SHIPPING BIKE TIRES

[rrtbike]

Hi everyone. What is the best way to ship bike tires?
Flat? Big box shipping is getting expensive. I have alot of cool tires I am thinking about listing to generate some funds for a couple projects. But don't wanna loose too much either.
Thanks for your input!

 

[Dizzle Problems]

It can vary a bit by carrier in my experience.
I've actually lost money one time putting up a set at a fixed price including shipping, because the buyer was cross country.

These days I tend to check usps, ups, and fedex before I ship em. I've had the best luck with ups. The size of the box plays a big roll in cost, so if its tires, I aim to get the box as 'skinny' as possible.

With new tires, you can fold them in a figure 8 and get them in a smaller box, but I wouldn't do that with older, or vintage tires.

 

[The Renaissance Man]

Good question for @Kent from Bikeflights .

 

[rrtbike]

UPS is the highest here for some reason.
Thanks guys... Anybody else know any shortcuts let me know. I might make some bundle boxes of tires.

 

[RustySprockets]

This three-fold technique gets a wire bead tire as small as possible. You can probably stuff a pair into a medium flat-rate box without damage.

 

[rrtbike]

That looks interesting. Will have to see if it works with ballooners or bigger... I would not think it would be that easy.

 

[horsefarmer]

Thanks for the video link Rusty Sprockets. And thank you again to the late Sheldon Brown !

 

[rrtbike]

Thank you! Thats the answer I was looking for! Someone who knows from doing it. Thanks!

 

[KJV]

shrinkwrap the tire (s)..
: looks like a hoola-hoop.