GLE Wheel and Tire Protection Necessary?
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GLE Wheel and Tire Protection Necessary?
Coming from a C450 AMG Sport where I was glad I got the wheel and tire protection. 6 tires got bubbles and all replaced. 2 cracked rims too.
Do do you think it will be necessary on a GLE350?
Do do you think it will be necessary on a GLE350?
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I don't know what they're charging, but I have found that with the last two vehicles I purchased (Lexus RX350 and Infiniti QX60, ) I bought the tire/wheel protection for $500, and more than made my money back on both. I got flats on two separate occasions and a chipped rim with the Infiniti, and a flat tire and raked rim with the Lexus. I got all four wheels replaced on both vehicles and each of the tires replaced after each incident. Saved thousands.
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I am definitely considering getting that if its around $500. On my current car, in 3 years I had two flats, had to replace one brand new tire due to sidewall puncture, had to replace one rim due to a puncture, and all 4 of my rims are scuffed. And I am being extra careful, this is what NYC roads are like unfortunately.
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True. I had already negotiated the extended warranty and the prepaid maintenance service. He was hounding me for the paint protectant and upholstery and everything else. I was ready to get the hell out of there.
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I'm curious, did you buy the paint protectant? Anyone know if it's worth it?
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Wheel/tire insurance
The tires on the GLE are quite a bit larger in section than the C Class ones. It somewhat depends somewhat on which wheel option you get. I found with the 21" AMG wheels on my GLE the rears have quite a bit of curb protection (i.e. the tires protrude beyond the rim face ~1/2"), but the fronts virtually none. I usually self-insure on that kind of thing but our roads and driving conditions are pretty good. You might want to go with that option.
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Yeah, purchasing a car can really sometimes be a test of endurance. You agree to a price on the car and it takes another four hours to get out of there. Drives my wife nuts. I get stubborn and keep going back and forth with them.
I'm curious, did you buy the paint protectant? Anyone know if it's worth it?
I'm curious, did you buy the paint protectant? Anyone know if it's worth it?
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As mine is a lease I just took the prepaid maintenance. Been lucky on turn in and never paid a additional fee. Thought my luck would run out on the last one, two chips in the windshield and 4 tires just a touch under the limit. No charge!!! I run winter tires on separate rims 5 months a year.
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[QUOTE=bigpern23;7780593I'm curious, did you buy the paint protectant? Anyone know if it's worth it?[/QUOTE]
The "protection" items are almost always a rip off for Additional Dealer Profit. They make unsupported claims and if you really do want the item, you can find it less expensively from detail shops.
The "protection" items are almost always a rip off for Additional Dealer Profit. They make unsupported claims and if you really do want the item, you can find it less expensively from detail shops.
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Thats about what I figured. And I generally keep my cars only about 5-7 years anyway, so whatever benefits the paint protection may have would likely not noticeably take effect during my ownership.
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Are you protected?
"Paint protection" is typically a polymer or "ceramic" sealant. It will last longer than carnauba wax, but is in no way a "lifetime" product as some claim. It can also make repairs difficult (must repaint a whole panel).
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Can I only get tire and wheel protection from the dealer where I bought the car? They are asking me for almost $3000 for a 60-month term which I think is steep.
Any suggestions on how else I can get cheaper protection.
Thanks
Any suggestions on how else I can get cheaper protection.
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Tire & wheel protection
I don't have a precise answer, but I would guess any dealer could provide it. Call or email the Finance guys at other dealers.
