Shipping wheels

[Tom Beals]

What is the most cost effective way to do this, and what does it typically run? Hugh has this question posted under a different topic, but I was afraid the question might not get too many reads. I have an interest in finding out the answer myself.

 

[H D]

Also posted in the general board to catch more viewers.

 

[Todd Z]

I found most will fit in a large TV box from a shipping store, i have got 2 in each box... then ship UPS or DHL or fedex....



Check pricing and be truthfull with the size and weight as they will double check !



Todd Z

 

[EddieS'04]

http://www.shipgooder.com/

 

[Jim Upton]

i bought 4- 18 inch wheels from rebelford on this site and from northcarolina to new hampshire was i think like 85.00 per fedex.

 

[H D]

Thanks for that link Eddie; very useful. Also, good info. jupton. Just a wild guess at the weight of each wheel and tire together came up in that neighborhood.



Anybody know the actual weight of the XLT wheels and an approximate weight of a 265/75R16? Don't think I'll be able to get one off and weighed too soon.

 

[EddieS'04]

Hugh,

As far as the tires. Tire rack or the manfactor usually gives the weight.

 

[H D]

Yeah, I was on lunch break and in a hurry when I posted. The tires themselves are about 40lbs each. Trying to find out about the wheels.



tbeals, I'll see what we can work out. I know 85.00 each just isn't going to work but if we can figure out a price that works for both of us with shipping included, I'll see what I can do.

 

[Tom Beals]

Wow, I completely misread that post from jupton...was thinking 85 total for shipping...an extra $255 on top of that is tougher to swallow. I see why folks refuse to ship.

 

[H D]

Yeah, that's why I'm trying to figure out if there's a way to make it reasonable.

 

[Jim Upton]

85$ total for all 4 rims shipped! not each, just to clarify

 

[H D]

Oh, well that's much more reasonable. I may be able to get to our shipping store with an unmounted wheel/tire Tuesday depending on how my research paper is coming along.

 

[Edward Krupp]

If you have a friend or family member that works for the airlines all airline employees get 90% off shipping from FedEx.The airlines give FedEx employees discounted flights and they give the 90% shipping discount in return. I shipped all my buddys stuff by FedEx from NY when he moved to California.

 

[Garry Moss]

www.shipgreyhound.com



Ive had parts come this method in the past.....

 

[H D]

A rough estimate on greyhound looks to be around $240.



I used to work for a Delta contracted parts warehouse. I left on good terms and might be able to ship through them. I could see what they would do it for and I know they'd do it at cost but it would be Christmas before I could get to them.