Wheel & Tyre insurance

[chrisbin]

Whats the current feeling on this?

Been quoted £481 for 3 years cover which alloys 5 wheel claims, and 5 tyres....

Wheels in question will be the double spoke titanium 20" Black Edition jobbies, which I cant think will be cheap to repair...

Appreciate people's views?

 

[scottshere]

How many times can you claim for repair or the rims? and I'm guessing tyre cover is for punctures


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[chrisbin]

Yes, it's just for tyre damage not replacement if just worn out. You can claim for 5 wheel repairs.
I've since looked around and similar cover can be bought elsewhere (not surprising).
Just don't know if it's worth it as I can imagine the claims process is probably a pain....

 

[RAF_S7]

You can have a wheel properly refurbished at a cost of around £50-70 per corner.

In my 35 years plus of motoring, Ive only ever damaged one tire - catching a petrol pump island which had a metal edge and which took a chunk out the sidewall.

I was offered it on my S7 and declined. Ive also changed the alloys, so the insurance would have been voided anyway as I understand its only applicable to the OEM wheels as supplied.

Your choice I guess. You could use the money for something else - like a professional paint protection detail

 

[jojo]

Unless you're a prolific wheel curb'er, then I find this type of insurance pointless. Saying that, my missus tends to do mine in, I've probably done 3 wheels in 10 years?

 

[chrisbin]

Of course I should have clarified that it would be for the Mrs, not me....

I've just had my Mercedes wheels done ready for trade in. Chose to have them 100% painted rather than diamond cut. Really pleased with them, especially as 50% of cost!