TPMS Necessary ????

Powner10451 · 04-06-2011, 02:26 PM

I have a Wheel and Tire Package 1850 shipped (VMR V710's)... but these guys want another 2hundo for the TPMS!?!??!?! Is there a delete for the dash warning or do I have to get these b!tches????

MassBimmer · 04-06-2011, 02:28 PM

You need TPMS if you don't want the error

Craig@SupremePower · 04-06-2011, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by MassBimmer

You need TPMS if you don't want the error

+1... do ettt!!

EYE4SPEED · 04-06-2011, 06:08 PM

You can buy a bypass kit if you really wanted to, but more cost effective to get some used TPMS.

ceb · 04-06-2011, 07:35 PM

Any "bypass kit" is illegal and probably costs more than sensors.

ChrisB41 · 04-06-2011, 07:36 PM

what about your factory ones.

ZuerstBMW · 04-06-2011, 07:36 PM

Cant you just use the TPMS on your current wheels?

Gary@TireRack · 04-07-2011, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by EYE4SPEED

You can buy a bypass kit if you really wanted to, but more cost effective to get some used TPMS.

Link please. Just curious as I've not heard of this before.

ttam · 04-07-2011, 10:58 AM

You will be happier in the long run with TPMS.

VMRWheels · 04-07-2011, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ttam

You will be happier in the long run with TPMS.

Ditto. Ill have to agree with this.

Having a extra helping hand in monitoring your tire pressures is always a plus.

Iv had some close calls before but the TPMS saved me.

-Charles@VMRWheels

Powner10451 · 04-07-2011, 05:34 PM

Thanx for the advice guys.... I want to keep the original ones in the OE wheels.... looks like Ill have to break bread and get the TPMS.

VMRWheels · 04-07-2011, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Powner10451

Thanx for the advice guys.... I want to keep the original ones in the OE wheels.... looks like Ill have to break bread and get the TPMS.

Im glad you decided to go this route.

-Charles@VMRWheels

thkfast · 04-10-2011, 11:01 AM

I've heard if you have a single stock wheel/tire with TPMS in your trunk, you won't get a warning light...any truth to that???

zeenon53 · 04-10-2011, 11:13 AM

I would think the TPMS is smart enough to know that there is 4 sensors.

ceb · 04-10-2011, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Gary@TireRack

Link please. Just curious as I've not heard of this before.

A "bypass kit" is 4 sensors in a plastic plumbing kit with the ends capped. One end has a valve stem so you can pressurize the pipe to the required pressure.

It doesn't work with pre-2010 BMW's and is completely illegal.

Gary@TireRack · 04-11-2011, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by ceb

A "bypass kit" is 4 sensors in a plastic plumbing kit with the ends capped. One end has a valve stem so you can pressurize the pipe to the required pressure.

It doesn't work with pre-2010 BMW's and is completely illegal.

Wow... thanks for sharing.

Alpine Whiteboy · 04-11-2011, 09:58 AM

Put it this way. Do u wanna know your tire needs air when it's too late? If your tire is low you risk cracking your rims very easily. Then you will be out MORE then $200...

Never-Enough · 05-22-2011, 01:20 PM

TPMS is just another bs nanny cars don't need. It's not hard to pay attention to your car & the air pressure which you should be doing anyway.

Nqwjx30 · 05-22-2011, 01:33 PM

does prelci e90 needs it? my car is 2006 330

nomile · 05-22-2011, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Never-Enough

TPMS is just another bs nanny cars don't need. It's not hard to pay attention to your car & the air pressure which you should be doing anyway.

Amen

With one caveat: If you choose to run RFTs (not sure why one would), you really should get TPMS, since you won't have any idea that your tires are flat until they start shredding and damaging stuff in the wheel well.

I just ran a driving school w/ wheels w/o TPMS. The car will blink at you for a short while, and then leave a small light on. You could cover that light w/ piece of black tape if it really bothers you, but not ideal. I wish BMW had been clever enough to go into "backup mode" when the sensors are missing, and switch to the pre-2007 pressure sensing methodology (using the ABS wheel sensors & tire circumference). Would have been easy, since all the hardware is there anyhow. Oh well...

bigj505 · 05-22-2011, 09:35 PM

what year.model is it?
i know i didnt need tpms sensors on my 07 335i

tibra1 · 05-22-2011, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Powner10451

I have a Wheel and Tire Package 1850 shipped (VMR V710's)... but these guys want another 2hundo for the TPMS!?!??!?! Is there a delete for the dash warning or do I have to get these b!tches????

$200 for TPMS that a rip..i got my tire wheel/combo from Discount Tire America..n they charged me $90 for all 4 TPMS

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Powner10451 Private 4 Rep 60 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Helmand Province iTrader: (0)	Thanx for the advice guys.... I want to keep the original ones in the OE wheels.... looks like Ill have to break bread and get the TPMS.
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