runflats to normal tires

The703 · 03-31-2014, 08:49 PM

so im looking to go from run flats to normal tires. do i need to buy new tire pressure sensors or can i move them over? new bmw owner here be nice

i have the bmw 197's

SSW · 04-01-2014, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by The703

so im looking to go from run flats to normal tires. do i need to buy new tire pressure sensors or can i move them over? new bmw owner here be nice

The sensors are attached to the wheels and if you're using the same wheels, there's no need to change the sensors when you change the tires.

However, if you're going w/non-RFTs tires, you should put a spare tire & jack or a tire repair kit of some kind in the trunk and make sure to keep your AAA or BMW Roadside Assistance membership active.

Nitrous Garage · 04-01-2014, 11:11 AM

X2. No need to uninstall or move the TPMS unless you are getting new wheels.

Gary@TireRack · 04-01-2014, 11:18 AM

Correct, no need to change the sensors. They monitor the pressure inside of the tires; they cannot tell what type of tire is on the wheel.

The703 · 04-01-2014, 11:19 AM

dank you

VMRWheels · 04-01-2014, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Gary@TireRack

Correct, no need to change the sensors. They monitor the pressure inside of the tires; they cannot tell what type of tire is on the wheel.

Gary@TireRack · 04-02-2014, 10:38 AM

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dank you

dour welcome.

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The703 Private First Class 11 Rep 177 Posts Drives: 2008 328i coupe Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: NoVA iTrader: (0)	dank you
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