Aftermarket wheels X3 2011

JensM · 03-21-2012, 04:04 PM

Hello
I have now got the X3 2.0D 2011 since 2011 - a fanastic car

Do currently run on org size wheels - 7x17 and 225/60 tires, but would like to change to eiether 18" or 19"

Anybody who have experience with aftermarket wheels (not org. BMW wheels) and the tire pressure control?
I have not figured out how this work and if there will be any influence mounting not org wheels

Thanks
JensM

lbjgh · 03-21-2012, 04:45 PM

I'm pretty sure there are other post with respect to wheels and tires for the 2.0D.

The short answer is there should be plenty of optional wheels that'll bolt on OK.

Have a look at this site.

JensM · 03-22-2012, 03:27 AM

Hi Ibjgh

I am aware of a lot of aftermartet wheels - have found some nice already:
Am however not sure if there will be any impact on this tire pressure control as I am not really sure how it works.

dfcoelho · 03-22-2012, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by JensM

Hello
I have now got the X3 2.0D 2011 since 2011 - a fanastic car

Do currently run on org size wheels - 7x17 and 225/60 tires, but would like to change to eiether 18" or 19"

Anybody who have experience with aftermarket wheels (not org. BMW wheels) and the tire pressure control?
I have not figured out how this work and if there will be any influence mounting not org wheels

Thanks
JensM

The tire pressure control does not control the absolute pressure inside the tire. What it does is compare the rotational speed of all 4 wheels to check if any wheel is rotating with a different speed (tire deflation leads to a smaller perimeter of the wheel, and as so the wheel will turn faster than all the others for a certain speed). That is why you have to reset the system everytime you check the tire pressure, in order for it to assume that the rotational speed of the wheels is the one to assume as the normal inflated situation.

So to answer you, any change of wheels is not supposed to affect the system.

JensM · 03-22-2012, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by dfcoelho

The tire pressure control does not control the absolute pressure inside the tire. What it does is compare the rotational speed of all 4 wheels to check if any wheel is rotating with a different speed (tire deflation leads to a smaller perimeter of the wheel, and as so the wheel will turn faster than all the others for a certain speed). That is why you have to reset the system everytime you check the tire pressure, in order for it to assume that the rotational speed of the wheels is the one to assume as the normal inflated situation.

So to answer you, any change of wheels is not supposed to affect the system.

Thanks a lot for this explanation - I appreciate this

XenaBimmer · 03-22-2012, 12:29 PM

Just make sure that whatever wheels you choose accept BMW compatible TPMS sensors, and then all you have to do after the wheels are installed is reset the TPMS system on the iDrive

I have 20" wheels, 8.5" front and 9.5" rear widths

nyalpine90 · 03-22-2012, 01:09 PM

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I believe e90 wheel specs are very close to F25, you can always ask the vendor before you order

dfcoelho · 03-22-2012, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by XenaBimmer

Just make sure that whatever wheels you choose accept BMW compatible TPMS sensors, and then all you have to do after the wheels are installed is reset the TPMS system on the iDrive

I have 20" wheels, 8.5" front and 9.5" rear widths

Well, I may be wrong, but regarding the explanation on the owners manual the system on the X3 F25 doesn't have TPMS sensors for the tire pressure monotoring. It just uses the ABS/TCS/ESP sensors to know how fast each wheel is turning.

There is a general move towards this system due to malfunction of sensors inside the wheel (and I suspect because it's a cost they can easily cut due to using sensors already in the car for the same result). Drawback: you never really now the absolute pressure inside the tire, but truth be said, you just need to know if some tire is deflated... again, that's why you need to reset the system everytime you check the pressure on the tires.

This is also the system that I have in my Alfa Romeo Giulietta, and the same system that I had in my previous VW Passat. If you change a tire you can see that there is only a regular valve on the wheel instead of a TPMS sensor.

XenaBimmer · 03-22-2012, 02:02 PM

Trust me the F25 X3 does have TPMS sensors

XenaBimmer · 03-22-2012, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by nyalpine90

**********S.COM
VORTEXTUNING.COM

I believe e90 wheel specs are very close to F25, you can always ask the vendor before you order

I purchased my 20" M6 replicas from **********s; actually, if you look at that section of their webpage, that is my X3 they show pics of

colson79 · 03-22-2012, 02:27 PM

F25 X3's for the US us TPMS but X3 for other countries use the ABS sensors.

nyalpine90 · 03-22-2012, 02:29 PM

i have to check now

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Originally Posted by XenaBimmer

I purchased my 20" M6 replicas from **********s; actually, if you look at that section of their webpage, that is my X3 they show pics of

Polar_Bimmer · 03-22-2012, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by XenaBimmer

Trust me the F25 X3 does have TPMS sensors

May be in the USA, but trust me, here in Canada the F25 X3 doesn't have TPMS sensors. It uses the ABS/TCS/ESP sensors to know how fast each wheel is turning.

XenaBimmer · 03-22-2012, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Franck_Qc

May be in the USA, but trust me, here in Canada the F25 X3 doesn't have TPMS sensors. It uses the ABS/TCS/ESP sensors to know how fast each wheel is turning.

Geez, all you crazy non-US'ers!

Personally, I like TPMS sensors because you have an accurate way to measure the psi of the tires (my Porsche actually shows the exact psi of each tire, which is very handy)

How does velocity of a wheel translate to psi of the tire anyway?

dfcoelho · 03-22-2012, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by XenaBimmer

Geez, all you crazy non-US'ers!

Personally, I like TPMS sensors because you have an accurate way to measure the psi of the tires (my Porsche actually shows the exact psi of each tire, which is very handy)

How does velocity of a wheel translate to psi of the tire anyway?

It doesn't, that's why you reset the system when you check the pressure in sort of way of telling "now it's right". From that moment on all wheels have to rotate at the same speed unless one deflates, thus rotating faster than the others... that's the only thing the system without the TPMS sensors measure.

nyalpine90 · 03-23-2012, 02:36 PM

i like the x5m wheels i wonder if theres a vendor that have oem reps

XenaBimmer · 03-23-2012, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by nyalpine90

i like the x5m wheels i wonder if theres a vendor that have oem reps

I believe **********s does, but I don't know if the fitment will work for the X3

RSchneider · 03-27-2012, 11:32 AM

Got summer tires today, plus wheels:

-- AEZ Sydney 18" ET42

-- Pirelli P Zero 245/50-18 100W run-on-flat

Pictures attached.

Ural · 03-28-2012, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JensM

Hello
I have now got the X3 2.0D 2011 since 2011 - a fanastic car

Do currently run on org size wheels - 7x17 and 225/60 tires, but would like to change to eiether 18" or 19"

Anybody who have experience with aftermarket wheels (not org. BMW wheels) and the tire pressure control?
I have not figured out how this work and if there will be any influence mounting not org wheels

Thanks
JensM

I did something similar with my winter set, non-rft Michelins with aftermarket rims. All you need to do after is reset the TPMS from the I-drive menu and you are good to go.

On the other hand, may I ask why you would like to change to 18" or 19"? Aesthetics, functionality?

nyalpine90 · 03-28-2012, 08:15 AM

For the tpms did you guys buy oem or aftermarket?

XenaBimmer · 03-28-2012, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by nyalpine90

For the tpms did you guys buy oem or aftermarket?

oem

JensM · 03-29-2012, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Ural

I did something similar with my winter set, non-rft Michelins with aftermarket rims. All you need to do after is reset the TPMS from the I-drive menu and you are good to go.

On the other hand, may I ask why you would like to change to 18" or 19"? Aesthetics, functionality?

Thanks for all the advise about the tire pressure control
Reason for changeing, is mainly aesthetic as I think the org 225/60x17 seems too tiny. From a driving and comfort point of view the 225 do a great job

A question to 19" which I hope someone can answer:
BMW have some org. 19" in the size 8.5" / 9.5" fitted with 245/45 and 275/40 - "smallest" in front.
I have found some nice after market complete wheels and according to their configurator they fit with a 35mm insert. The size is 8.5" for all 4 and tires are 275/40x19 also for all 4.
Will a 275 be too wide for the front?

Thanks for advising
Rgds
Jens

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