Hi Everybody I'm New A Rookie. I Was Wondering If It Is A Must To Use The Tpsm's . I Was Looking To Change Rims Do I Have To Use The Tpsm's.

 

No, you don't have to...but you'll have to deal with the flat tire warning all the time if you don't....and no, you can't turn that off (Gen 2 anyway, not sure of the Gen 1s or what you have).

 

I've had my mini for a couple weeks now and am wondering why it came from the dealer with nitrogen-filled tires? What is the advantage, and do I have to continue putting nitrogen in? Curious, thanks.

 

What year is your car?

2002 - 2006 and even very early 2007's and 2008 Cabrios don't have TPMS sensors in the wheels.

2007-2009 cars require them to not have a light on the dash, however they're less expensive than the ones in the 2010 and up cars - which also need them to not have the light on.......however, having the light on will not keep you from driving the car, for some people it's annoying, others pay no attention.

2 comments.....

1) If you're going to ask for information, you need to give information first - year, model, transmission, miles etc. Most people post this in their sig. Oh, and it's not necessary to capitalize every word....

2) Learn to use the search button - this subject has been covered umpteem times, especially lately. All the info is there, take a momnet and look for it.

3) Welcome to the madness!

 

oh my

let us save some souls

1. TPMS - what year is your MINI, if b4 2007 your TPMS does not use sensors so any discussion of the tire senders is moot. B4 we can provide more information we need to know what year your MINI is ... or you can search and find many many many threads on this very topic.

2. why it came from the dealer with nitrogen-filled tires? IMHO snake oil but you can search here, or on Google, and draw your own opinion. But in my opinion .... do you know what the percentage of nitrogen is in .... air?

78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen and 1% other substances

if they convince you removing O ( using N) is worth extra cost ask them if they evacuate all the air present in the tire B4 they fill with nitrogen cuz unless the tire was under vacuum b4 they fill your end product you just bought the Brooklyn Bridge

 

Thanks Capt. That's kinda what I thought. Another expensive gimmick.

-Cap'n Jack

 

Nitrogen is completely dry, which can provide marginal benefits in maintaining consistant pressure as temps change, and with a marginal reduction in wheel rust. Snake oil - not exactly. Dramatic improvements - no, imo.

 

I had nitrogen in my tires...I didn't notice a difference while driving the only benefit I noticed was not having to put air in them. None of them seemed to get low. I wouldn't ever do it again though, I just got all new tires and they'll stay just air. I believe the dealer charged $70 to put in the nitrogen. I personally didn't agree to the change my mom took my car in and I guess they talked her into it.

 

Nitrogen won't react with the tire, as apposed to air with CO2 and Oxygen that will cause a decomposition reaction within the tire.

For a car, it won't matte, provided you are driving just on the road.