19” Toyota Tire Warranty - Anyone Have It?

That's right, $1499 (not the $1200 I originally thought) through Excela Protect.

 

$420

 

Yes, dealer. At time of purchase

 

I don't understand this thread and the issue of tire warranties. Before reading this I would not even have thought of a warranty just for tires. If you have one flat that results in need to replace the Toyo Extensa tire, seems like the warranty cost will just about cover it. To me, this is just another case of warranty/insurance company coming out ahead. Yes, you may, like a few above, have two tires, or wheel replacement issue, and get it covered. But the vast majority are not going to need it. And, if you do have the issue, as long as it will not bankrupt you, then you just pay it. I would not consider a warranty for tires, even in this car which does have tire issues. I have not had a flat yet, knock on wood, or a pot hole disaster, although I do really try to avoid, especially in this car.

For tires, I do agree that the biggest problem in addition to the general sizing of the tire/wheel at 19", is the lack of available options. And no spare. My plan is to roll the dice until I get to about 30k, before this winter, on the Toyo Extensa and then buy Michelin Ice which I will run year round. Yes, wear it down a bit faster but I want something better in winter and don't want to swap out snows and have two sets of tires. I will also save the best of the Toyo left and use it as a spare. I will carry it in the passenger compartment, will have to tie it down, since I rarely/never use back seat. And have a jack set left over from a VW that I think will work.

I like the car, but I do agree the tire issues are real, at least in the 19". I guess I could, like some, bite the bullet and buy 17" wheels. Seems crazy to have to spend that money.

 

The warranty also covers the wheels.

 

I'm seeing online dealership prices just over $400 USD; still pretty steep.

 

Rather than pay $640 for the insurance product, I'd get 17 or even 16 inch wheels and taller tires. A 19 inch wheel and oem tire could be carried as a spare if you didn't want to go through the process of selling them.

 

Are you already contemplating divorcing your Gen 5, Daisy? Would you consider trading it in for the all-new RAV4 coming out in the fall? It seems to be more your kind of car, with spacy interior and hatch and good visibility. On top of that, you get the Arene software platform and TSS 4.0.

 

What’s a CCH? Not trying to be a pain, just stumped.

 

Well, you said the blind spot was so bad that you were not sure if you could keep the car beyond three–four years. That didn’t sound like a happy new-car owner to me.

 

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I was able to figure it out because that was one of the cars she test-drove.

 

This is quite helpful, thank you, because I am currently sourcing a Cch mini EV. I'm thinking it will be easy to park in the city. And, getting in while the tariff "policy" is getting sorted out.

 

It costs $4,400 and claims 400 mpge (12.8 mi/kWh) at 22 mph. I get about 230 mpge (8.0 mi/kWh) at that speed with my 2021 Prius Prime Limited, but this is a much smaller car.

@daisy555 test-drove the wrong CCH.