TPMS or no TPMS for track?

Rikx1M · 03-19-2012, 02:24 AM

On Friday I dropped off some Apex rims and Toyo R888 tires to have them mounted today (Monday) and I had forgotten the TPMS sensors. This morning (Monday) I dropped of the sensors and the tires are already mounted and the guy says it's better to run without TPMS....

Anyone with experience on this? I know I'll get a dash light...any other issues running on track without TPMS?

Should I have him unmount, install sensors and remount the tires?

pixelblue · 03-19-2012, 07:17 AM

I run my track wheel/tire setup without TPMS. no issues other than the warning light in dash.

Focusedintntions · 03-19-2012, 07:27 AM

I run mine with TPMS. I don't think it really makes a difference either way.

pnosker · 03-19-2012, 08:14 AM

No TPMS = lower rotating mass which is slightly better.

Groundpilot · 03-19-2012, 09:23 AM

I run my track set up with TPMS. I dont like any warning lights on my dash, espesially when driving like a mad man on the track. Should another warning light come up, i will see it right away.

Focusedintntions · 03-19-2012, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pnosker

No TPMS = lower rotating mass which is slightly better.

TPMS sensors weigh so little this won't affect anything as long as the wheel is properly balanced.

yandy · 03-19-2012, 11:03 AM

I run without TPMS on my track tires/wheels, no issues really.. but like some people mentioned, some hate the warning lights

Ser1es · 03-19-2012, 06:40 PM

Why are they so expensive........ If they arent needed but no I dont wanna see the light.

Anyone have a good source for them?

GaryS · 03-19-2012, 06:49 PM

Macht Schnell makes a $300 device that turns off the warning light.

http://www.europeanautosource.com/pr...ulation-module

pixelblue · 03-19-2012, 09:16 PM

Gary, I don't get it, $300 for a device just to shutoff the warning light?! now that's crazy

Mnst3r · 03-19-2012, 09:45 PM

If you plan to lower your air pressure at track than just ignore light, but if you plan to drive on street with regular pressures after track just keep them in. There isnt that much difference in rotating mass weight. You wont loose or gain hp..lol

pnosker · 03-19-2012, 11:22 PM

I deleted my TPMS light via coding. The JB4 now can block the light from coming on too.

03-19-2012, 02:24 AM	#1
Rikx1M MSgt (ret) 563 Rep 2,116 Posts Drives: VO 1M #739/740 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Where the car was born iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 BMW 1 series M ... [10.00]	TPMS or no TPMS for track? On Friday I dropped off some Apex rims and Toyo R888 tires to have them mounted today (Monday) and I had forgotten the TPMS sensors. This morning (Monday) I dropped of the sensors and the tires are already mounted and the guy says it's better to run without TPMS.... Anyone with experience on this? I know I'll get a dash light...any other issues running on track without TPMS? Should I have him unmount, install sensors and remount the tires? __________________
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

03-19-2012, 07:17 AM	#2
pixelblue Colonel 140 Rep 2,234 Posts Drives: the silver bullet Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: northern virginia iTrader: (2) Garage List 2010 135i [8.90]	I run my track wheel/tire setup without TPMS. no issues other than the warning light in dash. __________________ "I would quote everything pixelblue said, but you've already read it. Take it from someone who's put the 1 through its paces"
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-19-2012, 07:27 AM	#3
Focusedintntions Colonel 105 Rep 2,696 Posts Drives: 2011 135i M-Sport :D Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NoVA iTrader: (1)	I run mine with TPMS. I don't think it really makes a difference either way. __________________ Faster, faster, faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death… – Hunter Thompson
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-19-2012, 08:14 AM	#4
pnosker ti fan 67 Rep 273 Posts Drives: 14 12C \| 17 X5 50i \| 19 M2C Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2014 McLaren 12C Sp ... [0.00] 2017 BMW X5 xDrive50i [0.00] 2019 BMW M2 Competi ... [0.00] 2008 BMW 535xi Touring [10.00] 2008 BMW 135i [10.00]	No TPMS = lower rotating mass which is slightly better.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-19-2012, 09:23 AM	#5
Groundpilot Banned 476 Rep 1,711 Posts Drives: 135I DCT , e92 M3 DCT, Audi A6 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: long island,ny iTrader: (0)	I run my track set up with TPMS. I dont like any warning lights on my dash, espesially when driving like a mad man on the track. Should another warning light come up, i will see it right away.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-19-2012, 11:03 AM	#7
yandy Lieutenant Colonel 108 Rep 1,973 Posts Drives: 2009 e92 MR "Civic" ///M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (3) Garage List 2009 BMW M3 [0.00]	I run without TPMS on my track tires/wheels, no issues really.. but like some people mentioned, some hate the warning lights __________________ \|\| DCT \| ESS Tune \| ACM Test-pipes \| AA Green Filter \| Swift Spec-R Springs \| Stoptech ST-40 F \|\| \|\| My Youtube Channel \|\|
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-19-2012, 06:40 PM	#8
Ser1es First Lieutenant 51 Rep 359 Posts Drives: AW 135i ///M Sport Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Long Island NY iTrader: (0)	Why are they so expensive........ If they arent needed but no I dont wanna see the light. Anyone have a good source for them? __________________ "Do I need to sell my girlfriend to afford this thing? Because I will...." (Brey335i)
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-19-2012, 06:49 PM	#9
GaryS Colonel 37 Rep 2,084 Posts Drives: 2009 135i 6MT Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 135i [6.50]	Macht Schnell makes a $300 device that turns off the warning light. http://www.europeanautosource.com/pr...ulation-module
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-19-2012, 09:16 PM	#10
pixelblue Colonel 140 Rep 2,234 Posts Drives: the silver bullet Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: northern virginia iTrader: (2) Garage List 2010 135i [8.90]	Gary, I don't get it, $300 for a device just to shutoff the warning light?! now that's crazy __________________ "I would quote everything pixelblue said, but you've already read it. Take it from someone who's put the 1 through its paces"
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-19-2012, 09:45 PM	#11
Mnst3r Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 216 Posts Drives: 09 135i Msport 6MT Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fayetteville, NC iTrader: (0)	If you plan to lower your air pressure at track than just ignore light, but if you plan to drive on street with regular pressures after track just keep them in. There isnt that much difference in rotating mass weight. You wont loose or gain hp..lol __________________ 09 135i M-sport
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-19-2012, 11:22 PM	#12
pnosker ti fan 67 Rep 273 Posts Drives: 14 12C \| 17 X5 50i \| 19 M2C Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2014 McLaren 12C Sp ... [0.00] 2017 BMW X5 xDrive50i [0.00] 2019 BMW M2 Competi ... [0.00] 2008 BMW 535xi Touring [10.00] 2008 BMW 135i [10.00]	I deleted my TPMS light via coding. The JB4 now can block the light from coming on too.
	Appreciate 0 Quote