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      06-16-2011, 11:38 AM   #1
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Thinking of getting the BMW Tire/Wheel package insurance. I normally do not go for extended or special packages like this, but (1) Because the car does not have a spare, and (2) with the cost of 19 inch wheels and tires I am considering it. The BMW package for 5 years runs around $1300. I know this was discussed before, but what is the consensus?
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      06-16-2011, 11:49 AM   #2
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with 19's its a must...at least in NY.. w/18's its a must up here.. I have them with 17's just because i got a good deal..

how are the roads in florida??/ thats what you need to ask...
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Its not just the roads, but stuff that finds its way on the roads you have to worry about. My son was driving his car a while back in traffic in the interstate - cars on both sides - and only running about 50 mph. The pickup in front of him swerved slightly to reveal 2 cinder blocks. No where to go - so it damaged 2 rims and 2 tires (along with a lower control arm). Granted I can use my insurance - but with a $500 deductable (which I don't think would also cover tires), it would not take long over 5 years to pay for itself.
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I'm the nail magnet so we thought it was worth the price, if we replace 2 tires it will have paid for the warranty.
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very true.. good point.. as hitting the curb cuts entering a drivewy have a tendencay to squeeze the side wall and cut down a tire.

2 tires and or a wheel repair will probably cover your expense...
Id do it..
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Is this something offered by the dealer? I don't see this on the BMWUSA web site. Is the price often negotiable?

Is this different from the BMW Maintenance Program Upgrade for $3,295?
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Is this something offered by the dealer? I don't see this on the BMWUSA web site. Is the price often negotiable?

Is this different from the BMW Maintenance Program Upgrade for $3,295?
Its offered by the dealer... its usually aftermarket, but there is a BMW version that is a little pricey.

It is different from the maint plan upgrade

It is not found on website.
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by the dealer and it is negotiable...i got the 5 yr plan but told them i didnt like the price of it and ended up with the cost of the 3 yr which was about 250 or so cheaper.
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Also - from what I have been told - the policies are regulated by states - so in some states they are discountable, and not in others.
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      06-16-2011, 04:03 PM   #11
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I bought it for mine, and I usually don't buy optional insurances.

It seemed like a good idea ... with that little rubber and that much expensive wheel rims ... one nail ... one board ... goodbye tire(s) and wheel(s).

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Thinking of getting the BMW Tire/Wheel package insurance. I normally do not go for extended or special packages like this, but (1) Because the car does not have a spare, and (2) with the cost of 19 inch wheels and tires I am considering it. The BMW package for 5 years runs around $1300. I know this was discussed before, but what is the consensus?
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with 19's its a must...at least in NY.. w/18's its a must up here.. I have them with 17's just because i got a good deal..

how are the roads in florida??/ thats what you need to ask...
drivehard...i am also from long island. you should shoot over to the meet in glen cove on thursday nights.
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