Those with 3-piece wheels, TPM question

JeffL · 03-30-2009, 10:54 AM

Where you you guys mounting your TPM sensors? The factory way of mounting them won't work because the valve stem comes out the middle of the wheel. My Forgelines have some sort of adapter that brings the air filler thing to the front of the wheel but the hole where the valve stem exits is pretty much right in the middle of the wheel.

JeffL · 03-30-2009, 05:29 PM

anyone? band clamps can't be the solution here?

brokemywallet · 03-30-2009, 06:48 PM

unfortunately, band clamps might be the only solution to hold the tpms. unless you want to drill a hole in the drop point....but it's very tricky and i don't recommend doing it if you are not experienced......

i have to find a picture of what i'm talking about, if I can.........

Kalin · 03-31-2009, 04:53 AM

For my Enkreuz 3-piece I bought the iForged TPMS adapters. The units mount a little bit offset of the middle of the cylinder, no problems whatsoever.

JeffL · 03-31-2009, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Kalin

For my Enkreuz 3-piece I bought the iForged TPMS adapters. The units mount a little bit offset of the middle of the cylinder, no problems whatsoever.

no use of band clamps? trying to find what these look like now...

found them. Those 90 degree ones look like they would do the trick.

BimmerFan61 · 03-31-2009, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by JeffL

no use of band clamps? trying to find what these look like now...

found them. Those 90 degree ones look like they would do the trick.

I use the iforged ones as well.

JeffL · 03-31-2009, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by lifo

I use the iforged ones as well.

where did you order them from?

Kalin · 03-31-2009, 06:24 PM

Search for iForged TPMS adapters... there's a Vendor here that sells them. And, no... no band clamps required. They are setup so that the TPMS unit is pressed against the cylinder like it should be. I've driven ~12k miles and over 130mph (in Europe) with this setup, so it's durable.

Peter@VMRWheels · 03-31-2009, 07:11 PM

I'm afraid Band Clamps or TPMS adaptors are the only way to go. If installed properly both will perform as advertised, with no noticeable difference during driving.

JeffL · 04-01-2009, 07:48 AM

Thanks all. Going to try the TPMS adapters, the band clamps are scary. I have already had one TPMS break loose but that was because of how the tires was put on originally. They would probably be fine but I will be in there replacing a bad sensor so I will give the adapters a shot, they seem like a much better solution.

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Kalin Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 251 Posts Drives: F31 328xi Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Washington iTrader: (0)	For my Enkreuz 3-piece I bought the iForged TPMS adapters. The units mount a little bit offset of the middle of the cylinder, no problems whatsoever.
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Kalin Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 251 Posts Drives: F31 328xi Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Washington iTrader: (0)	Search for iForged TPMS adapters... there's a Vendor here that sells them. And, no... no band clamps required. They are setup so that the TPMS unit is pressed against the cylinder like it should be. I've driven ~12k miles and over 130mph (in Europe) with this setup, so it's durable.
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Peter@VMRWheels BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 93 Rep 685 Posts Drives: P85D Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (0)	I'm afraid Band Clamps or TPMS adaptors are the only way to go. If installed properly both will perform as advertised, with no noticeable difference during driving.
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JeffL Major 35 Rep 1,202 Posts Drives: C63 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (1)	Thanks all. Going to try the TPMS adapters, the band clamps are scary. I have already had one TPMS break loose but that was because of how the tires was put on originally. They would probably be fine but I will be in there replacing a bad sensor so I will give the adapters a shot, they seem like a much better solution. __________________ no sig.
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