Anyone get the wheel/tire insurance?

angelbones · 06-20-2016, 10:55 PM

I was not going to get it, but as expensive as 20" tires are now, not to mention curb rash, I thought it might be a good idea. It was $600 for 3 years. I'd like to think I would be extra careful, but was it worth it?

Glen e · 06-20-2016, 11:00 PM

This is about the only extra package dealer sells that I think is worth it, if you're in an area that has construction or just a lot of crap on the roads. It usually pays off.

RenegadeXR · 06-20-2016, 11:20 PM

For tires and rims? Yes, well worth it. Your tires and rims are just about the one thing guaranteed to get damaged even if you're pretty careful. Unless you live in an area where there's somehow never been any construction in months, this stuff usually pays for itself in a pretty short while. I picked up 2 nails within 2 weeks in totally unrelated areas after having never gotten one in my life. I also hit a piece of metal on the highway that was lying flat and hard to see which required putting in filler, re-powder coating, and re-balancing because it was so deep.

Just one tire and rim alone are probably worth more than what you're paying if both had to be replaced.

SSSHYBOY · 06-20-2016, 11:38 PM

STOP.......... I checked this out........ I can get this at dealer cost ( about $400)... BUT... It is my impression that curb damage to tire or wheels is NOT COVERED... Big holes in road that damage tires or wheels yes.... PLEASE verify before you buy... Ask for a copy of the policy/contract... My finance lady either lied or didn't know. I thought it was a good deal also. Glen, you are my "goto" guy. If you have it, check the contract and let me know, either way, with an update to this post.

Glen e · 06-20-2016, 11:42 PM

I dont have it, but at the right price, its a valid option. Price a new run flat. Or two.

SSSHYBOY · 06-20-2016, 11:48 PM

Agreed as long as you don't figure curb damage. My idea was to buy a set of take off run flats as "insurance" to cover the cost of one or 1 1/2 tires if needed

richm · 06-20-2016, 11:52 PM

The dealer offered me the 3 year pkg for under $300 the other day when I bought my car. I didn't take it right then and there, but he did say that I could still get it for that price for a couple of weeks after the car purchase, which I might reconsider doing. BUT, I asked about road rash and he stated that it definitely does NOT cover road rash. So just be forewarned.

BradfordCamaro · 06-21-2016, 12:48 AM

I have it. Never knew I did.
Had a screw in my right front and dealer told I had 'Nitro Warranty' ?
They covered the first $300 of replacing the tire. Tire lists at $520 CDN!!!! I got a quote for $460 and they matched.
Sucks to pay out for a new tire after 2000 miles....but at least it wasn't $500

SSSHYBOY · 06-21-2016, 12:59 AM

richm: that sounds way too cheap as my finance guy wanted MORE than $500. Get a copy of it and check it out... If it is very limited it's probably not too good. The key to :insurance" is the "print" We would all be interested in the actual coverage

GroundhogSS · 06-21-2016, 01:56 AM

Kinda undecided what to do about this. Seems like many people are talking about replacing the run flats with something else. Continentals seem to be mentioned a lot. The tire insurance wouldn't help in that case.

Co2SS · 06-21-2016, 02:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glen e

This is about the only extra package dealer sells that I think is worth it, if you're in an area that has construction or just a lot of crap on the roads. It usually pays off.

I bought the tire/rim insurance and the windshield replacement insurance figuring a GM HUD windshield is not cheap.

CAMAR0STEVE · 06-21-2016, 05:58 AM

The package at dealer cost is only about $300. I leased my car and Chevy wanted $1500 over 3 years. I laughed at them and bought it at cost from the honda dealer I wor for. Also covers aftermarket wheels if I decide to upgrade.

Quiksilver16ss · 06-21-2016, 07:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GroundhogSS

Kinda undecided what to do about this. Seems like many people are talking about replacing the run flats with something else. Continentals seem to be mentioned a lot. The tire insurance wouldn't help in that case.

Replacing Goodyear F1 with continentals??!! What a downgrade. I had them on my BMW 528i and once they started to wear they were loud and didn't ride as good. I understand if u live in the northern states u would wanna change to an all season tire... But just telling u my experience with them

LesBaer · 06-21-2016, 07:36 AM

Hell no. Getting rid of the run flats and adding lighter and wider wheels was one of the first mods I budgeted for prior to buying the car.

06-20-2016, 10:55 PM	#1
angelbones Drives: Hyper Blue 2SS w/Ceramic Int, NPP Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Florida Posts: 122	Anyone get the wheel/tire insurance? I was not going to get it, but as expensive as 20" tires are now, not to mention curb rash, I thought it might be a good idea. It was $600 for 3 years. I'd like to think I would be extra careful, but was it worth it?

06-20-2016, 11:00 PM	#2
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,044	This is about the only extra package dealer sells that I think is worth it, if you're in an area that has construction or just a lot of crap on the roads. It usually pays off. __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

06-20-2016, 11:38 PM	#4
SSSHYBOY Drives: 2SS convertible, black,black Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Glendale, Ca Posts: 451	STOP.......... I checked this out........ I can get this at dealer cost ( about $400)... BUT... It is my impression that curb damage to tire or wheels is NOT COVERED... Big holes in road that damage tires or wheels yes.... PLEASE verify before you buy... Ask for a copy of the policy/contract... My finance lady either lied or didn't know. I thought it was a good deal also. Glen, you are my "goto" guy. If you have it, check the contract and let me know, either way, with an update to this post. __________________ A little known fact. Women with extra pounds, tend to live longer than men who mention it.

06-20-2016, 11:42 PM	#5
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,044	I dont have it, but at the right price, its a valid option. Price a new run flat. Or two. __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

06-20-2016, 11:48 PM	#6
SSSHYBOY Drives: 2SS convertible, black,black Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Glendale, Ca Posts: 451	Agreed as long as you don't figure curb damage. My idea was to buy a set of take off run flats as "insurance" to cover the cost of one or 1 1/2 tires if needed __________________ A little known fact. Women with extra pounds, tend to live longer than men who mention it.

06-20-2016, 11:20 PM	#3
RenegadeXR Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,850	For tires and rims? Yes, well worth it. Your tires and rims are just about the one thing guaranteed to get damaged even if you're pretty careful. Unless you live in an area where there's somehow never been any construction in months, this stuff usually pays for itself in a pretty short while. I picked up 2 nails within 2 weeks in totally unrelated areas after having never gotten one in my life. I also hit a piece of metal on the highway that was lying flat and hard to see which required putting in filler, re-powder coating, and re-balancing because it was so deep. Just one tire and rim alone are probably worth more than what you're paying if both had to be replaced.

06-20-2016, 11:52 PM	#7
richm Drives: 2016 Camaro Turbo4 RS Convertible Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Illinois Posts: 65	The dealer offered me the 3 year pkg for under $300 the other day when I bought my car. I didn't take it right then and there, but he did say that I could still get it for that price for a couple of weeks after the car purchase, which I might reconsider doing. BUT, I asked about road rash and he stated that it definitely does NOT cover road rash. So just be forewarned.

06-21-2016, 12:48 AM	#8
BradfordCamaro SABIO Drives: 2016 CAMARO 1SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Bradford, ON Posts: 5,012	I have it. Never knew I did. Had a screw in my right front and dealer told I had 'Nitro Warranty' ? They covered the first $300 of replacing the tire. Tire lists at $520 CDN!!!! I got a quote for $460 and they matched. Sucks to pay out for a new tire after 2000 miles....but at least it wasn't $500 __________________

06-21-2016, 12:59 AM	#9
SSSHYBOY Drives: 2SS convertible, black,black Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Glendale, Ca Posts: 451	richm: that sounds way too cheap as my finance guy wanted MORE than $500. Get a copy of it and check it out... If it is very limited it's probably not too good. The key to :insurance" is the "print" We would all be interested in the actual coverage __________________ A little known fact. Women with extra pounds, tend to live longer than men who mention it.

06-21-2016, 01:56 AM	#10
GroundhogSS Drives: '17 2SS convertible'20 Yukon Denali Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 3,022	Kinda undecided what to do about this. Seems like many people are talking about replacing the run flats with something else. Continentals seem to be mentioned a lot. The tire insurance wouldn't help in that case. __________________ Richard 2017 2SS SIM convertible, A8, NPP, MRC, 56R wheels, GM CAI, Diode Dynamics Side Markers, Mamo Throttle Body Delivered: 08/15/2016 #TeamBeckyD

06-21-2016, 05:58 AM	#12
CAMAR0STEVE Drives: 2016 Camaro SS M6 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Tampa FL Posts: 164	The package at dealer cost is only about $300. I leased my car and Chevy wanted $1500 over 3 years. I laughed at them and bought it at cost from the honda dealer I wor for. Also covers aftermarket wheels if I decide to upgrade.

06-21-2016, 07:36 AM	#14
LesBaer FMPG Drives: 2016 2SS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: CT Posts: 1,888	Hell no. Getting rid of the run flats and adding lighter and wider wheels was one of the first mods I budgeted for prior to buying the car. __________________ Ordered 3/8/16- NFG/Ceramic White, M6, MRC, NPP, 6 pots, blk blade, no sunroof, blk splitter, blk bow ties, dark tails, nav. ARH 1 7/8" ceramic coated full sys w/NPP; Maggie 9.2psi (85mm); Jannetty rough idle cam(TSP), tune and LT4 fuel system; Forgeline VX1 Black PVD (20x10,11); R88R 315's; ALPriority; BMR rear arms, bushings, DS loop; RF intake (red); nGauge 93 octane: 712rwhp, 654rwtq / E85 (E66 mix): 734rwhp, 674rwtq (SuperFlow Dyno)

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