Tire and rim insurance. servicing package?

onlyar18 · 07-28-2010, 01:28 PM

Is the $25/month tire and rim insurance worth it??? heard these funflats are expensive.

Also what about the servicing package where you pay up front but then all parts and labour are included for the duration??? ie pads/rotors/filters/etc

thanks

fwmcb · 07-28-2010, 02:04 PM

I took the tire and rim insurance, because I seem to have tough luck with tires and rims. But the extended service plans seemed more like a pre-pay arrangement.

michifan · 07-28-2010, 02:31 PM

When I bought the car, I got the Zurich Runflat insurance for $600. It covers any flats / rim damage up to $3000 for 3 years. I've already gotten back more than I paid.

schmeah · 07-28-2010, 02:38 PM

I've had three BMWs with low profile tires and have gotten the tire and wheel insurance in each case. It has paid for itself twice over due to all the pothole damage here in NJ. $25/month however sounds pretty expensive however. On a three year lease, if you think your going to damage at least 2 rims/tires paying for it up front is much cheaper.

NYC6 · 07-28-2010, 03:32 PM

Last week I hit a beaut. Wiped out the tire but wheel was OK. Also needed a 4 wheel alignment. $577.

madowwn · 08-12-2010, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by michifan

When I bought the car, I got the Zurich Runflat insurance for $600. It covers any flats / rim damage up to $3000 for 3 years. I've already gotten back more than I paid.

Can you possibly share some additional info on this insurance option? A quick Google search revealed a company in the UK.

escobar929 · 08-12-2010, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by michifan

When I bought the car, I got the Zurich Runflat insurance for $600. It covers any flats / rim damage up to $3000 for 3 years. I've already gotten back more than I paid.

does that cover worn tires? or just flats?

m_thompson · 08-12-2010, 12:16 PM

I got a 5 year tire/wheel policy through United Autocare for about $500. It only covers replacement of damaged tires & wheels.

datdude133d · 08-12-2010, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by m_thompson

I got a 5 year tire/wheel policy through United Autocare for about $500. It only covers replacement of damaged tires & wheels.

nice, im definitely gonna look into that.

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michifan Old Soul 14 Rep 274 Posts Drives: 2008 SGM BWM 135iC Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Orlando, Florida iTrader: (0)	When I bought the car, I got the Zurich Runflat insurance for $600. It covers any flats / rim damage up to $3000 for 3 years. I've already gotten back more than I paid.
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schmeah Private First Class 10 Rep 116 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	I've had three BMWs with low profile tires and have gotten the tire and wheel insurance in each case. It has paid for itself twice over due to all the pothole damage here in NJ. $25/month however sounds pretty expensive however. On a three year lease, if you think your going to damage at least 2 rims/tires paying for it up front is much cheaper.
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NYC6 Banned 71 Rep 2,070 Posts Drives: '10 135i PPKI/06 C6 Z51 Vette Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: LI/NY iTrader: (0)	Last week I hit a beaut. Wiped out the tire but wheel was OK. Also needed a 4 wheel alignment. $577.
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