Winter wheels and tyre pressure monitor

AFN1980 · 11-10-2011, 07:20 AM

Hi Guys,

I managed to pick up a set of original 17" BMW winter wheels with Goodyear Ultragrip RFT's on in a cracking deal.

They have 6mm tread all round and I will be putting them on in a week or so.

Can you advise if I need to reset my tyre pressure monitor? or do I leave it as it is? I am moving from my 18" MV3's with RFT's to these 17" winters. Car is 325D Msport.

Thanks

xenon · 11-10-2011, 07:31 AM

If the light comes on then reset it; if it doesn't then don't. Simple.

AFN1980 · 11-10-2011, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by xenon

If the light comes on then reset it; if it doesn't then don't. Simple.

Sounds simple enough. Sorry if my question sounds silly. Just wanted to be sure before i swap them over. Cheers

xenon · 11-10-2011, 08:10 AM

As long as your overall diameter is more-or-less the same as it was then nothing will need doing but it's a simple reset if it does

Jon D · 11-10-2011, 08:18 AM

Once you have fitted the wheels and, most importantly, established correct tyre pressures you should re-initialise the system as per the manual:-
In iDrive go to page: Vehicle Info/Status/Confirm Tyre Pressure.
Start the engine - do not drive off
Press controller with 'Confirm Tyre Pressure' highlighted, then drive off.

scottishpete · 11-10-2011, 10:18 AM

As Jon says

AFN1980 · 11-10-2011, 11:21 AM

Thanks to all that have replied. I will do what Jon has said when i change the wheels over.

11-10-2011, 07:20 AM	#1
AFN1980 New Member 3 Rep 26 Posts Drives: BMW 325d M-sport Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: London/Essex iTrader: (0)	Winter wheels and tyre pressure monitor Hi Guys, I managed to pick up a set of original 17" BMW winter wheels with Goodyear Ultragrip RFT's on in a cracking deal. They have 6mm tread all round and I will be putting them on in a week or so. Can you advise if I need to reset my tyre pressure monitor? or do I leave it as it is? I am moving from my 18" MV3's with RFT's to these 17" winters. Car is 325D Msport. Thanks
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11-10-2011, 07:31 AM	#2
xenon Major General 1399 Rep 8,083 Posts Drives: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coventry iTrader: (0)	If the light comes on then reset it; if it doesn't then don't. Simple. __________________ Ian Current: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Previous: 2018 A6 Avant S-Line MMI+, 2014 F31 320d M-Sport, 2013 F10 520d M-Sport, 2011 F10 530d M-Sport, 2008 320i M-Sport Coupe, 2002 325i, 2001 318i valvetronic, 1998 318i, 1996 525i, 1990 Porsche 944S2
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11-10-2011, 08:10 AM	#4
xenon Major General 1399 Rep 8,083 Posts Drives: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coventry iTrader: (0)	As long as your overall diameter is more-or-less the same as it was then nothing will need doing but it's a simple reset if it does __________________ Ian Current: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Previous: 2018 A6 Avant S-Line MMI+, 2014 F31 320d M-Sport, 2013 F10 520d M-Sport, 2011 F10 530d M-Sport, 2008 320i M-Sport Coupe, 2002 325i, 2001 318i valvetronic, 1998 318i, 1996 525i, 1990 Porsche 944S2
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Jon D Brigadier General 224 Rep 3,016 Posts Drives: 2022 840d Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	Once you have fitted the wheels and, most importantly, established correct tyre pressures you should re-initialise the system as per the manual:- In iDrive go to page: Vehicle Info/Status/Confirm Tyre Pressure. Start the engine - do not drive off Press controller with 'Confirm Tyre Pressure' highlighted, then drive off.
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scottishpete Lieutenant 38 Rep 547 Posts Drives: e92 325d m sport coupe Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: aberdeen iTrader: (3)	As Jon says
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AFN1980 New Member 3 Rep 26 Posts Drives: BMW 325d M-sport Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: London/Essex iTrader: (0)	Thanks to all that have replied. I will do what Jon has said when i change the wheels over.
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