Does my Canadian-spec 2012 E91 LCI 328i Touring xDrive have TPMS or not?

wutangclan · 11-02-2012, 04:36 PM

Does my car have TPMS or not? It is a Canadian spec 2012 E91 LCI 328i Touring xDrive.

I'm very confused, because:

- some forum posts seem to indicate this model doesn't have TPMS
- some other forum posts indicate that the most recent cars all have TPMS
- I have rubber valve stems - some forum posts indicate that this means I don't have TPMS
- my independent tire dealer looked at it and said it doesn't have TPMS
- I called my dealership (The BMW Store on Burrard in Vancouver) that sold me the car in June 2012 (just a few months ago), and they said that this car *does* come standard with TPMS.

I'm so confused. I am about to buy a set of wheels with snow tires, would love to save the $200-$300 on TPMS if possible.

Thanks all.

Zebra99 · 11-02-2012, 05:01 PM

I don't believe we have TPMS. That's an American road standard and not on Canadian cars.

I'm almost 99% sure.

Edit: don't think it's important in Ontario, but might have been in Vancouver.

JonasV · 11-03-2012, 04:35 PM

Rubber = no TPMS. from what i understand some cars do have the TPMS (mine) even being a Canadian model (as per vin decode).

BMWRich · 11-04-2012, 07:35 PM

The same situation happened when I got my car last year and I was so confused too. The easiest way to know is as you mentioned, rubber stem = no tpms. If you have iDrive then the confusion can also happen as there is a tire pressure check/monitor in the vehicle check menu but from what I understand the car checks if you have a flat from the rotation of the tires/ABS. Someone can correct me if I am wrong. Hope it helps!

drevil2k2 · 11-05-2012, 01:47 PM

My vehicle's service date was 2011.

Rubber stems on OEM rims = no TPMS modules.

Swapped my OEM with 18" rims without TPMS modules, just had to do a reset on the iDrive and that was it.

Recently, had snow tires installed on my OEM rims - no TPMS module.

So it would appear that the TPMS system ABS based.

wutangclan · 11-05-2012, 05:15 PM

Update: I took my car in to the dealership and confirmed NO TPMS.

Yvette · 11-09-2012, 10:33 AM

we dont have tpm instead we have ftm? flat tire monitor something like that which is standard and no necessary to buy extra when changing wheels.

11-02-2012, 04:36 PM	#1
wutangclan New Member 8 Rep 24 Posts Drives: A hotrod Join Date: May 2012 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Does my Canadian-spec 2012 E91 LCI 328i Touring xDrive have TPMS or not? Does my car have TPMS or not? It is a Canadian spec 2012 E91 LCI 328i Touring xDrive. I'm very confused, because: - some forum posts seem to indicate this model doesn't have TPMS - some other forum posts indicate that the most recent cars all have TPMS - I have rubber valve stems - some forum posts indicate that this means I don't have TPMS - my independent tire dealer looked at it and said it doesn't have TPMS - I called my dealership (The BMW Store on Burrard in Vancouver) that sold me the car in June 2012 (just a few months ago), and they said that this car does come standard with TPMS. I'm so confused. I am about to buy a set of wheels with snow tires, would love to save the $200-$300 on TPMS if possible. Thanks all.
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Zebra99 Colonel 112 Rep 2,856 Posts Drives: 2011 335is E93 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario iTrader: (6) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i E93 [10.00]	I don't believe we have TPMS. That's an American road standard and not on Canadian cars. I'm almost 99% sure. Edit: don't think it's important in Ontario, but might have been in Vancouver.
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JonasV Private First Class 6 Rep 193 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 335i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Rubber = no TPMS. from what i understand some cars do have the TPMS (mine) even being a Canadian model (as per vin decode). __________________ 2009 E90 335i M Sports - SOLD 2014 F30 335xi - M Performance Edition - Black on Red
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BMWRich Enlisted Member 2 Rep 49 Posts Drives: 2011 335is Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	The same situation happened when I got my car last year and I was so confused too. The easiest way to know is as you mentioned, rubber stem = no tpms. If you have iDrive then the confusion can also happen as there is a tire pressure check/monitor in the vehicle check menu but from what I understand the car checks if you have a flat from the rotation of the tires/ABS. Someone can correct me if I am wrong. Hope it helps!
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11-05-2012, 01:47 PM	#5
drevil2k2 Lieutenant 7 Rep 410 Posts Drives: 2019 B9 A4 Join Date: May 2012 Location: GTA iTrader: (4)	My vehicle's service date was 2011. Rubber stems on OEM rims = no TPMS modules. Swapped my OEM with 18" rims without TPMS modules, just had to do a reset on the iDrive and that was it. Recently, had snow tires installed on my OEM rims - no TPMS module. So it would appear that the TPMS system ABS based. __________________ Organized crime is alive and well: It's called auto insurance
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wutangclan New Member 8 Rep 24 Posts Drives: A hotrod Join Date: May 2012 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Update: I took my car in to the dealership and confirmed NO TPMS.
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Yvette Major General 760 Rep 7,408 Posts Drives: M Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (19)	we dont have tpm instead we have ftm? flat tire monitor something like that which is standard and no necessary to buy extra when changing wheels.
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