Wheel and Tire Protection Package

iviegatron · 07-22-2023, 06:31 PM

I have a new M3 on the way which I will be picking up next week. One package I'm interested in is the wheel and tire protection package. I heard these types of options are negotiable.

What is everyone paying for this particular package?

fanofbmwe46 · 07-22-2023, 07:28 PM

I declined but should have got it because I curbed a wheel the first week and due to nature of the bi-color 826m wheels you essentially have to replace them since they can’t be perfectly repainted/refinished.

I believe it was offered to me for $899. I paid $1000 for a new wheel.

jimbethesda · 07-22-2023, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by fanofbmwe46

I declined but should have got it because I curbed a wheel the first week and due to nature of the bi-color 826m wheels you essentially have to replace them since they can’t be perfectly repainted/refinished.

I believe it was offered to me for $899. I paid $1000 for a new wheel.

It wasn’t repairable?

daza_gt · 07-22-2023, 07:59 PM

Decline everything.. you can find an entire used set of these wheels and tires for under 3k

fanofbmwe46 · 07-22-2023, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbethesda

It wasn’t repairable?

It was but it’s not a 100% perfect match. I went to the best place in town. Close but not perfect. So I just bought a new wheel.

jimbethesda · 07-22-2023, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by fanofbmwe46

It was but it’s not a 100% perfect match. I went to the best place in town. Close but not perfect. So I just bought a new wheel.

The warranty would not have replaced your wheel. They would have just repaired it. Extra warranties are usually a waste of money, otherwise they wouldn’t sell them.

iviegatron · 07-22-2023, 09:52 PM

I'm doing it mainly for the tires. I have bad luck with tires I always get a nail or something that is irreparable. Plus I lost the tire lottery. Planning on putting some nails in (intentionally) so I can get Michelins lol.

kgelfen360 · 07-22-2023, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by iviegatron

I'm doing it mainly for the tires. I have bad luck with tires I always get a nail or something that is irreparable. Plus I lost the tire lottery. Planning on putting some nails in (intentionally) so I can get Michelins lol.

Haha. Yea just drive screw in around the corner from dealer and go in

mcsquared · 07-23-2023, 12:23 AM

According to this post, you can always go to a discount tire or maybe america’s tire, and get warrantied after car pickup. Tires only, though.

https://g80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...&postcount=104

Berzerker · 07-23-2023, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by mcsquared

According to this post, you can always go to a discount tire or maybe america’s tire, and get warrantied after car pickup. Tires only, though.

https://g80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...&postcount=104

This is 100% true. I do it on all my cars. It's like $45-50/tire to get it insured for the life of the tire.

Gfit · 07-23-2023, 05:38 AM

Skip it. Always skip it. Insure only what you can’t afford to lose - life, health, house, autos and liability. Everything else self insure. You will save tens of thousands over a lifetime. Sure you will take an occasional hit but it’s going to be far less than your premiums for insuring neglible financial risk.

fl1by · 07-23-2023, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by fanofbmwe46

It was but it’s not a 100% perfect match. I went to the best place in town. Close but not perfect. So I just bought a new wheel.

I have used it, and according to which wheels you have, they will replace it verses repairing it. If your keeping the car then it can easily pay for it's cost. I have never leased a car, but I would assume that if there is damage to a wheel or repaired tire then they are going to hit you for that expense.

They have covered 2 wheels and a few tires due to road damage and never gave me any issues. But then again, all dealers and service writers are not equal.....

LuckyBrand · 07-23-2023, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by mcsquared

According to this post, you can always go to a discount tire or maybe america’s tire, and get warrantied after car pickup. Tires only, though.

https://g80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...&postcount=104

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Originally Posted by Berzerker

This is 100% true. I do it on all my cars. It's like $45-50/tire to get it insured for the life of the tire.

I've done this as well. Much cheaper than dealer costs.

TJR_///M3 · 07-23-2023, 07:56 AM

I’ve had the BMW wheel and tire coverage on all my BMW’s. I’ve used it multiple times, especially when I lived in places with a lot of potholes e.g. Atlanta
I lease my cars and have always been able to negotiate the price down to only a few dollars per month.
I am sure it has on average paid for its self, but the convenience factor is the real value.
Also, I have never read the small print, but I assume a tow is covered. I had a 100 mile tow on one occasion and 80 on another due to flats and didn’t have to pay (my Uber to the dealer was also covered). I would think without the insurance I would have had to pay…

iviegatron · 07-23-2023, 08:49 AM

For those that have bought the package please include what you paid. This will potentially be my first time purchasing it and want to know what's a fair price to pay.

Needsdecaf · 07-23-2023, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by iviegatron

I'm doing it mainly for the tires. I have bad luck with tires I always get a nail or something that is irreparable. Plus I lost the tire lottery. Planning on putting some nails in (intentionally) so I can get Michelins lol.

Since you both lost the tire lottery and are doing it for the tire repairs, you’d be better off spending a few more bucks and pulling your new set, buying the PS4S at discount tire, and adding the tire insurance. Then sell the takeoff set.

Believe me, I know what you fear living here.

mcsquared · 07-23-2023, 02:23 PM

Also, OP, when you go pick up, please reply to this thread with what they were charging for it, as well as GAP insurance. Would be nice to know.

iviegatron · 07-23-2023, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Needsdecaf

Since you both lost the tire lottery and are doing it for the tire repairs, you’d be better off spending a few more bucks and pulling your new set, buying the PS4S at discount tire, and adding the tire insurance. Then sell the takeoff set.

Believe me, I know what you fear living here.

I'll see what's the more cost affective route. I'm going to have a tough time getting rid of the Pirellis since not many people want them, let alone finding someone local.

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Originally Posted by mcsquared

Also, OP, when you go pick up, please reply to this thread with what they were charging for it, as well as GAP insurance. Would be nice to know.

I'll be picking my car up next Saturday (the 29th). I'll report back on the numbers.

pureenergy68 · 07-23-2023, 05:00 PM

Yes you can negotiate. Since I didn’t win the tire lottery, I opted to get the insurance.

yaymitch · 07-23-2023, 06:25 PM

I took the advice from another forum member and got them to lower my interest rate if I invested in the wheel/tire insurance.

M4Lou · 07-23-2023, 06:49 PM

If the GF, BF, wife, non-car person, soccer mom, etc - is gonna drive your car much - then consider it.

GF/SO scrubbed one of her G01 wheels w/in first year.

We already had this post I think - I'm the main one who drives my M4c

Berzerker · 07-23-2023, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by yaymitch

I took the advice from another forum member and got them to lower my interest rate if I invested in the wheel/tire insurance.

I'd be willing to bet you'll end up overall paying more than if you had kept the higher interest rate w/ the lower principal.

07-22-2023, 06:31 PM	#1
iviegatron Lieutenant Colonel 2563 Rep 1,683 Posts Drives: G80 M3 Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Richmond, TX iTrader: (0)	Wheel and Tire Protection Package I have a new M3 on the way which I will be picking up next week. One package I'm interested in is the wheel and tire protection package. I heard these types of options are negotiable. What is everyone paying for this particular package?
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fanofbmwe46 Major 2099 Rep 1,161 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: united states iTrader: (0)	I declined but should have got it because I curbed a wheel the first week and due to nature of the bi-color 826m wheels you essentially have to replace them since they can’t be perfectly repainted/refinished. I believe it was offered to me for $899. I paid $1000 for a new wheel.
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daza_gt xdrive 51 Rep 61 Posts Drives: M3 Comp X-Drive Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: denver iTrader: (0)	Decline everything.. you can find an entire used set of these wheels and tires for under 3k
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iviegatron Lieutenant Colonel 2563 Rep 1,683 Posts Drives: G80 M3 Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Richmond, TX iTrader: (0)	I'm doing it mainly for the tires. I have bad luck with tires I always get a nail or something that is irreparable. Plus I lost the tire lottery. Planning on putting some nails in (intentionally) so I can get Michelins lol.
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mcsquared Lieutenant 777 Rep 569 Posts Drives: '24 SSG G80 6m/t Join Date: May 2023 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	According to this post, you can always go to a discount tire or maybe america’s tire, and get warrantied after car pickup. Tires only, though. https://g80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...&postcount=104
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Gfit Lieutenant Colonel 2734 Rep 1,676 Posts Drives: 2023 X3M, 2024 X5M. Sold 2022 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Westchester, NY iTrader: (0)	Skip it. Always skip it. Insure only what you can’t afford to lose - life, health, house, autos and liability. Everything else self insure. You will save tens of thousands over a lifetime. Sure you will take an occasional hit but it’s going to be far less than your premiums for insuring neglible financial risk.
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TJR_///M3 First Lieutenant 642 Rep 388 Posts Drives: 2022 M3C 2021 X3M40i Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	I’ve had the BMW wheel and tire coverage on all my BMW’s. I’ve used it multiple times, especially when I lived in places with a lot of potholes e.g. Atlanta I lease my cars and have always been able to negotiate the price down to only a few dollars per month. I am sure it has on average paid for its self, but the convenience factor is the real value. Also, I have never read the small print, but I assume a tow is covered. I had a 100 mile tow on one occasion and 80 on another due to flats and didn’t have to pay (my Uber to the dealer was also covered). I would think without the insurance I would have had to pay… __________________ TJR
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iviegatron Lieutenant Colonel 2563 Rep 1,683 Posts Drives: G80 M3 Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Richmond, TX iTrader: (0)	For those that have bought the package please include what you paid. This will potentially be my first time purchasing it and want to know what's a fair price to pay.
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mcsquared Lieutenant 777 Rep 569 Posts Drives: '24 SSG G80 6m/t Join Date: May 2023 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	Also, OP, when you go pick up, please reply to this thread with what they were charging for it, as well as GAP insurance. Would be nice to know.
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pureenergy68 Enlisted Member 101 Rep 40 Posts Drives: 2023 BMW M4 Comp Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: New York iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 M4 Comp [0.00]	Yes you can negotiate. Since I didn’t win the tire lottery, I opted to get the insurance.
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yaymitch Major 949 Rep 1,262 Posts Drives: 2020 M2CS & 2022 RSQ8 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Houston iTrader: (2)	I took the advice from another forum member and got them to lower my interest rate if I invested in the wheel/tire insurance. __________________ 2020 BMW M2CS HS 6MT 2022 Audi RSQ8
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