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Chat Area => General Car Chat => Topic started by: I_want_an_Omega on 01 August 2011, 19:36:35

Title: Sending wheels ..........
Post by: I_want_an_Omega on 01 August 2011, 19:36:35

Ok, if I were to sell someone a wheel/tyre via the bay or OOF, how would I actually send it?

You can't exactly take it down the post office can you?

How would you wrap it?

Any ideas/comments welcome.

Thanks - Rob

Title: Re: Sending wheels ..........
Post by: RobG on 01 August 2011, 19:49:53

Heavy cardboard either side with holes lined up with centre hub hole, duck tape through hole, 12-6, 9-3
https://www.paisleyfreight.com/?source=google&segment=alloys&gclid=CLWXoYrhrqoCFdNc4QodUSXR8Q

...amongst others

Title: Re: Sending wheels ..........
Post by: I_want_an_Omega on 01 August 2011, 19:55:28

Thanks - have to get some cardboard in then - thanks

Title: Re: Sending wheels ..........
Post by: albitz on 01 August 2011, 20:43:42

Another option
http://www.wheelcarrier.co.uk/

Title: Re: Sending wheels ..........
Post by: humbucker on 01 August 2011, 22:14:46

these guys are great, used em a few times and have a 'sale' on at the moment (reseller for fedex, ups etc)

http://www.directcouriersolutions.co.uk

 :y

Title: Re: Sending wheels ..........
Post by: i260 on 03 August 2011, 12:55:36

Quote

Heavy cardboard either side with holes lined up with centre hub hole, duck tape through hole, 12-6, 9-3
https://www.paisleyfreight.com/?source=google&segment=alloys&gclid=CLWXoYrhrqoCFdNc4QodUSXR8Q

...amongst others

Exactly as above - thick card cut to somehting like hexagons, bind round with parcel tape and then if they are in particularly good condition and no tyres I would wrap with bubble wrap.

I have used Paisley freight a few time with no hassles - just get the number off a listing on ebay to place the order.

Title: Re: Sending wheels ..........
Post by: zirk on 03 August 2011, 14:02:10

Think I'd be inclined to go down the collection only route first, then if it doen't sell have a re think.

Title: Re: Sending wheels ..........
Post by: i260 on 04 August 2011, 15:04:54

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Think I'd be inclined to go down the collection only route first, then if it doen't sell have a re think.

Limits the appeal / reduces the chances of getting best price.