[verysideways]

Originally Posted by weez

I totally agree with you, but I guess what I didn't mention is that where I'll be living after that is southern New Mexico where it doesn't snow. So basically I'd be getting snow tires for about a week of use. I'm hoping that in stock form the X3 will be decent enough to get me through scary situations that might arise in the Rockies.

It won't.
Get chains or snow-socks.

[sass0]

lovely members of the xbimmer forums.

My rear passenger tire keeps losing pressure, I fill to 39 psi and after two weeks its at about 31, and I get the notification. its happened 3x now any suggestions on to why this happens?

[verysideways]

Originally Posted by sass0

lovely members of the xbimmer forums.

My rear passenger tire keeps losing pressure, I fill to 39 psi and after two weeks its at about 31, and I get the notification. its happened 3x now any suggestions on to why this happens?

Maybe a slow puncture - check the tread for a nail, stone, etc.
Or... a leaky valve.

[Tecumseh]

As my saga looking for winter tires continues I found out that TPMS sensors are not available aftermarket for now so I called BMW to buy from them, their response: OE TPMS sensors can be mounted only on OE rims. How did you guys solved that problem? Just run with the warning light on for now?

[M40iG01]

I have a question. I was told by the dealer don't use aftermarket rims.... (of course not).
what happens with the tire pressure monitoring system if I dont have them at all? just a small error or is the system going to go crazy?

[arciga18]

Originally Posted by Tecumseh

As my saga looking for winter tires continues I found out that TPMS sensors are not available aftermarket for now so I called BMW to buy from them, their response: OE TPMS sensors can be mounted only on OE rims. How did you guys solved that problem? Just run with the warning light on for now?

Not sure I follow.

Just order TPMS from tire rack or your bmw parts counter.

[arciga18]

Originally Posted by M40iG01

I have a question. I was told by the dealer don't use aftermarket rims.... (of course not).
what happens with the tire pressure monitoring system if I dont have them at all? just a small error or is the system going to go crazy?

The TPMS light will be on. On I drive you will see 0 psi .

[Pray for Mojo]

Originally Posted by Tecumseh

As my saga looking for winter tires continues I found out that TPMS sensors are not available aftermarket for now so I called BMW to buy from them, their response: OE TPMS sensors can be mounted only on OE rims. How did you guys solved that problem? Just run with the warning light on for now?

I got aftermarket TPMS from 1010tires, work perfectly fine. Not sure who told you that, they were full of it.

[Tecumseh]

Originally Posted by Pray for Mojo

I got aftermarket TPMS from 1010tires, work perfectly fine. Not sure who told you that, they were full of it.

https://www.1010tires.com/Accessorie...hicleid=145557
These are the ones you've got?
Do they have to be activated or something? Or it can be done from the menu of the car?

[Tecumseh]

Originally Posted by arciga18

Not sure I follow.

Just order TPMS from tire rack or your bmw parts counter.

The guys at Kal tire and another tire dealer here in Canada told me that the software for programming the aftermarket sensors is not available yet and the BMW parts counter told me that they cannot be mounted on aftermarket rims so there is no point selling them to me.
I'm no expert so I don't know.

[Pray for Mojo]

Originally Posted by Tecumseh

https://www.1010tires.com/Accessorie...hicleid=145557
These are the ones you've got?
Do they have to be activated or something? Or it can be done from the menu of the car?

You just reset the tire pressure monitor. Buy the ones for German cars. I would avoid the tire shops and order everything online. You can get an entire package for less money delivered to your door.

[M40iCanuck]

Originally Posted by bbyxz416

Yup! It does, I just got mine done in the weekend as well!

Glad to hear the 18's work on an M40i as that is what I am hoping to go with. No issues with brake clearance or touching suspension components?

Also, can I ask where you got them? And, any pics?

Thanks!

[arciga18]

Originally Posted by Tecumseh

The guys at Kal tire and another tire dealer here in Canada told me that the software for programming the aftermarket sensors is not available yet and the BMW parts counter told me that they cannot be mounted on aftermarket rims so there is no point selling them to me.
I'm no expert so I don't know.

I didn't realize you were in Canada.

But to get back to the point .....TPMS can be mounted on aftermarket rims. They were just lying.

The only thing that I can think of is that theoretically you could buy an aftermarket rim that isn't designed for TPMS. I would buy that story if tpms Had just started coming out in the market

[nogren]

One other small note to the above; if you don't have tpms sensors in your wheels, you could Vo code or off, and will then have the simpler Pressure monitor system handled by the DSC sensors/computer. It won't give you exact pressure, but will detect a lack of pressure due to different circumference of the flat wheel.

Then in spring tpms can be Vo coded back in.

Requires esys and enet cable.

[Scottatah]

Finally got the wheels n tires put on granted we're pretty much back to summer up in Canada today (+19C). Sorry for the crappy photos (limited room), but you get the idea. Kinda like the black wheels better than the stock ones. Not sure what this is gonna do to me when summer comes around and I don't wanna put the stock wheels back on.

Before - stock 21":


After - 20 x 8.5" FC04's +35 on 245/45/20 Toyo G3's


Brighter pic:


Close-up of wheel:

[swestland85]

Originally Posted by Scottatah

Finally got the wheels n tires put on granted we're pretty much back to summer up in Canada today (+19C). Sorry for the crappy photos (limited room), but you get the idea. Kinda like the black wheels better than the stock ones. Not sure what this is gonna do to me when summer comes around and I don't wanna put the stock wheels back on.

Before - stock 21":


After - 20 x 8.5" FC04's +35 on 245/45/20 Toyo G3's


Brighter pic:


Close-up of wheel:

Look good! I still like the individuals as well, but the black looks cool too. It's nice to have a change of look for the winter season.

[tastes jigga]

BMW 20" style 695 winter wheel and tire package with the Pirelli Scorpion tires. These look nice with Alpine White, but the stock 21s match the silver trim and I think look better.

Any recommendations on tire pressures for this setup?

[arciga18]

Don't think I posted here.

[terrykang90]

Originally Posted by tastes jigga

BMW 20" style 695 winter wheel and tire package with the Pirelli Scorpion tires. These look nice with Alpine White, but the stock 21s match the silver trim and I think look better.

Any recommendations on tire pressures for this setup?

Originally Posted by tastes jigga

BMW 20" style 695 winter wheel and tire package with the Pirelli Scorpion tires. These look nice with Alpine White, but the stock 21s match the silver trim and I think look better.

Any recommendations on tire pressures for this setup?

Where did u buy it? I'm thinking of buying black wheels for my winter setup

[X3M40i_Nev]

Don't know how/where people are finding 18" wheels that fit M40i, as I am yet to find one site/company (UK) that offers 18"s that will fit.

Would love it if they did, as have set of tyres (235/60/18 from Q5)

[tastes jigga]

Originally Posted by terrykang90

Where did u buy it? I'm thinking of buying black wheels for my winter setup

I purchased them from my local BMW dealership. They sold the set at their cost because I was purchasing a car, so you'll probably be better off ordering from an online wholesaler.

[teaston]

Originally Posted by X3M40i_Nev

Don't know how/where people are finding 18" wheels that fit M40i, as I am yet to find one site/company (UK) that offers 18"s that will fit.

Would love it if they did, as have set of tyres (235/60/18 from Q5)

It's strange, even mrwinterwheels say their 18's won't fit on the M40i, but there are definitely forum members who have!