why did BMW build the tire pressure monitoring system half assed???

[genew]

If you want to do that then go ahead. But before you do ask your self "is this common sense?
as per Quicksilver's response about the oil guage


I think the dipstick is pretty much common sense!! I think you guys with all the electronic knowhow sometime go over the edge if you think the dipstick is not common sense.

[motordavid]

I'm a Luddite I suppose, but I agree with JCL & QwkAg;
Dipsticks are pretty foolproof and require very little
"skill" to interpert. And, someone that thinks a TPM
system alleviates the air pressure gauge should look
into some kind of total turn key/no maint. vehicle.

I have fulltime/realtime TPM sys in the Vette, but
I still check the pressure before a trip or long drive.

NEway, the Buff&Biffy mkt, combined with the ongoing
"metooism" in car electronic gizmos and deletion of
"standard" checks, is the way things are.
BR,mD

[JCL]

Originally Posted by genew

JCL...for every pound added it effects handling.

I'll take the oil dipstick any day even if it effects the handling of my X.

I am with you all the way on that one!

[Quicksilver]

OK.....Since we're all in agreement about the need for a tire guage, let's start a fight over weather it should be digital or analog. Who's first?

(Warning I didn't say who's on first so don't go there)

[tnt17]

tpm came on today showing me the front drivers side tire was low. checked it and found it was at 30 psi while all other tires were at 32 psi. after filling tire to 32 psi the tpm did not go off. I reset myself and so far so good. Was i supposed to reset myself?????

[tnt17]

anybody please

[X5FX]

no harm done

[Quicksilver]

Personally i prefer a knockdown dragout over weather a tire guage should be digital or analog. Who's first?

[Fastbuck]

Originally Posted by tnt17

Was i supposed to reset myself?????

Yes.