[Scottos]

Hi, despite the number of cars Ive owned over the years, ive never actually gone and bought rims before. As such, I wouldnt have a clue where to buy them or what my options are.

Id like to get the BMW Star Spoke Alloys in style 287, but I have a feeling that the genuine rims will cost a fortune, as would shipping them from o/s. (I also like the M6 style rims, but have a feeling that buying and shipping will cost too much money.)

So I have a few questions:

- is there somewhere I can pick up the OEM 287 rims at a reasonable price in Aus?
- or is there a good copy of the rims that will let me put the BMW logo center cap in to make them at least look genuine?
- if I buy aftermarket rims can the TPMS system still be used?

Thanks very much,

Scott.

[Express]

check the classified section. i wouldn't get a replica set either.

aftermarket tmps = oem tpms.

[woosh]

http://tempetyres.com.au/ should give you an idea of price and whats available. They have a large replica bmw range, do wheel/tyre packages and send interstate at a small fee. I've never really used them though as i usually source my own wheels and tyres... but some people on here have given them the thumbs up review. Alternatively visit a local tyre shop near you.

[Stuart@BMRAutowerkes]

are those wheels 287s or 189s? either way they are a bit 'conservative' imo.

If you want an OEM look why not the 230s or 225m?

Shipping from the states will run you $400-500 for a set of rims.

Tempe is a good place to start and like I said in the other thread, should have a set of M6 rims for between $1800 and $2000 WITH tyres.

[Scottos]

Thanks for the suggestions.

Originally Posted by bmroxm5

are those wheels 287s or 189s? either way they are a bit 'conservative' imo.

Think they're 287s but I could be wrong. the 230s you suggested look really nice too. Im a bit of a conservative old fart - I dont really like chrome or 'blingy' looking wheels. I really like 5 spoke mags in general, and I still like the M6 wheels we've been discussing.

Originally Posted by bmroxm5

Tempe is a good place to start and like I said in the other thread, should have a set of M6 rims for between $1800 and $2000 WITH tyres.

Cool.

So how do you go about getting the TPMS working if you've replaced your wheels?

[Ninjaoz]

ebay is your friend, these OEM wheels do come up regularly. as for TPMS, only yanks use it...our euro-spec cars rely upon the ABS system to detect any loss of pressure, puncture etc.

[Scottos]

Originally Posted by Ninja333

..as for TPMS, only yanks use it...our euro-spec cars rely upon the ABS system to detect any loss of pressure, puncture etc.

So if you fit different wheels, the pressure sensors still work then?

[VGR00]

Originally Posted by Scottos

So if you fit different wheels, the pressure sensors still work then?

Correct .... Australian spec cars do not have TMPS sensers. Our system uses the ABS sensors to detect a deflating wheel therefore all you need to do is reset the tyre monitor system via i-drive or stalk control.

[Scottos]

Thats good news, thanks.