IDrive issue with wrong size wheels

Tiny
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  • 2008 BMW X6
  • 3.0L
  • 6 CYL
  • TURBO
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Hi, I have an E71 X6 2008 my rims are 22 inch and recently the iDrive has been having a fit which means the car judders at low speed in 1st and 2nd gears. Can I update the iDrive to stop this happening I know it is the wheels as I recently put 20-inch rims on while my wheels were refurbished, and the juddering stopped instantly? I also asked a BMW engineer who told me it was the wheels.
Thursday, May 26th, 2022 AT 11:48 AM

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Tiny
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Hello,

Are those aftermarket wheels?
If so, did they come with hub centric rings?
If the wheels center bore is not the exact size/fit for your vehicle it will have similar issues as you are having.
Usually there are rings that can be installed on the wheel hub for it to have the correct match.

Also, since when putting on factory wheel the issue went away it is likely related to the wheels not being the correct fitment.

Let me know of any questions.

Thank you.
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Thursday, May 26th, 2022 AT 1:31 PM
Tiny
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HI, thanks for the reply.

There are rings fitted to the hub.

Just to update you, when I bought the car a couple of years ago the wheels were on the car and it didn't judder, the juddering started 6 months or so ago and I can't understand what changed, the tires were all replaced soon after I got it, and everything was fine then.

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Friday, May 27th, 2022 AT 12:37 AM
Tiny
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I am wondering if the iDrive can be re-programmed or something so the system accepts the non-standard wheel set up?

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Friday, May 27th, 2022 AT 12:39 AM
Tiny
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So, if the issue started after a while, it could be due to tire wear. Have you checked the tires for uneven wear or spots?
Also, might want to check the balance of the wheel/tire.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-car-tires-work
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Friday, May 27th, 2022 AT 3:14 PM
Tiny
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Sean,

I look after the tires and they are fine.

Do you know if I can update the iDrive to accept these wheels?
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Thursday, June 2nd, 2022 AT 7:27 AM
Tiny
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I know it will allow your to reset the TPMS but don't think it has the option for change the wheel size.
Still this wont explain why it worked normal for all this time.
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Friday, June 3rd, 2022 AT 3:26 PM

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