shipping wheels
I think you could ship using UPS. If the tire are mounted on the wheels they most likely will be under the max weight. Each tire/wheel combination would be a package, so you would have 4 total packages. You would need to weigh each and measure them. Then you can go to UPS.com for a shipping estimate.
The other option is to strap them to a pallet and send them via truck freight.
Much of the cost will depend on where you are shipping to, residential or commercial address. If using truck freight do they have a loading dock or will a lift gate be required to unload the pallet.
Even if someone else says what they shipped tires & wheels for your cost could be completely different.
Contact, UPS, FEDEX, and some freight companies, also I think both UPS & FEDEX have freight options. Go on line and make telephone calls.
Good Luck
The other option is to strap them to a pallet and send them via truck freight.
Much of the cost will depend on where you are shipping to, residential or commercial address. If using truck freight do they have a loading dock or will a lift gate be required to unload the pallet.
Even if someone else says what they shipped tires & wheels for your cost could be completely different.
Contact, UPS, FEDEX, and some freight companies, also I think both UPS & FEDEX have freight options. Go on line and make telephone calls.
Good Luck
This is the best method for UPS and the way I use if shipping via UPS ground.
http://www.calchrome.com/shipping_howto.php
http://www.calchrome.com/shipping_howto.php
I've shipped wheels with tires twice. It's a major headache to make sure you have them packaged properly. The cost is going to be anywhere from $100 to $150 depending on who you go with. Each wheel/tire ships on its own, which generates its own tracking number. If you call UPS or FedEx, they can give you a quote, but you'll need to know the weight and all the dimensions for an accurate estimate.
That's what I did; cut cardboard and put it on the face and rear and then wrapped the **** out of them and hoped and prayed they made it there without damage. It's a roll of the dice anytime you ship wheels/tires.
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When I shipped my expensive wheels and tires I completely boxed them and shipped each one individually by UPS ground. Boxing them doesn't really add much to the cost vs. just wrapping them....it's just more of a hassle but it's the best way to ensure they don't get damaged.
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As stated...leave the tires on. Cut cardboard disc's for each side of each wheel....so you need 8 cardboard discs... Tape discs on then wrap in Saran Wrap type packing wrap. I use FedEx. Cost will be ~$60 a wheel depending on weight and amount you insure them for.
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I just went to the UPS store the other day with my C4 rims in hand. After everything was said and done, the total would be 155 bucks for the whole set. I have not tried FedEx yet but I am going to get a quote from them soon and see how they compare.