Gill - help! Canadian 128 Sport Pacakge (18") + Winter = ?

imported_mab · 08-24-2008, 04:38 PM

Gill / fellow addicts,

This week, I'll be taking possession (not that this matters, but I just feel like telling the world!) of a canadian 128 with sport package which means 18in tires with different widths between front & rear ( Front : 215/40 R 18 85Y, Rear: 245/35 R 18 88 Y) and, if I understand correctly, rims with different widths.

For winter, my 1st thought was to simply buy 18" run-flat winter tires, but after surfing the net, I realised that it's just not reccomended to use different tire widths during the winter (all 4 should be the same).

2 1/2 questions:

1a) If I get with a full set of 17" run flats with sensors installed from Tirerack (wheels + tires), will the sensors be readily compatible with the 128i?

1b) Will I be able to go to any garage to get the wheels installed or is there some re-programming / extra wiring needed?

2) Could I consider buying two additionnal 18" wheels, of the same width as front ones, and order four 18" tires? (Bridgestone Blizak LM -22)

Gary@TireRack · 08-25-2008, 07:54 AM

1a. Yes the sensor will be compatible. They are actually the same as OE here in the states. I've not heard of Canadian models coming with those sensors though. Are you sure you have them? I could certainly be wrong

1b. There is nothing extra that a garage needs to do. They wheels/tires would be mounted and balanced and ready to go on the vehicle. Nothing else is needed.

2. That would work perfectly fine.

Gill

warmtoes · 08-25-2008, 04:20 PM

mab, if you got a Canadian car we do not have TPMS sensors in the wheels. We use TPW which senses differences in rotational speed caused by under-inflated tires.

ptack · 08-26-2008, 05:46 PM

Gill,
Just checking on an old question - do you have any word that anyone is going to offer a snow tire to fit either stock 18" wheel (front or rear) on the 135i?

Gary@TireRack · 08-26-2008, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ptack

Gill,
Just checking on an old question - do you have any word that anyone is going to offer a snow tire to fit either stock 18" wheel (front or rear) on the 135i?

Sure, right here.

ptack · 08-26-2008, 08:14 PM

Thanks Gill, that's great. Will this size work on both wheels? Which ones do you recommend? I'm in NJ and will probably run them from December through March.

Qube · 08-27-2008, 10:22 AM

Do you know if 17s will clear the 135 brakes?

Gary@TireRack · 08-27-2008, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Qube

Do you know if 17s will clear the 135 brakes?

Yes, many do.

The easiest way to see everything that fits, in all sizes, is to click the "shop now" link at the top of this page, enter the vehicle information, and click on "Winter"

08-24-2008, 04:38 PM	#1
imported_mab New Member 3 Rep 6 Posts Drives: Join Date: Aug 2008 iTrader: (0)	Gill - help! Canadian 128 Sport Pacakge (18") + Winter = ? Gill / fellow addicts, This week, I'll be taking possession (not that this matters, but I just feel like telling the world!) of a canadian 128 with sport package which means 18in tires with different widths between front & rear ( Front : 215/40 R 18 85Y, Rear: 245/35 R 18 88 Y) and, if I understand correctly, rims with different widths. For winter, my 1st thought was to simply buy 18" run-flat winter tires, but after surfing the net, I realised that it's just not reccomended to use different tire widths during the winter (all 4 should be the same). 2 1/2 questions: 1a) If I get with a full set of 17" run flats with sensors installed from Tirerack (wheels + tires), will the sensors be readily compatible with the 128i? 1b) Will I be able to go to any garage to get the wheels installed or is there some re-programming / extra wiring needed? 2) Could I consider buying two additionnal 18" wheels, of the same width as front ones, and order four 18" tires? (Bridgestone Blizak LM -22) __________________ ---------------------------------------- One: Mind, body, soul & machine!
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08-25-2008, 07:54 AM	#2
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)	1a. Yes the sensor will be compatible. They are actually the same as OE here in the states. I've not heard of Canadian models coming with those sensors though. Are you sure you have them? I could certainly be wrong 1b. There is nothing extra that a garage needs to do. They wheels/tires would be mounted and balanced and ready to go on the vehicle. Nothing else is needed. 2. That would work perfectly fine. Gill __________________ 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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08-25-2008, 04:20 PM	#3
warmtoes Lieutenant Colonel 31 Rep 1,917 Posts Drives: EBII 435i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (1)	mab, if you got a Canadian car we do not have TPMS sensors in the wheels. We use TPW which senses differences in rotational speed caused by under-inflated tires. __________________ *2014 EBII 435i xDrive M-sport* Gone: 2011 TiAg F25 X3 xDrive35i M-sport Gone: 2008 TiAg w/Coral Red E88 135i Cab M-sport
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08-26-2008, 05:46 PM	#4
ptack Brigadier General 269 Rep 4,470 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [6.50]	Gill, Just checking on an old question - do you have any word that anyone is going to offer a snow tire to fit either stock 18" wheel (front or rear) on the 135i? __________________ 135i, SGM, Coral, Sport Package, Auto, Premium Hifi, USB/ipod, Apex EC-7s, PPK Stage II
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08-26-2008, 08:14 PM	#6
ptack Brigadier General 269 Rep 4,470 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [6.50]	Thanks Gill, that's great. Will this size work on both wheels? Which ones do you recommend? I'm in NJ and will probably run them from December through March. __________________ 135i, SGM, Coral, Sport Package, Auto, Premium Hifi, USB/ipod, Apex EC-7s, PPK Stage II
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08-27-2008, 10:22 AM	#7
Qube Lieutenant 34 Rep 531 Posts Drives: E39 540 :: 09 STi Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Right here. iTrader: (0)	Do you know if 17s will clear the 135 brakes? __________________ :: www.HIDCanada.com
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