How to ship tires cheap?

ZBW39 · 09-28-2010, 03:00 PM

How do you guys ship the tires without costing a fortune? I have bought a set of tires from a member here, shipping cost a lot more than we thought. About $130 from UPS. I like to know what low cost shipping methods you guys use.

If we have to meet half way, we each still need to drive 4 hours... I just want to lessen the hassle for both of us.

Thanks.

Cmike2780 · 09-28-2010, 03:09 PM

How are you packing the tires? When I buy off of Tire Rack, they usually just tape two tires together and slap a lable on it. It varies based on distance, but UPS ground was what I used and it was around $45 shipping for a pair of rear tires.

kenchan · 09-28-2010, 03:42 PM

i think tirerack has a special rate since they ship so many(?)

cossie1600 · 09-28-2010, 03:48 PM

fedex ground

ChrisSlicks · 09-28-2010, 04:01 PM

I shipped 4 tires from MA to NJ and it was just under $100 UPS ground. No packaging, and when I checked the prices you didn't save much money taping two tires together. Just slapped the label on the tire. Fedex pricing was about the same.

tjlazer · 09-28-2010, 04:06 PM

If you box it, the price will be a lot higher. Slap a label on it and send it ground.

ClemsonWill · 09-28-2010, 05:06 PM

Setup an online account with Fedex. This way you can print out the labels and drop them off. You can fudge the numbers a little bit to make it cheaper. I would not recommend going crazy but certain deminsions/weights are far cheaper. My friend and I do this all the time and never have any issues.

JerWA · 09-28-2010, 05:19 PM

If you have a bus terminal nearby, it might be worth looking into Busfreighter.com.

ZBW39 · 09-28-2010, 08:28 PM

thank you all for the info.

FedexLina · 10-19-2010, 01:43 PM

Hello! This is Fedex Lina. Great! You can check our rates out at FedEx Rates and Transit Times or call customer service at 1 800 463 3339. May I suggest to sign up for a new account and utilize our FedEx Ground or Home Delivery services .When you use FedEx Ship Manager at fedex.com or FedEx Ship Manager Software you can save 8% on your shipping. I hope this information was helpful. We look forward to being your primary courier service provider. Have a wonderful Fall season.

ClemsonWill · 10-19-2010, 03:21 PM

Interesting. I have never seen Fedex rep chime in on the forums.

Any discount codes Lina?

Jamaica · 10-19-2010, 03:23 PM

My old company FedEx. Great rates. Use home delivery much cheaper. If its really bigger use frieght and call in and ask for special rates. Miss the old days 75% off any shipping worldwide

370Z JT · 10-19-2010, 04:04 PM

Lol. Now I'm waiting for a ups rep to sign in

DeLRo · 10-19-2010, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZBW39

How do you guys ship the tires without costing a fortune? I have bought a set of tires from a member here, shipping cost a lot more than we thought. About $130 from UPS. I like to know what low cost shipping methods you guys use.

If we have to meet half way, we each still need to drive 4 hours... I just want to lessen the hassle for both of us.

Thanks.

That's more than the quote I got to ship rims from NV to CA from FedEx in 4 boxes, 25lbs ea.

Just tape them together and slap a label on each pair. Shouldn't cost more than $50 or so depending on insurance.

FedexLina · 10-20-2010, 12:30 PM

Hi! This is Fedex Lina. I am providing a website to help you find our discounts we provide https://www.fedex.com/fcl/ALL?enrollmentid=cc11634809 . We're also working with our partners to provide your business with exclusive access to savings on services to help grow your business. Please view this website FedEx - Small Business Center it will give you a list of our partnerships for additional savings. If you have additional questions my email addy is fedex-lina@fedex.com . I am always delighted to help you with any of your shipping needs. Have a wonderful week.

09-28-2010, 03:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
ZBW39 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: San Francisco Posts: 30 Drives: 370Z White M6 Rep Power: 15	How to ship tires cheap? How do you guys ship the tires without costing a fortune? I have bought a set of tires from a member here, shipping cost a lot more than we thought. About $130 from UPS. I like to know what low cost shipping methods you guys use. If we have to meet half way, we each still need to drive 4 hours... I just want to lessen the hassle for both of us. Thanks.

09-28-2010, 03:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 29	How are you packing the tires? When I buy off of Tire Rack, they usually just tape two tires together and slap a lable on it. It varies based on distance, but UPS ground was what I used and it was around $45 shipping for a pair of rear tires. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

09-28-2010, 04:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	I shipped 4 tires from MA to NJ and it was just under $100 UPS ground. No packaging, and when I checked the prices you didn't save much money taping two tires together. Just slapped the label on the tire. Fedex pricing was about the same. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

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tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 53 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 20	If you box it, the price will be a lot higher. Slap a label on it and send it ground. __________________ 2009 370Z Monterey Blue,Nismo Conversion,RE-11's, K&N Typhoon intakes,Blue Kickplates,Homelink,FI 18" CBE,ERZ HFCs,Hotchkis sways, Swift Spec-R, EVO-R Highwing, UPREV

09-28-2010, 05:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
ClemsonWill A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 12,045 Drives: a Civic VP! Rep Power: 445	Setup an online account with Fedex. This way you can print out the labels and drop them off. You can fudge the numbers a little bit to make it cheaper. I would not recommend going crazy but certain deminsions/weights are far cheaper. My friend and I do this all the time and never have any issues. __________________ Slightly modded

09-28-2010, 03:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	i think tirerack has a special rate since they ship so many(?)

09-28-2010, 03:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	fedex ground

09-28-2010, 05:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
JerWA Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Woodinville, WA Posts: 53 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 15	If you have a bus terminal nearby, it might be worth looking into Busfreighter.com.

09-28-2010, 08:28 PM	#9 (permalink)
ZBW39 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: San Francisco Posts: 30 Drives: 370Z White M6 Rep Power: 15	thank you all for the info.

10-19-2010, 01:43 PM	#10 (permalink)
FedexLina Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Irving TX Posts: 2 Drives: 04 Nissan 350Z CS M6 Rep Power: 15	Hello! This is Fedex Lina. Great! You can check our rates out at FedEx Rates and Transit Times or call customer service at 1 800 463 3339. May I suggest to sign up for a new account and utilize our FedEx Ground or Home Delivery services .When you use FedEx Ship Manager at fedex.com or FedEx Ship Manager Software you can save 8% on your shipping. I hope this information was helpful. We look forward to being your primary courier service provider. Have a wonderful Fall season.

10-19-2010, 03:21 PM	#11 (permalink)
ClemsonWill A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 12,045 Drives: a Civic VP! Rep Power: 445	Interesting. I have never seen Fedex rep chime in on the forums. Any discount codes Lina? __________________ Slightly modded

10-19-2010, 03:23 PM	#12 (permalink)
Jamaica A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 15,362 Drives: Under boost Rep Power: 73	My old company FedEx. Great rates. Use home delivery much cheaper. If its really bigger use frieght and call in and ask for special rates. Miss the old days 75% off any shipping worldwide

10-19-2010, 04:04 PM	#13 (permalink)
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10-20-2010, 12:30 PM	#15 (permalink)
FedexLina Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Irving TX Posts: 2 Drives: 04 Nissan 350Z CS M6 Rep Power: 15	Hi! This is Fedex Lina. I am providing a website to help you find our discounts we provide https://www.fedex.com/fcl/ALL?enrollmentid=cc11634809 . We're also working with our partners to provide your business with exclusive access to savings on services to help grow your business. Please view this website FedEx - Small Business Center it will give you a list of our partnerships for additional savings. If you have additional questions my email addy is fedex-lina@fedex.com . I am always delighted to help you with any of your shipping needs. Have a wonderful week.

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