WTF is this??

BMW F22 · 02-03-2006, 09:14 PM

I think I got another flat tire. At least that's what the indicator is indicating. I looked and looked but couldnt find any nails/bolts/nuts. I thought maybe the tire was just losing air so I pumped some in there and it's still on. I even tried resetting the pressure. I've heard about the indicator malfunctioning. I dont know if I can take this to the dealers cus they're only accessible by freeways. I dont wanna drive 50mph on the freeway again. Any thoughts on this????

vladinecko · 02-03-2006, 10:16 PM

did you check pressure in the tire manually? not seeing the hole doesn't mean it's not there.

sorry to hear that man! you have probably the same luck with flat tires as i do...

ward · 02-03-2006, 11:46 PM

yeah how bout you check the air in your tires

put a tire gauge on your valve stem (after removing the black cap of course)

you should do this about every 2 weeks

BMW F22 · 02-03-2006, 11:57 PM

yeah I checked everything. Imma take a look at it again tomorrow.

gmcwv · 02-04-2006, 12:18 AM

Check and make sure the rim is not bent on the inside. I had the same problem, guess I hit a pot hole a little to hard.

NaTuReB0Y · 02-04-2006, 01:09 AM

sometimes the valve stem is loose....and air escape(my case)....put some soapy water on it....

I went and bought one of those valve stem screwdriver....and tighten it up. Problem solved.

E90Fleet · 02-04-2006, 01:18 AM

I think BMW need to give a free tire pressure guage with each car

LEDZEP · 02-04-2006, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by E90Fleet

I think BMW need to give a free tire pressure guage with each car

That's a good suggestion Fleet. People need to remember that with run flats, you are not going to "see" underinflated tires as easily as you do with conventional tires. The stiffer sidewall is designed to support the car, so your tires might be low on pressure but appear visually normal.

I usually check mine every one to three weeks - especially during season changes when the temperature is fluctuating. I agree that BMW should toss a guage into the trunk tool kit!

ben1364 · 02-04-2006, 06:33 AM

I suspect that BMW has figured out by now that since few owners ever open their Owners' Manual, even fewer would likely find a tire pressure gauge. <g> As otheres have pointed out, it is important to check tire pressures regularly and frequently for the sake of safety as well as tire wear. The tire pressure monitoring system senses differences in pressure rather than specific pressure and does not take the place of regular pressure checks.

BMW F22 · 02-04-2006, 07:07 PM

I took the car to the dealer today. Turned out that ALL FOUR tires were low on pressure. NOw isnt that something. Before I took it to the dealer I had the tires inflated to the recommended pressure at a nearby tire shop. The dealership just inflated my tires and the indicator turned off. *shrug* This is actually the first time Im happy with the service. I asked them to raise it up and see if there was any puncture and they did that. They fixed everything AND gave me a car wash. For the first time, Im a happy camper with BMW's service. ^^

oh and thanks to those who tried to help

David328M-Sport · 02-05-2006, 05:01 AM

i conducted an experiment on the tyres a few weeks ago and posted my results on the tyres thread.

i simply did not chech my tyes for about 4 - 5 weeks and after that time found each had lost about 4 psi.

check them on a regular basis until you know how often to fill your tyres with air.

all the best.

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BMW F22 Major General 3566 Rep 9,788 Posts Drives: ///M235i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8)	WTF is this?? I think I got another flat tire. At least that's what the indicator is indicating. I looked and looked but couldnt find any nails/bolts/nuts. I thought maybe the tire was just losing air so I pumped some in there and it's still on. I even tried resetting the pressure. I've heard about the indicator malfunctioning. I dont know if I can take this to the dealers cus they're only accessible by freeways. I dont wanna drive 50mph on the freeway again. Any thoughts on this????
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ward Major General 155 Rep 6,158 Posts Drives: F Join Date: May 2005 Location: T iTrader: (0)	yeah how bout you check the air in your tires put a tire gauge on your valve stem (after removing the black cap of course) you should do this about every 2 weeks
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BMW F22 Major General 3566 Rep 9,788 Posts Drives: ///M235i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8)	yeah I checked everything. Imma take a look at it again tomorrow.
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gmcwv Private First Class 5 Rep 112 Posts Drives: '06 330i Sport Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Northern WV iTrader: (0)	Check and make sure the rim is not bent on the inside. I had the same problem, guess I hit a pot hole a little to hard.
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E90Fleet Lieutenant General 1311 Rep 10,185 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	I think BMW need to give a free tire pressure guage with each car __________________ BMW if you are reading, I need a job, Please.
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02-04-2006, 06:33 AM	#9
ben1364 Captain 14 Rep 940 Posts Drives: E90 330iA Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Georgetown, TX iTrader: (0)	I suspect that BMW has figured out by now that since few owners ever open their Owners' Manual, even fewer would likely find a tire pressure gauge. <g> As otheres have pointed out, it is important to check tire pressures regularly and frequently for the sake of safety as well as tire wear. The tire pressure monitoring system senses differences in pressure rather than specific pressure and does not take the place of regular pressure checks.
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BMW F22 Major General 3566 Rep 9,788 Posts Drives: ///M235i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8)	I took the car to the dealer today. Turned out that ALL FOUR tires were low on pressure. NOw isnt that something. Before I took it to the dealer I had the tires inflated to the recommended pressure at a nearby tire shop. The dealership just inflated my tires and the indicator turned off. shrug This is actually the first time Im happy with the service. I asked them to raise it up and see if there was any puncture and they did that. They fixed everything AND gave me a car wash. For the first time, Im a happy camper with BMW's service. ^^ oh and thanks to those who tried to help
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02-05-2006, 05:01 AM	#11
David328M-Sport Brigadier General 101 Rep 3,566 Posts Drives: F30 M-Sport 328i Estoril Blue Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	i conducted an experiment on the tyres a few weeks ago and posted my results on the tyres thread. i simply did not chech my tyes for about 4 - 5 weeks and after that time found each had lost about 4 psi. check them on a regular basis until you know how often to fill your tyres with air. all the best. __________________ 328i M-Sport, Estoril Blue, Carbon XP 35 Tint, front heated seats, black Dakota, Sports Suspension, Anthracite Headliner, HUD, Pro Nav, Sunroof, hk 600w, Bi-Xenon, 19" 403M wheels, Reversing Camera, DAB+, Xenon, BT Ext Connect, MST turbo intake pipe, MST Cold Air Intake, JB4 on Map 2 with Catless DP produces awesome performance in Sport.
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