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[135i racer]

I PUT ON MY NEW TIRES TODAY AND THERE NON RUNFLAT SO I HAD TO HAVE THE TPMS REMOVED ANY1 KNOW HOW TO TAKE THE WARNING LIGHT OFF FOR THE TPMS THANKS

[gio]

Originally Posted by 135i racer

I PUT ON MY NEW TIRES TODAY AND THERE NON RUNFLAT SO I HAD TO HAVE THE TPMS REMOVED ANY1 KNOW HOW TO TAKE THE WARNING LIGHT OFF FOR THE TPMS THANKS

You can use the TPMS with non-runflat tires. I have non-runflat tires now and I still have the TPMS sensors and TPMS works. If you remove the sensors the warning light will be on all the time and there is no way to turn it off.

[Templedogg]

Sorry man, but the only way will be to put the TPMS sensors back in the wheels. If the tire shop told you that you didn't need them make them do at no charge.

[pit1]

Put 'em back in. Where did you have it done?

[135i racer]

i had it done here in germany tire rack told me when i ordered the tires the sealent in the 12v compressor they sell which i got would mess up the tpms

Thank you for your order Charles. I just wanted to check that you did in fact meant to buy non run flat tires. I assume you did because you got the coni comfort kit. This brings me to another point. Your OE wheels are equipped with the direct pressure sensors in the wheels. The conti comfort kit when used can gum up and ruin the seniors so you should take them out if you plan or relying on the kit. If you could email or call me back and confirm this then I'd be happy to release your order.

thanks
-cody

[BMW F22]

He is correct on that. If you use the sealant it will mess up the sensor in the respective wheel. I think the reason why he said what he said was because on non runflat tires you can tell when the tires are low on air or are flat. So although you will have the error on the dash, technically speaking you don't really need the sensors.

[marcus]

I got my winter set up without the sensors. It does show the little yellow signal but it doesnt bother me.
If it would make the beeping noise....I would go insane lol.

[pit1]

Good point, and very true, sealant no good for TP sensors.

I'm tying to figure out the best non-RFT plan. The sealant screws up more than just the sensor, it can shift and throw your tire out of balance. How about leaving the sensors on, and carry a normal compressor and a plug kit? Plugging is extremely simple assuming you can reach the puncture point. If any worse, call AAA or BMW roadside.

[jeremyc74]

Originally Posted by pit1

Good point, and very true, sealant no good for TP sensors.

I'm tying to figure out the best non-RFT plan. The sealant screws up more than just the sensor, it can shift and throw your tire out of balance. How about leaving the sensors on, and carry a normal compressor and a plug kit? Plugging is extremely simple assuming you can reach the puncture point. If any worse, call AAA or BMW roadside.

That's exactly what I'm going to do. The whole point of the TPMS is to prevent a blow out due to under inflation. I've had that happend to me personally, so I like the idea of having them in there.

[Upgrade+]

This whole tpms thing throws me off too. I'll be going to 17in with blizzaks that are non run flat. So does that mean I will always have the tire sensor on the dash always on? Are the sensors in the wheel themselves?

[jeremyc74]

Originally Posted by UpGrade+

This whole tpms thing throws me off too. I'll be going to 17in with blizzaks that are non run flat. So does that mean I will always have the tire sensor on the dash always on? Are the sensors in the wheel themselves?

The sensors are integrated into the valve stems. You can either move them from your factory wheels, or buy another set (around $200) for the winter wheels. If you don't do one of the two you're going to have a light on all the time, but no buzzer. Whether or not the tires are run-flats really makes no difference. All new cars have a TPMS, run-flats or not. It's federally mandated.