get them from/ how much will they cost.
The cost will help determine which option I would lean towards,
Also any recommendations for winter/tire combo's and where I can get them from. I know a lot of questions, appreciate your help guys.
Thanks !
Wanting to get Winter tires only or tire/ Wheels for my 2005 545i, have 2 options,
1.Use the existing wheels which are 18" wheels and get winter tires for them, and store the runflat dunlops till summer.
2.Get 17" wheels and tires for the winter,
Will I need to get TPMS for both options or only for option 2, and where can I get them from/ how much will they cost.
The cost will help determine which option I would lean towards,
Also any recommendations for winter/tire combo's and where I can get them from. I know a lot of questions, appreciate your help guys.
Thanks !
10-16-2008, 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by ek5abi' post='694981' date='Oct 16 2008, 07:28 PM
All,
Wanting to get Winter tires only or tire/ Wheels for my 2005 545i, have 2 options,
1.Use the existing wheels which are 18" wheels and get winter tires for them, and store the runflat dunlops till summer.
2.Get 17" wheels and tires for the winter,
Will I need to get TPMS for both options or only for option 2, and where can I get them from/ how much will they cost.
The cost will help determine which option I would lean towards,
Also any recommendations for winter/tire combo's and where I can get them from. I know a lot of questions, appreciate your help guys.
Thanks !
Wanting to get Winter tires only or tire/ Wheels for my 2005 545i, have 2 options,
1.Use the existing wheels which are 18" wheels and get winter tires for them, and store the runflat dunlops till summer.
2.Get 17" wheels and tires for the winter,
Will I need to get TPMS for both options or only for option 2, and where can I get them from/ how much will they cost.
The cost will help determine which option I would lean towards,
Also any recommendations for winter/tire combo's and where I can get them from. I know a lot of questions, appreciate your help guys.
Thanks !
But i'd skip the TPMS and have it disabled while winter...
E34 didn't have this... and i've lived all my winters without it...
10-16-2008, 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by ek5abi' post='694981' date='Oct 16 2008, 03:28 PM
All,
Wanting to get Winter tires only or tire/ Wheels for my 2005 545i, have 2 options,
1.Use the existing wheels which are 18" wheels and get winter tires for them, and store the runflat dunlops till summer.
2.Get 17" wheels and tires for the winter,
Will I need to get TPMS for both options or only for option 2, and where can I get them from/ how much will they cost.
The cost will help determine which option I would lean towards,
Also any recommendations for winter/tire combo's and where I can get them from. I know a lot of questions, appreciate your help guys.
Thanks !
Wanting to get Winter tires only or tire/ Wheels for my 2005 545i, have 2 options,
1.Use the existing wheels which are 18" wheels and get winter tires for them, and store the runflat dunlops till summer.
2.Get 17" wheels and tires for the winter,
Will I need to get TPMS for both options or only for option 2, and where can I get them from/ how much will they cost.
The cost will help determine which option I would lean towards,
Also any recommendations for winter/tire combo's and where I can get them from. I know a lot of questions, appreciate your help guys.
Thanks !
Note I usually have to reset my flat tire warning system when switching to snows and back again. It gets confused easlily
Get the new wheels and tires. It is much simpler come change over time and you have less chance of getting your wheels marked up from constantly being on the tire mounting machine twice a year. And you can change over your self which means you will be even more carefull than some guy who has to do twenty in a day
10-16-2008, 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by mhs525' post='695026' date='Oct 16 2008, 02:13 PM
You don't need TPMS for either option. The 05 E60 uses differences in tire revolution to alert you when the system THINKS you have a flat. There is no real pressure monitoring system, that is on later cars.
Note I usually have to reset my flat tire warning system when switching to snows and back again. It gets confused easlily
Get the new wheels and tires. It is much simpler come change over time and you have less chance of getting your wheels marked up from constantly being on the tire mounting machine twice a year. And you can change over your self which means you will be even more carefull than some guy who has to do twenty in a day
Note I usually have to reset my flat tire warning system when switching to snows and back again. It gets confused easlily
Get the new wheels and tires. It is much simpler come change over time and you have less chance of getting your wheels marked up from constantly being on the tire mounting machine twice a year. And you can change over your self which means you will be even more carefull than some guy who has to do twenty in a day
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10-16-2008, 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by IceyTys' post='695034' date='Oct 16 2008, 03:22 PM
+1 for getting the second set of rim/tires, it will save you money and time in the long run, as twice year you'll be paying for removal, mounting, balance and installation for the switch. Not to mentioned loading and unloading the tires up to be taken to a place to do it. It would be much simpler just to change em out your self at home!
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The 05's use the ABS sensors to measure the wheel speed for tire pressure...
TPMS is on the 07's and newer ( I don't think any 545's in USA & Canada have the TPMS valves installed ). Check the Faq's... or your instruction manual.
TPMS is on the 07's and newer ( I don't think any 545's in USA & Canada have the TPMS valves installed ). Check the Faq's... or your instruction manual.
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I've got a 2005 545, and can confirm that the car does not have a TPMS. The warning is based on tire revolution.
I would also second Option 2. Easier in the long run, and if you are not inclined to change them yourself you can have the dealer put them on for you. Mine charges only $50 for all four.
As far as recommendation, the Dunlop Winter Sport have got pretty good reviews. I have them and like the traction they provide in snow and sleet.
I would also second Option 2. Easier in the long run, and if you are not inclined to change them yourself you can have the dealer put them on for you. Mine charges only $50 for all four.
As far as recommendation, the Dunlop Winter Sport have got pretty good reviews. I have them and like the traction they provide in snow and sleet.
10-16-2008, 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by JStraw' post='695091' date='Oct 16 2008, 04:18 PM
I've got a 2005 545, and can confirm that the car does not have a TPMS. The warning is based on tire revolution.
I would also second Option 2. Easier in the long run, and if you are not inclined to change them yourself you can have the dealer put them on for you. Mine charges only $50 for all four.
As far as recommendation, the Dunlop Winter Sport have got pretty good reviews. I have them and like the traction they provide in snow and sleet.
I would also second Option 2. Easier in the long run, and if you are not inclined to change them yourself you can have the dealer put them on for you. Mine charges only $50 for all four.
As far as recommendation, the Dunlop Winter Sport have got pretty good reviews. I have them and like the traction they provide in snow and sleet.
Anyone tried Nitrogen in their tires for winter ?
10-17-2008, 07:12 AM
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Originally Posted by ek5abi' post='695115' date='Oct 16 2008, 04:57 PM
Thanks Guys, your help is greatly appreciated, would you recommend going with 17" vs 18" for winter tires , what about runflats should i spend the money for them for winter ?
Anyone tried Nitrogen in their tires for winter ?
Anyone tried Nitrogen in their tires for winter ?
Runflats are also a very personal choice. It depends on how you evaluate cost/value of these. To me, the apparent safety of not having to change tires in the middle of the road/highway in winter, is more than enough justification for the less comfy ride. But then again, I've never had to change a tire in winter during the last 18 years
