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12-01-2008, 09:15 AM | #1 |
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Do Canadian wheels utilize TPMS?
I am negotiating the purchase of a set of 18" wheels off of a Canadian e92 M3.
The seller tells me that in Canada, TPMS are not used. If this is the case, I am assuming that Canadian M3s utilize a similar set up to the e46 M3s, whereby the ABS sensors are used to detect differences in tire rotations???? Can anyone confirm/refute that Canadian M3s do NOT have TPMS? Thanks, all!!! |
12-01-2008, 09:27 AM | #2 |
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I can't confirm it first hand, but I know I have read on E90post that this is the case. i.e. Canada uses FTMS while US uses TMPS (US used FTMS prior to early 2007 I believe).
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12-01-2008, 09:30 AM | #3 |
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What is FTMS?
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Unfortunatley i paid 360 Forged, an extra $400+ for sensors which i didnt even need
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12-01-2008, 09:44 AM | #6 |
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12-01-2008, 09:59 AM | #7 |
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ya I dont care
whats done is done! I dont plan on selling them for a while, but maybe i can remove them and sell them to another member from the US who needs them!
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12-01-2008, 10:14 AM | #9 |
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I just bought a set from a Canadian guys who didn't need them.
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12-01-2008, 10:29 AM | #10 |
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How much?
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12-01-2008, 10:47 AM | #11 |
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Wow, good information that I would have never have thought to ask.
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12-01-2008, 10:52 AM | #12 |
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the 08 m3s in canada do not use TPMS. however i am not sure if this applies to the 09 m3s. i have not gotten my car yet so i cant confirm.
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I'm not sure if this is common knowledge, but in Europe it seems to be the same way. I thought they'd have sensors but when I changed my tires I saw they don't have any sensors, and I was able to calibrate them fine.
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12-03-2008, 07:11 PM | #15 |
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Which do you guys prefer - TPMS or FTM?
I like the TPMS because it tells you exactly which wheel has the issue, but the sensors do seem to be a little sensitive. On the other hand, the FTM is sometimes set off because of wheelspin which can be annoying. |
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Thats why you have the reset button! and I'd rather have FTM, cuts down on the extra wheel weights to balance the rims.
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Yeah but you still end up having to check all of the tires just to be certain they aren't low which is a hassle. I agree though, overall I like the FTM.
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