Pictures of the 128/135 TPMS sensor and valve

Gary@TireRack · 05-21-2008, 11:58 AM

Thought many of you might be curious to know what these little guys look like. These pictures come from our product line up. They are the same sensors and valves used as OE in our cars and the same that you could buy at BMW.

Sensors $38
Valve $8

larryn · 05-21-2008, 12:23 PM

Thanks Gill! No wonder there's a bagillion stick on weights on the opposite side of the wheel from the valve stem. That sensor thing doesn't look too lightweight.

Templedogg · 05-21-2008, 05:41 PM

So can we order them directly from you for that price and have a local shop install them?

Nice1 · 05-21-2008, 08:32 PM

i can't find a link to the OEM TPMS sensors/valves on the tirerack website.

edit: never mind, found it as a popup while browsing for wheels.

edit2: the website states that it can only be purchased as part of a tire/wheel set? i guess i'll have to look elsewhere.

Templedogg · 05-22-2008, 01:24 AM

That is why I asked? I am buying wheels from one place, tires from another, and having a local shop mount and balance. I just need the sensors or will just run without them. It is a track setup anyways.

Gary@TireRack · 05-22-2008, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Templedogg

So can we order them directly from you for that price and have a local shop install them?

Yes you can. Call me anytime to do so.

Templedogg · 05-22-2008, 09:32 AM

Why do we have the funky big valve cap on ours, and this one looks like a standard valve cap? I am not sure if it is enough to change the balance of the wheel or not, but should I use the large ones on both wheel sets, or just the factory wheels.

Gary@TireRack · 05-22-2008, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Templedogg

Why do we have the funky big valve cap on ours, and this one looks like a standard valve cap? I am not sure if it is enough to change the balance of the wheel or not, but should I use the large ones on both wheel sets, or just the factory wheels.

Someone can correct me if I'm wrong but I think the big valve cap on ours just signifies there is a TPMS sensor attached. Basically, it sends up a red flag for anyone working on the tires and wheels so they can take note to use extra care around the sensors.

Those caps are light as a feather. No balance change is possible.

AussieRacer · 05-23-2008, 05:56 AM

Plastic valve caps also easily fall off when the wheel gets real hot. Plus plastic caps don't help keep pressure if the valve is a little bit dodgy.

Almost all motorsport sanctioning bodies require metal valve caps.

cpt97m3 · 04-12-2010, 08:20 PM

What is the long wire piece for?

wnta135 · 04-12-2010, 08:43 PM

It keeps the valve stem from turning while the nut is put on.

135gofast · 04-13-2010, 07:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AussieRacer

Plastic valve caps also easily fall off when the wheel gets real hot. Plus plastic caps don't help keep pressure if the valve is a little bit dodgy.

Almost all motorsport sanctioning bodies require metal valve caps.

+1, lost a plastic cap at driving school over the weekend.

Zhenya13 · 03-01-2013, 01:59 PM

BMW Has changed the part numbers for both the Sensor and the Stem
New Par #
Sensor: 36236781847 (MODULE RDC)
Valve Stem: 36146792829 (SCREW-IN VALVE RDC)

Old Part #
Sensor: 36236779490
Valve Stem:36146792829

Dackelone · 03-01-2013, 02:08 PM

Here are some TPMS pics from my collection...

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loesch · 03-01-2013, 11:48 PM

It's the Stück Piece, init. Had I known they were that cheap from Tire Rack I'd have gotten them a few weeks ago when I bought my new VMR wheels. On tirerack.com it's $204 for the set so instead I decided on the aftermarket RS Technik variety from pyspeed.com. Hopefully they work ok.

EDIT: Realized that this post is now 5 years old. My bad but how bout Tirerack go back to 2008 prices.

05-21-2008, 11:58 AM	#1
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)	Pictures of the 128/135 TPMS sensor and valve Thought many of you might be curious to know what these little guys look like. These pictures come from our product line up. They are the same sensors and valves used as OE in our cars and the same that you could buy at BMW. Sensors $38 Valve $8 Attached Images __________________ 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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05-21-2008, 12:23 PM	#2
larryn Lieutenant General 2146 Rep 10,176 Posts Drives: '97 332ti, '21 X5 45e, '16 GT4 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle iTrader: (2)	Thanks Gill! No wonder there's a bagillion stick on weights on the opposite side of the wheel from the valve stem. That sensor thing doesn't look too lightweight.
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05-21-2008, 05:41 PM	#3
Templedogg Captain 49 Rep 799 Posts Drives: 135i, Trailblazer SS, 1934 PU Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lake Stevens, WA iTrader: (1)	So can we order them directly from you for that price and have a local shop install them? __________________
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05-21-2008, 08:32 PM	#4
Nice1 Captain 13 Rep 645 Posts Drives: e82 Join Date: May 2008 Location: HI iTrader: (0)	i can't find a link to the OEM TPMS sensors/valves on the tirerack website. edit: never mind, found it as a popup while browsing for wheels. edit2: the website states that it can only be purchased as part of a tire/wheel set? i guess i'll have to look elsewhere.
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05-22-2008, 01:24 AM	#5
Templedogg Captain 49 Rep 799 Posts Drives: 135i, Trailblazer SS, 1934 PU Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lake Stevens, WA iTrader: (1)	That is why I asked? I am buying wheels from one place, tires from another, and having a local shop mount and balance. I just need the sensors or will just run without them. It is a track setup anyways. __________________
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05-22-2008, 09:32 AM	#7
Templedogg Captain 49 Rep 799 Posts Drives: 135i, Trailblazer SS, 1934 PU Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lake Stevens, WA iTrader: (1)	Why do we have the funky big valve cap on ours, and this one looks like a standard valve cap? I am not sure if it is enough to change the balance of the wheel or not, but should I use the large ones on both wheel sets, or just the factory wheels. __________________
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05-23-2008, 05:56 AM	#9
AussieRacer Major 24 Rep 1,058 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Aust iTrader: (0)	Plastic valve caps also easily fall off when the wheel gets real hot. Plus plastic caps don't help keep pressure if the valve is a little bit dodgy. Almost all motorsport sanctioning bodies require metal valve caps.
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04-12-2010, 08:20 PM	#10
cpt97m3 AutoXer 34 Rep 683 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: So Cal iTrader: (2)	What is the long wire piece for? __________________ 2009 135i, Alpine White, 6MT, M-Sport, iDrive, iPod/USB, Heated Seats, Premium Sound, BMW Assist
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04-12-2010, 08:43 PM	#11
wnta135 Private First Class 2 Rep 194 Posts Drives: 2008 Sedona Red 135i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South Carolina iTrader: (0)	It keeps the valve stem from turning while the nut is put on.
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03-01-2013, 01:59 PM	#13
Zhenya13 New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	New Part Numbers BMW Has changed the part numbers for both the Sensor and the Stem New Par # Sensor: 36236781847 (MODULE RDC) Valve Stem: 36146792829 (SCREW-IN VALVE RDC) Old Part # Sensor: 36236779490 Valve Stem:36146792829
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03-01-2013, 02:08 PM	#14
Dackelone European Editor 10539 Rep 22,992 Posts Drives: N54 e82 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bayern, Germany iTrader: (1)	Here are some TPMS pics from my collection... __________________ Dackel's European Delivery Museum Guide
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03-01-2013, 11:48 PM	#15
loesch Captain 129 Rep 917 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 135i M Sport Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: State College, PA iTrader: (4)	It's the Stück Piece, init. Had I known they were that cheap from Tire Rack I'd have gotten them a few weeks ago when I bought my new VMR wheels. On tirerack.com it's $204 for the set so instead I decided on the aftermarket RS Technik variety from pyspeed.com. Hopefully they work ok. EDIT: Realized that this post is now 5 years old. My bad but how bout Tirerack go back to 2008 prices.
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