Shipping Wheels+Tires, need advice packing

armorrig · 03-25-2010, 04:45 AM

As the title states, I need to ship 19" wheels with tires using Fedex. Need advice on how to go about packing the wheels securely to avoid any damage during shipment. What's the best way to protect the face? Just use cardboard or is foam better? Thanks for the help. Greatly appreciated.

Donbona · 03-25-2010, 06:00 AM

Well when I recieved my wheels they where all wrapped in bubble wrap and cardboard, also they put slabs of wood between each wheel which made it heavy but more protected.

aus · 03-25-2010, 11:45 AM

Tire Rack just wraps two weeks together with thick cardboard on the sides.

sehrgut · 03-25-2010, 11:58 AM

I typed ''how to ship wheels'' in google, and it came up a few pretty good sites with instructions. Good to know.

armorrig · 03-25-2010, 05:29 PM

I think I'm using this forum too much that I'm forgetting to rely on google.

Suprane · 03-25-2010, 06:03 PM

Here's a short, somewhat recent thread with some helpful info:

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...packing+wheels

sehrgut · 03-25-2010, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by armorrig

I think I'm using this forum too much that I'm forgetting to rely on google.

Havn't we all been there

rzm3 · 03-25-2010, 10:51 PM

Cover outer and inner faces with thick cardboards, then use plastic wrap all around and tape.

FedEx now requires all packages to be "fully enclosed". Hence the wrap.

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armorrig Brigadier General 77 Rep 3,268 Posts Drives: Tamiya Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: So.Cal. iTrader: (2)	Shipping Wheels+Tires, need advice packing As the title states, I need to ship 19" wheels with tires using Fedex. Need advice on how to go about packing the wheels securely to avoid any damage during shipment. What's the best way to protect the face? Just use cardboard or is foam better? Thanks for the help. Greatly appreciated. __________________
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Donbona Lieutenant Colonel 167 Rep 1,659 Posts Drives: E93 M3 DCT 2008 Join Date: May 2009 Location: London UK iTrader: (0)	Well when I recieved my wheels they where all wrapped in bubble wrap and cardboard, also they put slabs of wood between each wheel which made it heavy but more protected. __________________ M3 E93 DCT, Space Grey,BC HB29 Forged Deep Concave Wheels, Ericsson Amuse F/R Bumper, Evolve Full Exhaust System, INTRAX Coilovers, STOPTECH BBK, Performance Steering Wheel,Custom Red/Black Leather Seats,///M3 \|\|Bimmerpost M3 Car Of The Month May - 2010SOLD 2010 R35 GTR
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aus Major General 892 Rep 9,032 Posts Drives: Odysse Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA iTrader: (10)	Tire Rack just wraps two weeks together with thick cardboard on the sides. __________________ Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."
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sehrgut Major 33 Rep 1,033 Posts Drives: emthree Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: socal iTrader: (1)	I typed ''how to ship wheels'' in google, and it came up a few pretty good sites with instructions. Good to know.
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armorrig Brigadier General 77 Rep 3,268 Posts Drives: Tamiya Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: So.Cal. iTrader: (2)	I think I'm using this forum too much that I'm forgetting to rely on google. __________________
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Suprane Second Lieutenant 4 Rep 280 Posts Drives: 09 M3 E90 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Big D iTrader: (0)	Here's a short, somewhat recent thread with some helpful info: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...packing+wheels __________________ 09 E90 M3 DCT SSII Carbon Blk, Eisenmann Sport, RAC 19"RG63 on 255/275 UltracS, Dark Sidemkrs/Reflectrs/Grills, BMC Filter, LUX H8 V3 LEDs, V1 H/W, Ultimate Pedals & 30% Tint
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rzm3 Moderator 673 Rep 4,737 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (18)	Cover outer and inner faces with thick cardboards, then use plastic wrap all around and tape. FedEx now requires all packages to be "fully enclosed". Hence the wrap.
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