[devondunc]

Bought a set of Monza r 16" to replace my heli spokes
First set were sent wrong stud pattern
Fitted the replacements yesterday and it throws up tyre pressure warning

Looks like I need to by sensors ?
Before I drop another £200 is there anyone who has Monza r with sensors fitted
Are these the correct sensors S180052056Z can get £35 each on eBay then I guess I'll have to get the tyres removed and fit these another cost

Anybody got a better solution

 

[kenl]

I am not an expert on aftermarket parts but could you remove the pressure sensors from your original wheels?

 

[devondunc]

I am not an expert on aftermarket parts but could you remove the pressure sensors from your original wheels?

That's my other option I was thinking of selling the heli spokes to recoup a little cash ID imagine they would sell better complete with tyres and sensors

 

[kenl]

Yes, they may not sell without them.

Can the sensors be bought cheaper from an aftermarket source? They are probably not a BMW invention.

 

[al the mini man]

Silly question,but did you reset the sensors on the new wheels,when i put new rims om my car i had to reset them.Problem is that all new cars have to to have this pressure warning system fitted.

 

[jeremybingham]

Yes if you bought teh rims with the tpms valves in then you need to do a reset to get them to initialise and work-press reset then drive off till the % show it has finished-have to do it each time i swap winters to summer and vice versa. I looked really hard for aftermarket tpms valves over a year ago now and gave up but things move on and you may be able to-felt happier getting mini originals which cost me aabout £70 each but they work!

NB the alternative of course is to just ignore the error warning-i think in another thread it only bongs till you accept or acknowledge it then you get a triangular caution sign; if the mot isnt due then you are fine!

 

[devondunc]

Didn't realise they were in wheels no option when ordered if I'd used rimstyle it flags up ID need them

Sending them back I've had enough .

Might look for some used or even paint mine I was only buying to get black rims really

 

[devondunc]

Sent em back and ordered a set from rimstyle with some sensors installed .

Will list my heli spoke try to recoup a little would make good winter wheels or upgrade for stealies for someone