Can I install TPMS if my 2007 335i doesn’t come with TPMS

curveball · 07-16-2015, 09:25 AM

I have a 2007 335i E90 with no sports package, the wheels are the 17 inch stock wheels and Run-flat tires, I always thought it comes with TPMS until the mechanic told me it doesn’t when they change the wheels and tires.

I never saw a TPMS light on my dash either; I would like to buy used TPMS and install them, will this work? Do I have to re-code the ECU to receive the signal or something?

Thank you for your help!

curveball · 07-17-2015, 03:57 PM

anyone?

curveball · 07-18-2015, 11:25 AM

bump

Tom K. · 07-18-2015, 05:47 PM

If your '07 is a very early build, it will have the FTM system instead of the TPMS. The info below is from your owner's manual:

"Flat Tire Monitor FTM*
The concept
The Flat Tire Monitor monitors tire pressures
while the car is being driven. The system
reports any significant loss of pressure in one
tire in relation to another.
If a tire loses pressure, its rolling radius
changes, and this in turn alters the speed of
rotation. This change is detected and is
reported as a flat tire."

(Look up FTM for more info in your manual.)

Tom

david in germany · 07-18-2015, 05:52 PM

You are lucky to have the system that you have. No sensors to replace and swapping wheels is easier. Dot mandated tpms sensor based systems in all US cars a few years back otherwise BMW would have stayed with the ABS reading system as it is on your car. BMW still does not use TPMS sensors in the European cars and everyone is happy.

curveball · 07-18-2015, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom K.

If your '07 is a very early build, it will have the FTM system instead of the TPMS. The info below is from your owner's manual:

"Flat Tire Monitor FTM*
The concept
The Flat Tire Monitor monitors tire pressures
while the car is being driven. The system
reports any significant loss of pressure in one
tire in relation to another.
If a tire loses pressure, its rolling radius
changes, and this in turn alters the speed of
rotation. This change is detected and is
reported as a flat tire."

(Look up FTM for more info in your manual.)

Tom

Ah I think that's what I have on my car, mine was built in Oct 2006. Thanks buddy!

curveball · 07-18-2015, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by david in germany

You are lucky to have the system that you have. No sensors to replace and swapping wheels is easier. Dot mandated tpms sensor based systems in all US cars a few years back otherwise BMW would have stayed with the ABS reading system as it is on your car. BMW still does not use TPMS sensors in the European cars and everyone is happy.

Thanks for the info, I'll keep what I have and not put TPMS on my car

david in germany · 07-19-2015, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by curveball

Thanks for the info, I'll keep what I have and not put TPMS on my car

very welcome!
I am trying to figure out how to code it out of my two e90s.

flip4335 · 07-26-2015, 04:51 AM

I am in the same boat... and I LOVE not having to bother with TPMS. Mine was a NOV 2006 build.

So, I put a chrome sleeve on my rubber valves to make them look integrated into the winter wheels with Conti DWS. Yes, I painted the calipers red after installing StopTech drilled and slotted rotors, Muteki neochrome lugs and stud conversion.

Tom K. · 07-26-2015, 11:06 AM

I love the TPMS system on my Boxster as it gives an accurate dash readout of the pressure in each tire and I'm getting too lazy and arthritic to check them manually in my old age!

But since BMW didn't see fit to implement that, I fail to see the advantage over their FTM system.

Tom

curveball · 07-26-2015, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flip4335

I am in the same boat... and I LOVE not having to bother with TPMS. Mine was a NOV 2006 build.

So, I put a chrome sleeve on my rubber valves to make them look integrated into the winter wheels with Conti DWS. Yes, I painted the calipers red after installing StopTech drilled and slotted rotors, Muteki neochrome lugs and stud conversion.

Nice setup, looks fantastic man!

curveball · 07-26-2015, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom K.

I love the TPMS system on my Boxster as it gives an accurate dash readout of the pressure in each tire and I'm getting too lazy and arthritic to check them manually in my old age!

But since BMW didn't see fit to implement that, I fail to see the advantage over their FTM system.

Tom

A Porsche and a Bimmer..man I'm jealous! lol

I hope my FTM system is working after I change the 17 inch stock RFT to 19 inch 220M tires..

Gary@TireRack · 07-27-2015, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by curveball

A Porsche and a Bimmer..man I'm jealous! lol

I hope my FTM system is working after I change the 17 inch stock RFT to 19 inch 220M tires..

FTM will work as long as you're using sizes near the same overall tire diameter.

curveball · 07-27-2015, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gary@TireRack

Quote:

Originally Posted by curveball

A Porsche and a Bimmer..man I'm jealous! lol

I hope my FTM system is working after I change the 17 inch stock RFT to 19 inch 220M tires..

FTM will work as long as you're using sizes near the same overall tire diameter.

Thank you Gary!

flip4335 · 07-29-2015, 04:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by curveball

Nice setup, looks fantastic man!

Thanks, man! 220M wheels will look fantastic on your ride!

Best setup I have read for 19-inch 220Ms were:

225/35F,265/30R

or

235/35F, 275/30R

G/L and post pics!

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