Tire Shipping

[Kinan]

Hey Everybody,

I just bought a new set of A022 rears on EBAY for $100 and was quoted a price of $60 for UPS to ship from Texas to here. Seems a little high to me. Rather then call around everywhere I thought I'd ask here first. Any ideas?

 

[johndoh]

You can check on the shipping prices via UPS by going to ups.com and clicking on rates. I just did a very rough estimate and came out to about $36 per tire on a 30x30x12in at 20lbs for UPS ground. So, 2 tires would be $72. This is pricing from Houston, TX to San Diego, CA.

I would say $60 Shipping via UPS on 2 tires is reasonable.

$160 for 2 rears AND shipping is fantastic!

[This message has been edited by johndoh (edited 18 January 2002).]

 

[Steve]

Check out shipping at Fedex.com, I am a manager at FedEx Ground and would like to see a fellow nsxer save some money and support my
NSX hobby. Would appreciate your business!!

 

[Kinan]

Thanks Guys.
The only way to go is FEDEX Ground.
It is dimension only dependent up to 150 lbs.
I measured my tires to be 25x25x18 and the rate worked out to $25 for the 3 day trip to my house from a FEDEX facility in Richardson.
2 back tires for $125 woo hoo!

 

[Vegas Boy]

Didn't you guys see "Castaway"? What if your tires end up on an island with Tom Hanks for 4 years?

Just kidding. I have had 3 wheel/tire sets shipped over the past couple of years. The prices mentioned above are comparable.

If you would like, call a tire store that does alot of shipping and ask who they use and what the charge.