Runflat and tire insurance

[rayceholt]

Does your vehicle have runflats? If so, the insurance may not be such a bad idea. I was offered the tire insurance at the BMW dealership for about $600 and didn't take it. I have spent over $1300 on tires and rims since. According to Firestone, if you puncture your run flat tire, and drive on it, you will have to replace it not patch it. Driving on the "flat" tire causes the tread to separate from the sidewall. I did this and had the tire patched. A few months later my tire separated. A new Firestone Potenza runflat will cost $350 for front tires and $380 for the rears. If you do decide to get the tire insurance, shop around first.

[steve8820]

Does your vehicle have runflats? If so, the insurance may not be such a bad idea. I was offered the tire insurance at the BMW dealership for about $600 and didn't take it. I have spent over $1300 on tires and rims since. According to Firestone, if you puncture your run flat tire, and drive on it, you will have to replace it not patch it. Driving on the "flat" tire causes the tread to separate from the sidewall. I did this and had the tire patched. A few months later my tire separated. A new Firestone Potenza runflat will cost $350 for front tires and $380 for the rears. If you do decide to get the tire insurance, shop around first.

If you have the runflats, do NOT spend $600 for tire insurance. Also, never purchase new tires at the dealer. If you have to ask why, you have never been quoted a tire price from them. The runflats are terrible for wear and road noise. I got about 40K miles out of my runflats and then just recently put Michelin Pilots on it. Whole new car afterwards and comes with a 45K mile warranty. Just get AAA or something incase you get a flat. That is what I plan on doing when my Roadside Assistance period ends.

[jeffreynic]

If you have the runflats, do NOT spend $600 for tire insurance. Also, never purchase new tires at the dealer. If you have to ask why, you have never been quoted a tire price from them. The runflats are terrible for wear and road noise. I got about 40K miles out of my runflats and then just recently put Michelin Pilots on it. Whole new car afterwards and comes with a 45K mile warranty. Just get AAA or something incase you get a flat. That is what I plan on doing when my Roadside Assistance period ends.

Hi
Are you saying you are now not using runflats?

[shamsuthbegum]

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I too had the same doubt.thanks for the posting.
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If you have the runflats, do NOT spend $600 for tire insurance. Also, never purchase new tires at the dealer. If you have to ask why, you have never been quoted a tire price from them. The runflats are terrible for wear and road noise. I got about 40K miles out of my runflats and then just recently put Michelin Pilots on it. Whole new car afterwards and comes with a 45K mile warranty. Just get AAA or something incase you get a flat. That is what I plan on doing when my Roadside Assistance period ends.

[RolandG]

was your punture on the side wall? I ask because if shops are willing to plug/patch for free(instead of telling you no and selling you tires) it does not make any sense. I punctured my runflat drove on it, and had it reapired and have had no issues.

I even told the shop i was looking forward to replacing the runflats on my car prior to the free patch.

[mynor68]

I purchased the run flat insurance for my 08 535 from the dealership. The second day, i already had a flat on the fron wheel. A nail went thru about an inch off the edge of the tire. The dealer replace it with a new one. The cost would have been $570. Of course, this is the dealer price.

[BMWDB]

Tire insurance will not benefit the majority of people, since the insurance company couldn't make money if it did. I would never buy it personally. As far as not using runflats on a new car without a spare, best of luck to you if you drive out of town.

[Kredithai]

Oddly enough, my right front tire needed replacement when I didn't have such insurance, but no problems since getting said insurance. I've replaced the stock rubber, so we paid extra for nothing at all.