jtgs400

iTrader: (1)

Ok I plan on buying a set of 4 wheels with tires from another member here. He was told by his shop that they would need to dismount the tires and ship the wheels and tires seperately. So that's like 6 or more packages total. There is also a hefty charge for this on top of the shipping costs. Isn't there an easier and cheaper way to ship them?

I was assuming you just had to deflate the tires and wrap them up with plastic wrap and have ups pick them up. Also how much is shipping anyways? I'm thinking $200-250? Any help would be appreciated.

rominl

iTrader: (4)

yeah, why dismount them, that's stupid.... with the tires on it actually PROTECTS the wheel more.... i have seen (and received) wheels (rims + tires) shipped mounted and balanced

Neo

iTrader: (3)

I would not dismount them. I would NOT however wrap them in plastic and send them. You are just asking for damaged rims.

mitsuguy

iTrader: (2)

it's quite simple...

cardboard on the face of the wheel, cardboard on the rear, then wrap the whole thing in shipping tape... I've shipped hundreds of wheel/tire packages like this...

It's cheaper, easier, and the wheel is protected - just make sure the cardboard fully covers the face...

shern

iTrader: (6)

Please be careful with cardboard on polished lips. It will scuff the shiat out of the lip in transit. I recommend blue taping the lips before applying the cardboard. It will protect the lips and the tape will remove with no residue. Good luck!

Steve

mitsuguy

iTrader: (2)

good advice - sorry I left that out...

definitely do the blue tape, or, like wheel manufacturers do, some 1/8" foam padding... anything to keep the cardboard rash off the wheel...