2017~2025: TiRE protection warranty worth buying?

[muggles713]

Good morning new Mazda shopper/soon to be owner here, waiting to pick up my 2018 Mazda CX-5 GT just wondering is it worth adding the tire protection warranty? It's running for around $800 here. I thought I remember reading somewhere in the Forum that these tires maybe a problem. Thanks for any and all input!

 

[jthj]

Not for that price imo. You can get a whole set of new tires for that.

 

[7eregrine]

$800?!?!?! No. Just... no.

 

[jthj]

I would add when you buy a new set the tire shop would sell the flat repair coverage for like $20 a tire and some places just offer it for free.

 

[7eregrine]

It's not even "flat repair coverage" it's an actual warranty. The last time I bought a full set it's like $27 per tire. Covers prorated replacements too.

 

[jthj]

Yup that’s what I’m talking about. $800 is WAY too much.

 

[muggles713]

Thanks! The warranty is for 5 years and covers wheels and rims. I always say no to all the extended warranties offered....wasn't sure about this one. ☺

 

[jthj]

It’s basically pure profit for them. Better off saving that money for a rainy day imo

 

[ColoradoDriver]

Good morning new Mazda shopper/soon to be owner here, waiting to pick up my 2018 Mazda CX-5 GT just wondering is it worth adding the tire protection warranty? It's running for around $800 here. I thought I remember reading somewhere in the Forum that these tires maybe a problem. Thanks for any and all input! ��

At $800? No...

I bought 4 tires at Discount a few years ago, plus the certificates that covered them for 3 years and it was all still cheaper than $800.

 

[zoepup]

No... the only time tire warranty WOULD have paid for me was a BMW 4 that had low profile tires. I went through 12 in 3 years. However, 9 of them were the same passenger front and because I bought the replacements on Tire Rack (which provides road hazard) they were replaced almost for free after the first one. That car was about $2k for tire/wheel protections

I suggest if you need a replacement buy them from Tire Rack. They are cheaper. They usually arrive at your mechanic the next day and include 2 year Road Hazard.

 

[GP 2004]

I said NO to all the extra stuff that the finance guy tried to sell me.

 

[muggles713]

Thank you! I won't buy the tire warranty. I have learned so much reading the posts on this forum!

 

[CX-5um]

Shoot I paid $800 for my 19-inch Bridgestone Potenzas on Mazda6 through discount tires.

 

[muggles713]

an update on the literature for the tire warranty....it is a tire and Wheel/rim protection plan- "Reimbursement is provided for the repair or replacement of wheels/rims that will not seal to the tire due to contact with a road hazard Reimbursement includes the cost of mounting, balancing, valve stems and taxes required as part of a covered repair/replacement." If I am reading about the stock 20 inch wheels that come with the car...they seem to "sit" lower to the ground..and more of a chance for puncture?? so my thinking was a tire that is "blown" may end up damaging these rims. This is my first Mazda. I am trading in a 2009 Acura TSX with Nav. So it has been a while since my last car purchase. lol

 

[jthj]

The CX-5 with 19 aren’t considered low profile like what would be on the 6 or a TSX for they wheel diameter. I really don’t think that warranty is a good value at all. Just easy profit for the dealer.

 

[muggles713]

Thanks for your input! Hopefully picking up the car next week. no on the tire and rim warranty sounds good to me.

 

[7eregrine]

Might have been good for my old Saab with the notoriously soft Viking rims. Replaced 3 of those (although still wasn't near 2 grand). Look around the forum...people have gripes about Mazda but soft rims isn't one of them.