No more tire rack to OZ?

dh58 · 09-22-2012, 08:57 AM

Just putting this out there.. I could have my employees in the US ship it for you if they are telling us no. I will only ship tirerack stuff so if you ship something else there i'll have it returned.

All I ask is just to cover their time and gas (as that is what I would have to pay).

_Ryan_ · 09-22-2012, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by timbo_3101

Costco?! Interesting ...
I find Tyrepower North Melbourne convenient (and similarly priced to TireRack) because they will stock tyres - in the event that I puncture another which is unrepairable, there is a full set waiting (rather than waiting 1-2w for overseas delivery or competition rubber).

I needed an emergency set of wheels(damaged side wall thanks to crap roads), tyre power hawthorn did me tyre rack prices.

I also rather shop local

flinchy · 09-22-2012, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by TimMc

I thought you were working?

My size are US$420 the pair (bargain!) so all up value is less than AU$1K

haha, i was (til 9), was as i checked pm's lol

including shipping though!

1MOz · 09-23-2012, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by _Ryan_

I needed an emergency set of wheels(damaged side wall thanks to crap roads), tyre power hawthorn did me tyre rack prices.

I also rather shop local

I am sure everyone would do the same with the local price is on par with fully shipped overseas price. Personally, I would be happy to support local businesses if their price is within 10% of overseas prices but 30% or more..it's a rip off.

335i-boy · 09-23-2012, 09:17 AM

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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

Have been reading this thread with interest. Actually, this may be my first post in the 1er section.

Regarding international tyre purchases, I have received some information from tirerack. Here is an excerpt:

"At this point in time we can no longer send tires to Australia with the exception of Goodyear/Dunlop."

I am in the market for some Michelin PSS. I will contact tirerack regarding shipping to a freight forwarding address. Here's hoping that parctice has not stopped either.

flinchy · 09-23-2012, 05:53 PM

It sounds like different sales reps give different answers?

Don't ask if they'll do freight forwarding - they don't have a choice - it's just an address to them.

MrBlonde · 09-23-2012, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 335i-boy

Have been reading this thread with interest. Actually, this may be my first post in the 1er section.

Regarding international tyre purchases, I have received some information from tirerack. Here is an excerpt:

"At this point in time we can no longer send tires to Australia with the exception of Goodyear/Dunlop."

I am in the market for some Michelin PSS. I will contact tirerack regarding shipping to a freight forwarding address. Here's hoping that parctice has not stopped either.

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.

pavo335 · 09-23-2012, 07:39 PM

if they get smart they will ban os payments as well.

Curare86 · 09-23-2012, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBlonde

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.

while you do not tell them, some companies will not ship to addresses that are known to belong to freightforwarding companies. There is quite a list on shipito of websites that will not ship to their address

MFKN3 · 09-23-2012, 08:16 PM

Yep freight forwarders are fine, the retailer doesn't need to know and I've never heard of any retailer refusing to ship to a US address.

I use usmail1 over the years for all sorts of items but won't use them much anymore. They mostly use DHL and for some reason prices have become a lot dearer these last 12 months. I'd never use a freight forwarder for tyres, they would probably charge $600-800 plus you have to pay the domestic shipping too.

Much better off looking for another US seller on eBay or one of the grey importers in Sydney. Baan Velgen in holland also stock and ship premium brands at good rates last time I bought contis

335i-boy · 09-23-2012, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBlonde

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.

I have been blocked a few times from using freight forwarding companies when purchasing from the states. Businesses have a list that they check against. If your shipping address is on that list its a no go. "This is a known freight forwarding address and as such we are unable to ship to you."

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Originally Posted by Curare86

while you do not tell them, some companies will not ship to addresses that are known to belong to freightforwarding companies. There is quite a list on shipito of websites that will not ship to their address

+1

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Originally Posted by MFKN3

Yep freight forwarders are fine, the retailer doesn't need to know and I've never heard of any retailer refusing to ship to a US address.

I use usmail1 over the years for all sorts of items but won't use them much anymore. They mostly use DHL and for some reason prices have become a lot dearer these last 12 months. I'd never use a freight forwarder for tyres, they would probably charge $600-800 plus you have to pay the domestic shipping too.

Much better off looking for another US seller on eBay or one of the grey importers in Sydney. Baan Velgen in holland also stock and ship premium brands at good rates last time I bought contis

Thanks MF3. I was already a little uncomfortable freight forwarding large items such as tyres, just needed to see what the total worked out to be.

I haven't tried the grey importers in Sydney. To be honest I wouldn't know who they are. If anyone has a contact for a reputable one, please PM me.

Baan Velgen have a few tyres listed. I am looking for some Michelin PSSs, so will see if they carry those. Cheers.

TimMc · 09-24-2012, 10:19 PM

Gill from Tyre Rack just got back to me. He can still send me Michelins.

pavo335 · 09-24-2012, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by TimMc

Gill from Tyre Rack just got back to me. He can still send me Michelins.

well that is very reassuring

Smiley1175 · 09-24-2012, 11:08 PM

My order has arrived in Aus and is due for delivery tomorrow.

No issues getting the Michelin PSS so far.

1BimmerNut · 09-24-2012, 11:17 PM

Hi, first post

I have had no response overnight from them - Is there a preferred contact. I tried the generic customer service email.
I noticed Tempe tyres offers similar prices if you factor shipping - $840 for 2 rear Dunlops - search on ebay.

TimMc · 09-24-2012, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 1BimmerNut

Hi, first post

I have had no response overnight from them - Is there a preferred contact. I tried the generic customer service email.
I noticed Tempe tyres offers similar prices if you factor shipping - $840 for 2 rear Dunlops - search on ebay.

gill@tirerack.com

Zuzu · 09-24-2012, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Ian///M

PSS for the 1M? What sizes?

Na... His Mazda CX-7 I think..

Smiley1175 · 09-25-2012, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Zuzu

Na... His Mazda CX-7 I think..

CX-9 ... same, same!

1BimmerNut · 09-25-2012, 03:16 PM

Reading the posts I take it the Michelins are streets ahead of the 135i Dunlop OEM tyre? Early days but so far I find the Dunlop moving around in corners and lost my first traffic light GP with a T6 XC60

as I just hit the DTC limits and sat there otherwise they do seem quiet which I like.
Are the PSS's noisy? If not will try and order some of these next few days

pavo335 · 09-25-2012, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 1BimmerNut

Reading the posts I take it the Michelins are streets ahead of the 135i Dunlop OEM tyre? Early days but so far I find the Dunlop moving around in corners and lost my first traffic light GP with a T6 XC60

as I just hit the DTC limits and sat there otherwise they do seem quiet which I like.
Are the PSS's noisy? If not will try and order some of these next few days

ummm thats a volvo wagon right

gotta search out the volvo forums they will be luv'n this

TWD · 09-25-2012, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by TimMc

Gill from Tyre Rack just got back to me. He can still send me Michelins.

Awesome news

1BimmerNut · 09-25-2012, 11:08 PM

Yes a Volvo 4WD Wagon - smoked me. I was stunned! Then I ran a stopwatch over a 0-100 time with DTC on and I got 7.1secs. Volvo 6.7 secs approx.
Then i read here you need to switch off DTC - got it!
I will admit to years of quattro driving and just stepping on it so i need to relearn some finesse.

Have sent an email to Gill at Tirerack - will see if I can get some grip with new PSS's..assume i can run the PSS Rear and OEM Dunlops front with no probs?

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flinchy Brigadier General 126 Rep 3,099 Posts Drives: E82 135i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: QLD, Australia iTrader: (0)	It sounds like different sales reps give different answers? Don't ask if they'll do freight forwarding - they don't have a choice - it's just an address to them.
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MFKN3 Colonel 127 Rep 2,224 Posts Drives: supercharged 4.4L stroker E92 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (2)	Yep freight forwarders are fine, the retailer doesn't need to know and I've never heard of any retailer refusing to ship to a US address. I use usmail1 over the years for all sorts of items but won't use them much anymore. They mostly use DHL and for some reason prices have become a lot dearer these last 12 months. I'd never use a freight forwarder for tyres, they would probably charge $600-800 plus you have to pay the domestic shipping too. Much better off looking for another US seller on eBay or one of the grey importers in Sydney. Baan Velgen in holland also stock and ship premium brands at good rates last time I bought contis
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TimMc Lieutenant Colonel 44 Rep 1,883 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (0)	Gill from Tyre Rack just got back to me. He can still send me Michelins.
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Smiley1175 Major 283 Rep 1,017 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	My order has arrived in Aus and is due for delivery tomorrow. No issues getting the Michelin PSS so far.
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1BimmerNut Private First Class 16 Rep 176 Posts Drives: 135i then 130i now F20-125 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	Hi, first post I have had no response overnight from them - Is there a preferred contact. I tried the generic customer service email. I noticed Tempe tyres offers similar prices if you factor shipping - $840 for 2 rear Dunlops - search on ebay.
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1BimmerNut Private First Class 16 Rep 176 Posts Drives: 135i then 130i now F20-125 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	Reading the posts I take it the Michelins are streets ahead of the 135i Dunlop OEM tyre? Early days but so far I find the Dunlop moving around in corners and lost my first traffic light GP with a T6 XC60 as I just hit the DTC limits and sat there otherwise they do seem quiet which I like. Are the PSS's noisy? If not will try and order some of these next few days Last edited by 1BimmerNut; 09-25-2012 at 03:27 PM..
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1BimmerNut Private First Class 16 Rep 176 Posts Drives: 135i then 130i now F20-125 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	Yes a Volvo 4WD Wagon - smoked me. I was stunned! Then I ran a stopwatch over a 0-100 time with DTC on and I got 7.1secs. Volvo 6.7 secs approx. Then i read here you need to switch off DTC - got it! I will admit to years of quattro driving and just stepping on it so i need to relearn some finesse. Have sent an email to Gill at Tirerack - will see if I can get some grip with new PSS's..assume i can run the PSS Rear and OEM Dunlops front with no probs?
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