Tire Warranty, necessary..?

[Cesar.Imola4.6I]

Hello everyone, i'll be purchasing four new snooggies for my X5, probably Michellin again, Discount Tire has them installed for $1600.00. Question is about their ROAD HAZARD warranty, i have never bought it on previous cars, but then again, none of my previous cars had $350.00 tires. do i really need to buy the warranty for all four tires. since the truck has different sizes in front and back, could i buy the warranty on one front and one back.? this way if something happens to either im covered.? any experiences, input..?

[asawadude]

The road hazard warranty is like insurance, Cesar. If you pick up a nail or hit a curb and the tire is damaged beyond repair, you'll get a replacement tire coverage cost prorated based on the tire ware. It's really up to you whether or not you want it. If you drive on nice pave roads that don't have alot of debris and you never hit any curbs, you may not need it. If you drive where potholes magically appear after every rainstorm, maybe you do need it. It's a personal choice thing.

Charges are usually based on tire size (or actually cost). The more expensive the tire, the more expensive the warranty.

[Thunder22]

I have the Good Year Road Hazard protection on my Vette tires, they're just too expensive not to have it. Also, even if you don't use it due to a road hazard, the GY plan gives you a discount based on tread remaining if you replace them normally.

I think it's a good thing to have, it has paid for itself 3x over the years on various cars.

[Quicksilver]

Check with Michellin. Road hazard may be included. I just go a front tire replaced because of a slice in the tire that could not be explained. With 19,000 miles on the tire it cost $125.00 to replace. Bal and mounting included.