rexti_98

what's the best method to ship wheels?

2tuŽbos1mission

box 'em.

meem

pack the wheels face-to-face. between the wheel faces, put a sandwich of padding->thick cardboard->thick cardboard->padding. then get access to a strapping machine and put 2-3 strapping bands around each package.

i've done this many times; never had a problem.

meem

since you'll have to ship 4 packages instead of 2. you could try strapping 2 of the packages together (so you end up with 2 pairs of 2) but it will be more unwieldy. also, if the boxes aren't a tight fit they'll probably get destroyed.

rexti_98

does your method work w/ wheels and tires? what carrier should i use?

meem

if you only have rims, you'll need to go with the box approach.

i'd recommend using either ups or fedex.

make sure you use a strapping machine to secure the wheels to one another ... tape will <i>not</i> work at all.

rexti_98

thanks...so basically i'm gonna have two huge boxes...2 wheels in each right?

meem

for instance, i just shipped out four tires (no rims) from massachusetts to colorado earlier this week, and it cost $105 via ups ground.

meem

the rubber from the tires is just exposed. don't worry, tires are tough ... short of puncturing them (and a box won't help you there), there's really no way to hurt them.

so, if you were to take a cross-section (top-to-bottom), it would look like:

1. piece of cardboard
2. one wheel, face down
3. padding
4. two pieces of cardboard
5. padding
6. one wheel, face up
7. cardboard

take this whole thing and put 2-3 straps around it and you're good-to-go.

rexti_98

btw...if u don't mind telling me...How do you handle money transaction if I wanted to sell to another person...They paying for shipping...