New LR3 question

[Newrover2007]

Has anyone purchased the tire and wheel protection insurance. My dealer asked us if we wanted it for $590. Apparently it covers the LR3 for life against wheel bends or unrepairable tires with replacements. I declined, thinking that I could by a brand new wheel off of Ebay for less than that. Any thoughts....

 

[Roverine]

No one in their right mind would pay to have those Goodyear tires replaced with like tires IMHO.

 

[nwoods]

LOL, I agree with Roverine. However, if you need to buy a replacement rim, they are REALLY expensive through the dealer. They are about $200-$250 through traditional wheel & tire shops

 

[davenport]

I have it. I talked them down to $400, I think that they originally wanted $800. I recently had one of the tires replaced under the warrenty, it cost $389. I guess that I almost broke even.

 

[davez26]

I've not bought it, but one thing I thought of that can get people on that type of warranty, is the maintence provision. Do you have to maintain a certain rotation or inspection schedule to keep your contract valid? Thats what gets people on many a Road Hazard Warranty.

 

[davenport]

yeah the tires have to be at least 3/32 and also be free of improper wear or tire rot.