New Member, New E70 with replicas

[zizo72]

When it's time to replace, we'll replace with ceramic.

[zizo72]

Is the drive still smooth compared to the stock 18"s?

Originally Posted by hawk570

Rims are from ebay, tires from tirerack.com. Used my stock sensors. After almost a year, everything is as when new. Tires have plenty left (about 75-80%) after 12K miles. Rims still looking new. Just still a REAL pain to keep clean!!! I hate the stock brake pads!!

[hhhm3]

What happens if you don't use the BMW Tire Pressure Sensor in your new wheels?
Will you just get an alert?
Can the alert be turned off?
You can still drive like normal right?

[zizo72]

yes, every time you start the car you get a warning that takes over your idrive! and it can't be turned off!

[hhhm3]

Do yo mean, the iDrive is halted and can not be used if the TPS is not present? Or do you mean halted for a few seconds warning and disappears?

Anyone getting new rims and tires have to buy new set of tire pressure sensors for them too?
How much did it cost you for the TPS?
I just got new 20" 214 rims and tires but I forgot all about the TPS for them and they are already mounted and balanced.
I guess I have to unmount and have the TPS installed then remount and balanced?

Thanks.

[zizo72]

$208 Shipped for all 4. Yes the warning doesn't go away.