No more tire rack to OZ?

[vans]

Originally Posted by alik01

I never said my feedback was positive Vans! Don't jumpy the gun!

You can still get AD050 though??

LOL

Yes, but just need to find a new delivery guy!!

[Liub]

Originally Posted by vans

LOL

Yes, but just need to find a new delivery guy!!

But not AD08s?

[graphite87]

Originally Posted by 1_dez

What's the normal shipping costs to east coast of aus?

US$350 from Tirerack to Canberra with FedEx in April this year for 4x 17" RFTs (44.5KG).

[Rajvosa]

Replies I received:

"Thank you for your patience. I was just informed that we even though*cannot send Toyo*brand tires internationally to Australia,*we can ship comparable these brands to your location: Dunlop, Goodyear, Hoosier,*Kumho, and Sumitomo tires."

I then asked about Michelin and he replied they are also prohibited from shipping them to OZ.

I asked about forwarding company and he isn't sure what and if any restrictions they have.

[ReyT]

Originally Posted by Smiley1175

I'm being quoted $410 for shipping 4 20" tyres (different car) from Tirerack.

usually if you keep asking with a different salesman you will get a quote for around 200ish.

that is what my friend and I had to do....

Originally Posted by Rajvosa

I asked about forwarding company and he isn't sure what and if any restrictions they have.

don't think they would have an issue with forwarding company, once it is off their hand i don't think they care?

[MrBlonde]

Originally Posted by Rajvosa

Replies I received:

"Thank you for your patience. I was just informed that we even though*cannot send Toyo*brand tires internationally to Australia,*we can ship comparable these brands to your location: Dunlop, Goodyear, Hoosier,*Kumho, and Sumitomo tires."

I then asked about Michelin and he replied they are also prohibited from shipping them to OZ.

I asked about forwarding company and he isn't sure what and if any restrictions they have.

You don't understand how a freight forwarding company works. They simply provide you with a US postal address which you give to places in the US where you buy stuff.

You don't tell the retail place you re in Australia. They don't care.

[Smiley1175]

Originally Posted by ReyT

usually if you keep asking with a different salesman you will get a quote for around 200ish.

that is what my friend and I had to do....

Thanks Rey,

I did that and no difference, so in the end I paid the $410 for shipping.
I'd rather buy locally but even with stupid shipping rates, I'm still saving.

[chappy]

I just email one of the online saleman at tire rack for a quote for 2 Michelin Pilot Super Sports to be delivered to Australia
As i just bought the rears from tire rack a couple of weeks ago.
We shall see what they say.
You should be able to ship the tyres to US address and then ship to Australia
I have 2 US addresses one with very good shipping costs with Fedex.

[Eddie135]

Originally Posted by chappy

I just email one of the online saleman at tire rack for a quote for 2 Michelin Pilot Super Sports to be delivered to Australia
As i just bought the rears from tire rack a couple of weeks ago.
We shall see what they say.
You should be able to ship the tyres to US address and then ship to Australia
I have 2 US addresses one with very good shipping costs with Fedex.

Ask Evans from Tyrepower, he should be able to help you out.

[ReyT]

Originally Posted by Smiley1175

Thanks Rey,

I did that and no difference, so in the end I paid the $410 for shipping.
I'd rather buy locally but even with stupid shipping rates, I'm still saving.

maybe they have wisen up and started charging higher shipping cost

[flinchy]

Originally Posted by Rajvosa

Replies I received:

"Thank you for your patience. I was just informed that we even though*cannot send Toyo*brand tires internationally to Australia,*we can ship comparable these brands to your location: Dunlop, Goodyear, Hoosier,*Kumho, and Sumitomo tires."

I then asked about Michelin and he replied they are also prohibited from shipping them to OZ.

I asked about forwarding company and he isn't sure what and if any restrictions they have.

Whaat noo, how annoying, i wanted some pss when mine wore out

So now you gotta pay $50 odd to ship the 4 tyres within the country

$20 or whatever more in brokers fees.. Pretty well $100 extra to get them here

Still.. $300-$350 a tire, ship 2 at a time to stay under $1000 hopefully an you'd have a set of 4 that'll run no more than $1800 instead of $3k

[MFKN3]

Try ebay here and usa or baan velgen. that's what I do

tire rack is usually >$1k so too much hassle anyway. there's also a few shops around sydney selling grey imports at okish prices too

[Smiley1175]

Originally Posted by Rajvosa

Replies I received:

"Thank you for your patience. I was just informed that we even though*cannot send Toyo*brand tires internationally to Australia,*we can ship comparable these brands to your location: Dunlop, Goodyear, Hoosier,*Kumho, and Sumitomo tires."

I then asked about Michelin and he replied they are also prohibited from shipping them to OZ.

I asked about forwarding company and he isn't sure what and if any restrictions they have.

That's interesting.
I just ordered a set of PSS today, did the money transfer an all and delivery is to Melbourne from Tirerack direct. No mention of not being able to ship them.

I hope they don't cancel my order.

[timbo_3101]

Sounds like Christmas has arrived early for you Ian ...

[Smiley1175]

ha ha, no not quite, it's for the family car, CX-9!
I'm getting PSS in 255/45/20, no more truck tyres for me thanks! They're kinda close enough to the stock 245/50/20 it came with.

[timbo_3101]

Oh extravagant, so why not go for full slicks on the tractor? Or drive bald like fatboi and stylish

[Rajvosa]

Originally Posted by Smiley1175

That's interesting.
I just ordered a set of PSS today, did the money transfer an all and delivery is to Melbourne from Tirerack direct. No mention of not being able to ship them.

I hope they don't cancel my order.

Hmm keep us posted. Hope it works out for you!
My mates order went thru last week but then they refunded his money. Maybe you get lucky

[chappy]

Just received my quote from tire rack today for a pair of Michelin Pilot Super Sports 225/35/19 and the good news they are still shipping Michelin tyres to Australia shipping costs to Brisbane was $266 plus $498 for the pair, total $764

[TimMc]

Originally Posted by alik01

"Let me prefix this by saying I'm not a very good driver"
"I generally keep all the antics off the street"

Bullsh!t Kamal

Originally Posted by chappy

Just received my quote from tire rack today for a pair of Michelin Pilot Super Sports 225/35/19 and the good news they are still shipping Michelin tyres to Australia shipping costs to Brisbane was $266 plus $498 for the pair, total $764

Good Gary. Having bought a pair of rear 255/35/18 PSSs & a Toyo 888 from Tyrerack a few months ago I'm now keen to get a set of front 225/40/18 PSSs. Maybe we can combine the order & split the shipping.

[flinchy]

Originally Posted by TimMc

Bullsh!t Kamal

Good Gary. Having bought a pair of rear 255/35/18 PSSs & a Toyo 888 from Tyrerack a few months ago I'm now keen to get a set of front 225/40/18 PSSs. Maybe we can combine the order & split the shipping.

You may risk getting stung by customs fees over $1k though?

[TimMc]

Originally Posted by flinchy

You may risk getting stung by customs fees over $1k though?

I thought you were working?
My size are US$420 the pair (bargain!) so all up value is less than AU$1K

[alik01]

Originally Posted by TimMc

Bullsh!t Kamal

I never claimed responsibility for what you do in my cars!