How to ship wheels

[mikeeebikey]

So I need to quote shipping, our U.S.P.S. is at $38.00 each. And Fedex was at $106.00!
Any good suggestions?

 

[Walker]

bikeflight

 

[The Black Monark]

bikeflight

+1

take the guts out of the hubs and put in gal zips, remove tires, should allow you to use a smaller box.

 

[NicksGarage]

Also depending on where it's going, look at Greyhound Bus lines. Best if it will make it on one straight bus trip to reduce handling.

 

[Jpromo]

BOX SIZE! I can get a pair of wheels shipped by way of USPS for around 25-30$ anywhere. The #1 thing to know is the price tiers by size. USPS price rates jump after 84 linear inches. They jump again after 108. A box that perfectly fits wheels tends to be right around the 84 mark. Linear inches is the length + girth. Length is longest side. Girth is (height x 2) + (depth x 2). So it's important to get a box that is under 84 total inches. If you can do this, then you should be in the clear. I custom make or modify existing boxes to accomplish this all the time. Good luck. Cheers!

 

[mikeeebikey]

Thanks guys.

 

[XC204]

Shipping on the site for the 3G wheels I have bought is $20 for the pair is this a special deal or do you think if that size box was used that would be our price with the same carrier?

 

[mikeeebikey]

bikeflight

Thanks, they offered up $32.00ish ground for 2, 24x24x6 @ 10lbs. boxes. Not to bad, going to call ol UPS, see what they can do.

 

[mikeeebikey]

UPS is at $27.00 each box....

 

[mikeeebikey]

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Going to their site to see what size box makes everthing jump in price. Hate to ship wheels together.

 

[mikeeebikey]

$68.00 on the Greydog.

 

[mikeeebikey]

What happened to the good ol days when ups shipped bicycle/wheels dirt cheap?