Tyres

[mode]

Has anyone insured their tyres with anyone cheaply ? the pirellis on the car look expensive !!

 

[goble]

what?????????????

 

[mode]

Insured as in against damage

 

[Tam]

what?????????????

You can get certain companies that will insure your tyres so that they are replaced if you get a puncher or are slashed etc.etc. - IT DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or abuse

 

[goble]

why bother??????

 

[m0rk]

http://www.tyreinsurance.co.uk/ £149/yr

 

[mode]

Well with the state of the roads i thought it would be usefull to guard against expense of a new tyre but i cannot find any firms that do it at reasonable cost too risky for them i guess...........

 

[goble]

is it really worth it??? as for the leon and ibiza youll go through a set of tyres every 6 months or just go and buy run on flats more money for somthing that MIGHT happen

 

[mode]

£149 sounds expensive

 

[Monumental]

Well with the state of the roads i thought it would be usefull to guard against expense of a new tyre but i cannot find any firms that do it at reasonable cost too risky for them i guess...........

If it's the state of the road that causes the damage then you can claim back the cost of any necessary repair from the authorities. Councils etc. spend £££££££s on claims from people who have had their vehicles damaged by roads they can't be bothered to fix

 

[Michael B]

How much are the pirellis to replace anyway.. 18" 40profile?

 

[Robsparky]

Made me chuckle this morning, what a loada rubbish, god they really will insure you for anything!

 

[DanGB]

Ive had three punctures in my rear left tyre in under a year, but thats only two repairs + a new tyre, so probably about £160's worth, and thats being unlucky! so cant see how paying £149 is worth it.

 

[goble]

exactly my point

 

[mode]

Made me chuckle this morning, what a loada rubbish, god they really will insure you for anything!

Not rubbish if you make a claim though, tyres are approx £140 each however as said the insurance cost is prohibitive hence my original question with the words insure cheaply in.........

 

[Xe]

Anyone considered using Ultraseal? It prevents punctures before they happen and is safe in wheels at high speeds.

 

[RobM]

With the state of the roads these days, this insurance could be a damn good idea! If it's around £150 a year, that's just over the price of a new tyre if you have 18" alloys.

So all it would take is a couple of pot holes, a nail in the road or anything else that we all have to deal with and you're money will have been well spent. Not quite the stupid idea some people make out.

 

[Xe]

If you get a nail puncture, will they just pay to have the tyre repaired or replace the tyre?

 

[m0rk]

If you get a nail puncture, will they just pay to have the tyre repaired or replace the tyre?

They cover the cost of repairing the puncture up to £50

What is covered
Provided the terms and conditions of this Insurance are fully complied with Your
Insurance will provide cover in the event of:
Accidental Damage
Covers the cost of replacement or repair to accidentally damaged Tyre, up to the
limit stated on Your Insurance Schedule.
Malicious Damage
Covers the cost of replacement or repair to Your maliciously damaged Tyre up to
the limit stated on Your Insurance Schedule. To claim under this section of Your
Insurance You must report the incident to the police, and quote Your crime reference
number on Your claim form.
Punctures
Covers the cost of repairing Your punctured Tyre up to £50.00.
Roadside Assistance
If You need to call out help to assist You in dealing with an incident described
above, We will pay up to £30.00 towards the cost, within the limit stated on Your Schedule.

What is not covered
1. Damage caused by using the Tyre at the incorrect pressure.
2. Loss or damage caused by Road Traffic Accident, Fire or Theft.
3. Faulty manufacture or design.
4. Damage caused by incorrect wheel alignment, balance, defective steering
or defective suspension.
5. Tyres that do not carry an ‘E’ mark.
6. Tyres that are below the Legal Limit when the incident occurs.
7. The first £10 (per Tyre) of any claim.
8. Any repairs not authorised by Us prior to the repair work being carried out.
9. Damage caused by improper use of the Insured Vehicle.
10. Any costs not agreed and authorised by Us.
11. Consequential damage of any kind.

 

[DanGB]

They cover the cost of repairing the puncture up to £50

Quikfit only charge £17 so if theres a £10 excess is doesnt seem so worth it.