Best Method to Ship Tires?

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08-01-2018, 11:02 AM

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How far are you sending them (or receiving them)? Might be cheaper to just drive there and pick them up or drop them off. Or meet someone in the middle if it's a non-business transaction.

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08-01-2018, 07:09 PM

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How far are you sending them (or receiving them)? Might be cheaper to just drive there and pick them up or drop them off. Or meet someone in the middle if it's a non-business transaction.

Washington to Nebraska

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08-01-2018, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by blkyukon

Wasn't even $200 to have a set of 4 wheels/tires shipped to me LTL. All fit on a pallet

I am not sure who shipped them. My pallet size was 36"x36" with 4 - 33"x33"x11" tires stacked 4 high.

POST SUMMARY:
FEDEX Ground (on business account): $361
UPS Ground: $434 (must be boxed)
USPS: $464 (must be boxed)
FEDEX Freight Box: $240 plus fuel surcharge. I did not get a final price because you have to establish a separate Freight Box account versus LTL Freight. Must supply the pallet.
Fastenal: $155 (requires pickup and drop off at remote locations due to weight and fork lift availability) plus pallet. No insurance unless boxed

Bottomline: Not shipping

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