Hi. Can I pick the collective brain on tyres? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

simonbenn · 05-30-2007, 08:45 AM

Hi Everyone,

I thought I'd introduce myself as a new member. I had my sapphire black E90 330d delivered on Sat, and spent the entire weekend with the biggest grin on my face. What a car.... I'll be updating with pics and so forth when the weather improves.

Anyway as to protecting my beauty I have a couple of UK specific questions. can you indulge me?

The car came with 4 new Bridgestone RFTs. I asked around I've just been quoted £202 to replace one (I haven't actually had a puncture). So therefore tyre insurance is a no brainer. What is really irritating is where to get it. I did a google and came up stuck...

The only people who seem to do it are

1. AA Warranty (£149 pa)
2. car2cover (from £99pa)

Aiding mobility (AXA) don't do it any more
RAC don't do it anymore
click4tyre haven't started.

So who's got it and where did they get it? and have you had any arguements about it with the agencies?

The last thread I saw when I seached was a couple of years ago. So not much info is around.

Your help appreciated.

Regards

Simon

E90 330d Auto M-Sport, Sapphire Black, Black Dakota Leather, Nav Pro.

Raggie · 05-30-2007, 10:58 AM

Try the Stealer...

Mine Coopers.. did 3 yrs cover @ £149 (total not pA)

Max claim of £300 per tyre

up to 5 tyre claims per policy

each new tyre can be re-insured for a £4.50 payment.

I pay the first £10 of any cliam..

Rags..

simonbenn · 05-30-2007, 12:23 PM

Hmmmmm. Thanks Rags.

I did ask the dealer I bought the car off (Robert Stern - Worcs.) and they had never heard of it. Perhaps since it was Approved Used rather then new.

The deal you got sounds very like the AA Warranty deal.

Anyone else used car2cover? works out at £199 for 3yrs.

On a side topic has anyone got a idea how long the Bridgestone OEM RFTs last assuming pretty conservative driving + 25% M-ways?

Regards

Simon

- Paul - · 05-30-2007, 01:43 PM

Don't know about bridgestones but my contis were illegal after 25000 miles - mainly motorway.

keithIOW · 05-31-2007, 02:02 AM

Welcome,

I've just taken out 3 years with car2cover. As I've only just taken out the policy, it's hard to say how good/bad they are, only time will tell.

My dealer wanted 250 for the same sort of cover.

booforty · 05-31-2007, 02:28 AM

I've got Michelins on mine and they are a superb tyre - highly recommend them. Done 17,000 and there's oodles of tread left...

dxb335d · 05-31-2007, 03:47 PM

fortunately i can get tyres dirt cheap

so i dont really need to worry

BC4J · 06-25-2007, 01:45 PM

With my car less than a couple of weeks away I'd like input on which tyre insurance people would recommend. I just spoke to my dealer who doesn't offer anything. Anyone got good experiences with another dealer or a third party???

ChrisMWard · 06-25-2007, 02:44 PM

We have the tyre insurance from Inchcape (Cooper parent company) on the 335 and have already made one claim for more money than the premium. I didn't take it up on the 120 (approved used also from Cooper) though as they wanted considerably more money than the 335, strange.

Regards

Chris

05-30-2007, 08:45 AM	#1
simonbenn Enlisted Member Drives: E90 M Sport Auto Join Date: May 2007 Location: UK Posts: 33 iTrader: (0)	Hi. Can I pick the collective brain on tyres? Hi Everyone, I thought I'd introduce myself as a new member. I had my sapphire black E90 330d delivered on Sat, and spent the entire weekend with the biggest grin on my face. What a car.... I'll be updating with pics and so forth when the weather improves. Anyway as to protecting my beauty I have a couple of UK specific questions. can you indulge me? The car came with 4 new Bridgestone RFTs. I asked around I've just been quoted £202 to replace one (I haven't actually had a puncture). So therefore tyre insurance is a no brainer. What is really irritating is where to get it. I did a google and came up stuck... The only people who seem to do it are 1. AA Warranty (£149 pa) 2. car2cover (from £99pa) Aiding mobility (AXA) don't do it any more RAC don't do it anymore click4tyre haven't started. So who's got it and where did they get it? and have you had any arguements about it with the agencies? The last thread I saw when I seached was a couple of years ago. So not much info is around. Your help appreciated. Regards Simon E90 330d Auto M-Sport, Sapphire Black, Black Dakota Leather, Nav Pro.
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05-30-2007, 01:43 PM	#4
- Paul - Major General Drives: see above. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Yorkshire, UK Posts: 7,206 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2005 320D SE [5.00] 2005 645 [4.50]	Don't know about bridgestones but my contis were illegal after 25000 miles - mainly motorway. __________________ My Photos

05-31-2007, 02:02 AM	#5
keithIOW Second Lieutenant Drives: E93 325 SE Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Isle of Wight, U.K. Posts: 222 iTrader: (0)	Welcome, I've just taken out 3 years with car2cover. As I've only just taken out the policy, it's hard to say how good/bad they are, only time will tell. My dealer wanted 250 for the same sort of cover. __________________ E93 325 SE, Sparkling Graphite, Black Dakota, hi-gloss black trim, 230's, Folding Mirrors, C/A, Sat Nav, Sport Seats, Front Seat Heating, prof Hi-Fi

05-31-2007, 03:47 PM	#7
dxb335d The Tarmac Terrorist Drives: E46 M3 Tiag/Imola Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: ''Fandango Towers'' Posts: 28,966 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2003 BMW E46 M3 [3.00] 2007 BMW E92 335D [2.75]	fortunately i can get tyres dirt cheap so i dont really need to worry __________________

06-25-2007, 01:45 PM	#8
BC4J Captain Drives: Where did my passengers go??? Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Berkshire Posts: 661 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E90 335d [0.00]	RTI Recommendations With my car less than a couple of weeks away I'd like input on which tyre insurance people would recommend. I just spoke to my dealer who doesn't offer anything. Anyone got good experiences with another dealer or a third party??? __________________ E90 335d SE Individual - Ruby Black Metallic, Rust Brown Merino Leather, High-gloss Amarone Walnut. And some options.

05-30-2007, 10:58 AM	#2
Raggie Private First Class Drives: E93 325I M Sport Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: UK Posts: 110 iTrader: (0)	Try the Stealer... Mine Coopers.. did 3 yrs cover @ £149 (total not pA) Max claim of £300 per tyre up to 5 tyre claims per policy each new tyre can be re-insured for a £4.50 payment. I pay the first £10 of any cliam.. Rags..

05-30-2007, 12:23 PM	#3
simonbenn Enlisted Member Drives: E90 M Sport Auto Join Date: May 2007 Location: UK Posts: 33 iTrader: (0)	Hmmmmm. Thanks Rags. I did ask the dealer I bought the car off (Robert Stern - Worcs.) and they had never heard of it. Perhaps since it was Approved Used rather then new. The deal you got sounds very like the AA Warranty deal. Anyone else used car2cover? works out at £199 for 3yrs. On a side topic has anyone got a idea how long the Bridgestone OEM RFTs last assuming pretty conservative driving + 25% M-ways? Regards Simon

05-31-2007, 02:28 AM	#6
booforty Major General Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,813 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E92 M3 [0.00]	I've got Michelins on mine and they are a superb tyre - highly recommend them. Done 17,000 and there's oodles of tread left...

06-25-2007, 02:44 PM	#9
ChrisMWard Captain Drives: E93 320d M Sport, E81 116d SE Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Epsom UK Posts: 686 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 120d SE [0.00] 2007 335d A M Sport [0.00] 1998 M3 Evo [0.00] 2002 330d Sport [0.00] 2004 330d Sport [0.00]	We have the tyre insurance from Inchcape (Cooper parent company) on the 335 and have already made one claim for more money than the premium. I didn't take it up on the 120 (approved used also from Cooper) though as they wanted considerably more money than the 335, strange. Regards Chris __________________ Previously: 2007 335D MSport E90 Le Mans Blue, 2004 330D A Sport Silver Grey, 2002 330D A Sport Saphire Black, 2001 320D SE Touring Titanium Silver, 1998 M3 Evo Techno Violet, 1996 328i Sport Montreal Blue, 1994 325i Coupe Red, 1989 325i Sport 2 door Dolphin Grey,1986 325i SE 4 door Lachs

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