Apex Arc 8 and TPMS Fitment Issues

M3ryder55 · 08-10-2013, 07:38 PM

Took my car into tire shop to install my tpms sensors today. The sensors weren't holding air..

Any idea of what could be causing this, I thought apex wheels were bmw tpms friendly?

SUBFRAMERIPPER · 08-11-2013, 08:12 PM

You can always just use a strap kit.

pbonsalb · 08-11-2013, 08:41 PM

No problem with my stock TPMS on my Apex ARC8 18 x 9.5/10.5 in 2.5 years and 2 sets of tires. Maybe the shop did not install them correctly.

OC3 · 08-12-2013, 06:46 PM

^This. I used to have TPMS mounted on my ARC-8 and tracked'em, and no problem.

larryn · 08-12-2013, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by OC3

^This. I used to have TPMS mounted on my ARC-8 and tracked'em, and no problem.

Same here. Install issue, for sure, unless you found some huger than normal TPS.

Eddy@ApexWheels · 08-13-2013, 12:42 AM

We're sorry to hear you've encountered an issue. The APEX wheels are designed to work perfectly with new TPMS sensors.

You didn't specify if they were new stems. My guess is the sensors were moved over from another set of wheels and the valve stems reused. The rubber on the stems are one time use, and are prone to leaking when reused.

A TPMS rebuild kit should be used if the above is the case. We can assist with rebuild kits.

If they were new sensors, then most likely they were not installed properly.

I look forward to hearing that everything worked out.

-Eddy P

WarrantyTracker · 08-16-2013, 03:42 PM

Yep. The stems are separate from the TPMS and the stems wear out. The stems are a cheap part. I order a bunch and give the shop 4 new ones when I'm having tires mounted. I also keep a couple in the glove box in case I wind up needing a patch & remount on a trip out of town.

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M3ryder55 Major 191 Rep 1,317 Posts Drives: 15' MW/SO Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chatsworth, CA iTrader: (3)	Apex Arc 8 and TPMS Fitment Issues Took my car into tire shop to install my tpms sensors today. The sensors weren't holding air.. Any idea of what could be causing this, I thought apex wheels were bmw tpms friendly?
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pbonsalb Lieutenant General 5228 Rep 10,611 Posts Drives: 18 F90 M5, 99 E36 M3 Turbo Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New England iTrader: (4)	No problem with my stock TPMS on my Apex ARC8 18 x 9.5/10.5 in 2.5 years and 2 sets of tires. Maybe the shop did not install them correctly.
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OC3 Havin' a blast! 125 Rep 4,847 Posts Drives: 2013 M3 E92 Jerez Blk DCT ZCP Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	^This. I used to have TPMS mounted on my ARC-8 and tracked'em, and no problem. __________________ BRP 1:56 \| CVR 2:01 \| ACS 1:53 \| WSIR 1:34
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Eddy@ApexWheels BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 444 Rep 1,658 Posts Drives: E30 M3, F10 M5 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (6)	We're sorry to hear you've encountered an issue. The APEX wheels are designed to work perfectly with new TPMS sensors. You didn't specify if they were new stems. My guess is the sensors were moved over from another set of wheels and the valve stems reused. The rubber on the stems are one time use, and are prone to leaking when reused. A TPMS rebuild kit should be used if the above is the case. We can assist with rebuild kits. If they were new sensors, then most likely they were not installed properly. I look forward to hearing that everything worked out. -Eddy P __________________ 925-245-0773 /// info@apexraceparts.com Wheels /// Accessories /// Vehicle-Specific Fitment Guides
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WarrantyTracker Track? What Track? I was just riding along . . . 46 Rep 694 Posts Drives: Alpine White E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: An Undisclosed Location iTrader: (1)	Yep. The stems are separate from the TPMS and the stems wear out. The stems are a cheap part. I order a bunch and give the shop 4 new ones when I'm having tires mounted. I also keep a couple in the glove box in case I wind up needing a patch & remount on a trip out of town.
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