R.O.A.D. INTIRE "pricing"

BMW_335I · 02-01-2010, 08:06 AM

I just purchased a 2007 335i with the sport package. I was offered by the BMW dealership the R.O.A.D. INTIRE warranty for the tires and wheels for $950.00 for 5 years, is that a fair price. I did a search and read that others have bought simliar warranties around $500.00. I was told by the dealer they will not plug any RFT and they assured me that I will get a new tire if I get a flat or any nails, glass etc.etc. (no plugging the tire). They also said they will take care of any curbing or damage to the wheel even if it is not road hazzard. There is no deductable, no limits, just sign a paper at the dealership and walk out if there is tire or wheel damage.

fnckr · 02-01-2010, 08:22 AM

The only way to compare warranties is to make sure the contract coverages are the same. Ask for a copy of the contract prior to purchase. If you like what you're getting then go for it.

Really you should consider the odds and related expense of the covered occurence happening. One RFT from the dealer is going to cost you more than $360, and as much as $450, plus install. Last winter I hit two potholes and bubbled three tires. I had declined the warranty.... However, I had always planned on ditching the runflats when they wore out and using the stock rims for snow tires only. I just didn't plan on having that happen at only 4000 miles.

335ny · 02-01-2010, 08:23 AM

I paid around that for my car and already have replaced 3 tires within 6 months, at $350 a pop its almost paid itself off.

I335 · 02-01-2010, 09:19 AM

What would happen in 4 yrs, 11 mths if you ran over a bed of nails and curbed all 4 of your wheels? Would you get a whole new set of wheels and tires? If so, $950 sounds like a pretty good deal...

BMW_335I · 02-01-2010, 09:46 AM

I guess the price of $950.00 is a fair price for what is covered, thanks for the replies.

Kiemyster · 02-01-2010, 09:52 AM

does it cover rim damage? even if not, i dont see where you can go wrong with this. i wish i had this, make use of the opportunity. alot of people regret not getting the tire insurance.

chrisnetcom · 02-01-2010, 11:40 AM

I bought a similar warranty for $650 from my dealer last month. Tell them to negotiate on the price and you will buy it.

anowlan · 02-01-2010, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by chrisnetcom

I bought a similar warranty for $650 from my dealer last month. Tell them to negotiate on the price and you will buy it.

I paid $950. On my 335i in 2007, I paid $700. They said the price went up. I used the insurance 3 times in the first year, and feel like it paid for itself easily. So bargain if you'd like/can, but I still recommend it at $950.

BMW_335I · 02-02-2010, 11:42 AM

The dealership is not budging off the $950.00 price for 5 years... I went ahead and purschaed the warranty, thanks for the input.

02-01-2010, 08:06 AM	#1
BMW_335I New Member 2 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 335I sedan Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	R.O.A.D. INTIRE "pricing" I just purchased a 2007 335i with the sport package. I was offered by the BMW dealership the R.O.A.D. INTIRE warranty for the tires and wheels for $950.00 for 5 years, is that a fair price. I did a search and read that others have bought simliar warranties around $500.00. I was told by the dealer they will not plug any RFT and they assured me that I will get a new tire if I get a flat or any nails, glass etc.etc. (no plugging the tire). They also said they will take care of any curbing or damage to the wheel even if it is not road hazzard. There is no deductable, no limits, just sign a paper at the dealership and walk out if there is tire or wheel damage. Last edited by BMW_335I; 02-01-2010 at 08:26 AM..
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fnckr Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 247 Posts Drives: 2006 330i 6mt Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Boonton Twp, NJ iTrader: (0)	The only way to compare warranties is to make sure the contract coverages are the same. Ask for a copy of the contract prior to purchase. If you like what you're getting then go for it. Really you should consider the odds and related expense of the covered occurence happening. One RFT from the dealer is going to cost you more than $360, and as much as $450, plus install. Last winter I hit two potholes and bubbled three tires. I had declined the warranty.... However, I had always planned on ditching the runflats when they wore out and using the stock rims for snow tires only. I just didn't plan on having that happen at only 4000 miles. __________________ It's Funseeker! I'm all about the good times!
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335ny Private First Class 8 Rep 194 Posts Drives: 2013 335i Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: LI iTrader: (1)	I paid around that for my car and already have replaced 3 tires within 6 months, at $350 a pop its almost paid itself off. __________________ 2013 335i estoril blue//coral red interior//loaded
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I335 Brigadier General 123 Rep 4,249 Posts Drives: '08 335i Coupe Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New England iTrader: (11)	What would happen in 4 yrs, 11 mths if you ran over a bed of nails and curbed all 4 of your wheels? Would you get a whole new set of wheels and tires? If so, $950 sounds like a pretty good deal...
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BMW_335I New Member 2 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 335I sedan Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	I guess the price of $950.00 is a fair price for what is covered, thanks for the replies.
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chrisnetcom New Member 0 Rep 22 Posts Drives: 2005 330Ci Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	I bought a similar warranty for $650 from my dealer last month. Tell them to negotiate on the price and you will buy it.
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BMW_335I New Member 2 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 335I sedan Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	The dealership is not budging off the $950.00 price for 5 years... I went ahead and purschaed the warranty, thanks for the input.
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