Which tire monitoring system on '07 e90's?

JCo · 08-20-2007, 11:09 PM

Hi,

I've searched on the board and in this forum and believe that my car has just the normal flat tire monitor (valve stem is flexible black rubber). I'm was trying to get some info from Mike @ **********s and he seems to think that all 2007 e90's use TPMS so I'm getting some conflicting information. Can anyone confirm this for me before I order my wheels?

Thanks

ctgazer · 08-20-2007, 11:16 PM

canadian vehicles use the FTM system. only the US system uses the TPMS. i think thats it

Jaws · 08-21-2007, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by JCo

Hi,

I've searched on the board and in this forum and believe that my car has just the normal flat tire monitor (valve stem is flexible black rubber). I'm was trying to get some info from Mike @ **********s and he seems to think that all 2007 e90's use TPMS so I'm getting some conflicting information. Can anyone confirm this for me before I order my wheels?

Thanks

It the stem is rubber, it's FTM. Just order your new rims, don't have to worrry about any sensors.

JCo · 08-21-2007, 01:18 PM

Thanks for the help guys....now to decide on CSL or m6 reps, 18" or 19"....too hard to decide...

halB · 08-21-2007, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaws

It the stem is rubber, it's FTM. Just order your new rims, don't have to worrry about any sensors.

I believe the optional 19" rims for 335i come with TPM but they are not functional. The car still uses FTM.

SapphireM4 · 08-22-2007, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by halB

I believe the optional 19" rims for 335i come with TPM but they are not functional. The car still uses FTM.

Really? My dealer told me I had it but I assumed he was full of sh_t. Is there a way to activate it?

ctgazer · 08-22-2007, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by sapphire335

Really? My dealer told me I had it but I assumed he was full of sh_t. Is there a way to activate it?

lols..canadian's spec dont use the valve system. they use a monitor that checks the rotational speed which when different, means you have a flat!

SapphireM4 · 08-22-2007, 11:27 AM

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lols..canadian's spec dont use the valve system. they use a monitor that checks the rotational speed which when different, means you have a flat!

I think we all know that, but I was questioning what halB said, i.e. that the 230 wheels came with the TPMS valves. Whether true or not, I can't tell. But yes I guess it really doesn't matter in any case...

halB · 08-22-2007, 12:50 PM

TPM equipped wheels have thick metal valve stems instead of conventional skinny black rubber ones. Also that the holes on the wheel that the valves fit through seem to be bigger.

So far every Style 230 19" wheels I've seen has that big metal valve stem. I am not sure whether there is actually a TPM inside, or they just put in a thick metal stem to fill up that hole. Regardless of whether there is a TPM inside, your 07 car cannot receive or process the signal because it does not have a TMPS receiver. There is nothing there to activate. It still uses FTM like everybody else in Canada.

BMW Newbie · 08-23-2007, 03:01 PM

I was told that all Canadian models use the Passive FTM system. which means that the tire pressure is monitor by the ABS system measuring the tire's rotation speed to determine the tire's pressure.

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halB Colonel 53 Rep 2,384 Posts Drives: W211 E350 4M MkV GTI 987.2 S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Just north of Toronto iTrader: (0)	TPM equipped wheels have thick metal valve stems instead of conventional skinny black rubber ones. Also that the holes on the wheel that the valves fit through seem to be bigger. So far every Style 230 19" wheels I've seen has that big metal valve stem. I am not sure whether there is actually a TPM inside, or they just put in a thick metal stem to fill up that hole. Regardless of whether there is a TPM inside, your 07 car cannot receive or process the signal because it does not have a TMPS receiver. There is nothing there to activate. It still uses FTM like everybody else in Canada. __________________ 07 E93 335i - Returned at lease end 09 W211 E350 4Matic Avant Garde - Blk/Blk, AMG pkg w/18". Sport Susp. F1 Asym. Debadged. 09 MkV GTI w/Leather & 18" Huffs. F1 Asym 10 987.2 S w/Leather sport seat, Sport Chrono, 19" Carrera S II wheels Last edited by halB; 08-24-2007 at 10:36 PM..
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BMW Newbie Who needs CR7 11 Rep 709 Posts Drives: SG328xi Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	I was told that all Canadian models use the Passive FTM system. which means that the tire pressure is monitor by the ABS system measuring the tire's rotation speed to determine the tire's pressure.
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