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Winter Wheels / Tires for 2018 X3

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htpcguru wrote: I got the OEM TPMS sensors from ebay (original Shrader brand, specific for 2018 X3 G01)

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/253531616165

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The seller counter-offered $94 euro for a set of 4 (due to more expensive shipping from EU to Canada), which turned out to be around CAD$145.

1/4 of which the local dealers want! Smiling Face With Sunglasses

But I have not tried putting the wheels on the car yet, so there is still a risk of TPMS warning. Good luck!
Thanks, I went ahead and ordered a set from this eBay seller after verifying the part number with the dealership.
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redblack wrote: Thanks, I went ahead and ordered a set from this eBay seller after verifying the part number with the dealership.
Would you be able to tell us if the TPMS work when you get it?

Thanks!
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htpcguru wrote: Pictures are worth a thousand words
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Have you installed these on your X3 yet? If so, would you mind sharing a pic? I'm trying to decide what set to go with for the wife's X3.
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Oct 20, 2008
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18" Replika R163A Installed. ebay TPMS sensors work well (took a few mins driving around to re-measure the pressure)
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htpcguru wrote: 18" Replika R163A Installed. ebay TPMS sensors work well (took a few mins driving around to re-measure the pressure)

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How much does the ebay TPMS sensors cost? Are the sensors new or used? Do you have a link for the ebay TPMS sensors? Thanks
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treksub wrote: How much does the ebay TPMS sensors cost? Are the sensors new or used? Do you have a link for the ebay TPMS sensors? Thanks
Refer to post #40 above.
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htpcguru wrote: 18" Replika R163A Installed. ebay TPMS sensors work well (took a few mins driving around to re-measure the pressure)

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The tires are Gislaved NordFrost 200. My batch is Made in Germany. Very comfortable ride, and very affordable - this set cost me $710+HST installed.
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xmistgun1 wrote: Would you be able to tell us if the TPMS work when you get it?

Thanks!
Just got them installed today and they work 100%. You need to reset them via the I-drive controller. The tires are studded General Altimax Arctic 12’s
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Nov 26, 2018
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Hey guys, just purchased my X3 last week.
I am getting my winter tires installed next week.

I have the X3 30i model and I am going with the 18” setup.
The local tire shop is getting me Bridgestone Blizzak 225/60/18 but only with a 100 rating. In the manual most recommended tires are all above 104 load rating. Is this an issue? I am just facing a hard time finding tires. Thanks
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you can opt for 235 / 60 /18

225 / 60 / 18 - 100 vs 105 ... you are looking at about 275 lbs more load on a 105 rated tire. I would say to explore the above option and there should more options to you on that perhaps.

IMO, 100 is fine. (The last gen X3 was recommending 100 for winter usage as that's how BMW dealers were selling them)



MehrdadS34022 wrote: Hey guys, just purchased my X3 last week.
I am getting my winter tires installed next week.

I have the X3 30i model and I am going with the 18” setup.
The local tire shop is getting me Bridgestone Blizzak 225/60/18 but only with a 100 rating. In the manual most recommended tires are all above 104 load rating. Is this an issue? I am just facing a hard time finding tires. Thanks
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Tirerack shows 2 tires that meet that load rating in 225/60R18:

MICHELIN PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV ZP 104H

BRIDGESTONE BLIZZAK LM001 RFT 104H
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I had the 18" replica wheels and Blizzaks installed yesterday. I also purchased/installed the TPMS from the eBay seller mentioned previously in this thread. Did you guys have to go into the iDrive system and somehow re-calibrate the TPMS or did it just automatically read them after a bit of driving? I'm getting a Tire Change Recognized warning message on the iDrive system.
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The_Professor wrote: I had the 18" replica wheels and Blizzaks installed yesterday. I also purchased/installed the TPMS from the eBay seller mentioned previously in this thread. Did you guys have to go into the iDrive system and somehow re-calibrate the TPMS or did it just automatically read them after a bit of driving? I'm getting a Tire Change Recognized warning message on the iDrive system.
Just have it reset via iDrive:

Via iDrive:
1) "My Vehicle"
2) "Vehicle status"
3) "Tire Pressure Monitor"
4) Switch on drive-ready state and do not drive off.
5) Reset tire inflation pressure: "Perform reset."
6) Drive away

The wheels are displayed in gray and the following is displayed "Resetting Tire Pressure Monitor...".

After driving faster than 30 km/h for a short period, the set tire inflation pressures are accepted as the target tire inflation pressures. The reset is completed automatically while driving.

After a successfully completed reset, the wheels on the Control Display are shown in green and the following is displayed "Tire pressure monitor active. See label for recommended pressures.".

You may interrupt this trip at any time. When you continue the reset resumes automatically.
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Feb 3, 2017
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Hey Everyone
I have a 2018 BMW 750i Xdrive with 21" Inch rims, my default tire size is 245/45/19.
I have a set of winter tires and rims but the problem is the BOLT pattern from the winters are not compatible with my vehicle. I am now looking for after-market 19" rims that'll fit onto my tires. any suggestions? i am a new BMW owner and not much experience with rim/tire purchases.

many thanks
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The wheel size for that is 19x8.5 +25 5x112 66.6

https://www.wheel-size.com/

Any tire shop can help you get a set. Or you can try to find a set yourself on kijiji.
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The_Professor wrote: I had the 18" replica wheels and Blizzaks installed yesterday. I also purchased/installed the TPMS from the eBay seller mentioned previously in this thread. Did you guys have to go into the iDrive system and somehow re-calibrate the TPMS or did it just automatically read them after a bit of driving? I'm getting a Tire Change Recognized warning message on the iDrive system.
Hey, sorry to resurrect an older thread but did those TPMS end up working out for you?
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freebies53 wrote: Hey, sorry to resurrect an older thread but did those TPMS end up working out for you?
Yup, they work perfectly.
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The_Professor wrote: Yup, they work perfectly.
Thank you! I ordered... How long did they take to arrive? Do you remember roughly?
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freebies53 wrote: Thank you! I ordered... How long did they take to arrive? Do you remember roughly?
I honestly don't remember, but it was relatively quick (to the GTA anyways).

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