[myshell30]

Hello all,

im hoping for some clear guidance in tyre cover which I’ve added to my rac cover.

i understand it covers up to 5 tyres punctured, malicious or accidental damage away from home.

The information is very vague. I’m away from atm and hit a curb which has caused a tear in the front offside tyre, it appears driveable and not losing air but I’m concerned this is now damaged s as nd potentially covered even if still driveable. Any thoughts or advice on whether rac will consider this under my tyre cover? . Thanks

[Lily]

Hi @myshell30, welcome the RAC Forum. 😊

Thanks for your question, I took a look at our website and this is the info available:

"

How it works

• You’re covered for up to £150 a tyre for 5 tyres
• If we can, we’ll temporarily repair the tyre so you can drive to one of our tyre network garages for a replacement
• If it can’t be repaired, we’ll get your vehicle to one of our tyre network garages and cover the cost of a replacement tyre, a replacement valve and wheel balancing
• We’ll also dispose of the old tyre for you

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What’s not covered?

• Wear & tear, misuse or tyres below the legal tread level
• Damage caused by incorrect maintenance of your vehicle. This could be damage caused by uneven wear on tyres because of poor tyre pressure, misaligned wheels, defective steering or suspension
• Any claim where the event took place before or during the first 7 days of your Tyre Replace cover
• Tyres on a motorhome, kit car, motorcycle, quad bike, trike, caravan or trailer"

How long ago did you add the tyre cover to your policy?

[Santa]

In these days of cars with no spare tyres, it may be worth considering a tyre cover.

It's worth noting that a standard RAC or AA cover would treat the damage described by the OP as "accidental" and therefore not covered by the policy