Tire & Wheel Protection
Pothole Damage Can Cost $600–$1,200. This Covers It.
Your car insurance usually doesn’t cover road hazards. Tire & Wheel Protection does. If you hit a pothole or blow a tire, you don’t pay out-of-pocket.
Road Hazard Coverage
Potholes, debris, blowouts
$0 Deductible
No out-of-pocket cost on covered repairs
Nationwide
Use it anywhere in the U.S.
Fast Claims
Most approvals in 24 hours
WHY THIS EXISTS
Car Insurance Doesn’t Cover Road Hazards
Car insurance is for accidents, theft, and major damage.
But most policies do not cover:
- Pothole damage
- Sidewall blowouts
- Road debris punctures
- Bent or cracked rims
So when it happens, you pay the full repair bill.
Typical out-of-pocket costs
- Tire replacement: $250–$500
- Wheel/rim replacement: $350–$900
- One pothole hit (tire + wheel): $600–$1,200
And because your deductible is usually $500–$1,000, even “covered” claims often aren’t worth filing.
WHAT YOU GET
What Tire & Wheel Protection Covers
Simple: if a road hazard damages your tire or wheel, you’re covered.
Covered
Not Covered
THE MATH
One Bad Pothole Can Cost More Than a Year of Coverage
This isn’t a “nice to have.” It’s a predictable problem. You hit a pothole. Tire blows + rim bends. You’re looking at $875 out-of-pocket fast.
With Tire & Wheel Protection
✅ Covered repair
✅ $0 deductible
✅ You don’t pay out-of-pocket
That's the whole point.
THE PROCESS
Covered in 3 Steps
STEP 1
Get Your Quote
Your price depends on your vehicle.
STEP 2
Drive Like Normal
If a pothole or road hazard hits you, you’re protected.
STEP 3
File a Claim
Online or phone, 24/7. You pay $0 on covered repairs.
REAL CLAIMS
Real Vantage Customers Who Used Tire & Wheel Protection
These are actual customers whose coverage paid off:
What happened
Hit a pothole on Route 202.
Tire blew, rim cracked.
Repair shop quote
$875 (new tire + wheel)
What she paid
$0
claim approved
Same day
Sara, M.
Edison, NJ
What happened
Road debris punctured sidewall on Turnpike.
Repair shop quote
$425 (BMW run-flat tire)
What she paid
$0
claim approved
18 hours
Mike T.
Hoboken, NJ
Without Tire & Wheel Protection, these customers would have paid $1,300 combined in unexpected repair bills.
Pricing
What Tire & Wheel Protection Costs
Your price depends on your vehicle type and coverage term.
Standard Vehicles
Covers Sedans, most SUVs.
24 months: $295–$395
36 months: $395–$595
48 months: $595–$795
Luxury Vehicles
Covers BMW, Audi, Mercedes, Tesla, etc.
24 months: $495-$695
36 months: $695-$895
48 months: $895-$1,095
Trucks with Larger Wheels
Covers 20"+ rims.
24 months: $395-$495
36 months: $595-$795
48 months: $795-$995
Common Questions
Depends on your vehicle and coverage term. Standard vehicles run $295–$795 depending on length. Luxury vehicles run $495–$1,095. Get your exact price with a quote.
Yes. As long as your tires and wheels are currently in good condition, you can add protection anytime.
Road hazard damage to tires and wheels:
- Pothole damage
- Road debris punctures
- Sidewall blowouts
- Bent, cracked, or damaged rims
- Non-collision tire damage
Not covered: Normal wear/tread wear, cosmetic scratches, racing damage, collision damage (that's car insurance).
No. $0 deductible on covered repairs.
- Damage happens
- Call our claims line or file online (24/7)
- Get approval (usually within 24 hours)
- Get repair done at any certified shop
- You pay $0 on covered repairs
Yes, any certified tire/wheel repair shop nationwide.
You can file unlimited claims during your coverage period. Each covered repair is $0 out-of-pocket.
You choose: 24 months, 36 months, or 48 months of coverage.
No. This covers road hazards your car insurance typically doesn't cover. Your car insurance covers collision damage. These work together.
This is exactly why lessees get this protection. Rim damage at lease turn-in can cost $500–$1,500 in penalties. Tire & Wheel Protection prevents that.
Yes. Unused coverage is refundable on a prorated basis if you sell the vehicle.
Potholes happen everywhere, but if you mostly drive smooth roads, you might not need it. We'll show you the math based on where and how much you drive.
No. Total Loss Protection is non-transferable.
If you buy or lease your next vehicle from Vantage, it's included free again.
WHY VANTAGE
Why Get Tire & Wheel Protection from Vantage
We've processed 800+ tire and wheel claims for customers.
- $0 deductible
No out-of-pocket cost on covered repairs
24-hour claim approvals
Most claims approved within one business day
Nationwide coverage
Use any certified repair shop in the U.S.
Unlimited claims
File as many times as you need during coverage
No dealer markup
Direct pricing, no middleman fees
Included free with leases
Part of Bundle Plus Package on all Vantage leases
600+ Testimonials
What Our Customers Say
People come for the number. They stay for how easy we make it.
Mark Viegas is an absolute lifesaver. I truly don’t have the words to express how grateful my husband and I are for such an incredible experience - and such a quick turnaround. After my daughters and I were in a very serious car accident early last week, I knew getting a new vehicle would be overwhelming and stressful.Enter Mark Viegas at Vantage Auto Group. From start to finish, he made the entire process unbelievably simple. We shared exactly what we were looking for, and within 48 hours a brand-new car was delivered straight to our driveway.The days of walking into dealerships and negotiating prices are long gone. I will never go back - and neither should you! If you’re in the market for a new car, I can’t recommend Mark enough - reach out to him. I promise you won’t be disappointed.
Mark Viegas is an absolute lifesaver. I truly don’t have the words to express how grateful my husband and I are for such an incredible experience - and such a quick turnaround. After my daughters and I were in a very serious car accident early last week, I knew getting a new vehicle would be overwhelming and stressful.Enter Mark Viegas at Vantage Auto Group. From start to finish, he made the entire process unbelievably simple. We shared exactly what we were looking for, and within 48 hours a brand-new car was delivered straight to our driveway.The days of walking into dealerships and negotiating prices are long gone. I will never go back - and neither should you! If you’re in the market for a new car, I can’t recommend Mark enough - reach out to him. I promise you won’t be disappointed.
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