How do I ship tires

bartman32 · 05-18-2007, 01:28 PM

Anyone have ANY idea how I would go about shipping tires? I sold some tires on Ebay, I wrote Local pick-up only and they guy who bought them wants me to ship to Wisconsin! I'm pissed but trying to do due deligience to find out for him.
Thanks

SGP335i · 05-18-2007, 01:58 PM

Big boxes

Luderule · 05-18-2007, 02:03 PM

Just print out the shipping label, stick it on the tire, and take it to ups/fedex!

JOYRIIDE1113 · 05-18-2007, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Luderule

Just print out the shipping label, stick it on the tire, and take it to ups/fedex!

You're kidding right?

icewatersoda · 05-18-2007, 02:13 PM

dont need to put in box. if ur shipping 4 tires. take 2 tires and put the side by side liek this http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b6...ress/tire1.jpg
and put some paper around it the wrap thick tape around it. - dont need to wrap all the way around.

and then yea put a shipping label on it.

so it should be 2 packages of 2 tires.

Luderule · 05-18-2007, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by JOYRIIDE1113

You're kidding right?

Nope not kidding........try ordering some tires online and see how they come to you.

S4to335 · 05-18-2007, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Luderule

Just print out the shipping label, stick it on the tire, and take it to ups/fedex!

New rule..and UPS is ripping us a new one with it. If things are not boxed you get a nasty surcharge. My sister works at a UPS brown store.

S4to335 · 05-18-2007, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Luderule

Nope not kidding........try ordering some tires online and see how they come to you.

Tirerack has a special arrangement with UPS or Fedex. I shipped some wheels/tires to Utah recently..it was mega expensive...due to size...not weight.

longtran · 05-18-2007, 03:05 PM

24x24x24 can fit 2 tires. its not that expensive. the buyer will appreciate it also.

Rt66er · 05-18-2007, 04:42 PM

I have found FedEx Ground to be cheaper than UPS. Your experience may differ. Make sure and check both.

FJc335 · 05-18-2007, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by bartman32

Anyone have ANY idea how I would go about shipping tires? I sold some tires on Ebay, I wrote Local pick-up only and they guy who bought them wants me to ship to Wisconsin! I'm pissed but trying to do due deligience to find out for him.
Thanks

I hate buyers that don't read the fine prints....hope he's willing to pay for the s/h... if not... you should cancel the transaction and file for ebay credit back.

bartman32 · 05-18-2007, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by FJc335

I hate buyers that don't read the fine prints....hope he's willing to pay for the s/h... if not... you should cancel the transaction and file for ebay credit back.

Yeah completely agree! I've sent the guy several emails saying "when are you coming to CA to pick up your tires?" Lots of work I didn't want to have to deal with.
Thank you for your ideas guys!

Fartpimpson · 05-18-2007, 06:40 PM

You can register www.shippingsidekick.com for the best shipping rate.
PM me if you need to get it out. I think I can help, since we ship a lot tires too.

BoostedBMW · 05-18-2007, 09:30 PM

Just take each tire and put a a piece of cardboard cut out in a circle on each side of the tire and tape the crap out of it. Wrap each one with cardboard individually and then just have them mark each one as package 1,2,3,4 of 4. This is how tirerack ships wheel/tire combos and I just shipped a set of 18" rims/tires through UPS like this with no problems.

montreal_bimmer · 05-19-2007, 11:14 AM

just tape 2 together, and put the address on.... ive done it numerous times and never had 1 problem

E90330iS · 05-20-2007, 06:08 PM

How much would the shipping be? To ship two tires? Any past experiences?

Joe Bimmer · 05-20-2007, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by S4to335

New rule..and UPS is ripping us a new one with it. If things are not boxed you get a nasty surcharge. My sister works at a UPS brown store.

UPS =

That "surcharge" is actually negotiable, and you can haggle with the store owner on whether or not the charge occurs... I hate UPS and their random charges. I took a set of wheels to 3 different UPS stores one time, and got three significantly different shipping rates...all within 5 miles of each other.

S4to335 · 05-21-2007, 09:25 AM

The best bet is to go to a UPS owned center..not these stupid UPS stores..they all charge different..UPS direct charges the same no matter where you go.

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icewatersoda Private First Class 22 Rep 158 Posts Drives: Black on Black E90 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Sun Daygo!!!!!!!!!!!! iTrader: (3)	dont need to put in box. if ur shipping 4 tires. take 2 tires and put the side by side liek this http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b6...ress/tire1.jpg and put some paper around it the wrap thick tape around it. - dont need to wrap all the way around. and then yea put a shipping label on it. so it should be 2 packages of 2 tires. __________________ 2006 325i Jet Black (5-21-06)
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longtran Lieutenant General 1429 Rep 16,628 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CA iTrader: (105) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	24x24x24 can fit 2 tires. its not that expensive. the buyer will appreciate it also.
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BoostedBMW Moderator 132 Rep 6,775 Posts Drives: TiAg E92 335 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (14) Garage List 2003 S2000 [0.00]	Just take each tire and put a a piece of cardboard cut out in a circle on each side of the tire and tape the crap out of it. Wrap each one with cardboard individually and then just have them mark each one as package 1,2,3,4 of 4. This is how tirerack ships wheel/tire combos and I just shipped a set of 18" rims/tires through UPS like this with no problems. __________________ -Michael. Berlina Black S2000 CR is now in the garage l 19" Rial Daytona Race l KW V2 l Eisenhaus Race Exhaust l
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montreal_bimmer OEMconcept 174 Rep 5,593 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Canada \| USA iTrader: (6) Garage List 2006 325i [10.00]	just tape 2 together, and put the address on.... ive done it numerous times and never had 1 problem
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