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00droptopSS · 08-26-2003, 01:21 PM

Has anyone shipped wheel and tires? How much did it cost and what is required?

Thanks for the help

miket · 08-26-2003, 01:29 PM

Fed EX was cheaper than UPS....at least when I shipped my tires.

VTKidder · 08-26-2003, 01:47 PM

DO NOT go with Mail Boxes Etc! It run me over $100 to ship 2 motorcycle tires to FL from VT. Go UPS on big stuff.

cochino12 · 08-26-2003, 01:55 PM

If you want real cheap, go to greyhound. They give students an additional 10% off. It will take a little longer though

JimKshortstep4x4 · 08-26-2003, 02:01 PM

I shipped some wheels once and boxed them individually, (numbered 1 of 4, 2 of 4, etc) using UPS.

I just received a tire through UPS and the tire company put clear plastic around part of the tire with the address stuck to it.

It might work to make up (8) packages, but you will want to check it out ahead of time.

Jim

wnc mountain · 08-26-2003, 02:30 PM

shipped four rims through fed ex ground. they were the cheapest I found. Seems like it was around 40 to 60 bucks or so, its been a while so I'm not sure that's right.

miket · 08-26-2003, 02:40 PM

Two 345/55/15's via UPS Store to Indiana...$110.

Fed Ex $60.

barn9 · 08-26-2003, 04:06 PM

Just got 4 new wheels, shipping was $60.00 for 2 boxes (2 wheels per box). That was UPS.

hughnews1 · 08-26-2003, 07:03 PM

how about FORWARD AIR comp ......

**old Rusty C10** · 08-26-2003, 07:16 PM

greyhound stinks im waiting since friday for a box that was suppoused to arrive then.. they say that the boxes travel only if thres room on the bus kinda like standby on an airline

00droptopSS · 08-27-2003, 08:55 AM

I was thinking about Grayhound, because of price. I think they weight about 65lbs. each.

mcmlxix · 08-27-2003, 11:43 AM

UPS bought out mailboxes ect. Price depends on distance. And if its coming from a dealer, they get a discount if they have an acct.

I will be shiping two seats via Greyhound, they were the cheapest for something that size.

Haven't checked out FedEx ground yet.

08-26-2003, 01:21 PM	#1
00droptopSS 2.5/4 on 20's Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 392	Shipping wheels and tires. Has anyone shipped wheel and tires? How much did it cost and what is required? Thanks for the help __________________ 62 C/10 SWB. Currently in ground up resto. Big back window cab, V8, auto. My wife's grandfather's truck. 1965 Mustang Vert - Shelby Clone 2005 Dodge SRT-10 My Old 72 SWB

08-26-2003, 01:29 PM	#2
miket Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 1,466	Fed EX was cheaper than UPS....at least when I shipped my tires. __________________ FocuzTech Performance Evergreen Protective Coatings Gatorhyde...the best kept secret in spray in bed lining & protection

08-26-2003, 01:55 PM	#4
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	If you want real cheap, go to greyhound. They give students an additional 10% off. It will take a little longer though __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

08-26-2003, 02:30 PM	#6
wnc mountain More hobbies than money! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Raleigh, nc, usa Posts: 655	shipped four rims through fed ex ground. they were the cheapest I found. Seems like it was around 40 to 60 bucks or so, its been a while so I'm not sure that's right. __________________ '70 cst10/swb 350, 3 on the tree, factory buckets. '70 GMC lwb 350/350 ps,pb '72 c-10 lwb 350/350 a/c, ps, pb '72 Blazer project

08-26-2003, 02:40 PM	#7
miket Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 1,466	Two 345/55/15's via UPS Store to Indiana...$110. Fed Ex $60. __________________ FocuzTech Performance Evergreen Protective Coatings Gatorhyde...the best kept secret in spray in bed lining & protection

08-26-2003, 01:47 PM	#3
VTKidder Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Vermont Posts: 996	DO NOT go with Mail Boxes Etc! It run me over $100 to ship 2 motorcycle tires to FL from VT. Go UPS on big stuff.

08-26-2003, 02:01 PM	#5
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	I shipped some wheels once and boxed them individually, (numbered 1 of 4, 2 of 4, etc) using UPS. I just received a tire through UPS and the tire company put clear plastic around part of the tire with the address stuck to it. It might work to make up (8) packages, but you will want to check it out ahead of time. Jim

08-26-2003, 04:06 PM	#8
barn9 Half a bubble off! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Winfield, Ks, USA Posts: 5,588	Just got 4 new wheels, shipping was $60.00 for 2 boxes (2 wheels per box). That was UPS. __________________ Just call me LB. '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads.

08-26-2003, 07:03 PM	#9
hughnews1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Hudson FL gulf coast Posts: 624	how about FORWARD AIR comp ......

08-26-2003, 07:16 PM	#10
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	greyhound stinks im waiting since friday for a box that was suppoused to arrive then.. they say that the boxes travel only if thres room on the bus kinda like standby on an airline __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

08-27-2003, 08:55 AM	#11
00droptopSS 2.5/4 on 20's Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 392	I was thinking about Grayhound, because of price. I think they weight about 65lbs. each. __________________ 62 C/10 SWB. Currently in ground up resto. Big back window cab, V8, auto. My wife's grandfather's truck. 1965 Mustang Vert - Shelby Clone 2005 Dodge SRT-10 My Old 72 SWB

08-27-2003, 11:43 AM	#12
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	UPS bought out mailboxes ect. Price depends on distance. And if its coming from a dealer, they get a discount if they have an acct. I will be shiping two seats via Greyhound, they were the cheapest for something that size. Haven't checked out FedEx ground yet. __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE



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