Screwing the Insurance Co.

d50 · 02-08-2007, 08:23 PM

Hello everyone,

I have a 330i with (Front: 18x8 ET34 225/40 R18) (Rear: 18x8.5 ET37 255/35 R18) tires on it and the fronts are now worn out. As you all know, runflats are expensive. Well, I opted for the wheel/tire insurance package at signing and was wondering if anyone has gone through the tire insurance claim process before. If so, is it a royal pain? Do you call the dealership or the third party?
I read the brochure they gave me, and it says it covers road hazards.... What if I happen to come across a monster pothole that takes out those two front (worn out) tires..... Does it take much to render a runflat un-repairable?

ironic · 02-08-2007, 08:33 PM

uh, i wouldn't post that on here

rooster3.0 · 02-08-2007, 08:42 PM

no need to hit pot hole. a nail in the tire will get ya a new one.

bavarian19 · 02-08-2007, 08:50 PM

I wouldnt post that if I were you...

Chesmu · 02-08-2007, 09:05 PM

I killed my first wife and made it look like suicide so I could collect the insurance money....

...maybe I shouldn't have posted that.

magmd · 02-08-2007, 09:43 PM

OJ was going to write a book....

bavarian19 · 02-08-2007, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chesmu

I killed my first wife and made it look like suicide so I could collect the insurance money....

...maybe I shouldn't have posted that.

knock knock... theres someone outside your door with a backdrop of flashing blue lights...

Walked U · 02-08-2007, 09:52 PM

Dude. Just buy some cheap ass costco tires if the price is too much.

Chesmu · 02-08-2007, 09:59 PM

no that's just OJ... we're buddies

ska///235i · 02-08-2007, 10:02 PM

i say do it
I mean...you did pay $500 for the insurance right?

kevE90 · 02-09-2007, 04:06 AM

d50 · 02-09-2007, 10:52 AM

What a bunch of babies.

We are talking about TIRE INSURANCE, it's not that big of a deal. " I wouldnt post that on here" LOL
While I COULD just go pay for 4 new ones today, I don't want to because I got hosed like a sucker on the tire/wheel insurance and want to take advantage of it.
I have been screwed too many times by car dealerships with thier shoddy, slime-ball ways. I just look for a reason to stick it to them. I didn't realize we're all choir boys in here.

JOYRIIDE1113 · 02-09-2007, 11:29 AM

I never pay my gym membership.... Always go in as my brother...

errr. Maybe I shouldn' have posted that here..

J/k

JOYRIIDE1113 · 02-09-2007, 11:33 AM

Speaking of tire insurance. When I was signing docs at the dealership, the Finance guy offers the tire insurance...

I politely decline, and he goes on to quickly and abruptly answer back with, "you do know its $475 for a new tire"?....

I quickly felt like starting an argument with him about how I can get the same tire at tirerack for much cheaper, but I didn't want to get him riled up...

Thats on top of the fact that a runflat CAN be repaired...

dmboone25 · 02-09-2007, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chesmu

I killed my first wife and made it look like suicide so I could collect the insurance money....

...maybe I shouldn't have posted that.

lol--i think....

dmboone25 · 02-09-2007, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JOYRIIDE1113

Speaking of tire insurance. When I was signing docs at the dealership, the Finance guy offers the tire insurance...

I politely decline, and he goes on to quickly and abruptly answer back with, "you do know its $475 for a new tire"?....

I quickly felt like starting an argument with him about how I can get the same tire at tirerack for much cheaper, but I didn't want to get him riled up...

Thats on top of the fact that a runflat CAN be repaired...

I did not think a runflat could be repaired? How is this accomplished?

JOYRIIDE1113 · 02-09-2007, 04:15 PM

Same way a regular tire can be repaired when punctured through the tread. A patch or plug. My girlfriends e90 325i SP had a flat. Drove it slowly to the tireshop (although they did mention that driving on the flat could make it difficult) and they patched it for about 30 bucks.. Its been 2 months now and after bi-weekly PSI checks, it has maintained itself fine.

dmboone25 · 02-09-2007, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JOYRIIDE1113

Same way a regular tire can be repaired when punctured through the tread. A patch or plug. My girlfriends e90 325i SP had a flat. Drove it slowly to the tireshop (although they did mention that driving on the flat could make it difficult) and they patched it for about 30 bucks.. Its been 2 months now and after bi-weekly PSI checks, it has maintained itself fine.

Interesting.....wonder why the general thought is that they cannot be fixed then. Maybe it is just not recommended, thus maybe most shops wont do it....

sr47567 · 02-09-2007, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmboone25

Interesting.....wonder why the general thought is that they cannot be fixed then. Maybe it is just not recommended, thus maybe most shops wont do it....

Hello,
The idea is that if the sidewalls are compromised in a way that they won't hold air any longer then they need to be replaced. A simple hole won't do. What you really need is a sidewall slash in order to get a wheel replaced.
- SR

02-08-2007, 08:23 PM	#1
d50 New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 06 e90 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: dallas iTrader: (0)	Screwing the Insurance Co. Hello everyone, I have a 330i with (Front: 18x8 ET34 225/40 R18) (Rear: 18x8.5 ET37 255/35 R18) tires on it and the fronts are now worn out. As you all know, runflats are expensive. Well, I opted for the wheel/tire insurance package at signing and was wondering if anyone has gone through the tire insurance claim process before. If so, is it a royal pain? Do you call the dealership or the third party? I read the brochure they gave me, and it says it covers road hazards.... What if I happen to come across a monster pothole that takes out those two front (worn out) tires..... Does it take much to render a runflat un-repairable?
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Chesmu Brigadier General 96 Rep 3,011 Posts Drives: 2013 X6 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Phoenix,AZ iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	no that's just OJ... we're buddies __________________ "Teach the ignorant. Ignore the stupid."
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d50 New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 06 e90 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: dallas iTrader: (0)	What a bunch of babies. We are talking about TIRE INSURANCE, it's not that big of a deal. " I wouldnt post that on here" LOL While I COULD just go pay for 4 new ones today, I don't want to because I got hosed like a sucker on the tire/wheel insurance and want to take advantage of it. I have been screwed too many times by car dealerships with thier shoddy, slime-ball ways. I just look for a reason to stick it to them. I didn't realize we're all choir boys in here.
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JOYRIIDE1113 Pirate 130 Rep 1,395 Posts Drives: Detailing Shark Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Miami-Kendall iTrader: (1)	Speaking of tire insurance. When I was signing docs at the dealership, the Finance guy offers the tire insurance... I politely decline, and he goes on to quickly and abruptly answer back with, "you do know its $475 for a new tire"?.... I quickly felt like starting an argument with him about how I can get the same tire at tirerack for much cheaper, but I didn't want to get him riled up... Thats on top of the fact that a runflat CAN be repaired...
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JOYRIIDE1113 Pirate 130 Rep 1,395 Posts Drives: Detailing Shark Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Miami-Kendall iTrader: (1)	Same way a regular tire can be repaired when punctured through the tread. A patch or plug. My girlfriends e90 325i SP had a flat. Drove it slowly to the tireshop (although they did mention that driving on the flat could make it difficult) and they patched it for about 30 bucks.. Its been 2 months now and after bi-weekly PSI checks, it has maintained itself fine.
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