HELP...Best way to ship wheels/tires ???
05-16-2005, 06:19 AM
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HELP...Best way to ship wheels/tires ???
Hey Guys,
I need to have a set of wheels WITH tires mounted on them shipped across the country. I am very nervous about how to go about this. I cant find any boxes that would work well. And the thought of just putting a piece of cardboard on the face of each and letting them ride seems like im paying to have them destroyed. Any suggestions to those who know would be greatly appreciated. THANKS
Mike
I need to have a set of wheels WITH tires mounted on them shipped across the country. I am very nervous about how to go about this. I cant find any boxes that would work well. And the thought of just putting a piece of cardboard on the face of each and letting them ride seems like im paying to have them destroyed. Any suggestions to those who know would be greatly appreciated. THANKS
Mike
05-16-2005, 07:22 AM
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If youve ever ACTUALLY tried to file a claim on that insurance, youll know what a joke and a headache it is. I personally dont want to "HOPE" my $3k wheels arrive safely...Thanks...but anyone else?
I just got this on my newly acquired G35 coupe wheels. Make sure they put some cloth of foam between the face and cardboard.
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05-16-2005, 10:22 AM
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I just had a set of wheels and tires mounted UPS'ed to me from a private vendor. He actually packed all the wheels and tires in boxes from a computer/T.V boxes with styrofaom to keep them from shifting side to side in the boxes. He also bubble wrapped the wheels/tires and then used some serious packing tape. Again, the only boxes he used that were big enough were appliance boxes, t.v boxes, computer monitor boxes, furniture boxes etc. Do not pack more than one wheel//tire per box and make sure to have four seperate items with seperate tracking numbes, this is very important. Hope this helps, and if they offer insurance, grab it. It would be worth it!
05-16-2005, 10:24 AM
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Ups
Use UPS or some reputable shipping company and have them box them up for you. It's gonna cost you, but if they get damaged you can take action with no questions asked.
05-16-2005, 10:49 AM
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Juan,
I IMed you last night trying to talk about them....Not being shady. Besides you guys are the devil, I can hang out with you on my 17's, I feel like the ugly duckling
I IMed you last night trying to talk about them....Not being shady. Besides you guys are the devil, I can hang out with you on my 17's, I feel like the ugly duckling
05-16-2005, 10:55 AM
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Well I wouldnt say the ugly duckling ..especially after enjoying the "Dolby Digital THX f'n awesome" movie system you got going on in that thing..def going to be looking into at least a sub for my baby.
So game for this weekend?
So game for this weekend?
05-16-2005, 11:00 AM
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OMG, its monday man. Dont make me start dreaming of the weekend already, its hard enough as it is being here. Hey, in case you didnt see my other thread, where is a good inexpensive place to get tires mounted/balance...Somebody who wont scratch the hell out of the lips?
05-16-2005, 11:05 AM
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talk to Chris. They have tires stuff at their shop... I dont know how big it will go. Sorry I am in a heated debatewith Diablesse in another post. lol
Anyway a friend of mine is having 10 kegs at a bar dtown Saturday night
Friday I am going to lay low maybe pick me up an older friend in Alexandria's Old Towne.
Anyway a friend of mine is having 10 kegs at a bar dtown Saturday night
Friday I am going to lay low maybe pick me up an older friend in Alexandria's Old Towne.
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Take a couple turns around each wheel with the plastic-wrap they use in most warehouses to protect the surface, then cut out some big round cardboard pieces and sandwich the wheels & tires between them. Wrap with packing tape and you're good to go. That way you won't get the "chafing" somebody mentioned earlier. FedEx Ground is cheaper than UPS ground on heavy items.
Good Luck,
Bruce
Good Luck,
Bruce
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