oups59

What is the more economical way to ship wheels (including tires) from Texas to NY state?

UPS?

hinchcliffe

Try Grey hound but the reciever has to pick them up at the station I think. Usually the cheapest because they do less. Otherwise UPS/FedEx/USPS tend to be about the same ~100 or so depending on size weight. I just shipped a set of wheels to San Deigo from Rochester, NY for just over $110. (4) boxes 18" x 18" x 12" 25lbs. each.

Benton

If I'm shipping wheels and tires, FedEx is almost always substantially cheaper than UPS. First, cover the tops of the wheels with something soft (old towel, thick felt, etc.). Then cut a disc from cardboard to fit the top and bottom of the wheel (make sure you feel confident the cardboard + soft stuff will protect them enough in the event of an impact, if thin cardboard, do 2 pieces on the front). Finally, wrap with either shrink wrap or a LOT of tape to keep it all secure. Ship them individually at a FedEx Kinko's or something, and I am guessing it will be around $25-$35 per wheel/tire combo. Much easier than going to the local bus station and making the customer pick 'em up.

JPTL

I found that using a FedEx business account, shipping tires & wheels from MD to Ohio was $75 less than UPS.
If you're shipping wheels mounted with tires, you can get away with shipping them the way TireRack does it:
stacking one on top of the other with a round cardboard 'buffer' on the top, bottowm & between, then strapping the two wheels/tires together. You'd have two pieces as opposed to four, and I believe that's more economical. You'd want to confirm the max weight per piece, but if TireRack does it this way using UPS, my guess is you can as well.

oups59

Thanks for the info. They ask me almost 300$ for shipping...

James Bailey

Yes many companies use "shipping" as a profit center......or use the method that is easiest for them !