Tyre replacement

[fuzra]

I have a gsa which has tire pressure sensors fitted I have been quoted £80 less for a pair of tires and £20 to have fitted by a local garage are there any problems in not using bmw with the sensors.

 

[Beemerman59]

No problems with using an independent just make sure they know the sensors are fitted so they can steer clear of them.

 

[mikeyboy]

as long as the garage has experience of fitting/balancing bike tyres it should be fine,just remind them about the sensors prior to fitting(easily damaged with the tyre machines bead breaker)

 

[Roymondo]

The sensors are not unique to BMW - as long as the fitter is aware of them and knows how to deal with them there should be no problem.

Having said that, the tyre can easily have a mind of its own even though the fitter is careful/knows the correct procedure. Even at a BMW workshop, if the tyre pops off the rim awkwardly the bead can catch the (flimsy, plastic) sensor and snap it off. At a BMW shop they'll hopefully have new sensors in stock and can simply pop a new one in (and recode the computer). At a non-BMW garage they'll just put a normal valve in temporarily and you'll have to go back at a later date when they've obtained one. If you've got a GS-911 you can recode the computer yourself, otherwise it's a trip to the BMW shop.

 

[WindyChuffer]

Tyre sensor location is clearly marked on the rim. Care is needed in this area. That's all! Simple really.

I change my own tyres using bead braker, levers, lube and a compressor. Never had an issue.

 

[fuzra]

Thanks for the help guys