GT350R Carbon Wheel warranties

[nmp1]

With the carbon wheels the on the GT350R being so pricey, many on here have gone with wheel warranties. some feel these companies may be questionable when it comes time to make a claim. With that being said, has anyone ever made a claim on a carbon wheel and had it replaced without issue?


When I bought my GT350R out of state they tried to sell me on a wheel warranty. I called my local dealer that ive used for a long time and spoke with the guy there that handles warranties. I gave him the name of the company and he said he would speak to some of the people he networks with and get back to me. An hour later he calls me back and says he can’t recommend that company and that he couldn’t find a good/recommended company that offers a warranty for the carbon wheels.

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[MikeR397]

I had to sue my scammy warranty company (purchased through dealer) to get them to pay. They tried denying bc the tire tread was too low (even though I got in writing that term didn’t apply). Took 5 months and an attorney but Finally got a check for $6800 for new wheel and tire. I have a thread here on it. I’d generally expect a fight.

edit: and this warranty isn’t available anymore on carbon wheels to buy

 

[Tomster]

Only buy the Ford TireCare warranty (if you can get it). The aftermarket wheel warranties will be nothing but a hassle when/if you have a wheel claim.

 

[nmp1]

Only buy the Ford TireCare warranty (if you can get it). The aftermarket wheel warranties will be nothing but a hassle when/if you have a wheel claim.

I asked my local dealer when I bought my R in April about a ford wheel package and he told me they didn’t offer one. I guess I’ll check again.

 

[Tomster]

The warranty (if you can get it) has to be purchased at the time of delivery. They don't make exceptions unfortunately.

Its VIN specific. When you sit down with the finance guy, your VIN is in the system for warranties and packages you are eligible for. When I did my '18 it was no. My '20 500 CFTP was, but I have been hearing after the fact that the warranties were reversed after the fact.

So to anyone buying an R or CFTP, if offered the TireCare warranty, buy it.

 

[Cobra Jet]

Does that Ford Tire Care Warranty have fine print exclusions in it - such as not covered by track or exhibition use?

 

[Montoya]

I was told no extended warranty by Ford at time of our purchase.

 

[Tomster]

Does that Ford Tire Care Warranty have fine print exclusions in it - such as not covered by track or exhibition use?

Here you go.

For anyone interested, inquire at the time of purchase..... It may or may not be offered. If you can get it, get it while you can.

 

[460Fred]

There are quite a few tire and wheel insurance packages from many different companies.
As a matter of fact different policies from the same company can get pretty confusing, just like any other insurance. Sometimes the Finance and Insurance guys don’t know the differences nor do they care, it’s all about making that extra money. Believe me, when you have a problem with a claim you won’t be dealing with the F&I guy who sold you the policy.
Also your service writer, who doesn’t make any money expediting your claim, will probably care less than the guy who sold you the policy....Buyer beware.
So ya, buying a policy that is backed by Ford is your best bet.

 

[oldbmwfan]

Does that Ford Tire Care Warranty have fine print exclusions in it - such as not covered by track or exhibition use?

I got my wheel replaced under the vehicle warranty, not the tire care warranty, when the barrel experienced a failure after track use. It wasn't easy to get it through the system, but eventually they did replace it.

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