Wheel & Tire Protection Plan

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Anyone have any suggestions on getting a authorized Porsche Wheel and Tire Protection Plan?
The dealer charges are over 3k.
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Anyone have any suggestions on getting a authorized Porsche Wheel and Tire Protection Plan?
The dealer charges are over 3k.
I passed on this when I picked my car up. Have had prior 911s and never had a problem with the tires or wheels........other than I became very skilled at wearing the tires out prematurely. ? Purchased the Mission E wheels on my 4s and I just can't imagine that these wheels are any different and should be problem free.
 

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I purchased the plan for my last car. The wheels were black and ended up with a small stone chip so I figured I would use it. The dealership first had a company repair on site. Looked terrible. Then they had the company take my wheel off and repair it at their shop. It was better but still not factory like. I had to pitch a fit to get them to replace the rim, which they ultimately did. I swore I would never purchase that package again.
 

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I purchased theplan and i may have the first tire problem. Will update when possible
 

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Some people don't know this, but you can drive your new car over to Discount Tire and buy their tire insurance from them, even if didn't buy the tires from them. They will gladly sell it to you. It's FAR FAR cheaper than the dealer, but of course only covers the tires. But that does cover you for nails, etc. that you would get. I think I paid about $250 for all four tires on my 911 for the life of the tire.
 


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Some people don't know this, but you can drive your new car over to Discount Tire and buy their tire insurance from them, even if didn't buy the tires from them. They will gladly sell it to you. It's FAR FAR cheaper than the dealer, but of course only covers the tires. But that does cover you for nails, etc. that you would get. I think I paid about $250 for all four tires on my 911 for the life of the tire.
Great to know I might take a ride out there this weekend.
I can’t justify paying 3k at a dealer.
 

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I have it. They have already replaced two of my tires. Lots of construction and home remodeling around here; screws everywhere!
 

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Some people don't know this, but you can drive your new car over to Discount Tire and buy their tire insurance from them, even if didn't buy the tires from them. They will gladly sell it to you. It's FAR FAR cheaper than the dealer, but of course only covers the tires. But that does cover you for nails, etc. that you would get. I think I paid about $250 for all four tires on my 911 for the life of the tire.
Do they only warranty the work to be done at Discount Tires, though? I'm not sure I would trust my local branches on a Porsche...
 


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I have it. They have already replaced two of my tires. Lots of construction and home remodeling around here; screws everywhere!
Bought it from the dealer as well for the exact same reasons. Too many tire punctures in the past few years. And the wheels covered just in case....
 

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Do they only warranty the work to be done at Discount Tires, though? I'm not sure I would trust my local branches on a Porsche...
Yes, you are buying a warranty on the tires from Discount Tire, so you would have to get the tire repaired or replaced at Discount Tire.

I have never had an issue at Discount Tire. They work on high end cars all the time, and tires is all they do. I would rather have them work on my tires than a Porsche mechanic who only changes tires 10% of the time.

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I have it. They have already replaced two of my tires. Lots of construction and home remodeling around here; screws everywhere!
So it's the Dealer itself replacing the tires, not a third party. Good to know. My front passenger tire has been losing some air the past week and I'm due for the software update this Friday, might as well get it replaced....
 

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Yes, you are buying a warranty on the tires from Discount Tire, so you would have to get the tire repaired or replaced at Discount Tire.

I have never had an issue at Discount Tire. They work on high end cars all the time, and tires is all they do. I would rather have them work on my tires than a Porsche mechanic who only changes tires 10% of the time.

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Do the replace the tire if it has a nail (as required by Porsche cost of $300-500 per tire) or do they just patch it (cost of $20)?
 
 




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