Ok now I am really confused. Go onto BMW Canada website and configure a 535 and then read what it comes with, it clearly state "TIRE PRESSURE WARNING" SO, Is Tire Pressure Warning different from Tire Pressure Monitor System? I remember on my 2004 E60, I had a couple of flat tires and received a warning in I drive that I had a flat. At that time I Drive could not distinguish which tire was flat only that one of them was. Am I confusing a Tire Pressure Warning with an actual Tire Pressure Monitoring System?

If I am then that chick in the tire store was right ( Yes Rudy ,it was a chick), by telling me the sensor was on the caliper. Ok someone who knows something take over, cause I am starting to feel real dumb now.

 

I just emailed to BMW Canada for their feedback. Let's just wait and see what kind of answer they come back with.

 

I will be shocked to learn that TPMS is not included on Canadian F10s. Someone is clearly confused here (and I don't think it's me...)

 

LOL, I just called my dealer and they don't even know, am going over there now to pick up my winter mats and the Parts manager tells me that he can tell from the valve if there is a monitor on them or not, stay tuned, I am betting they have to take off a wheel to tell.

 

My snows came in and I had them put on this weekend (a couple of weeks early). I went with the $495 per wheel BMW package that includes Dunlop Winter Sport 3D RFT and style 17" 327 rims. They look decent in the metal and the ride is fine. A little less sharp in handling but very quiet on the road.

 

Was at my dealer this aft, they advise pressure sensors located on ABS module and not on valves. So no changing required even if new wheels added.

 

To clarify the $ 3500.00 is without taxes, only includes installation and balancing.

 

Was TPMS and labor included?

Sport 3D's are good tires but $1980 for the package is still too expensive, esp. for 17"s. (which to me, looks way too small on the F10)

You can get a much better deal at Tire Rack for the 18" package.

 

I'd say go for 245/45.
With mostly dry roads I'd surely want a larger footprint adding more friction/traction.
Remember that the rubber is much softer in winter tires. Narrower tires will add some instability on dry roads with the softer rubber and higher side walls.
If you have to do an evasive maneuvre it's good to have that extra stability.

 

To answer the earlier reply, I set it up so that the wheel store will do a fitment for me. This way, I can make sure it fits before I take them as I also want a fit without spacers. I may add spacers later but right now, I want a good fit. The rims look like they will fit without any problems but the fitting will make sure.

Regardig the Falkens, I think they will be fine for the winters out here on the west (wet coast). In the Nordic winter tire tests, yes, the Falkens didn't finish very well. In fact, if my memory is correct, I think they finished last. However, look at the test further. The Falken's were the best/one of the best on wet pavement and of course, dry pavement. I also read that they are pretty good on slushy roads and in light snow. Yes, they are not good in heavy deep snow which we just about never get. QC is definitely colder but if your roads are mainly wet/dry (as a result of the high salt usage)then I think the Falken's will be fine. Check out some of the reviews online. Another thing is the Falken's are V rated which will really help preserve the handling of our cars.

I also checked with my dealer regarding the TPMS. THey indicate that the tires are equipped with metal valvestems which indicate a TPMS on the wheel to directly measure the pressure. My 06 E60 has the ABS rotational TPMS system. Not very accurate as it measures pressure by rotational differences in tires low on air. My E60 is equippend with regular rubber valve stems and it does not have any sensors on the wheels.

Regarding my RFT's that come with the car, my car will be equipped with the sport package. Hence, my front's will be P245/40R19's and rears P275/35R19's. My car is in production this week and it will be another 3-4 weeks before it arrives. Hence, I hadn't really thought too much about what I'm going to do with the RFT's. If you're interested, yes I will definitely sell at a great price. The tires will only have about 20km on them - the distance it takes me to get to the tire shop from the dealer. Send me an email / message if you're interested and we can discuss.