What does Tyre and Rim Insurance cover?

Tyre and Rim Insurance cover from Bidvest Insurance is designed to cover damages caused by road hazards. To stay safe on South African roads, you’ll want to ensure your Tyres and Rims are always in the best shape. Don’t pay out-of-pocket or tap into your Comprehensive Insurance policy to cover a tyre or rim repair. Get Tyre and Rim Insurance today.

Tyre and Rim Insurance is a necessary purchase for every car owner. With all the hazards on South African roads, you’ll want to ensure your Tyres and Rims are covered. It can be incredibly costly to repair and replace tyres and rims. You don’t want to be paying out-of-pocket or tapping into your Comprehensive Insurance policy to cover Tyre and Rim repair. Why not get Tyre and Rim Insurance from Bidvest Insurance? You’ll be grateful in the long run.

What am I covered for?

Tyres

Repairable Damage: Where the tyre can be repaired, Bidvest Insurance will pay* for the cost of repairs, as part of your Tyre and Rim Insurance cover.

Irreparable Damage: Where the damage cannot be repaired, Bidvest Insurance will pay* for the replacement of the tyre. Includes wheel balancing and alignment, as part of your Tyre and Rim Insurance cover.

Rims

Should the wheel with the irreparable tyre also have a damaged rim, Bidvest Insurance will pay up to R750 towards the repair or replacement, through your Tyre and Rim Insurance policy.

Annual Wheel Balancing & Alignment

After 12 months, Bidvest Insurance will pay for the balancing and alignment of your wheels, regardless of whether you have claimed or not. This is another benefit attached to your Tyre and Rim Insurance cover.

Tyre Maintenance Inspection

After 6 months, Bidvest Insurance will pay for a Tyre Maintenance Inspection to assess your tyres, as part of your Tyre and Rim Insurance policy.

What am I not covered for?

Tyre and Rim Insurance by Bidvest Insurance is designed to cover damages caused by road hazards. This means that you are NOT covered for:

  • Any pre-existing damage.
  • Any cosmetic damage on the tyre or rim.
  • More than two irreparable tyres in one incident.
  • Bubbles or bulges.
  • Damages caused during a car accident or malicious damage, and not by a road hazard on the public road.
  • Repairs that have not been authorised or completed at an authorised repairer.
  • Wear and tear.
  • And others*

*For a full list of policy exclusions please contact us or review your Bidvest Insurance Policy Wording for further details.

Get Tyre and Rim Insurance now

Don’t let your tyres or rims fall victim to South African roads. Take preventive measures. Get Tyre and Rim Insurance now from Bidvest Insurance.

Cover for you and for your car.

Bidvest Insurance offers a wide range of insurance products to meet both your personal and vehicular needs.

Insurance options for you:

  • Cyber Rescue
  • Panic Alert
  • Legal Angel
  • Personal Accident Insurance

Insurance options for your car:

  • Scratch and Dent
  • Tyre Angel
  • Theftbuster Plus
  • Warranty
  • Driver Assist
  • Key Angel

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