Should I buy the tire/rim/dent warranty add on for $300 a year??

bmw246 · 05-05-2012, 05:27 PM

OK, just bought a brand new 328 convertible, should i buy the package that give me unlimited tire rim and dent replacement for 300 per year each year i purchase it for?? I only drive about 8-10,000 miles a year, and I'm in Chicago... thoughts?? I need to know by Monday! Thanks for the help!

blanca333 · 05-05-2012, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by bmw246

OK, just bought a brand new 328 convertible, should i buy the package that give me unlimited tire rim and dent replacement for 300 per year each year i purchase it for?? I only drive about 8-10,000 miles a year, and I'm in Chicago... thoughts?? I need to know by Monday! Thanks for the help!

yes, i've used this 10 times, do it especially if they're run flats.

I think it's worth it if you have run flats. if not, probably not worth it

E90Company · 05-05-2012, 05:34 PM

Yes, do it. I did, and used it twice

MetsFan · 05-05-2012, 05:38 PM

I drive on some of the worst roads and haven't used it once.

jvsxn · 05-05-2012, 06:00 PM

To be honest, I never knew this was an option. I think it's one of those better-safe-than-sorry moments. RFTs are not cheap nor are stockies. For less than a dollar a day, I would do it and I don't even know how the road conditions are in Chicago.

Toyo · 05-05-2012, 06:58 PM

it's not available in every State, but if it is a possibility for you, get it. Specially if you do not plan on changing to aftermarket.

Dark_Knight_335 · 05-05-2012, 07:48 PM

Absolutely, without a second thought. Make sure it is the BMW coverage, and not that Allstate crap.

I had it before, and it more than payed for itself. The roads in the Tri state here are absolute shit, and with 19s, I know I'll be using it .

Whazzup@NJ · 05-05-2012, 09:01 PM

I just went through this with my new e93. i bought the wheel & tire. I have 18" staggered with run flats. I think it's not a great deal, but I've read about too many problems with the low profile wheels and tires to ignore it.

bmw246 · 05-05-2012, 10:34 PM

yeah my girlfriend had a '09 335 convertible with the 19 inch rims and popped 2 in one month at 500$ a piece, these are 17 in so i dont think itll be as much a problem but i still am not sure if i should buy em... also, bmw fixes it but its technically an allstate product, is that bad? theirs no deductible or anything

Bulldog 6 · 05-06-2012, 12:19 AM

I think it is a toss up. Do you regularly pop tires or rub curbs? A replacement tire from tire rack is about $200 to repair curb rash is $100 on the high end. If you are riding on 17's I wouldn't worry about it. I've been on my 19's since 2007 and repaired two rims for curb rash for a total of $100.

335BBS · 05-07-2012, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by bmw246

OK, just bought a brand new 328 convertible, should i buy the package that give me unlimited tire rim and dent replacement for 300 per year each year i purchase it for?? I only drive about 8-10,000 miles a year, and I'm in Chicago... thoughts?? I need to know by Monday! Thanks for the help!

Its a no brainer...YES.

saxon · 05-07-2012, 01:21 PM

normally i would say no, but since run flats are really expensive and the sidewalls usually dont offer much protection in the sizes that bmw runs i would highly suggest it

FYI i sold cars for years and normally its a money maker for the dealership but the new wheel and tire protection that also offers paintless dent removal is a great deal

The X Men · 05-07-2012, 01:28 PM

If you have 17" rims, skip it, you will never use it. Waste of money.

Spool · 05-07-2012, 01:40 PM

If you are a woman yes, this is a must...if you are a man, and have some sort of common sense and vision, you don't really need this. Just be smart and don't drive through pot holes...

i've been driving for 15 years and i have never bent a rim, popped a tire, or curbed a rim...and i live in DC...i've gotten a few flat tires but that's because i can't see the nails on the road...flats can be repaired, i do it myself.

If you are accident prone then i guess this makes sense...

E90_boostjunky · 05-07-2012, 02:42 PM

i just curbed the shit out my rim 2min ago

now im searching for new ones.

ChasVS · 05-07-2012, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by bmw246

OK, just bought a brand new 328 convertible, should i buy the package that give me unlimited tire rim and dent replacement for 300 per year each year i purchase it for?? I only drive about 8-10,000 miles a year, and I'm in Chicago... thoughts?? I need to know by Monday! Thanks for the help!

Don't waste your money. How many tires/wheels have you damaged in the last 4 years? You won't spend the total cost of the premium over the course of the coverage, so pay as you go, if you need to repair a wheel or tire.

335BBS · 05-07-2012, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Spool

If you are a woman yes, this is a must...if you are a man, and have some sort of common sense and vision, you don't really need this. Just be smart and don't drive through pot holes...

i've been driving for 15 years and i have never bent a rim, popped a tire, or curbed a rim...and i live in DC...i've gotten a few flat tires but that's because i can't see the nails on the road...flats can be repaired, i do it myself.

If you are accident prone then i guess this makes sense...

I've been driving 30,000 miles/year for 36 years. If thats your white 335 in the picture then you havent had your wheels off lately because unless they are forged or you are incredibly lucky I can almost guarantee that they are not perfectly round. Slight bends can be balanced out.

doubleIN · 05-07-2012, 03:21 PM

I have had 3 run flats replaced in 11 months, all from nail punctures, so for me it's been worth having

335BBS · 05-07-2012, 03:26 PM

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I have had 3 run flats replaced in 11 months, all from nail punctures, so for me it's been worth having

Run flats are evil!!!!!

BOGONY · 05-07-2012, 03:53 PM

2009 Z4 -9 tires in 2 years
2011 535- 1 tire in 2 years
2012 335 -M Sport 1 tire in 4 months

You decide if it is worth it

doubleIN · 05-07-2012, 10:05 PM

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Run flats are evil!!!!!

yea but after 3 punctured tires I think at least one of those would have resulted in me waiting for a AAA or other truck to show up cuz i got no spare

nyczbmw · 05-08-2012, 08:53 AM

Definitely worth it IMO.. the SA at the dealership where I made the purchase gave me some good insight..

If your tires are starting to lose traction/grip.. "accidentally run over a nail" and get them replaced for 5 finger freee

Not only that, if you really do run over a nail or screw up your rims/wheels, this warranty will pay for it itself. Is it transferrable to someone else when you sell the car?

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Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside 1112 Rep 12,740 Posts Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (28)	Absolutely, without a second thought. Make sure it is the BMW coverage, and not that Allstate crap. I had it before, and it more than payed for itself. The roads in the Tri state here are absolute shit, and with 19s, I know I'll be using it .
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Whazzup@NJ Private 31 Rep 58 Posts Drives: 2015 428 GC Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	I just went through this with my new e93. i bought the wheel & tire. I have 18" staggered with run flats. I think it's not a great deal, but I've read about too many problems with the low profile wheels and tires to ignore it.
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bmw246 Lieutenant 136 Rep 523 Posts Drives: 2015 F83 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	yeah my girlfriend had a '09 335 convertible with the 19 inch rims and popped 2 in one month at 500$ a piece, these are 17 in so i dont think itll be as much a problem but i still am not sure if i should buy em... also, bmw fixes it but its technically an allstate product, is that bad? theirs no deductible or anything
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Bulldog 6 The Logistician 69 Rep 799 Posts Drives: 2022 230i M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Richmond, VA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 328i E90 [0.00]	I think it is a toss up. Do you regularly pop tires or rub curbs? A replacement tire from tire rack is about $200 to repair curb rash is $100 on the high end. If you are riding on 17's I wouldn't worry about it. I've been on my 19's since 2007 and repaired two rims for curb rash for a total of $100.
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saxon Captain 220 Rep 880 Posts Drives: s4 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: pa iTrader: (3)	normally i would say no, but since run flats are really expensive and the sidewalls usually dont offer much protection in the sizes that bmw runs i would highly suggest it FYI i sold cars for years and normally its a money maker for the dealership but the new wheel and tire protection that also offers paintless dent removal is a great deal
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The X Men Colonel 99 Rep 2,323 Posts Drives: 2013 X3 35i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	If you have 17" rims, skip it, you will never use it. Waste of money.
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Spool ****** 558 Rep 6,169 Posts Drives: A few Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: DC Metro iTrader: (24)	If you are a woman yes, this is a must...if you are a man, and have some sort of common sense and vision, you don't really need this. Just be smart and don't drive through pot holes... i've been driving for 15 years and i have never bent a rim, popped a tire, or curbed a rim...and i live in DC...i've gotten a few flat tires but that's because i can't see the nails on the road...flats can be repaired, i do it myself. If you are accident prone then i guess this makes sense... __________________ MKIV 6spd 1000hp Club
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E90_boostjunky Lieutenant Colonel 93 Rep 1,644 Posts Drives: BMW 335I E90 SGM Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: USA, IL iTrader: (1)	i just curbed the shit out my rim 2min ago now im searching for new ones.
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BOGONY Enlisted Member 6 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 2012 335i cab /2011 535 XI Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	2009 Z4 -9 tires in 2 years 2011 535- 1 tire in 2 years 2012 335 -M Sport 1 tire in 4 months You decide if it is worth it
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nyczbmw Private 9 Rep 53 Posts Drives: 2011 328xi Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New York, NY iTrader: (0)	Definitely worth it IMO.. the SA at the dealership where I made the purchase gave me some good insight.. If your tires are starting to lose traction/grip.. "accidentally run over a nail" and get them replaced for 5 finger freee Not only that, if you really do run over a nail or screw up your rims/wheels, this warranty will pay for it itself. Is it transferrable to someone else when you sell the car?
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