RFT warranty

ultimate · 01-17-2009, 10:04 PM

did you guys get it?

i felt like i made a mistake today. in my previous car i had a lot of issues regarding my tires and wheels, and seeing how expensive rft's are, i got the five year unlimited warranty. - $688.

i felt stupid because i was planning on getting a new set of rims/wheels setup sometime in the next year or so.

only if i replace my wheels 2 or 3 times within the next year will i be able to make it worth it.

GMT II · 01-17-2009, 10:08 PM

I didn't get the warranty for a few reasons:

1. If 1 corner needs replacing I am going non-RFT for all corners. My winters are non-RFT as it is and I have the Continental kit so I am not buying the no spare tire kool-aid

2. It was a non BMW warranty which to me smells trouble

3. The CA didn't pitch it to me. It got pitched by the finance mgr in the "back room" while I was signing for the actual car. Anything that the dealer is attempting to sell you in that room when the actual car is locked in should raise more alarms than a North Korean nuclear missile launch.

Seriously, nothing good comes out of there. If the pretty lady in the finance room tried to sell me gold bars for $1.00 I would say no.

ultimate · 01-17-2009, 10:15 PM

i take it back - i actually made up for it already.

before picking up my car today, the sales guy told me the two rear tires were worn out and needed to be replaced. (it is a used vehicle) they actually already put on the new tires. and they told me it was 600 for both, but they were gonna charge me only 300. so i was like bs and talked to the manager. i ended it up getting it for free. so although i bought the warranty, it was just like paying to those two wheels eh?

PaulBailey@ltbmw · 01-17-2009, 10:17 PM

I got it and i think it's such a great deal!
Especially at that price!
Alot of people pay like $2k+

I lease my last car, all 4 tires got bubbles at one point or another. . .
Right before it the tires tread was getting too low i took it to the dealer and had them give me 4 new tires!
Well i think i had to pay like $1,400 or something but the insurance sent me the check a few weeks later.
I went my whole lease without having to buy new tires.

$688 is nothing when you'll end end paying about that for just 2

angler · 01-17-2009, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ultimate

did you guys get it?

i felt like i made a mistake today. in my previous car i had a lot of issues regarding my tires and wheels, and seeing how expensive rft's are, i got the five year unlimited warranty. - $688.

i felt stupid because i was planning on getting a new set of rims/wheels setup sometime in the next year or so.

only if i replace my wheels 2 or 3 times within the next year will i be able to make it worth it.

no total rip off! just buy non-runflats and move on with life

PaulBailey@ltbmw · 01-17-2009, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ultimate

i take it back - i actually made up for it already.

before picking up my car today, the sales guy told me the two rear tires were worn out and needed to be replaced. (it is a used vehicle) they actually already put on the new tires. and they told me it was 600 for both, but they were gonna charge me only 300. so i was like bs and talked to the manager. i ended it up getting it for free. so although i bought the warranty, it was just like paying to those two wheels eh?

thats good too. . .
If you needed to feel better about it

ultimate · 01-17-2009, 10:22 PM

yeah i know. but im just mad about how i wanted to change wheels and tires. but i have to reconsider now because i bought the warranty and it wouldnt be worth it at all.

ultimate · 01-17-2009, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by angler

no total rip off! just buy non-runflats and move on with life

thats what i shouldve done.

PaulBailey@ltbmw · 01-17-2009, 10:31 PM

If you have AIM. . .IM me.
I have a plan for you

ramorendez · 01-17-2009, 11:04 PM

I totally think it's worth it. I bought the tire & wheel insurance (5yr/unlimited) for a bit under a grand when I bought the car. I've had the car for 7 mos now (7 mos anniversary today!) and have more than made up for it by having three tires (one had bubbles, two had nails) and two cracked rims replaced.

Do it!

just4kickz · 01-17-2009, 11:08 PM

needed to use the insurance twice... total saved 2k... total spent like 500 for the plan+200 for alignments.

for the record, the insurance is by auto nations i think... i'm assuming this would be the same for all people.

ultimate · 01-17-2009, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by just4kickz

needed to use the insurance twice... total saved 2k... total spent like 500 for the plan+200 for alignments.

for the record, the insurance is by auto nations i think... i'm assuming this would be the same for all people.

mines from equi-pro. i think.

ramorendez · 01-17-2009, 11:15 PM

I have IAS over here.

bobr2001 · 01-18-2009, 12:03 AM

This why the RFT warranty is great!

"P.S Not a fun week with the 335. Woke up past Tuesday to a bubble in the right front tire. Ordered two replacement tires (OEM runflats) from tirerack at $550."

nicknaz · 01-18-2009, 12:23 AM

Read the policy contract carefully. Maybe it is for wheels/tires in general and not necessary the OEM wheels/tires. Which would mean it will cover anything, including the aftermarket set you want to put on

Arustik1 · 01-18-2009, 12:39 AM

its a BS warranty...didnt cover my bubbles WTF?

JSpira · 01-18-2009, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Arustik1

its a BS warranty...didnt cover my bubbles WTF?

You had the exact same policy from the same company?

ramorendez · 01-18-2009, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Arustik1

its a BS warranty...didnt cover my bubbles WTF?

Mine did.

Jns2001 · 01-18-2009, 07:11 AM

This world is getting more and more disonest, one the dealership try to charge 300 whereas he had to charge nothing, unless you scream and complain you will pay. The other does not replace tires with bubbles, WTF, what is the warranty for them? Nails? Does nails will screw your wheels? I agree with the person that says that anything that will be sold on the back room with the cameras is total BS.

JRJ1970 · 01-18-2009, 10:28 AM

Those who don't have insurance and want to continue with their RFTs, just go to Discount Tire when they're new and buy *their* warranty for $75-ish. Unlimited fixes and replacements for the *life* of the tire. Can't beat it.

ultimate · 01-18-2009, 07:13 PM

my warranty covers the wheel as well.

silylanjie · 02-04-2009, 11:05 PM

Policy contract will cover aftermarket wheels and if your contact is to rft.. long as you have rft on your set of aftermarket wheels it will cover it.

"Special Provisions relating to Aftermarket Wheels: In the even the vehicle has damage to an aftermarket wheel, please be advised that it may not possible for the repair facility to locate an exact matching replacement wheel. Aftermarket wheels are generally discontinued after a certain time period. It is the responsibility of the repair facility to locate a replacement. If a matching replacement cannot be found, a cash settlement will be made to the CONTRACT HOLDER in the amount for which the origina; wheel was purchased."

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ultimate Lieutenant Colonel 61 Rep 1,792 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	RFT warranty did you guys get it? i felt like i made a mistake today. in my previous car i had a lot of issues regarding my tires and wheels, and seeing how expensive rft's are, i got the five year unlimited warranty. - $688. i felt stupid because i was planning on getting a new set of rims/wheels setup sometime in the next year or so. only if i replace my wheels 2 or 3 times within the next year will i be able to make it worth it.
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GMT II Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 290 Posts Drives: I ride the bus. Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NYC/Staten Isl. iTrader: (0)	I didn't get the warranty for a few reasons: 1. If 1 corner needs replacing I am going non-RFT for all corners. My winters are non-RFT as it is and I have the Continental kit so I am not buying the no spare tire kool-aid 2. It was a non BMW warranty which to me smells trouble 3. The CA didn't pitch it to me. It got pitched by the finance mgr in the "back room" while I was signing for the actual car. Anything that the dealer is attempting to sell you in that room when the actual car is locked in should raise more alarms than a North Korean nuclear missile launch. Seriously, nothing good comes out of there. If the pretty lady in the finance room tried to sell me gold bars for $1.00 I would say no. __________________ 2009 135i Coupe Sedona Red/Beige Boston Leather 6MT / ZPP / ZSP / Nav / Prem. Hi-Fi / Sirius / CA / Heated Seats (you keep the ski bag) / Park Dist. / HD Radio (because it was free)
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ultimate Lieutenant Colonel 61 Rep 1,792 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	i take it back - i actually made up for it already. before picking up my car today, the sales guy told me the two rear tires were worn out and needed to be replaced. (it is a used vehicle) they actually already put on the new tires. and they told me it was 600 for both, but they were gonna charge me only 300. so i was like bs and talked to the manager. i ended it up getting it for free. so although i bought the warranty, it was just like paying to those two wheels eh?
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PaulBailey@ltbmw General 665 Rep 26,878 Posts Drives: 2-325 330 2-335 2-Z4 2-135 X5d Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Huntington Beach, CA iTrader: (34) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i E90 [7.00] 2011 BMW 335i E92 [7.96]	I got it and i think it's such a great deal! Especially at that price! Alot of people pay like $2k+ I lease my last car, all 4 tires got bubbles at one point or another. . . Right before it the tires tread was getting too low i took it to the dealer and had them give me 4 new tires! Well i think i had to pay like $1,400 or something but the insurance sent me the check a few weeks later. I went my whole lease without having to buy new tires. $688 is nothing when you'll end end paying about that for just 2
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ultimate Lieutenant Colonel 61 Rep 1,792 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	yeah i know. but im just mad about how i wanted to change wheels and tires. but i have to reconsider now because i bought the warranty and it wouldnt be worth it at all.
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PaulBailey@ltbmw General 665 Rep 26,878 Posts Drives: 2-325 330 2-335 2-Z4 2-135 X5d Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Huntington Beach, CA iTrader: (34) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i E90 [7.00] 2011 BMW 335i E92 [7.96]	If you have AIM. . .IM me. I have a plan for you
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ramorendez Second Lieutenant 2 Rep 279 Posts Drives: Subie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	I totally think it's worth it. I bought the tire & wheel insurance (5yr/unlimited) for a bit under a grand when I bought the car. I've had the car for 7 mos now (7 mos anniversary today!) and have more than made up for it by having three tires (one had bubbles, two had nails) and two cracked rims replaced. Do it!
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just4kickz boku no namae ha... 336 Rep 11,025 Posts Drives: 2006 BS 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: S. Bay Area, CA + Newark, NJ + ChiCity + True Blue iTrader: (11) Garage List 2006 E90 330i [0.00]	needed to use the insurance twice... total saved 2k... total spent like 500 for the plan+200 for alignments. for the record, the insurance is by auto nations i think... i'm assuming this would be the same for all people. __________________ looking for a PreLCI Black Sapphire e90 front bumper without license plate holes "Akimbo shotguns. Broken wrists anyone? And don't give me that 'it's just a game' bull**. Where the are my akimbo interventions then?! One scope on each eye mother**er!!"
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ramorendez Second Lieutenant 2 Rep 279 Posts Drives: Subie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	I have IAS over here.
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01-18-2009, 12:03 AM	#14
bobr2001 First Lieutenant 4 Rep 317 Posts Drives: F11 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	This why the RFT warranty is great! "P.S Not a fun week with the 335. Woke up past Tuesday to a bubble in the right front tire. Ordered two replacement tires (OEM runflats) from tirerack at $550."
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nicknaz Lieutenant General 3189 Rep 10,509 Posts Drives: C6Z Join Date: May 2008 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	Read the policy contract carefully. Maybe it is for wheels/tires in general and not necessary the OEM wheels/tires. Which would mean it will cover anything, including the aftermarket set you want to put on
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Arustik1 HYEPWR 100 Rep 2,868 Posts Drives: E46 M3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mesa, AZ iTrader: (3) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [0.00]	its a BS warranty...didnt cover my bubbles WTF? __________________ 2002 330ci Titanium Silver / Gray 2005 X5 3.0i Black Sapphire Metallic / Black 2002 M3 Laguna Seca Blue / Black 2001 M5 Jet Black / Black
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Jns2001 Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 269 Posts Drives: BMW 325i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sao Paulo iTrader: (0)	This world is getting more and more disonest, one the dealership try to charge 300 whereas he had to charge nothing, unless you scream and complain you will pay. The other does not replace tires with bubbles, WTF, what is the warranty for them? Nails? Does nails will screw your wheels? I agree with the person that says that anything that will be sold on the back room with the cameras is total BS.
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JRJ1970 Captain 27 Rep 600 Posts Drives: 2014 428i F32 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX iTrader: (0)	Those who don't have insurance and want to continue with their RFTs, just go to Discount Tire when they're new and buy their warranty for $75-ish. Unlimited fixes and replacements for the life of the tire. Can't beat it. __________________ Jay (in San Antonio, TX) 2014 428i coupe, mineral gray metallic with black interior, black ash trim, luxury edition.
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ultimate Lieutenant Colonel 61 Rep 1,792 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	my warranty covers the wheel as well.
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silylanjie Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 227 Posts Drives: 07 328xi coupe Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Quincy, MA iTrader: (3)	Policy contract will cover aftermarket wheels and if your contact is to rft.. long as you have rft on your set of aftermarket wheels it will cover it. "Special Provisions relating to Aftermarket Wheels: In the even the vehicle has damage to an aftermarket wheel, please be advised that it may not possible for the repair facility to locate an exact matching replacement wheel. Aftermarket wheels are generally discontinued after a certain time period. It is the responsibility of the repair facility to locate a replacement. If a matching replacement cannot be found, a cash settlement will be made to the CONTRACT HOLDER in the amount for which the origina; wheel was purchased."
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