USA TPMS Sensors compatible w/Euro Model vehicles?

[ghostdog19]

hello everyone, im ordering USA wheels and they offer me to include TMPS option , i'm wondering if these TMPS will be compatible with my Euro Import BMW X6??? or do i require specific euro tmps sensors??? or EURO model don't use TMPS, im quite lost, anyone know please share knowledge. many thanks!

[smyles]

Euro versions don't use TMPS, they use ABS sensors.

[ghostdog19]

Originally Posted by smyles

Euro versions don't use TMPS, they use ABS sensors.

where can i purchase this abs sensors for my euro spec vehicle???? do i need to apply them to these wheels im buying???

[smyles]

Originally Posted by rodrigoventura

where can i purchase this abs sensors for my euro spec vehicle???? do i need to apply them to these wheels im buying???

Your car already has ABS sensors as it came equipped with ABS (anti-lock brakes) from the factory. They are part of suspension, not on the wheels, so you don't have to buy them.

[ghostdog19]

Originally Posted by smyles

Your car already has ABS sensors as it came equipped with ABS (anti-lock brakes) from the factory. They are part of suspension, not on the wheels, so you don't have to buy them.

what does ABC have to do with Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .. this last suppose to show tire pressure...

['10-X5-35d]

When you have ABS, you have sensors on each wheels that calculates the rotation so when braking, the system will know if a wheel turns slower than the others, so brake pressure will be released to prevent an incident.

Those sensors aren't used when the brakes are not depressed, so BMW used them to calculate the rotation while driving.
If a wheels turns more than another, the tire's marked as running low on air, thus the TPMS light's turned on...

We use the same here in Canada.

[ghostdog19]

Originally Posted by '10-X5-35d

When you have ABS, you have sensors on each wheels that calculates the rotation so when braking, the system will know if a wheel turns slower than the others, so brake pressure will be released to prevent an incident.

Those sensors aren't used when the brakes are not depressed, so BMW used them to calculate the rotation while driving.
If a wheels turns more than another, the tire's marked as running low on air, thus the TPMS light's turned on...

We use the same here in Canada.

But why us vehicle does have abs plus tmps, while euro only abs, this question should be really rookie sorry!

['10-X5-35d]

US regulations.

http://blog.tirerack.com/blog/where-...te-inspections

[ghostdog19]

Originally Posted by '10-X5-35d

When you have ABS, you have sensors on each wheels that calculates the rotation so when braking, the system will know if a wheel turns slower than the others, so brake pressure will be released to prevent an incident.

Those sensors aren't used when the brakes are not depressed, so BMW used them to calculate the rotation while driving.
If a wheels turns more than another, the tire's marked as running low on air, thus the TPMS light's turned on...

We use the same here in Canada.

Thanks a lot for the clarification, so i will go ahead without the TPMS option for my wheels

['10-X5-35d]

Originally Posted by rodrigoventura

Thanks a lot for the clarification, so i will go ahead without the TPMS option for my wheels

Have you done some research to be sure you don't use TPMS in Chile ?

Usually, one thing that points you in the right direction:

Look to see if your wheel valves are rubber or metal.
Metal: Usually TPMS sensors (and I'm not talking about a chrome jacket, here).
Rubber: No TPMS sensors.