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Old 07-23-2014, 08:32 PM
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I replaced the Z06 wheels on my car and have had some offers for them. Does anyone know who would be the easiest and cheapest way to ship these. (4) 22"x 14" boxes around 120 lbs. FedEx store I called wanted $350.
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Originally Posted by z76232
I replaced the Z06 wheels on my car and have had some offers for them. Does anyone know who would be the easiest and cheapest way to ship these. (4) 22"x 14" boxes around 120 lbs. FedEx store I called wanted $350.
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bus company!!! way cheaper just have to drop off and pick up at the bus station nearest you. I shipped a bumper this way worked great.
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Box them up and then tape a front and rear wheel together and ship as one package. That way you are shipping two packages instead of four. I have done this a few times with good results.
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That's a good idea.
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Originally Posted by Wndotintman
Box them up and then tape a front and rear wheel together and ship as one package. That way you are shipping two packages instead of four. I have done this a few times with good results.
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Drive them hehe "Rookie Comment" ( You seemed to get your answers, So I made a funny)
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A friend says he uses Greyhound bus service for large items and they offer door to door service. Said he shipped wheels for $60 bucks with tires.

No personal experience, just what I've heard, so might be worth looking into.

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Just a note, if you end up using UPS/fedex Freight or another LTL company, box them up really good. At that point weight is less of a factor than smaller parcels and they will get roughed up pretty good at the sort facilities.
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I shipped ups from NY to CA it was $261 . Be sure to get insurance

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It seems you are getting ripped off. I just bought a rear wheel on e-bay.....$25 shipping.
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I shipped my used wheels up north using the US Mail. I shipped two wheels each in a large box.
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We Ship tons of wheels at our shop daily, and your best bet is to ship them as two packages so they take up less room in the truck
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Best price I could find was with bestfrieght (Greyhound). Have to bring them to the bus station or they want $60 to pick them up. I'm retired so I guess $20 hour is good wages for me. Thanks with all your help guys.
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