Another Flat tire, grrr

325 Baller · 12-18-2006, 09:03 PM

Dont know how it happend but left my friends house after watching the heat game and the warning symbol came on. This is the 2nd flat in less then two months. jeez.

Russellnyc · 12-18-2006, 09:16 PM

These mofos at the stealership are trying to get me to buy 3 year wheel and tire coverage for $545. I have to decide tomorrow, and you're making me want to do it. Basically, one 18" wheel or two 18" tires and it's paid for itself.

ChineseGuy · 12-18-2006, 09:39 PM

haha.....don't you miss your runflats...

gos · 12-19-2006, 12:05 AM

Way cheaper to self insure.

Insurance companies make money, and those things are never a good deal, unless you can't afford to self-insure. (basically just have enough money around to buy a new tire)

My dealership wanted $600 also, and $1000 for the full-body teflon coating. The finance person was upset when I started laughing.

--gos

zamboni · 12-19-2006, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Russellnyc

These mofos at the stealership are trying to get me to buy 3 year wheel and tire coverage for $545. I have to decide tomorrow, and you're making me want to do it. Basically, one 18" wheel or two 18" tires and it's paid for itself.

It's worth the money do it.

uhaulball · 12-19-2006, 12:41 AM

ive gotten the warning recently, and i checked my pressures. one of the tires was low 3-4 psi. does that mean i have a flat or was it just cuz of the low pressure.

i've added more air to all the tires so that they are all equal in PSI and i reset the ftm system. no warning for about 4 days now. do i have a leak or was it just the unequal inflation?? thanks

just4kickz · 12-19-2006, 01:09 AM

wow... wait i have a question... i got a flat about a month n' a half ago and i had to pay for everything w/ my own pocket while bmw is supposed 2 reimburst me with everything except the cost of alignment. is that the same with you? that must hella suck if its your 2nd flat... thats another 1.2k? for another 2 rfts?

325 Baller · 12-19-2006, 06:16 AM

If you have the wheel and tire warranty you pay 0. It is def a plus Im soo happy i got it. and btw i still have the RFTs

zamboni · 12-19-2006, 01:48 PM

RTF is not that bad IMHO no spare to worry just drive to the dealer and have them replace the tire.

SoYank · 12-19-2006, 03:43 PM

Insurance was described to me as such: You are gambling that you're going to need it and the insurance company is gambling that you're not.

If insurance costs me $550 and I don't need it I've wasted the money. If I need it and the total claims in the life of the policy is $550 I've come out even. Only when the total claims is more than the cost of the premium does the insurance company lose. I self insure small costs like this. I set aside an estimated amount of money to cover estimated costs based on past experience. I'm willing to risk having to pay for $750 worth of tires than pay $550 for the insurance. Grant you, not everyone has the means to do this. Not everyone is willing to take that risk.

yellowg555 · 12-19-2006, 06:36 PM

I wish my dealership had offered me that because I had to get a tire replaced and it cost me $400 to do it.

just4kickz · 12-19-2006, 06:42 PM

haha well i had to pay for alignment 100 bucks

bavarian19 · 12-19-2006, 06:51 PM

I had to pay for one RF tire from the dealership. Cost me $400 or so just for one RF tire. Im considering the insurance on my E92...

325 Baller · 12-19-2006, 07:17 PM

Its a great item to have. 2 tires are like 800 at least and i spent 550 on the plan. Plus the fact that it covers any wheel and tire up to and including 3 inches larger. I will do it on any car i have from now on.

12-18-2006, 09:03 PM	#1
325 Baller Colonel 264 Rep 2,576 Posts Drives: X3 28i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Boca Raton, Florida iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	Another Flat tire, grrr Dont know how it happend but left my friends house after watching the heat game and the warning symbol came on. This is the 2nd flat in less then two months. jeez. __________________ ----------------------------------------------------
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12-18-2006, 09:16 PM	#2
Russellnyc Razor sharp handling 23 Rep 619 Posts Drives: 2007 e92 335i 6MT Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	These mofos at the stealership are trying to get me to buy 3 year wheel and tire coverage for $545. I have to decide tomorrow, and you're making me want to do it. Basically, one 18" wheel or two 18" tires and it's paid for itself. __________________ 1997 E36 328is Arctic Silver: 1997-2003 100k Mi. SOLD 2000 Audi TT Quattro Coupe Lake Silver: 2003-present 35k Mi. SOLD 2006 Lotus Elise Polar Blue/Red 2007 E92 335i Spacegrau/Coral/Al \| ZSP/ZPP/ZCW/CA/PDC/NAV Broken in
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12-18-2006, 09:39 PM	#3
ChineseGuy QuickShifter 137 Rep 1,500 Posts Drives: Black E90 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: North Pole iTrader: (2)	haha.....don't you miss your runflats...
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12-19-2006, 12:05 AM	#4
gos Captain 27 Rep 959 Posts Drives: E90 330xi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	Way cheaper to self insure. Insurance companies make money, and those things are never a good deal, unless you can't afford to self-insure. (basically just have enough money around to buy a new tire) My dealership wanted $600 also, and $1000 for the full-body teflon coating. The finance person was upset when I started laughing. --gos __________________ -- 330xi SG/Terra/Burl -- ZPP, ZSP, ZCW, CA, Sirius, PDC
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12-19-2006, 12:41 AM	#6
uhaulball Brigadier General 195 Rep 4,163 Posts Drives: e90 330xi Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (11)	ive gotten the warning recently, and i checked my pressures. one of the tires was low 3-4 psi. does that mean i have a flat or was it just cuz of the low pressure. i've added more air to all the tires so that they are all equal in PSI and i reset the ftm system. no warning for about 4 days now. do i have a leak or was it just the unequal inflation?? thanks __________________ '06 bsm e90 330xi : 18" VMR CSL : KW V3 : GruppeM Rep Intake : UUC/Corsa Catback : Hartge Lip : ACS Roof Spoiler OEM CF Trunk Spoiler : CF Emblems. Pillars. Mirror. Grille : LUXER12 led plate : V1 Hardwired : OG.longtran e90post sticker! circa 2005
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12-19-2006, 01:09 AM	#7
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]	wow... wait i have a question... i got a flat about a month n' a half ago and i had to pay for everything w/ my own pocket while bmw is supposed 2 reimburst me with everything except the cost of alignment. is that the same with you? that must hella suck if its your 2nd flat... thats another 1.2k? for another 2 rfts? __________________ 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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12-19-2006, 06:16 AM	#8
325 Baller Colonel 264 Rep 2,576 Posts Drives: X3 28i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Boca Raton, Florida iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	If you have the wheel and tire warranty you pay 0. It is def a plus Im soo happy i got it. and btw i still have the RFTs __________________ ----------------------------------------------------
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12-19-2006, 01:48 PM	#9
zamboni I want to drive a Zamboni 1131 Rep 5,557 Posts Drives: 13 E93 M3 18 F80 M3 16 K71 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Monte Sereno, CA iTrader: (7) Garage List 16 K71 F800GT [10.00] 2018 F80 M3 [10.00] 2013 BMW E93 M3 [10.00]	RTF is not that bad IMHO no spare to worry just drive to the dealer and have them replace the tire. __________________ 18 F80 Imola Red 6MT 16 K71 F800GT Montego Blue 13 E93 M3 Melbourne Red 2000 E46,2006 E90,09 E82,13 E93 328i,14 F30 335i,18 F80 M3 My next vehicle would be a Zamboni
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12-19-2006, 03:43 PM	#10
SoYank Major General 571 Rep 7,519 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 335i MT Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vinton, Virginia iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW E90 335i S ... [9.00]	Insurance was described to me as such: You are gambling that you're going to need it and the insurance company is gambling that you're not. If insurance costs me $550 and I don't need it I've wasted the money. If I need it and the total claims in the life of the policy is $550 I've come out even. Only when the total claims is more than the cost of the premium does the insurance company lose. I self insure small costs like this. I set aside an estimated amount of money to cover estimated costs based on past experience. I'm willing to risk having to pay for $750 worth of tires than pay $550 for the insurance. Grant you, not everyone has the means to do this. Not everyone is willing to take that risk. __________________ **2009 E90 335i Montego Blue · Black Leather · Burl Walnut · 6MT · US Spec** SatNav • ZPP • ZCW • 6FL • TPMS • iDrive • PDC • HWS • Xenons • BMW Assist • Power Rear Sunshade • Logic 7 European Taillights • Rear Foglamp • OEM Alarm • PicoTray • DataToys XM-DVR • Multi-view Processor Quaife ATB LSD • Short Shift Knob • Hartge Anti-Roll Bars • AP Racing Front Brakes • 19" Style 269
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12-19-2006, 06:36 PM	#11
yellowg555 First Lieutenant 9 Rep 394 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (0)	I wish my dealership had offered me that because I had to get a tire replaced and it cost me $400 to do it. __________________ 2006 Jet Black 325i, ZPP, ZSP, Steptronic Auto, Navi, Xenon
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12-19-2006, 06:42 PM	#12
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]	haha well i had to pay for alignment 100 bucks __________________ 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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12-19-2006, 06:51 PM	#13
bavarian19 General 517 Rep 18,858 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA iTrader: (23)	I had to pay for one RF tire from the dealership. Cost me $400 or so just for one RF tire. Im considering the insurance on my E92...
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12-19-2006, 07:17 PM	#14
325 Baller Colonel 264 Rep 2,576 Posts Drives: X3 28i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Boca Raton, Florida iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	Its a great item to have. 2 tires are like 800 at least and i spent 550 on the plan. Plus the fact that it covers any wheel and tire up to and including 3 inches larger. I will do it on any car i have from now on. __________________ ----------------------------------------------------
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