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FEDEX...big *** zip ties or packing tape...make sure they don't move....tape label to tires...
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I've used FedEx and UPS before. Both got the tires there just fine.
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Make sure whoever you use to ship it, to get their specified packing method before hand. If it isn't followed to a Tee, they'll deny the claim and tell you to eat ****. I think both UPS and Fedex require 1/4" closed cell foam to be wrapped around it.
Oh and even if you pay for the pack and ship guarantee they won't automatically pay, I had to sue, goodluck.
With that said I have shipped the exact way the others have mentioned without too many problems, but after my recent wheel/tire shipping "**** ups", I take extra precautions now.
Oh and even if you pay for the pack and ship guarantee they won't automatically pay, I had to sue, goodluck.
With that said I have shipped the exact way the others have mentioned without too many problems, but after my recent wheel/tire shipping "**** ups", I take extra precautions now.
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Make sure whoever you use to ship it, to get their specified packing method before hand. If it isn't followed to a Tee, they'll deny the claim and tell you to eat ****. I think both UPS and Fedex require 1/4" closed cell foam to be wrapped around it.
Oh and even if you pay for the pack and ship guarantee they won't automatically pay, I had to sue, goodluck.
With that said I have shipped the exact way the others have mentioned without too many problems, but after my recent wheel/tire shipping "**** ups", I take extra precautions now.
Oh and even if you pay for the pack and ship guarantee they won't automatically pay, I had to sue, goodluck.
With that said I have shipped the exact way the others have mentioned without too many problems, but after my recent wheel/tire shipping "**** ups", I take extra precautions now.
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UPS definitely changes their requirements all the time, best to check to make sure the current requirements. I ship hundreds of packages a month and that's how they weezle out of having to cover them for damages.