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rickr9504 · 04-05-2019, 03:23 PM

Last Monday, I took my car to the dealer to get the cracking sound coming from the from wheel on the driver side. I had also notice that my tires use to lose air quite frequently but I could not see any nails. I asked them to check them out anyway.
In conclusion, the found nail on both my rear tires and one in the front. The rears could not be repaired as they were close to the side wall on the inside and the front can be repaired.
My prior 2013 Camaro 2SS 1LE had a nail problem on a regular basis at least once every 4 month and it pissed me off everytime that I had to buy new tires when they could not be fixed. This time, with my 2018, I told myself that I would pay a little bit more for tires and wheels insurance but I would not get caught in a similar situation. And for sure, now I am glad I did. Those tires are not cheap and I am so glad that the insurance covers for two new back tires.

Jayjellyfish212 · 04-05-2019, 05:35 PM

Oh wow. I am surprised you got coverage on tires. That’s awesome. You ain’t kidding on tire cost these days. Super expensive to say the least.

Billy10mm · 04-06-2019, 02:58 PM

I used to do track days on motorcycles with plugs in the tires, not patches, plugs. Did a full weekend at Loudon in New Hampshire with 3 plugs in my front tire and 2 in the rear.

When they try telling me I have to replace the tire, I laugh at them. Patch or plug and move on. This whole, "you must replace the tire" thing is a sales scam. My insurance is the plug kit that sits in the trunk of each of my cars.

Mr_Draco · 04-06-2019, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Billy10mm

When they try telling me I have to replace the tire, I laugh at them. Patch or plug and move on. This whole, "you must replace the tire" thing is a sales scam. My insurance is the plug kit that sits in the trunk of each of my cars.

Unless the screw or nail is actually touching the side wall, it can be safely plugged.

BMR Sales · 04-08-2019, 02:51 PM

I know that when you buy Tires from Tire Rack, it comes with a Tire Warranty. I've used it and it was Pain Free

theragtopguy · 04-08-2019, 03:13 PM

I have tire and wheel insurance on the Flash. Good thing because I live in the worst state for pothole, Pennsylvania!!

I no longer have those crappy Pirelli tires, but I did have two of them replaced and two wheels replaced under insurance. I'm not sure how long the wheel insurance is good for, but I am glad I did it when I ordered the Flash.

04-05-2019, 03:23 PM	#1
rickr9504 Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS 1 LE Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 280 View My Garage	Tire insurance Last Monday, I took my car to the dealer to get the cracking sound coming from the from wheel on the driver side. I had also notice that my tires use to lose air quite frequently but I could not see any nails. I asked them to check them out anyway. In conclusion, the found nail on both my rear tires and one in the front. The rears could not be repaired as they were close to the side wall on the inside and the front can be repaired. My prior 2013 Camaro 2SS 1LE had a nail problem on a regular basis at least once every 4 month and it pissed me off everytime that I had to buy new tires when they could not be fixed. This time, with my 2018, I told myself that I would pay a little bit more for tires and wheels insurance but I would not get caught in a similar situation. And for sure, now I am glad I did. Those tires are not cheap and I am so glad that the insurance covers for two new back tires. __________________

04-05-2019, 05:35 PM	#2
Jayjellyfish212 Drives: 2014 1LE Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 2,050 View My Garage	Oh wow. I am surprised you got coverage on tires. That’s awesome. You ain’t kidding on tire cost these days. Super expensive to say the least. __________________ Car mods: never enough!

04-06-2019, 02:58 PM	#3
Billy10mm Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS 1LE NPP Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Hartsdale, NY Posts: 1,434	I used to do track days on motorcycles with plugs in the tires, not patches, plugs. Did a full weekend at Loudon in New Hampshire with 3 plugs in my front tire and 2 in the rear. When they try telling me I have to replace the tire, I laugh at them. Patch or plug and move on. This whole, "you must replace the tire" thing is a sales scam. My insurance is the plug kit that sits in the trunk of each of my cars. __________________ My thoughts on some things: Driving Nannies: If I'm that far out of shape on the street, something has gone terribly wrong and by all means Mr. Computer man, come and get me. G2s: Rock throwing is like like a tramp stamp; although problematic, it's a sign of good things to come.

04-08-2019, 03:13 PM	#6
theragtopguy Lifetime Philly Fan Drives: 2015 Spring Edition 2SS M-6 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: South Central Florida Posts: 1,862 View My Garage	I have tire and wheel insurance on the Flash. Good thing because I live in the worst state for pothole, Pennsylvania!! I no longer have those crappy Pirelli tires, but I did have two of them replaced and two wheels replaced under insurance. I'm not sure how long the wheel insurance is good for, but I am glad I did it when I ordered the Flash. __________________ 2015 Green Flash, Delivered 4/10/15 CAI, NPP Exhaust, Short-throw shifter BBK LT HEADERS 1 7/8” Tune by DynoSteve via SCTx4 Tuner One of 82 GF Ragtops built in '15 out of 811 Total [/SIZE]

04-08-2019, 02:51 PM	#5
BMR Sales Drives: Race Car Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Seffner, FL Posts: 6,226	I know that when you buy Tires from Tire Rack, it comes with a Tire Warranty. I've used it and it was Pain Free