Suggestion about tire shipping fees

[vincev]

If the tire is old and brittle to be used on a display only bike I would not fold it.If it is a good rideable tire then folding shoud be ok.

 

[OLDTIMER]

Can anyone suggest the most cost-efficient shipping fees to send a 20 inch tire across the U.S.....?
I am not looking to fold the tire, but ship it flat. I estimate the package to be 24 x 24 x 6 and weigh approximately 5 pounds.
Thanks

Hi Everyone,
Thanks to all for all replies with your shipping suggestions. To make sense of this, I was shipping a brand new 20” Schwinn Large Letter Slik from the Chicagoland area to the east coast.
I found the best price through Shipbikes who uses the Fed-Ex system to move their parcels.
I was able to cut down a rectangular box with the correct width to arrive at 24”x24”x 6”. These measurements allowed me some area for packing and ended up at 6 lbs.
I did not want to pretzel-twist this particular tire. I have purchased some general-use tires, including some Taiwan Schwinn Westwinds that were shipped twisted with no concerns.
I did inquire about shipping through USPS which was competitively priced until packaging went in to “premium” shipping rate. Once the package exceeds 12” the rates got out of control.
So the tire is packaged, labeled and will be on its way to its new owner in the morning
Thanks again for all your suggestions.
Oldtimer

Can anyone suggest the most cost-efficient shipping fees to send a 20 inch tire across the U.S.....?
I am not looking to fold the tire, but ship it flat. I estimate the package to be 24 x 24 x 6 and weigh approximately 5 pounds.
Thanks

 

[Superman1984]

Hi Everyone,
Thanks to all for all replies with your shipping suggestions. To make sense of this, I was shipping a brand new 20” Schwinn Large Letter Slik from the Chicagoland area to the east coast.
I found the best price through Shipbikes who uses the Fed-Ex system to move their parcels.
I was able to cut down a rectangular box with the correct width to arrive at 24”x24”x 6”. These measurements allowed me some area for packing and ended up at 6 lbs.
I did not want to pretzel-twist this particular tire. I have purchased some general-use tires, including some Taiwan Schwinn Westwinds that were shipped twisted with no concerns.
I did inquire about shipping through USPS which was competitively priced until packaging went in to “premium” shipping rate. Once the package exceeds 12” the rates got out of control.
So the tire is packaged, labeled and will be on its way to its new owner in the morning
Thanks again for all your suggestions.
Oldtimer


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Can I get some in 26x2.125

 

[Hoagie57]

I've put tires inside heavy duty black trash bags tape it up crisscross pop a hole in the center to let any air out then put inside another bag and tape it so all plastic is covered & away you go . Never had any problems or complaints. 1 tire from NY to CA about $12.00 to $15.00 priority mail. I've done this with 1 & 2 tire shipments. At least 50 time's . Size 2 to 3" tall & around 2 to 3 lbs
Of course if its a $300.00 tire then you need to use a box ! ✌ NEVER like getting a folded tire ....
C'mon they ship car/truck tires UPS with just a sticker on the tire itself. Not rocket science only a tire guys

 

[OLDTIMER]

The tire went Fed-Ex, nicely wrapped and secure in a box for $20.00; no rocket fuel expended.
I work in the auto industry...they deliver windshields with just a label on them as well.

 

[razinhellcustomz]

Can anyone suggest the most cost-efficient shipping fees to send a 20 inch tire across the U.S.....?
I am not looking to fold the tire, but ship it flat. I estimate the package to be 24 x 24 x 6 and weigh approximately 5 pounds.
Thanks

Ask mrg, he's the Cabe expert for overage tire shipping. He knows it all!!

 

[razinhellcustomz]

I have both bought and sold tires that have been twisted like a pretzel and put in a box about 14x3x3 and have never had a problem seating them on a rim. Perhaps if they were in a box like that for a year or so it might be different.

WOW!!! NO FREAKIN S$#T!!!!

 

[razinhellcustomz]

Hi Everyone,
Thanks to all for all replies with your shipping suggestions. To make sense of this, I was shipping a brand new 20” Schwinn Large Letter Slik from the Chicagoland area to the east coast.
I found the best price through Shipbikes who uses the Fed-Ex system to move their parcels.
I was able to cut down a rectangular box with the correct width to arrive at 24”x24”x 6”. These measurements allowed me some area for packing and ended up at 6 lbs.
I did not want to pretzel-twist this particular tire. I have purchased some general-use tires, including some Taiwan Schwinn Westwinds that were shipped twisted with no concerns.
I did inquire about shipping through USPS which was competitively priced until packaging went in to “premium” shipping rate. Once the package exceeds 12” the rates got out of control.
So the tire is packaged, labeled and will be on its way to its new owner in the morning
Thanks again for all your suggestions.
Oldtimer


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Nice tire. Do you have any that fit s7 and price? Thanks. Razin. 53042.

 

[Cory]

Ask mrg, he's the Cabe expert for overage tire shipping. He knows it all!!

Ouch, that was rude. Not going to make many friends in the bike hobby with those kind of comment's.

 

[razinhellcustomz]

Ouch, that was rude. Not going to make many friends in the bike hobby with those kind of comment's.

No rude here. Just the facts Maam. he does more tire shipping than any one on here. Don't take every thing out of context. It might hurt you some day.