BMW tire and wheel replacement plan with aftermarket rims

GR8DEL · 04-16-2009, 11:38 AM

This thread is meant as a help for anyone who may have questions.

I have recently been looking into new wheels for my car, and in doing so have made some inquiries as to my replacement plan. Obviously aftermarket wheels would not be covered, however I was curious about the tires. I called the company who actually completes the claims and asked if I went from a 18" wheel to a 19" wheel would they still cover the replacement of the wheel. They told me that if I went with a OEM tire (say the M3 tires) they would honor the agreement up to the cost of the tires sold with the vehicle.

i.e.- My car came with 255/35R18(Rear) and I replaced them with 265/30R19 tires(Rear). Say I get a flat, and the original tires cost $400.00 and the new tires cost $450.00. They will cover the full amount of the original tires, leaving me a bill of $50 to have my new tire replaced.

All you have to do is contact them when you get new wheels/tires and inform them of the new wheels you have on your vehicle and they enter it in the system so if/when you file a claim there are no issues or questions.

For those with questions who want to call the tire/wheel replacement company, their number is (800)346-6469.

Edit: Apparently different dealerships use different companies for the insurance, all this information is for IAS InTire. However, I think it also serves as a good baseline for all insurances. Bottom line, call your insurance company for their policy.

bimdaddy · 04-16-2009, 12:41 PM

Thanks man for the info. Good to know I still have some'in...

Orient330iNYC · 04-16-2009, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GR8DEL

This thread is meant as a help for anyone who may have questions.

I have recently been looking into new wheels for my car, and in doing so have made some inquiries as to my replacement plan. Obviously aftermarket wheels would not be covered, however I was curious about the tires. I called the company who actually completes the claims and asked if I went from a 18" wheel to a 19" wheel would they still cover the replacement of the wheel. They told me that if I went with a OEM tire (say the M3 tires) they would honor the agreement up to the cost of the tires sold with the vehicle.

i.e.- My car came with 255/35R18(Rear) and I replaced them with 265/30R19 tires(Rear). Say I get a flat, and the original tires cost $400.00 and the new tires cost $450.00. They will cover the full amount of the original tires, leaving me a bill of $50 to have my new tire replaced.

All you have to do is contact them when you get new wheels/tires and inform them of the new wheels you have on your vehicle and they enter it in the system so if/when you file a claim there are no issues or questions.

For those with questions who want to call the tire/wheel replacement company, their number is (800)346-6469.

not all dealers sell the insurance from the same company. its not underwritten by bmw, so this is not a universal policy.

Got Rice? · 04-17-2009, 12:18 AM

I hope this is true, my wheel and tire warranty is the only thing that is holding me back from getting new wheels!

CV335 · 04-17-2009, 12:27 AM

The dealership told me that even if I switch to aftermarket wheels the warranty is still good for the tires since the warranty is tied to the vehicle and to to a specific make/brand of wheels/tires. I guess I'll find out for sure when I get my first flat LOL

MemphisRheins · 04-17-2009, 12:36 AM

They told me the tires are good, and visa versa

KkSc · 04-17-2009, 04:03 AM

thanks for the really useful info

mhb · 04-17-2009, 10:25 AM

what's the name of the insurance company you use?

GR8DEL · 04-17-2009, 10:29 AM

I want to say it was IAS InTire

mhb · 04-17-2009, 10:45 AM

thanks for the post...im going to call my company up to make sure they do the same.
I've wanted to upgrade my wheels but having punctured through two run flats I didnt want to void my insurance and pay to replace upgraded wheels

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GR8DEL Second Lieutenant 23 Rep 289 Posts Drives: 2020 X5 M50i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Virginia iTrader: (4) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	BMW tire and wheel replacement plan with aftermarket rims This thread is meant as a help for anyone who may have questions. I have recently been looking into new wheels for my car, and in doing so have made some inquiries as to my replacement plan. Obviously aftermarket wheels would not be covered, however I was curious about the tires. I called the company who actually completes the claims and asked if I went from a 18" wheel to a 19" wheel would they still cover the replacement of the wheel. They told me that if I went with a OEM tire (say the M3 tires) they would honor the agreement up to the cost of the tires sold with the vehicle. i.e.- My car came with 255/35R18(Rear) and I replaced them with 265/30R19 tires(Rear). Say I get a flat, and the original tires cost $400.00 and the new tires cost $450.00. They will cover the full amount of the original tires, leaving me a bill of $50 to have my new tire replaced. All you have to do is contact them when you get new wheels/tires and inform them of the new wheels you have on your vehicle and they enter it in the system so if/when you file a claim there are no issues or questions. For those with questions who want to call the tire/wheel replacement company, their number is (800)346-6469. Edit: Apparently different dealerships use different companies for the insurance, all this information is for IAS InTire. However, I think it also serves as a good baseline for all insurances. Bottom line, call your insurance company for their policy. __________________ 2020 X5 M50i 2015 C7 Z06 Last edited by GR8DEL; 04-17-2009 at 10:30 AM..
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Got Rice? Second Lieutenant 26 Rep 263 Posts Drives: aw 335i coupe Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Earth iTrader: (3)	I hope this is true, my wheel and tire warranty is the only thing that is holding me back from getting new wheels!
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CV335 Major 68 Rep 1,209 Posts Drives: '06 MCS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: TX iTrader: (5)	The dealership told me that even if I switch to aftermarket wheels the warranty is still good for the tires since the warranty is tied to the vehicle and to to a specific make/brand of wheels/tires. I guess I'll find out for sure when I get my first flat LOL
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mhb New Member 0 Rep 27 Posts Drives: e92 335xi Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NoVa iTrader: (0)	thanks for the post...im going to call my company up to make sure they do the same. I've wanted to upgrade my wheels but having punctured through two run flats I didnt want to void my insurance and pay to replace upgraded wheels
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