Tire/Wheel Insurance

MastaK · 06-02-2009, 01:35 PM

Glad I got them.

Had a flat passenger rear, and got it replaced new for free.
I thought the dealer would just do a patch up, but surprisingly they actually got me a new one.

Is patching not possible on RFTs?

CHCCubs · 06-02-2009, 01:51 PM

When I purchased the tire/wheel insurance for my car, I was told the RFT's are generally not repairable, so in most cases you will get a new tire.

choicez · 06-02-2009, 02:02 PM

I got a big fat screw in my tire after driving my brand new car for only 3 days.

MastaK · 06-02-2009, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choicez

I got a big fat screw in my tire after driving my brand new car for only 3 days.

Mine went bad after 10 months, 12,000~ miles.

Hate NY City roads

Frosty · 06-02-2009, 02:07 PM

I have gone through at least 7 tires due to bubbles.... and have a screw and bubble currently... ZSP

For me, tire insurance has been more than worth it.... $595 out of pocket (in 2006)... has covered ~$2,500 in tires..

on the contrary for my girls R32, $800 for tire wheel protection (INT.I.R.E) and it has taken 40 days...to date... I have yet to be reembursed for first use of insurance..

~Frost

iAerodynamic · 06-02-2009, 02:23 PM

i wouldn't suggest it. kidna defeats the purpose of "run-flat"

BKV122 · 06-02-2009, 05:57 PM

so far it was worth it for $600. But my dealer i bought it from told me i wouldn't have to pay a dime. But being they went through a 3rd party warranty company my dealer only did the Silver package which only covers up to $500 (or something around that amount) per visit so i ended up baying like $30 outta my pocket and then was reimbursed the $500, wasn't to happy about that, now i know if i crack a rim and blow a tire i'll be screwed but i'll make sure i make a big fuss about my CA stating "that both rim and tire were 100% covered"

Even tho my next set of tires are probly gunna be regulars which would void my Road Hazard warranty

John 070 · 06-02-2009, 07:41 PM

Had it for 14k and 2 1/2 years, never used it. Amazing how varied the prices for such a "protection package" are, mine was $390 for 5 years. I fell into the "if I need one tire it'll be worth it" trap. Same thing with the $499 ding/fabric/touch-up protection. If I get 5 dings it'll be worth it. They appeal to our human desire to avert ourselves of risk, even if the price is not commensurate with the benefit.

balance · 06-02-2009, 08:20 PM

i guess it's worth it if you aren't planning to switch your wheels

MastaK · 06-02-2009, 08:31 PM

If I were in West Cost, I wouldn't have to worry about bubbles, bent rims etc. I just wanted to play a bit safe.

06-02-2009, 01:35 PM	#1
MastaK Private First Class 14 Rep 144 Posts Drives: E92 335xi 6SP Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Tire/Wheel Insurance Glad I got them. Had a flat passenger rear, and got it replaced new for free. I thought the dealer would just do a patch up, but surprisingly they actually got me a new one. Is patching not possible on RFTs?
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CHCCubs Colonel 97 Rep 2,101 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 328i xDrive Sport Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada iTrader: (0)	When I purchased the tire/wheel insurance for my car, I was told the RFT's are generally not repairable, so in most cases you will get a new tire. __________________ 2013 BMW 328i xDrive Sport Line Mineral Grey on Everest Grey
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choicez Major 276 Rep 1,124 Posts Drives: you mad Join Date: May 2009 Location: LA iTrader: (15)	I got a big fat screw in my tire after driving my brand new car for only 3 days.
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Frosty Colonel 883 Rep 2,673 Posts Drives: M240i - 2021 - 6MT - Join Date: May 2006 Location: Northern NJ iTrader: (0)	I have gone through at least 7 tires due to bubbles.... and have a screw and bubble currently... ZSP For me, tire insurance has been more than worth it.... $595 out of pocket (in 2006)... has covered ~$2,500 in tires.. on the contrary for my girls R32, $800 for tire wheel protection (INT.I.R.E) and it has taken 40 days...to date... I have yet to be reembursed for first use of insurance.. ~Frost __________________ M240i Coupe (6MT) (2021: 6/2021 build ) Accord Coupe (6MT) (2017) 335i Coupe (6MT) (2007: 9/06 build SOLD 8/2016) Prelude (5MT) (1995)
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iAerodynamic Colonel 121 Rep 2,178 Posts Drives: 325i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Marino, CA iTrader: (31) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	i wouldn't suggest it. kidna defeats the purpose of "run-flat"
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BKV122 Major 47 Rep 1,160 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330xi [9.50]	so far it was worth it for $600. But my dealer i bought it from told me i wouldn't have to pay a dime. But being they went through a 3rd party warranty company my dealer only did the Silver package which only covers up to $500 (or something around that amount) per visit so i ended up baying like $30 outta my pocket and then was reimbursed the $500, wasn't to happy about that, now i know if i crack a rim and blow a tire i'll be screwed but i'll make sure i make a big fuss about my CA stating "that both rim and tire were 100% covered" Even tho my next set of tires are probly gunna be regulars which would void my Road Hazard warranty __________________ Monaco Blue 330xi - Terra Interior/6-MT/Sport/Premium/Cold/CSL's/M3 Spoiler Lip/Black Kidney's
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John 070 Lieutenant General 1750 Rep 14,825 Posts Drives: 335i cpe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ZSP/ZPP/ZCW iTrader: (0)	Had it for 14k and 2 1/2 years, never used it. Amazing how varied the prices for such a "protection package" are, mine was $390 for 5 years. I fell into the "if I need one tire it'll be worth it" trap. Same thing with the $499 ding/fabric/touch-up protection. If I get 5 dings it'll be worth it. They appeal to our human desire to avert ourselves of risk, even if the price is not commensurate with the benefit.
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06-02-2009, 08:20 PM	#9
balance Colonel 127 Rep 2,090 Posts Drives: F32 435i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: OC iTrader: (6) Garage List 2014 BMW [0.00]	i guess it's worth it if you aren't planning to switch your wheels
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06-02-2009, 08:31 PM	#10
MastaK Private First Class 14 Rep 144 Posts Drives: E92 335xi 6SP Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	If I were in West Cost, I wouldn't have to worry about bubbles, bent rims etc. I just wanted to play a bit safe.
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