Tire Pressure Sensor

adk749 · 11-05-2009, 07:55 PM

Okay, my apologies if this is a stupid question. I just ordered snows from Gill @ Tire Rack, but totally forgot to ask about the sensors. I purchased BMW stock rims for my snows, so do I need to order the sensors or are they already part of the BMW rims? Thanks in advance for helping out a tire novice!

Gary@TireRack · 11-06-2009, 07:26 AM

Sensors are not part of the wheels. If you want sensors in the new set up you have to move them over from the other wheels (costly to keep moving them back and forth) or buy a set for the new wheels.

bmwzone · 11-06-2009, 10:55 AM

Or if the tires are for the 4 mos of winter only just have no sensors. The light will stay on big deal. It'd be like driving a VW for a few months

adk749 · 11-06-2009, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwzone

Or if the tires are for the 4 mos of winter only just have no sensors. The light will stay on big deal. It'd be like driving a VW for a few months

No thank you.

Mnst3r · 11-15-2009, 03:10 AM

I just changed my stock sensors into my new rims and tires, as long as they will fit in the new rims (lip edge where tire stem is), You should be able to change them over and save money. You can reset the TPMS yourself, actually easy to do.

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adk749 First Lieutenant 27 Rep 347 Posts Drives: '09 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Tire Pressure Sensor Okay, my apologies if this is a stupid question. I just ordered snows from Gill @ Tire Rack, but totally forgot to ask about the sensors. I purchased BMW stock rims for my snows, so do I need to order the sensors or are they already part of the BMW rims? Thanks in advance for helping out a tire novice! __________________ 2009 135i Coupe, 6 Speed MT, Black Sapphire Metallic, Black Leatherette, High Gloss Black Trim, Sports Package, BMW Assist, iPod/USB Adapter, Heated Seats \| Ordered: 5/18/09 Completed: 6/2/09 Shipped: 6/11/09 Delivered: 7/2/09
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Gary@TireRack Moderator 369 Rep 4,745 Posts Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ iTrader: (2)	Sensors are not part of the wheels. If you want sensors in the new set up you have to move them over from the other wheels (costly to keep moving them back and forth) or buy a set for the new wheels. __________________ Gary. Tire and Wheel Forum Moderator. Tire Rack Sales Rep Gary@Tirerack.com http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&url=index.jsp Please refer to 'Gary/E90 Post' as your previous contact when you order online to help support this forum.
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bmwzone Captain 39 Rep 777 Posts Drives: Black 5.0 (ordered), 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	Or if the tires are for the 4 mos of winter only just have no sensors. The light will stay on big deal. It'd be like driving a VW for a few months
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Mnst3r Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 216 Posts Drives: 09 135i Msport 6MT Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fayetteville, NC iTrader: (0)	I just changed my stock sensors into my new rims and tires, as long as they will fit in the new rims (lip edge where tire stem is), You should be able to change them over and save money. You can reset the TPMS yourself, actually easy to do. __________________ 09 135i M-sport
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