I'm curious why this auction says that these rims aren't compatible with the factory TPMS. Anyone shed light on why? They basically replica R129's so not sure where the problem is.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/19-WSP-RIMS-WHEELS-FOR-MINI-COOPER-COUNTRYMAN-BLACK-DOUBLE-SPOKE-WHEELS-NEW-/230995527994?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Wheels&hash=item35c868093a

 

Depends.. It can be the wheel material (dampens radio signals from TPMS units), other times its the mounting points for the valve stem don't match or fit the OE sensor bases..

But looking at the listing, it says they are TPMS compatible.

"FACTORY CENTER CAP, TPMS AND LUG NUT COMPATIBLE "

 

Doesn't the listing state that they ARE TPMS-compatible?

 

haha i'm an idiot. i read the 'nut' as 'not'.

I may go for these.