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Old 02-11-2009, 08:39 PM
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I just bought a set of wheels for my truck from soneone in the Midwest, I was wondering which shipping company to use. Who's the cheapest
Old 02-11-2009, 08:40 PM
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I used Fedex Home when I sold my speedlines. I think it was less than $100 for all 4 wheels. You can go to the fedex website to get estimates based on size & weight of each box.
Old 02-11-2009, 08:44 PM
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just be sure they pack them VERY well...
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DHL is very cheap as well. 4 indivual boxes.
Old 02-11-2009, 08:51 PM
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if its cross border make sure your info is in check.
Old 02-11-2009, 08:53 PM
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BTW zip code is 63701 to 07628
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Size of box is 30"30"11" and is 72lbs

Wheels are not expensive wheels so the cheapest way to ship is fine
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I had my DAS rollbar shipped to me via greyhound. That was the cheapest at the time. But delivery time is estimated and is dependent on bus schedules. If no one rides a bus to your city then they wait until there's a passenger
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+1 for FedEx Ground/Home.
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fedex maybe not cheapest, but best
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Originally Posted by daltvater
DHL is very cheap as well. 4 indivual boxes.
I think DHL ceased US domestic operations here recently.
They are only shippping internationally.
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Originally Posted by AGC
I just bought a set of wheels for my truck from soneone in the Midwest, I was wondering which shipping company to use. Who's the cheapest
A friend uses Greyhound for his hot rod parts (wheels, fenders, doors, etc)
He said they are cheap and dependable!
Old 02-12-2009, 12:01 AM
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Greyhound IS the cheapest, and oddly enough at times, the fastest depending on their route/shipping destination. Just pack it well. The catch is both you and the buyer have to be willing to drive to a station ...if you're willing to do such, you'll save dough.

Edward
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I recently had Discount Tire ship 4 wheels w/tires from the west coast to the east coast for 24 bucks. Beat that.
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+1 for Greyhound, cheap and on schedule.



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