11-21-2007, 04:05 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Boston
Posts: 212
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Originally Posted by marcx5
thanks KEF. i did not realize there is a sensor... and i wonder how that works?? does it actually check the pressure and if so, why can't we see the pressures on the screen? does tire rack put these on the tires, or does the installer have to do it?
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Yes, my understanding is that you can run without them but the vehicle will indicate a problem with the tire pressure. Tire rack installs them and ships everything assembled and balanced.
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Originally Posted by marcx5
also, it says those tires are on backorder... i wonder how long? otherwise, I’m thinking the Bridgestones or Michelin's.... any thoughts? .
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I only used these as an example, I am personally partial to the Blizzaks - I run them on my wife's Passat in the winter
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Originally Posted by marcx5
is there any advantage to getting a BMW OEM wheel instead of that one? I guess you don't get the BMW logo, is that all?
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There is a perceived quality improvement, but OZ does make a quality wheel and I would not personally hesitate to buy a set for winter tires. I would prefer OEM wheels however and am looking to source a set first.
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