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01-05-2012, 10:51 PM | #1 |
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Buy wheels in US or locally (GTA)? Group buy?
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Before posting, I did do a search and found some useful information, but I still wanted to post this. I'm looking to purchase a new set of wheels and tires. I really like tire rack and I know some people have recommended it. I just wanted to know if its a good idea to buy them online and have them shipped to Canada? In particular, I'm not sure how bad the customs/duty is? Someone recommended http://usaddressinc.com/ as well. Have anyone tried that? Basically, what is the best way to buy wheels and tires if you're in the GTA? Regards, p.s. I included Group buy in the title just to see if people are interested in a group buy on wheels and tires. I believe there have been a few last year, so should we do another if that helps majority? |
01-06-2012, 12:41 PM | #2 |
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Contact some of the US forum sponsors (**********s.com ; BavAuto...) to workout a good deal for your set... Get it shipped to usaddressinc.com, ask them to provide a receipt for a lower amount (I would not go lower than 1K), this will decrease your duty and taxes of course.
That's what I did this past summer. Good luck |
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01-06-2012, 02:13 PM | #3 | |
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So you just go to the place, pick up wheels and then pay 13% at the border? |
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01-06-2012, 04:24 PM | #4 |
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basically! note that they will charge you a higher amount to pick up wheels/tires vs. traditional packages. Then declare at the border and pay your 13% tax - note that you may have to pay additional duties if wheels are made outside north america, depends on the officer.
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01-06-2012, 10:43 PM | #8 |
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To answer to original poster's question: if you are going to spend a lot on wheels and tires (i.e thousands) then consider driving down to TireRack and having them installed there. It is about 8 hours from Toronto. At the border, if you declare them, you will likely pay only GST and PST, no duty. This is what I did when I lived on Toronto and it saved many hundreds of dollars, versus buying the same locally. TireRack is in a really pretty area of Indiana and I watched a Chicago Corvette Club track meet at thier facility during my installation (they are about 1.5 hours outside of Chicago). They have a first class install facility and will hold your rims and tires there for your installation.
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01-07-2012, 01:18 AM | #9 | |
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Also what do you mean by they will hold the wheels and tires for install? |
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01-07-2012, 06:08 AM | #10 | |
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01-07-2012, 09:36 AM | #11 | |
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TireRack will also ship to a local shop for installation in Niagara Falls.. My buddy just did this for his 911... He went across with an old set, left it there and didn't even declare them on the way back.... |
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01-07-2012, 10:14 AM | #13 |
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01-07-2012, 11:47 AM | #14 |
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Why dont you contact oem concept and try a group buy with them?
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BTW I always declare at the border. It is simply not worth the huge penalty of being found out. GST and PST is all that you will pay. I have never had the country of origin questioned when crossing back to Canada with a bill of sale from the US - the border service just assumes it is US origin and there is not any duty under the FTA. |
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01-08-2012, 06:29 PM | #19 |
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I don't know if they are doing one. I am just merely suggesting you inquire with them as I believe they are local!
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01-18-2012, 08:25 AM | #20 | |
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The ones that have the extra tirerack approval are good ones to go (read the reviews to confirm on tirerack) |
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