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Old 04-29-2018, 02:02 AM
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I've been wondering if anyone who has the larger 20" 718 wheels has seen issues with tires puncturing? I live in NYC and the roads are quite bad here.

Are there any vendors selling puncture resistant tires for the car?
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When I bought mine, I opted for the tire and wheel warranty that covers both in case of any damage.
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All tires puncture. Don't use run-flats. Buy a quality vulcanized tire plug kit and a pair of needle nose pliers and keep in your bonnet.
Know how to use it before the big day by practicing on your wife's car.
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Originally Posted by CaymansBond
When I bought mine, I opted for the tire and wheel warranty that covers both in case of any damage.
I bought this. Do you know if it includes towing fees?
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Originally Posted by LexVan
All tires puncture. Don't use run-flats. Buy a quality vulcanized tire plug kit and a pair of needle nose pliers and keep in your bonnet.
Know how to use it before the big day by practicing on your wife's car.
Would you recommend a specific product that's easy to use? I haven't had a car and don't have a car to practice on.
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It does not include towing but, you can bring it to closest dealership and should be able to replace it without issue.
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Originally Posted by CaymansBond
When I bought mine, I opted for the tire and wheel warranty that covers both in case of any damage.
How much did you pay for the tire and wheel warranty? Did you negotiate the price or just accep it without negotiation?
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Originally Posted by swdea
How much did you pay for the tire and wheel warranty? Did you negotiate the price or just accep it without negotiation?
I got three years for $1150. I declined it at the originally offered $2300 and it quickly got cut in half without even negotiating. I got it more for the wheels - mine are satin black Carrera S and retail for $3000 each. Not usually a big fan of add on insurance - it's legalized gambling with really bad odds usually - but we have enough random post-winter potholes around here and $350/year seemed reasonable. Still hope I never need it.
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Done 35k miles on 20" Pirelli P0 N1 never had a puncture, motorways, backroads, no worries.
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Originally Posted by semtex
Would you recommend a specific product that's easy to use? I haven't had a car and don't have a car to practice on.
Just go to your local auto parts store, and buy a quality tire plug kit. You'll need a set of needle nose pliers to remove the nail/screw/etc.



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