BMW Tire&Wheel Protection Plan worth it? - New 2009 2010 BMW Z4

GentleWen · 12-13-2012, 10:23 AM

Just picked up my new 2013 Z4 35i last night!!(will post some pics later

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And at the dealership, the dealer tried to persuade me to get this "Tire&Wheel Protection Plan" for around $1500, up to $7500 claim, 5 years. And my CA sounds really sincere about it ...

I didn't want to rush into it so I ask her to let me think about it.

So please advice, is it worth the money ?
A million thanks!

army_men · 12-13-2012, 12:01 PM

they will always persuade you, thats how they make money. Of course they are sincere about taking money outta your pocket.

I didn't take it, used that money to get a set of non-runflats performance tires and never looked back.

it only applies if you are running stock non-runflats, and i hope you don't have a 296 style rim because if you aren't careful, and get that rim bent, you are in a world of hurt with the dealers because you'll find out that their "Tire&Wheel Protection Plan" is really quite conditional.

just my 2 cents, save the money. if you get a flat, good chance to swap for non-runflats with that 1500.

snk · 12-13-2012, 12:44 PM

If you plan to switch your wheels or tires, don't get it.
If you plan to get it, negotiate it down. I paid ~$1,200 for mine

nicknaz · 12-13-2012, 02:46 PM

not worth it. Get another set of wheel / tire instead. And if you have style 296 its probably the "newer/reinforced" version.

12-13-2012, 10:23 AM	#1
GentleWen Private Drives: 2013 Z4 35i Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: United States Posts: 74 iTrader: (0)	BMW Tire&Wheel Protection Plan worth it? Just picked up my new 2013 Z4 35i last night!!(will post some pics later ) And at the dealership, the dealer tried to persuade me to get this "Tire&Wheel Protection Plan" for around $1500, up to $7500 claim, 5 years. And my CA sounds really sincere about it ... I didn't want to rush into it so I ask her to let me think about it. So please advice, is it worth the money ? A million thanks!
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army_men Private First Class Drives: E89 Z4 35i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 167 iTrader: (0)	they will always persuade you, thats how they make money. Of course they are sincere about taking money outta your pocket. I didn't take it, used that money to get a set of non-runflats performance tires and never looked back. it only applies if you are running stock non-runflats, and i hope you don't have a 296 style rim because if you aren't careful, and get that rim bent, you are in a world of hurt with the dealers because you'll find out that their "Tire&Wheel Protection Plan" is really quite conditional. just my 2 cents, save the money. if you get a flat, good chance to swap for non-runflats with that 1500. __________________

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12-13-2012, 12:44 PM	#3
snk First Lieutenant Drives: 2011 Z4 Join Date: May 2011 Location: NorCal Posts: 370 iTrader: (1)	If you plan to switch your wheels or tires, don't get it. If you plan to get it, negotiate it down. I paid ~$1,200 for mine

12-13-2012, 02:46 PM	#4
nicknaz Colonel Drives: 2012 Z4 35i Join Date: May 2008 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 2,121 iTrader: (0)	not worth it. Get another set of wheel / tire instead. And if you have style 296 its probably the "newer/reinforced" version.