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Jim Hawkins 04-21-2015 01:06 AM

Shipping race tires
 
Has anyone here found a cheap way to ship tires? Pair of 13x31 tires UPS wants 90.00 per tire! Denver to Bristol TN. Has to be a cheaper way. Was told to check out U SHIP or Greyhound. Any ideas? Thanks.

Dave Noll 04-21-2015 02:12 AM

Re: Shipping race tires
 
Well it wasn't race tires but I had 4 new truck tires shipped to my house for $15.25 per tire, from Illinois to Washington state. FedEx.

Jeff Stout 04-21-2015 10:16 AM

Re: Shipping race tires
 
Motorcycle tires USPS across country. AZ to NJ 24.00 a tire

FED 387 04-21-2015 11:03 AM

Re: Shipping race tires
 
Check into Fastenal---FED EX--Greyhound---Most any truck freight line also-----UPS has gotten obscene with their shipping charges lately!!!!!!!---FED 387

FED 387 04-21-2015 11:09 AM

Re: Shipping race tires
 
also band the 2 tires together ---ship them as one package/item--- just looked up on my UPS estimate 50 pounds shipped ground takes 3 days if shipped today be there by Fri PM was $59---- how much do the tires weigh???---$90 per tire seems awfully expensive---- FED387

MW7670 04-21-2015 11:11 AM

Re: Shipping race tires
 
If it's any help I shipped two M/T front runners from Cali to Bristol USPS last month and it was 40 Bucks. UPS and FedEx is Double.

ss3011 04-21-2015 11:55 AM

Re: Shipping race tires
 
It helps the crunch the tires flat, and secure them with shipping tape. UPS measures length, width, and height, by reducing any of those dimensions, the price is reduced.

rawhide 04-21-2015 04:08 PM

Re: Shipping race tires
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by ss3011 (Post 468432)
It helps the crunch the tires flat, and secure them with shipping tape. UPS measures length, width, and height, by reducing any of those dimensions, the price is reduced.

UPS changed their size vs weight measurement system the first of this year. They are determined to collect every dollar in the universe for shipping fees. I have to check every package to make sure it is packed in as small a box as possible. They use cubic inches to determine which way you pay, size or weight. After I weigh the package I use their formula of length x width x height divided by 166 equals pounds and that is what you pay for unless the weight is greater. I try to use the USPS as much as possible but not all parts will fit in a flat rate box.
good luck, Roland

Jim Hawkins 04-21-2015 09:34 PM

Re: Shipping race tires
 
Thanks for all the replies. Checked with fed ex today and they will ship tires for 42.00 each. Less than half what UPS wanted. I do not think I will be using UPS as much anymore. They are out of hand on larger/oversize items.

racer3694 04-22-2015 09:41 AM

Re: Shipping race tires
 
Call Chris Barker at 606-780-4700 Morehead KY FRESH tires. FREE shipping. Good guy.


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