Buying new tires - Montana Owners Club

jjackflash · 06-08-2008, 10:14 AM

When buying new trailer tires,how many of you purchase lifetime road hazard warranties.
I am buying the GY 614's and they want 40.00 per tire for this warranty,do you think it's worth it?
I am open to all opinions.
Jack

Mac · 06-08-2008, 10:29 AM

Jack,

I purchased a pair of T/A radials in about 1983 when they first came out and were the thing, and expensive too. I ruined one of those by hitting a little piece of ice and sliced the side wall. After having to replace that one I've gotten road hazard ever since. Plus it puts me on a schedule to rotate and balance them every 5000 miles which makes them last longer.

That's just my opinion for what it's worth. Just for the record, I've never used it since but I think with the rotation, tire wear and peace of mind I've gotten the money back, or at least broken even.

Ron

richfaa · 06-08-2008, 02:20 PM

To be honest I don't think it is worth it..cost Vs Benefits.Just my opinion..I figure the probabilities of a road hazard failure are slim and the cost of a camper tire or two is one we can handle.

Glenn and Lorraine · 06-09-2008, 12:21 AM

One word...NO.

I do not buy an xtended insurance plan on tires. At 40 bucks per it just isn't worth it.
I spent way too many years in the tire business to even consider these plans. As a matter of fact while in the business we were approached many times by these companies and in every case we threw them out of our showroom. Had we known what they were selling they wouldn't have gotten that far. It was an ethical thing with us because we never believed in it. We could have made some good extra bucks from the insurance company everytime we sold their plan but not with a clear concisious.

jjackflash · 06-09-2008, 07:05 AM

Thanks everyone,I'll refuse the insurance for sure,just the cost of the tires will be enough for me to handle.
Jack

LonnieB · 06-09-2008, 07:06 AM

I agree with Glenn and Rich, road hazard insurance is just another way tire dealers get in your pocket.

That being said, I must also say that some people will not buy tires without it, and will not be talked out of buying it, so I take their money knowing full well I will most likely never have to replace any of their tires due to road hazard. I suppose it gives them peace of mind, and that in itself may justify the cost for them.

jjackflash · 06-09-2008, 08:54 AM

Thanks Lonnie and Glenn,knowing that you are tire people I have a lot of respect of your opinions.
Jack

ols1932 · 06-09-2008, 10:55 AM

I used to by tires from a dealer who included the warranty in the cost of the tire to me. When I found out what he was doing, he no longer had my business. I agree with others that I don't think the extra warranty is worth the money.

Orv

rogue · 06-09-2008, 11:34 AM

I for one like the warranty, reason being: When we purchased our 1996 Toyota 4 runner new, within the first 2 years we had picked up 7 (yes 7) nails, 2 in the side walls so had to replace 2 tires the others were just fixes, but $10-$15 each time.
So after those 7 nails, I checked into the warranty and purchased it. Have not had a tire problem since then. Worked like a charm.

Would I buy one again, qualified yes. Only if I wanted to stop a recurring tire problem.
Bob

bsmeaton · 06-09-2008, 03:57 PM

The road hazard is very near the price of a 5th tire - at least dealer cost. I never could figure out why people felt compelled to buy 4 tires for the price of 5.

To me, it makes more sense to go ahead and buy the 5th tire and and mount it to your spare (which people rarely do). That way, when you hit that road hazard you already have your warranty tire in the back. No paperwork, no explanations, no hunting for a Dealership to honor your warranty.

jjackflash · 06-09-2008, 08:25 PM

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quote:Originally posted by bsmeaton

The road hazard is very near the price of a 5th tire - at least dealer cost. I never could figure out why people felt compelled to buy 4 tires for the price of 5.

To me, it makes more sense to go ahead and buy the 5th tire and and mount it to your spare (which people rarely do). That way, when you hit that road hazard you already have your warranty tire in the back. No paperwork, no explanations, no hunting for a Dealership to honor your warranty.

You're right Brad,I never thought about that. By the way,I just heard Friday that GoodYear is rising their Price of tires 15 percent due to the cost of oil. I thought I better grab them before the price hike!
Jack

bsmeaton · 06-10-2008, 02:31 AM

Yikes - I think I'll call my Dealer and see if he has some to set aside till I can get back home.

Thanks Jack

sreigle · 06-12-2008, 11:23 AM

I recently had a tire dealer tell me not everyone's tire road hazard warranty will cover road hazards when the tires are mounted on an rv/trailer. Anyone know if that's really the case? It will make me read the fine print before I purchase the road hazard warranty, that's for sure. But, then, I've never purchased that anyhow although I have taken it back when it was free.

DonandJudy_12 · 06-19-2008, 12:26 PM

I buy the road hazard coverage because free balancing and rotation is included for about 10 bucks a tire- I take full advantage of this service and have had tires adjusted because of defects discovered when the balance and rotation is being done- Saves big bucks over the life of the tires- No damage to truck or trailer plus a smoother ride- Works for us- Don

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